2025 Construction Tech Conference Keynote – Matt Olson, Chief Innovation Officer at Burns & McDonnell

Matt Olson, chief innovation officer for Burns & McDonnell, delivered an insightful keynote address at the 2025 Construction Tech Conference in the iconic Willis Tower in Chicago. Titled “Disrupting Ourselves: Rethinking How We Deliver,” the forward-thinking keynote drove home the importance of unlocking the untapped potential of technology within the construction industry.

Emphasizing the value of innovative, impactful action, Matt reiterated that “ideas are cheap” while “action is tough,” and encouraged industry leaders to find where bold disruption can drive the most progress in their organizations.