The Building Transformations Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Hannu Lindberg as the new Chair of the Board. A seasoned Construction Technology - Project Planning and Execution professional at DPR Construction with over 20 years in the industry, Hannu brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for advancing technological innovation and collaboration within the built environment. His vision and leadership will guide the organization as we continue to foster a community committed to knowledge-sharing, advancing technology, and expanding our reach into the United States and beyond..
Hammad Chaudhry has been appointed as Vice Chair, Mark Cichy is now Secretary and Chief Data Officer, and Lina Stinett joins the Executive Committee as Treasurer. These changes reflect the Board’s commitment to strong, dynamic leadership that will continue to drive Building Transformations forward.
The Board would like to extend its sincere gratitude to Brandon Searle, who served as Chair for almost two years. Under Brandon’s leadership, Building Transformations refreshed its mission and vision, strengthened its operations and expanded its industry partnerships to accelerate innovation in the construction sector. Brandon’s strategic guidance, dedication, and collaborative approach have been instrumental in shaping the organization’s growth and success. We are deeply grateful for his service and are thrilled that he will continue to contribute to the Board as Past Chair.
We also thank Nibras Yacoub, who has concluded his role as Secretary, for his valuable contributions to the organization and the Executive Committee.
The Board is also pleased to welcome two newly elected Board Members: Mitch Cornelius, Chief Technology Officer at Fortis Construction Inc., and Patrick Lalonde, Senior Director, Digital Project Delivery at EllisDon. Their expertise in construction technology and digital project delivery will provide valuable insight and leadership as Building Transformations continues to drive innovation and growth in the built environment.
The newly elected 2025 Executive Committee is as follows:
Building Transformations is excited to welcome this talented Executive Committee and looks forward to advancing our vision of transforming the built environment through innovation. Guided by our mission to foster a community committed to knowledge-sharing and advancing technology and innovation in the built environment, the Board will continue to drive digital transformation, strengthen industry collaboration, and expand the organization’s impact across North America.
To view our full Board of Directors list, visit: https://www.buildingtransformations.org/leadership/board-of-directors
About Building Transformations
Building Transformations is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to fostering a community that is committed to knowledge-sharing and advancing technology and innovation in the built environment. Through events, education, certification and collaboration, the organization works with industry stakeholders to drive positive change in the built environment. Building Transformations serves as a catalyst for technology and innovation that shapes the future of the construction sector.
