When
5.22.2024 at 8:00AM - 5.23.2024 at 5:00PM
Where
,Event Overview
BuiltWorlds' AEC industry-leading conference focused on innovation and emerging technology in the development, design, materials, and systems of buildings is moving to New York City in May of 2024 with a special pre-conference meeting focused on preconstruction planning, estimating, scheduling, bidding, budgeting, and visualization technology. Leading funds, industry players, and solution providers gather each year to take the pulse of the industry’s startup ecosystem at legacy technology. The Conference will cover:
- Building Planning and Preconstruction Systems
- Emerging Technology in the Design of Buildings and Building Systems
- Innovation in Building Materials and Systems
- Technology Aiding in the Decarbonization and Sustainability of Buildings
- Building Modeling and Digital Twins for Planning, Visualization, and also the Management of Buildings.
Stay tuned for more details and programming information.
BuiltWorlds Research
During the afternoon of the General Sessions (5/23), the BuiltWorlds Research team will present findings from the 2024 annual Building Technology Survey regarding trends in the adoption, utilization, and satisfaction with High-Performance Materials, Planning & Design Solutions, Energy Systems / HVAC Tech, and Tenant Services / User Experience Tech. We'll also explore key metrics from the 2024 Preconstruction Survey, which covers Bid Management, Prequalification, Scheduling, Estimating, Procurement, and Contracting.
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2024 Conference Speakers
Additional speakers for this event will be added periodically.
Preconstruction Research Track Launch, Track Meetings, Demo Night, and Buildings Conference
Building Conference Pre-Conference Meetings will be held at member host locations around New York, and attendance will be limited to track member companies. Demo Night and the associated reception will be open to all conference attendees
Day 1 Schedule
Building Tech Research Track Meeting | May 22, 2024 | Location: SHoP Architects
John Cerone, Principal, SHoP Architects
Join SHoP Architects Principal John Cerone for an immersive view into SHoP’s culture of making and innovating.
Walk through the studio to experience some of SHoP’s cutting-edge visualization technologies. Explore the design and delivery of buildings. See into the future with a sneak peek of some emerging technologies and applications that SHoP is developing.
Access to this meeting is restricted to members of the Building Tech Research Track or by special invitation.
Preconstruction Research Track Launch Meeting | May 22,204 | Location: SHoP Architects
Vincent Melanson, Innovation Manager — R&D and Special Projects, Pomerleau
Members of BuiltWorlds Preconstruction Research Track are invited to gather at BuiltWorlds' Building Conference for the launch of this exciting new offering. This inaugural track meeting will feature Vincent Melanson, Innovation Manager of R&D and Special Projects at Pomerleau.
Melanson will lead a discussion on Pomerleau's thought process for developing preconstruction-specific solutions in-house instead of utilizing the many available solutions already on the market.
Access to this meeting is restricted to members of the Preconstruction Research Track or by special invitation.
AI/ML Preparedness Research Track Meeting | May 22, 2024 | Location: Thornton Tomasetti
Jon Ehrlich, COO, T2D2
Join T2D2 CEO Jonathan Ehrlich for an informative conversation on AI's evolving role in analysis and automation in the built environment, moderated by BuiltWorlds' Director Rosemarie Lipman.
T2D2, developed within Thornton Tomasetti's CORE Studio incubator, is a company creating exciting and innovative AI-powered inspection cloud software. Hear the origin story of how an AEC firm identified that they can commercialize their data to create and train a solution using AI/ML.
Access to this meeting is restricted to members of the AI/ML Preparedness Research Track or by special invitation.
Venture Forum Meeting | May 22, 2024 | Location: Thornton Tomasetti
BuiltWorlds Venture Forum will meet at Thornton Tomasetti's office ahead of the 2024 Buildings Conference. Stay tuned for more information.
Access to this meeting is restricted to members of the Venture and Investment Research Track or by special invitation.
Demo Night Competition | May 22, 2024 | Location: Thornton Tomasetti
All conference attendees are invited to attend the Demo Competition ahead of the general sessions on the 23rd. (Attendance is limited to the first 70 registrants)
Algoma
Apellix
Assembly OSM
INOVUES
Kaya AI
Lamarr.AI
Pathways
Pintpoint Analytics
Sapient Industries
Slate.AI
Welcome Reception | May 22, 2024 | Location: Thornton Tomasetti
All conference attendees are invited to attend the welcome reception following the demo competition ahead of the general sessions on the 23rd.
To register, complete the form above.
Day 2 Schedule
Registration & Breakfast
Welcome Address
Keynote
Richa Sahay, Vice President, Sustainability Consulting, JLL
To kick off the 2024 Buildings Conference, Richa Sahay, Vice President of Jones Lang-LaSalle (JLL), will address the nexus of decarbonization and technology from JLL's point of view. Specifically, Richa will highlight how this connection relates to occupiers and investors in the built environment and why it matters. To do so, she will examine innovations in advanced materials, consider how embodied carbon is measured, and finish by tying it back to research JLL has done looking at demand for low-carbon buildings
Trends in Development Planning Technology and AI
Charlie Miller, Digital Experience & Innovation Lead, Brookfield Properties; Charles Portelli, Digital Innovation Specialist, Perkins&Will; Brooke Nicholson, Senior Development Operations Manager, Vice President, LendLease; Richard Harpham, Co-Founder, Skema, Inc.; Ilkay Can-Standard, Founder CEO, GENx Design & Technology
Without clear strategies in place for new developments and construction, firms operating in the built environment may be missing out on significant ROI. This panel will explore the evolving landscape of urban development, planning technology, and AI, examining how these trends intersect to shape sustainable and inclusive communities. Panelist will also provide perspective on factors influencing site selection, material selection, and a future outlook for the space.
Networking Break
Emerging Technology in Budgeting, Scheduling, and Value Engineering
Vin Caruso, Lead Solutions Engineer, Join; Kelly Benedict, Head of Innovation & Transformation, Gilbane; Michael Ho, CEO, Compass by Bespoke Metrics; Ryan Friend, Preconstruction Analyst, STO Building Group
This panel will examine the latest trends and innovations in preconstruction within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, focusing on how to best integrate these emerging technologies within your organization. From virtual reality and augmented reality simulations to advanced data analytics and AI, panelists will explore how these tools are revolutionizing preconstruction processes, enabling more accurate cost estimates, streamlined scheduling, and enhanced collaboration among project stakeholders to drive efficiencies and mitigate risks from project inception.
Managing and Streamlining the Procurement Process
David Burczyk, Director, Construction Technology, Ferguson; Eldar Sadikov, CEO, Field Materials; James Reis, AVP and Category GM of Supply Chain Platform, Trimble
Building off of the previous panel, this session will address the dynamic landscape of supply chain technology and trends shaping the industry. Through discussions on technology implementation relating to predictive analytics and digital inventory management systems, panelists will explore how these innovations can help track, manage, and optimize the procurement of materials and other essential building components/systems, offering invaluable insights into navigating the evolving complexities of AEC supply chains.
Lunch and Demo Night Winner Announcement
BuiltWorlds Research Presentation
Shaping the Future of Digitally Connected and Sustainable Cities
Melissa Marsh, Founder & CEO, PLASTARC (Moderator); Bernd Oswald, Co-Founder, VP Business; Development & M&A, Gropyus; John Cerone, Principal, SHoP; Paul Doherty, President & CEO, The Digit Group (TDG); Pallavi Mantha, Associate - Climate and Sustainability, Arup
Following the theme of environmental consciousness within the built world, this panel will explore strategies for optimizing the design phase to foster the creation of digitally connected and sustainable cities. Through discussions on leveraging Building Information Modeling (BIM), smart technologies, and sustainable design principles, panelists will offer innovative approaches to integrating infrastructure, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing urban livability.
Unpacking the Latest Trends in Building/Asset/Facilities Management Technology
Ed Bernard, SVP, National Director – Facilities Services, Terracon (Moderator); Robert Ioanna, Chief Technical Officer, Syska Hennesy Group; Carter Kennedy, CEO, SoloInsight; Raj Subramanian, Co-Founder, Facilio; Derek Blackmore, President, AkitaBox
Pulling insights from various players in the building, asset, and facilities management arena, this session will highlight the trends and latest technology available on the market today to help the built world reduce operating costs, reduce its footprint, utilize building data, and, ultimately, optimize the operations of our buildings.
Networking Break
New and Advanced Materials – Net Zero Project Planning, Design, and Construction
John Schaefer, Director Capital Investments, Graycor Capital; Chris Stanley, Senior Managing Director of Development, MDH Partners; Marty Brennan, Principal, ZGF Architects; Les White, Infrastructure and Sustainability Engineer, Cemex
The panel will discuss the planning, design and construction of leading-edge net zero carbon projects that are being delivered by developers and corporations to meet the Federal mandates and corporate goals for carbon reduction. The use of mass timber and low carbon concrete will be discussed as alternative material choices to reduce embodied carbon (EC). Specific projects that are being performed by the panelists all over the country will be used to highlight how real projects are being planned, designed and built. The use of technology to track EC accounting and implementation of construction operations to lower the EC footprint will be discussed as they relate to EC reduction goals and project design, cost, and schedule.
Case Study - Digital Twin and Connected Workers at Javits Center
Igor Starkov, CEO, Teleworker AI; Kumar Shah, Director of Facilities, Jacob Javits Convention Center
To conclude the 2024 Buildings Conference, attendees will hear a case study presentation from Siemens and the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. This session will cover a wide range of topics, including the integration of Siemens' Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) approach, BIM-based Digital Twin, Augmented Reality (Magic Leap) deployment, robotic dogs implementation for inspection, and Building Management Systems.
Digital Leader and Top Solution Award Recognition
The BuiltWorlds Analyst Team will confer Digital Leader Awards on the AEC firms that, through benchmarking surveys of members, have been determined to have the most advanced implementation of technology in the 30 plus key process areas surveyed and share some of the best practices observed.
Closing Remarks & Reception Sponsored by Syska Hennessy Group
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