When
3.5.2025 at 12:30PM - 3.6.2025 at 5:00PM
Where
,Help Us Ensure Our Industry's Future Workforce
With no shortage of work, projects and opportunity, construction companies need to refine and revamp their workforce, talent and change management strategies to sustain a competitive advantage. Some industry estimates suggest that there will be a 40% shortcoming of the available workforce within the next couple of years so companies need to strategize and invest now into recruitment, retention, training, automation, technology and development of skilled tradespersons, managers and leaders to fill that gap.
Additionally, the industry suffers from a lack of diversity with women and minorities so there is even more pressure to refine recruitment, retention and workforce management to overcome the current and pending shortages while growing their businesses.
Attending this meeting will enable you to:
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Leverage Data, Information Systems, and Resources to Maximize Recruitment, Retention, and Development
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Build a Robust Culture of Inclusion for Women and All Levels of the Workforce to Succeed and Develop within Construction and Contracting
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Harness the Power of Partnerships, Collaboration and Technology to Retain, Train, and Develop the Craft and Corporate Workforce of the Future
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Sustain a Leadership Development Program through empowerment, self-discovery, and scenario planning
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Dissect how the industry is shaping the future workforce through collaboration and partnerships with vocational programs, academic institutions, and unions.
BuiltWorlds invites C Level Executives (CHROs, Chief People Officers, etc), VPs, Human Resource (HR) Partners, Directors, Leaders and Innovators that oversee and have responsibilities for:
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Workforce / Talent Management / Acquisition
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Training / Leadership Development
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Human Resources (HR) / Employee Engagement
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Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
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People & Culture
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HSE / HSSE / Safety
Future Workforce Expert Speakers Include:
Agenda
Day 1 Schedule
Site Visit at the Visualization Laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin
The UT Austin Visualization Lab site visit offers an immersive look into cutting-edge visualization research and technology applications.
The Visualization Lab showcases advanced computer graphics, virtual reality, and data visualization techniques that demonstrate how future industry leaders can gain insights in digitization, AI and advanced computing.
Location:
PETER O'DONNELL JR. BUILDING
201 E 24TH ST (Corner of Speedway & 24th St)
AUSTIN, TX 78712
*approximately a 12-15min walk away from the AT&T Hotel and Conference center.
**The nearest public parking to POB is the San Jacinto Parking Garage located at 2401 San Jacinto Boulevard
This session / site visit is available by special invite only
Future Workforce Forum
Sustaining a Leadership Development Program through Empowerment, Self-Discovery and Scenario Planning
Facilitator:
Chris Kotter, Director of Education and Development, Nabholz
Dissecting How the Industry is Shaping the Future Workforce Through Collaboration and Partnerships with Vocational Programs, Academic Institutions and Unions
Facilitator:
Dr. Feng Wang, Professor and Program Coordinator of Civil Engineering, Texas State University
This session is closed to members of the Future Workforce Research Track or by special invite only
Construction Technology Forum
Topic: Innovation & Automation: How to Train your Team for the Future Autonomous & Technology Enabled Future Jobsites
Facilitator: Ines Azpeitia Gonzalez - Head of Innovation Projects at Ferrovial
This session is closed to members of the BuiltWorlds Construction Tech Research Track or by special invite only
Demo Day
All conference attendees are invited to join us as we welcome six innovative startups seeking to drive change in the future workforce space as they face off and present to our panel of expert judges in our Demo Day Competition.
Participating companies include:
- Buildforce
- Living Building Systems
- MindForge
- BlancAI
- Odin
- TeamStack.ai
Demo Day Reception
Day 2 Schedule
Registration, Networking and Breakfast
Welcome Address and Safety Briefing
Reinforcing Safety, Security and a Zero-Incident Mindset of the Workforce Through Risk Management, Technology, Tools and Human Behavior Analysis
- Automating tasks and documentation to reinforce safety and efficiency of the workforce
- Analyzing the security and risks that the use of safety technology presents
- Unpacking a practical approach to psychological safety
- Fortifying a zero-incident mindset to maximize safety, security and wellness
- Developing a detailed plan focused on accident prevention and the implementation of safety protocols
Speakers:
Gabe Guetta, CEO, SALUS
Bret Bush, Co-Founder & EVP, Insight Risk Technologies
Abel Esquivel Luna, HR Director, Zachry Construction Corporation
Ty Findley, Co-Founder & General Partner, Ironspring Ventures
Pioneering a Culture of Innovation and Positive Changes for All Levels of the Workforce
- Incorporating innovation and technology as core tenants of the organization
- Assessing how culture can be measured and assessed to inform strategy and decision making
- Creating a culture of trust, connection and synergy between corporate and craft/office and blue collar
- Designing a system of health and wellness to avoid stress and burnout while maximizing safety and productivity
Moderator:
Jacob Calhoun, Director, Transit System Enablement, CapMetro
Panelists:
Dr. Chris Young, Director of Workforce Development, Texas Department of Transportation
Calvin Benchimol, Co-Founder and CEO, Crewscope
Dr. Sumesh Arora, Diversity & Workforce Strategies Program Manager, Entergy
Nancy Michieli, Nancy Michieli Coaching
Networking Break
Breakout Discussion A: Building the Dream Team - Discussions on Succession Planning, Change Management and Turnover
The audience will break out into two groups. One group will discuss Succession Planning, Change Management and Turnover. The other group will discuss Attracting and Onboarding New Talent.
Facilitator:
Terrence (Terry) Reed, SVP & CHRO, Comfort Systems USA
Breakout Discussion B: Building the Dream Team - Discussions on Attracting Talent and Onboarding
The audience will break out into two groups. One group will discuss Succession Planning, Change Management and Turnover. The other group will discuss Attracting and Onboarding New Talent.
Facilitator:
Ian Warner, Director of Industry Workforce Development & Innovation, Trimble
Breakout Discussions End & Reconvene in Main Meeting Room
Adoption Leaders: Championing Innovation Through Industry Connections, Personal Growth and Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Demonstrating commitment to professional growth by actively participating in industry networking events and fostering valuable relationships that drive business innovation and advancement
- Engaging deeply in educational seminars and learning opportunities to showcase dedication to staying at the forefront of industry developments and best practices
- Harnessing strategic connections and continuous education to improve business performance and contribute to advancing the built environment
- Examining how advancements in technology and digitization can drive change in training the future of the workforce
Speakers:
Angus Frost, Senior Consultant, Burger Consulting Group
Igor Tsinman, Founder & President, AMC Bridge
German Aparicio, Program Manager, Trimble Ventures
Marty LaRouere, Enterprise Strategy & Corporate Development, Caterpillar
Luncheon
Women in the Workforce Highlight and Session: Building a Robust Culture of Inclusion for Women to Succeed and Develop within Construction and Contracting
- Establishing resource groups, communities and engagement for women in construction
- Amplifying the internal and external benefits of a female workforce
- Reviewing national and regional initiatives to encourage women joining and growing within the construction and AEC industries
- Highlighting examples of women in the trades, leadership and entrepreneurship within the industry
Speakers:
Rachael Ferrera, Manager of Investments & Ideation, Zachry Construction Corporation
Allie Perez, Founder, Texas Women in Trades
Kelli Howard, Director of Workforce Development, Surveying And Mapping LLC
Jessica Robinson, Human Resources Director, Ferrovial Construction, US & Canada
Sarah Garza, Director of Mobility Industry Partnerships, Workforce Solutions Capital Area
Harnessing the Power of Partnerships, Collaboration and Technology to Retain, Train and Develop the Craft and Corporate Workforce of the Future
- Incorporating worker-centric field and mobile technology to improve productivity, safety and trade specific tasks
- Maximizing partnerships with the local community, unions, schools, higher education and other institutions
- Leveraging lessons learned from the field into practical training scenarios and workshops for future project success
- Balancing the benefits of in-person versus virtual or video-based learning
Speakers:
Dr. Ivan Damnjanovic, Professor, Texas A&M
Zack Parnell, EVP of Strategy, Interplay Learning
Paul Cardis, CEO & Co-Founder, On3
Gabe Jewell, Partner, Jewell Studio
BuiltWorlds' Research Presentation
Networking Break
Leveraging Data, Information Systems and Resources to Maximize Recruitment, Retention and Development
- Integrating systems and software across platforms and locations to maximize human potential
- Discussing strategies to build and collect data across legacy systems and novel tools to maximize resource utilization
- Assessing best practices in implementing and optimizing HRIS and related information systems to streamline processes and drive organizational success
- Strengthening the talent acquisition pool and processes through the adoption of technology, systems and tools
Speakers:
Maria Vilshanski, Founder & CEO, Silo-In
Mandy McGill, Founder & CEO, Aedifico
Jon Phillips, Human Resources - TX & East Groups, Sundt Construction
Daniel Spillane, Head of Sales, Skillit
Crafting Talent Acquisition and Management Strategies to Maximize Project, Personnel and Enterprise Outcomes
- Unlocking new talent pools through early exposure to the benefits of the industry and identification of transferable skills
- Recognizing that new and emerging talent does have the same career goals as many within the industry with more tenure
- Peeling back the layers of candidates for hire and how they are positioning their experience and earnings expectations
- Leveraging and recognizing the utilization of AI from the candidate and recruiter perspectives to improve talent acquisition and onboarding
- Harnessing the benefits of reliable data and information from surveys and benchmarking reports to thrive in a competitive market
Speakers:
Brett Walsh, EVP, HR/OD, Graycor
Michael Curran, Talent Acquisition Manager, Garney Construction
Brett Addis, Director, Human Capital Advisory, Moss Adams
Alison Tripp, National Talent Acquisition Leader, DPR Construction
Closing Remarks
Reception
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