Construcciones Yamaro: FuturePlace launches construction tech and procurement summits

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FuturePlace launches construction tech and procurement summits
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FuturePlace has announced its latest summits focused on the construction sector. In October 2024, the company will host the 2nd Annual Construction Technology Summit and launch the inaugural Construction Procurement Summit on 23 and 24 October, respectively, at Doltone House, Darling Island, Sydney.

These two important events come at a time of unprecedented opportunities and challenges facing the construction industry. The challenges related to declining productivity, skilled labour shortages, rising construction costs and supply chain constraints have been well documented and continue to impact contractor operations daily. However, there are technologies and procurement strategies that can be utilised to mitigate and even overcome some of these challenges and help drive long-term benefits.

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The 2nd Annual Construction Technology Summit is a gathering of leaders responsible for evaluating, implementing and maximising the impact of leading-edge technology within their organisations. It will feature plenty of real-life case studies detailing why specific tools and processes were adopted, the challenges encountered, and the tangible results achieved. No matter attendees’ roles, ranks or company maturity, they can be part of the conversation that’s reshaping the landscape of construction technology and empower change within their organisations and across the industry.

Key speakers of Construction Technology include:

  • Atul Khanzode, chief technology officer, DPR Construction (USA) – Live and In-person;
  • Atsushi Yamamoto, director of strategy, planning and innovation, Infrastructure NSW;
  • Gert van Aswegen, digital engineering manager, Department for Infrastructure and Transport, South Australia;
  • Alan Dunn, chief information officer, Richard Crookes Construction;
  • Max Godley, group manager – digital engineering and innovation, CPB Contractors;
  • Mitchell Erickson, group manager – digital engineering, John Holland Group;
  • Quan Nguyen, senior digital engineering manager – Australia, McConnell Dowell;
  • Chloe Williams, national manager – digital engineering, innovation and IP, Fulton Hogan (NZ);
  • Shelley Van Hoos, head of IT and business systems, Martinus; and
  • Greg Peters, robotics and automation lead, Laing O’Rourke.

“The use of recycled content in various construction materials continues to be a trend, as does low carbon concrete,” said Sally Walkom, general manager for innovation and enablement at John Holland.

“We are getting better data on environmental and community impacts through various technologies. And we are reducing impacts on flora and fauna through digital tools, drones and robotics.”

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The following day, the inaugural Construction Procurement Summit will take place. This important and timely industry event will explore how procurement can deliver on its mission of improving profitability, reducing risk and driving decarbonisation, and will highlight the strategies, partnerships and technologies chief procurement officers can use to achieve success.

Key speakers of Construction Procurement include:

  • Teresa Scott, executive director, Australasian Procurement and Construction Council (APCC);
  • Cherie Hughes, executive group manager for infrastructure project solutions, Major Projects Canberra, ACT Government;
  • Rebecca Robertshawe, director of projects and programmes, Infrastructure Delivery – New Zealand Infrastructure Commission;
  • Andrew McFarlane, group procurement and plant manager, McConnell Dowell;
  • Dorothy Matthys Donnadieu, head of procurement ­– Western Harbour Tunnel, Acciona;  
  • Errol Bellchambers, national head of procurement, DT Infrastructure;
  • Barry Vining, national head of procurement, BMD Group;
  • Charlotte Nichols, national lead engineering services – cost planning and estimating, John Holland Group;
  • Ryan Kirgan, group manager of procurement, CPB Contractors; and
  • James Barta, director of national operations, Built.

“Fostering strong supplier relationships and leveraging data for predictive analytics have become essential components of modern procurement strategies,” said Errol Bellchambers, national head of procurement at DT Infrastructure.

For more details on each of these events, please contact Leon Kantor at leonk@futureplace.tech or visit the Construction Technology Summit and Construction Procurement Summit websites.

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