Canada's economic future depends on a resilient, efficient, and globally competitive trade gateway. As demand for exports continues to grow, strategic investments in ports, terminals, rail, road, and trade-enabling infrastructure will be essential to expanding capacity and strengthening supply chains.
This session will bring together leaders from across the port, transportation, infrastructure, and resource sectors to explore where the greatest opportunities for investment exist, the challenges that must be addressed, and how industry, governments, and investors can work together to unlock the next generation of trade infrastructure.
Panelists will share perspectives on the future of the Port of Vancouver Gateway, terminal expansion, supply chain capacity, financing, project delivery, and the policy decisions needed to support long-term economic growth. Join us for a timely discussion on building the infrastructure that will strengthen Canada's Pacific Gateway and enhance our competitiveness in global markets.
Panelists
Daniel Howell is Chief Operating Officer of Global Container Terminals (GCT) and an accomplished operations executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience across mining, manufacturing, transportation and marine sectors. He joined GCT in 2013 and was appointed Chief Operating Officer in 2023. Daniel provides executive leadership across GCT’s operations, with a focus on safety, operational excellence and innovation. Previously, he held senior roles with Alcan, Rio Tinto Alcan and Teck Resources. He holds a Business degree from Simon Fraser University and serves on the Board of the Western Transportation Advisory Council (WESTAC).
Rick Berg, P.Eng., is General Manager of Infrastructure at Ledcor and a senior leader with more than 30 years of experience delivering major infrastructure, transportation and hydroelectric projects. His experience spans progressive roles from Field Engineer to General Manager and includes the Arrow Lakes Generating Station, Sea to Sky Highway upgrades, Port Mann Bridge, Tank Hill Bridge Replacement and Surrey Langley SkyTrain Guideway. Rick provides strategic guidance to project management and estimating teams throughout the project lifecycle. He is also a member of the BC Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association’s Major Projects Committee.
Theresa Rawle is Director of Planning and Development at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, where she provides strategic direction on land use, development and transportation planning to support future trade growth at the Port of Vancouver. She leads strategic land development and infrastructure projects and works with industry partners to support continued investment in the Gateway. Theresa serves on the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Regional Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Richmond Economic Advisory Committee and the Richmond Chamber of Commerce Board. She holds an MBA specializing in personal and professional leadership from Royal Roads University.
Moderator
Mark Hodgson is a Partner leading Deloitte’s Infrastructure Advisory practice in Western Canada. With more than 30 years of experience, he advises governments and organizations on the financing, procurement and delivery of major infrastructure projects. His work spans highways, transit, ports, water, power, solid waste, hospitals and public buildings, with particular expertise in projects involving private-sector participation, complex funding and risk management. Mark also serves clients including the Port of Prince Rupert, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, TransLink and Infrastructure BC. A civil engineer, he holds an MBA in Finance and Strategy from McGill University.
Thank you, PBX Engineering and Hatfield, for sponsoring this event.
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As always, BCCR creates space for open, practical dialogue across owners, contractors, and consultants—focused on what’s working, what’s challenging, and where we can improve how projects are delivered.
The session will explore digital transformation, including the integration of tools for data, scheduling, and performance, as well as emerging innovations such as AI and digital modelling. Participants will share perspectives on market readiness, risk, and the practical adoption of technology, with a focus on aligning solutions to real industry needs and improving overall project outcomes.
This interactive roundtable workshop brings together owners, consultants, contractors, regulators, and industry representatives to discuss the evolving role of technology in project delivery. Through facilitated small-group discussions, participants will share experiences and practical insights while contributing to a collaborative conversation on the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the construction industry.
Each table will have a facilitator and recorder to guide and support the dialogue. Discussion themes and key insights will be documented and consolidated into a white paper, which will be shared with attendees and BCCR members following the event.
Table moderators guiding conversations include:
More info to come.
Thank you, Kinetic, PFM and Proicere Digital, for sponsoring this event.
BCCR creates space for open, practical dialogue across owners, contractors, and consultants—focused on what’s working, what’s challenging, and where we can improve how projects are delivered.
Failed Up: Real Stories of Overcoming Construction Challenges
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The Failed Up Series targets intermediate professionals in the BC Construction Industry (~8 - 20 years' experience). Our committee members are consultants, contractors and owners involved in some of the most prominent projects in our region. We look forward to meeting you.
Collaborative delivery models such as Progressive Design-Build, Alliance, and other target cost approaches are intended to align owners, designers, and contractors around shared project outcomes. Yet even with the best intentions, some projects build trust while others become mired in conflict, cost escalation, or difficult commercial negotiations.
This session will explore what it takes to successfully establish and manage a target cost, align stakeholders, allocate and manage risk, and create the conditions for collaborative decision-making throughout project delivery. Drawing on lessons from major projects the panel will discuss why some collaborative projects succeed, why others struggle, and how owners and industry partners can better achieve a true "getting to yes" outcome.
More details to come.
Thank you, EBC and Kiewit for sponsoring.
The British Columbia Construction Roundtable is excited to host our annual Holiday Event at the Rogue on Thursday, November 26th.
This year’s event will include a fundraiser benefiting the Working Gear Charity. Working Gear is a volunteer-run charity in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. With support from individuals, businesses, and organizations, they provide work-appropriate clothing and haircuts to those experiencing unemployment or underemployment.
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