On May 17th, the BC Construction Roundtable will host a compelling round table discussion to support learning and dialogue between owners, consultants, general contractors and others in the construction industry on collaborative project delivery models. Phil Murray from Hatch, Anton Ricafort from ACCIONA and David Hubner from Infrastructure BC will start the afternoon session by offering their perspectives on collaborative contract models. Attendees will then participate in table group discussions to provide input and inform the discussion. A facilitator and a recorder will be at each table to guide to support the dialog.
With the construction industry facing increasing local, regional, national and global challenges, the need to innovate and improve project delivery is key to the successful delivery of projects. It is becoming recognized that collaborative project delivery methodologies are key to improving construction project performance.
Collaborative project delivery has been touted for bringing increased speeds, reduced costs, and a decreased likelihood of litigation to the construction industry. With such benefits, it is no surprise that many construction professionals aim to increase collaboration in many project delivery models. Common elements of working collaboratively, demonstrating transparency and creating alignment between owners, contractors and consultants are key elements of collaborative project delivery.
Table discussion themes will be documented and consolidated into white papers to be shared with attendees and BCCR members. A debrief and networking session will follow the table discussions.
The following panelists will start the afternoon session by offering their perspectives on collaborative contract models:
Philip Murray is a Civil Engineer and Hatch’s Global Director of Management & Delivery in Infrastructure. Philip graduated with a B. Sc. Civil Engineering from Queen’s in 1994 and undertook a Masters of Engineering from the University of Toronto. Over the past 28, he has worked in both the design and construction industries, including recent IPD and Alliance projects in the Transportation sector. Philip is involved in transportation projects involving the design, inspection and construction of roads, bridges, and rail/transit infrastructure. His extensive design, construction, operations & maintenance knowledge informs his mentoring and specialist advice to internal and external clients. Philip brings brevity and practicality to high-level discussions, and his honesty, energy and commitment to the client’s best interests build trust and credibility.
Anton Ricafort is a Chartered Civil Engineer (CPEng MIEAust), and has over 14 years of professional experience in engineering consultancy, construction, and business development and strategy. Anton's expertise spans the Americas, Asia, and Oceania and includes renewable energy, transportation, and water projects. As the Innovation Director for Acciona in the Americas, Anton is responsible for consolidating and coordinating the innovation initiatives in the region. This includes searching, piloting, and implementing incremental and disruptive solutions.
David Hubner is Vice President at Infrastructure BC, with a focus on the transportation and utilities sectors. He has a Master of Business Administration (Finance) and an economics degree and spent ten years in the banking sector and corporate finance area prior to his work in procurement. Over the past fourteen years, David has been involved in a number of major capital projects in the transportation, energy and accommodation sectors that have provided measurable benefits to end users and taxpayers.
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Industry leaders will then facilitate individual table discussions and a sharing of perspectives, experiences, questions and challenges on incorporating collaborative project delivery methods for all types of construction projects.
Table discussion facilitators include:
Session moderator:
Seema Lal is a Partner in the Construction and Infrastructure and Commercial and Business Litigation practice groups at Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP. She seeks to provide strategic legal advice to assist her clients in making informed and effective legal and business decisions. Through her practice and involvement in industry associations, she has built an in-depth understanding of the construction sector and the unique issues facing its stakeholders. Seema is actively involved with various construction industry groups: she is a member of the board of directors of the BC Construction Roundtable, a member of the executive of the Construction Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association – BC Branch and the President of the Canadian Construction Women (CCW).
Thank you to our sponsors:
PricewaterhouseCoopers Associates / PricewaterhouseCoopers Associés
Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP | singleton.com
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