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7.8.2025 at 8:00AM - 7.9.2025 at 6:00PM
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Agenda
Day 1 Schedule
GENERAL SESSIONS | Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Welcome Breakfast
Welcoming Address
Speaker:
Rosemarie Lipman, CEO, BuiltWorlds
Disrupting Ourselves: Rethinking How We Deliver
Keynote
Matt Olson’s keynote is a forward-looking conversation about unlocking the untapped potential of using technology within the construction industry. He’ll explore how technology can simplify operations, where bold disruption can drive the most progress, and how each of us can play a role in shaping what’s next.
Speaker:
Matt Olson, Chief Innovation Officer, Burns & McDonnell
Innovation in Motion: Disruption That Delivers
Panel Session
Expanding on themes from the keynote, this panel explores how emerging technologies are beginning to reshape day-to-day operations in construction. Innovation leaders from top general contractors and tech companies will share how they are deploying tools, from intelligent software to robotics, to streamline processes and augment the capabilities of every individual on the jobsite. It is a conversation about translating visionary ideas into practical, people-centered impact.
Speakers:
Dylan VanAvery, Director of Innovation, Mortenson
Luther Lampkin, Technology & Innovation Director, RG Construction
Reid Senescu, VP Product, Doxel
Ashley Saidi, Senior Manager, Innovation & Construction Tech, EllisDon
Rethinking Procurement Planning & Material Tracking
Sponsored Breakout Session
Procurement is critical to the success of construction projects, yet most projects still rely on static, fragmented spreadsheets to plan and track materials. Beyond replacing spreadsheets, an effective solution for material tracking needs to leverage AI and capture real world project scenarios that create risk of missed deadlines and schedule delays. ConstructivIQ has partnered with experienced project managers at Barton Malow to pilot their procurement planning and material tracking solution on multiple large projects including logistics facilities and stadium renovations. In this breakout session, we will learn how Barton Malow paired project delivery best practices with ConstructivIQ to streamline material tracking and mitigate procurement-related risk on schedules.
Speakers:
Sadanand Sahasrabudhe, Co-Founder & CEO, ConstructivIQ
Dana Burzo, Project Management Office (PMO) Manager II, LIFTbuild
Networking Break
BuiltWorlds' Benchmarking Program Overview
Research Presentation
In an industry facing rapid technological change, understanding how and where construction companies are adopting new tools is more important than ever. BuiltWorlds’ Benchmarking Program offers a comprehensive, data-driven look at tech adoption across the built environment through annual surveys of contractors, and serves as the foundation of our research, advisory, and programming. This session will provide a brief overview of the program’s methodology, key insights from the latest sentiment analysis, and how industry leaders are using this data to guide their strategic decisions.
Constructing a Greener Future: Global Insights from Leading Contractors
Panel Session
Hear how leading contractors across the globe are turning sustainability goals into project-level realities. This session highlights practical examples of how firms are embedding environmental responsibility into operations, materials, and planning, moving beyond talk to measurable impact.
Speakers:
Juanita Garcia, Project Executive, High Performance & Sustainable Construction, Pepper Construction
Dai Ohama, General Manager, Innovation ＆ Incubation Office, Kajima
Louis Cottin, Head of Scale, VINCI
Project Precision: Tools and Strategies for Smarter Management
Panel Session
In today’s fast-paced construction landscape, project management is more complex than ever, requiring seamless coordination, real-time insights, and data-driven decision-making. This panel brings together industry leaders to explore cutting-edge technologies and strategies that enhance project precision—from AI-driven scheduling and risk management to integrated collaboration platforms and advanced tracking solutions. Panelists will share real-world applications and discuss how innovations in construction tech are improving efficiency, reducing delays, and optimizing resource allocation. Attendees will gain actionable insights on leveraging the latest tools to streamline workflows, mitigate risks, and drive smarter project execution.
Speakers:
Saravana Vennelakanti, Project Manager, Donald Borg Construction
Paul Hedgepath, Director of Virtual Construction, MJ Harris Construction
Andrew Cameron, Project Manager, Hensel Phelps
Philippe Rival, Co-Founder & CEO, Enlaye
Lunch
BuiltWorlds Research Presentation: AI in Construction Tech & Autonomous Machinery Trends
Research Presentation
Informed by BuiltWorlds’ Benchmarking Program and broader industry insights, this research presentation dives into the rising adoption of autonomous and semi-autonomous equipment on construction sites. In this session, BuiltWorlds Senior Analyst Audrey Lynch will present on the state of autonomy in construction, including key use cases, adoption barriers, and the equipment categories seeing the fastest growth.
AI and Automation in Equipment: A New Era for Jobsite Operations
Panel Session
As artificial intelligence and automation continue to reshape the construction landscape, the industry faces a pivotal shift in how equipment is operated, managed, and integrated into jobsite workflows. This panel brings together industry leaders from OEMs, technology companies, and general contractors to explore the latest advancements in AI-powered equipment, autonomous machinery, and data-driven decision-making. Panelists will discuss the impact of automation on productivity, safety, and workforce dynamics, as well as the challenges of implementation and adoption. Attendees will gain insights into real-world applications, emerging trends, and what the future holds for AI-driven jobsite operations.
Speakers:
Yannick Montagano, President - Kubota Canada, Kubota
Dick Zhang, CEO, Bluelight Machine
Ryan Luke Johns, CEO, Gravis Robotics
How to Fast Track Hiring with the Right Tech and Beat the Competition
Sponsored Breakout Session
For the construction industry, finding and hiring the right talent quickly can mean the difference between finishing a job on time or missing a deadline. Speed to hire is more critical than ever—making it imperative that hiring teams of any size know where to look for candidates and how to add efficiency to the process. Join us in this session as Heather Saxon, VP of HR at Rycon Construction, walks through the ways the right tech can help you land top talent faster than your competition. In this session, you’ll hear about the blindspots you might be missing in your current hiring approach, a 4-step process to make your hiring faster and more efficient , and how the right HRIS can help you beat competition to the right talent.
Speaker:
Heather Saxon, VP, Human Resources, Rycon Construction
Beyond the Hype: Managing Construction Technology for Today and Tomorrow
Industry Presentation
As construction technology continues to evolve, true success isn’t just about adopting new tools—it’s about understanding the people and processes that drive them. This session explores best practices for evaluating, implementing, and optimizing technology in a way that aligns with organizational workflows and team dynamics. Through real-world insights and proven frameworks, attendees will gain strategies to navigate the changing tech landscape, maximize ROI, and create a culture where innovation thrives.
Speakers:
Brian Tracy, Director of Construction Management, Ausonio
Vincent Testa, Regional Manager, Procon Consulting
Knowledge Management: The Intersection of Knowledge, Technology, and People
Breakout Session - Closed to BuiltWorlds' Construction Tech Research Track Members
This breakout session offers a unique opportunity to explore a powerful and often overlooked driver of innovation: knowledge management. Rick Khan will lead the conversation, highlighting how effective knowledge-sharing practices have empowered teams, driven meaningful change, and enabled companies to train, upskill, and retain talent with greater efficiency and impact.
Speaker:
Rick Khan, Director of Mega Projects, VIATechnik
Networking Break
Safety-First Approaches for Construction Success
Panel Session
A truly effective safety strategy goes beyond compliance; it requires a balance of technology, culture, training, and best practices. As construction projects grow in scale and complexity, companies must integrate innovative safety solutions while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning. This panel will examine how AI-powered risk assessments, real-time monitoring, wearables, automation, and immersive training are transforming jobsite safety. Industry leaders will share insights on leveraging data-driven decision-making, empowering workers through education, and embedding safety into every phase of construction.
Speakers:
Gabe Guetta, Founder & CEO, Salus
Marc Parizeau, EHS Manager, Wolverine Contracting and Engineering
Mike Themanson, Vice President - Safety, Clune Construction
Adele Abrams, Senior Counsel, Littler Mendelson PC
Omobolanle Ogunseiju, Assistant Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology
Revolutionizing Project Scheduling: Outbuild's Integrated Approach to Field Coordination
Sponsored Breakout Session
Outbuild is transforming construction project management with its fully integrated scheduling and planning software, designed specifically for the industry. By seamlessly connecting master schedules with lookaheads, Outbuild ensures real-time updates and enhanced collaboration among all project stakeholders. Join us to discover how Outbuild's user-friendly platform can prevent delays, improve efficiency, and keep your projects on track
Speaker:
Jean Laurent, VP of Sales, Outbuild
Ronny Christmas, Superintendent, Skender
Forward-Deployed Automation in Construction: What Works in the Field Today
Sponsor Spotlight Session
As automation moves from concept to field deployment, Xpanner presents a forward-deployed solution model: Automation-as-a-Service (AaaS). This session explores how Xpanner is delivering measurable gains in productivity, safety, and scheduling through automation already operating in pile driving, excavation, and trenching — making scalable jobsite automation more accessible with its AaaS approach.
Speakers:
Henri Lee, CEO, Xpanner
How to Maximize the Value of Your Contracting Firm
Breakout Session
In this session, participants will learn how to enhance the value of their contracting business by identifying and leveraging key valuation drivers. The discussion will also cover the current mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape, compare private equity with strategic buyers, and outline practical steps to prepare your business for a successful exit or investment.
Speaker:
Paul Belair, Investment Banking Lead, Autobahn Consultants
BuiltWorlds Research Presentation: Reality Capture
Research Presentation
Drawing from BuiltWorlds’ Benchmarking Program, this research presentation focuses on the growing role of reality capture technologies in streamlining construction documentation, progress tracking, and quality control. In this session, Senior Analyst Audrey Lynch will present on adoption trends, leading solutions, and how contractors are leveraging reality capture solutions to drive smarter, data-informed project delivery.
Beyond the Blueprint: VDC as a Catalyst for Construction Innovation
Panel Session
Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) is transforming the way projects are planned, executed, and delivered, serving as a catalyst for innovation in the construction industry. This panel brings together industry leaders to discuss how VDC is reshaping collaboration, optimizing workflows, and enhancing decision-making through digital modeling, simulation, and real-time data integration. Panelists will share insights on the latest advancements in Building Information Modeling (BIM), reality capture, and digital twin technology, highlighting their impact on project efficiency, cost control, and sustainability. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how VDC is driving smarter, more connected, and resilient construction projects.
Speakers:
Jon Ferguson, Vice President - VDC, Layton Construction
Stuart Drahota, Florida Virtual Building Leader, DPR Construction
Shane Saltzgiver, Founder & CEO, VEC
Neil Chauhan, Director, VDC Services, EllisDon
ERP Workshop - Foundational Principles for ERP Selection & Design
Breakout Session
A contractor's ERP solution has a significant impact on the operation and success of a contractor, and this session is focused on how to best approach this important decision, what to consider both internally and externally, and how to roadmap your company's success with this decision.
Speaker:
Ron Stinson, Co-Founder, Stinsora
Closing Remarks
Reception
Day 2 Schedule
GENERAL SESSIONS | Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Welcome Breakfast
BuiltWorlds Research Presentation: Robotics
Research Presentation
This research presentation, based on findings from BuiltWorlds’ Benchmarking Program, highlights the impact of robotics on construction operations. BuiltWorlds Senior Analyst Audrey Lynch will share key insights on the adoption of robotic solutions, key use cases, and the leading technologies in construction robotics.
Risk & InsurTech's Impact in Construction: Leveraging Innovation for a Competitive Advantage
Panel Session
This session will explore the evolving relationship between innovation and risk management/insurance and how Risk & InsurTech is creating incentives and opportunities for innovative contractors in the AEC space.
Speakers:
Patrick Duggan, VP, Power Construction Company
Wilson Ortiz-Vega, Executive Vice President, Midwest Construction Leader, Gallagher
Bret Bush, Co-founder, EVO, Insight Risk Technologies
Justin Levine, Co-founder, CEO, Shepherd
Create Your Own Technology Charter
Breakout Session
A technology charter is a strategic framework that aligns people, processes, and technology to ensure successful adoption and long-term value. In this interactive workshop, attendees will explore the key components of a technology charter, from defining objectives and measuring ROI to securing leadership buy-in and fostering a culture of innovation. Through hands-on collaboration, participants will work in teams to develop a tailored framework they can bring back to their organizations.
Speakers:
Brian Tracy, Director of Construction Management, Ausonio
Patrick Cotter, Chief Operating Officer, Cotter Consulting
Networking Break
From Firefights to Foresight: Using Schedule Data to Mitigate Risk
Sponsor Spotlight Session
Construction projects generate massive amounts of schedule data – most of which has gone unused until it’s too late to make a difference. Advances in automation are changing that by helping teams spot patterns, risks, and gaps early enough to respond. This panel will explore how automated schedule analysis supports better decisions in the field and office, moving teams from reactive firefighting to proactive control that protects both timelines and margins.
Speakers:
Aaron Toppston, Managing Partner, GS Futures
Michael Pink, CEO, SmartPM
Seth Jeffrey, Director of Scheduling, Satterfield & Pontikes Construction
Travis Kirby, Scheduling Manager, Satterfield & Pontikes Construction
Rethinking Construction Site Ops: A Unified Platform for the Field
Sponsored Breakout Session
Despite growing project complexity, most field teams still rely on disconnected tools and manual coordination. This session introduces a new approach to site operations—one that unifies logistics, workflows, and resource tracking in a map-based platform purpose-built for the field. Join two experienced superintendents as they discuss what is still broken, what field teams actually need, and how platforms like StruxHub are reshaping the future of field execution.
Speakers:
Chekota Newhart, Chief Customer Officer, StruxHub
Wintana Alem, Project Superintendent, Hensel Phelps
BuiltWorlds Research Presentation: Field Solutions
Research Presentation
Leveraging insights from BuiltWorlds’ Benchmarking Program, this research presentation explores how contractors are adopting field solutions to enhance jobsite efficiency and coordination. In this session, BuiltWorlds’ Research Director Nick Comerford will present on workforce management platforms, reality capture technologies, tool tracking systems, and site logistics solutions that are reshaping field operations across the construction industry.
Innovative Field Strategies: Enabling Teams on the Go
Panel Session
This session will bring together tech solution providers and general contractors to explore how innovative jobsite technologies are transforming field management. Panelists will share insights on overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities related to mobile solutions, real-time data, and workflow automations, all of which are enhancing team communication, productivity, and decision-making on the go. Attendees will learn how to leverage these tools to improve safety, streamline workflows, and reduce costly errors, ultimately driving greater project efficiency and success.
Speakers:
Colleen Cahill Poling, Product Manager, Fieldwire by Hilti
Donald McMurtrey, Construction Technology Manager, Granite Construction
Caner Dolas, CEO & Co-Founder, GAMMA AR
Leah Royalty, Sr. Innovation Strategist, Haskell
Lunch
BuiltWorlds Research Presentation: Preconstruction
Research Presentation
Based on data from BuiltWorlds’ Benchmarking Program, this research presentation examines how contractors are leveraging technology to improve preconstruction workflows, from estimating to scheduling and design coordination. In this session, BuiltWorlds' Director of Programming, Sean Wrenn will share insights into adoption trends, top-performing tools, and emerging opportunities shaping the future of preconstruction.
The Preconstruction Playbook: Essential Steps for Project Efficiency
Panel Session
A successful construction project starts long before ground is broken. This panel will explore the essential steps of preconstruction, covering everything from planning and estimating to risk management and technology adoption. Industry experts will discuss how early collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and innovative tools can optimize workflows, control costs, and improve project outcomes. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of best practices across all aspects of preconstruction, ensuring a seamless transition from concept to construction.
Speakers:
Blake MacGregor, Vice President of Preconstruction, Bulley & Andrews
Kelsey Ellis, Director of Preconstruction, Glenn Rieder
Dustin DeVan, CEO, Ediphi
Michael Ho, CEO, Bespoke Metrics
The Field-First Approach to Software Development
Breakout Session - Closed to BuiltWorlds' AI/ML Preparedness Research Track Members
Palantir pioneered and has always employed a Forward Deployed model, where engineers work alongside clients in their unique environments. In construction, this results in developing solutions that start in the field and are optimized for allowing those doing the physical work of construction to operate most efficiently. On this base, the layers of management and optimization are built, resulting in software that demands no compromise from your business. This talk will cover formative experiences and realizations leading engagements to develop custom construction software.
Speaker:
Jesse Velay-Vitow, Deployment Strategist, Palantir Technologies
Closing Remarks & A Look Ahead to BuiltWorlds' Upcoming Events
BuiltWorlds' Demo Day Competition
Presenting companies include:
Aira, C.Scale, Drawer.ai, Frontier Audio Labs, NanoTherm, Presien, PRIVV, Rooster
Reception
Day 3 Schedule
CLOSED Forum Meetings | Thursday, July 10, 2025
Forum sessions on Thursday, July 10 are closed to BuiltWorlds members in the following research tracks:
-Construction Tech Research Track
-AI/ML Preparedness Research Track
-Equipment & Robotics Research Track
-Venture Forum
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