Agenda

Opening Remarks

Now is the time to think about the future of the construction industry and what’s on the horizon for 2022. Whatever tactics you used in the past likely won’t support your goals for the future.

Dan McCarthy, CEO, will be introducing our Outlook 2022 event and sharing what’s new within the organization and how the changes we’re making will benefit you, our customers and our members. Join Dan and find out just what the future of commercial construction looks like.

Dan McCarthy

CEO

Dodge Construction Network

Now What? An Economic Outlook

This keynote will focus on numerous themes as the U.S. economy pivots from pandemic to recovery. Topics will include: The impact of COVID-19 variants on the economy. Potential for payrolls to expand as schools reopen and unemployment benefits expire. Is inflation transitory or permanent? Mid-term elections in 2022, cybersecurity, China, climate change, debt levels, and more.

Cristian deRitis, PhD CBE®

Deputy Chief Economist

Moody’s Analytics

Adapt And Thrive In An Evolving Market

While the quarantine from the pandemic is coming to an end, its impact on the construction sector will be felt for years to come. The nascent recovery in construction activity will be shaped by the numerous challenges facing the sector. But with every challenge, there is an opportunity that will allow your business to grow and increase profitability.

Richard Branch

Chief Economist

Dodge Construction Network

Break

Sourcing Skilled Labor, The Challenges and Opportunities of Identifying, Qualifying, and Retaining Tradespersons

Bill Lindsay, LEED AP

Managing Director of Enterprise Sales, Contractor and Services Provider Segment

Dodge Construction Network

Len Toenjes

President

AGC of Missouri

William Brown

Executive Director

Ideal Contracting, LLC

Scott Speanburgh

Senior Vice President of Sales

Tradesmen International

General Contractors - Break

Managing Through the Cycle for Construction Success with Steel

The current construction cycle is unlike any other we have ever seen. In this session, we will do a deep dive into the drivers of construction costs, emphasizing how steel’s availability and raw material sourcing can be best understood to minimize risk, reduce project costs, and achieve success. Participants will walk away with a better understanding of emerging market growth opportunities and how to manage through the highs and lows of the construction cycle to win together.  

Tabitha S. Stine, SE PE LEED AP

Director of Construction Solutions Services

Nucor

Disinfecting Lighting: How to Safely Improve The Environment

COVID-19 has changed our lives and it will create a “new normal” for the foreseeable future. In an effort to return to “normal” building owners are exploring all options to make things safer and give the perception that they are doing everything possible to protect customers and occupants. Whole-room disinfection systems normally used in hospitals are being considered for this purpose. Various systems using chemicals and light are being proposed with unsubstantiated claims and/or unintended consequences. This presentation will provide an overview of various light-based disinfection technologies (UV and visible) with a comparative focus on efficacy, safety, total cost of ownership, environmental impacts and operational considerations. This will give building owners, architects, engineers, and specifiers the information needed to deploy these systems safely and effectively. Learning Goals: • Learn the different types of infectious organisms and how disease is transmitted in the built environment • Review commercially available light-based disinfection technologies • Identify the key performance specification characteristics and trade-offs for light-based disinfection technologies • Review applicable safety standards for light-based disinfection technologies • Understand how to analyze manufacturer performance and safety claims

Cliff Yahnke, Ph.D.

Chief Scientist & Head of Clinical Affairs

Kenall

Building for the Future by Harnessing Digital Transformation

The demand on the construction industry is at epic proportions predicting that by 2025 the industry will grow by 70%! This session will cover these key industry trends and the impacts of these trends on the construction landscape. Despite a promising outlook with the upturn of infrastructure demand, transitioning to new technology is a major challenge the industry faces. We will look at what AEC firms should be considering as they accelerate their digital transformation in order to meet the needs of today and are prepared for the future

Jason Dodds, CM-BIM

Construction Consultant Leader

SoftwareONE|MTWO

Agile Construction

Is the value of Agile Construction fact or fiction? Join us as we show you what it looks like to bring Agile Construction to life on your jobsite! We'll discuss the best practices to succeed when rolling out digital pull planning and scheduling, the real value of Agile Construction on a jobsite, why adoption by your entire team is the secret to success, and how providing value to all your stakeholders is the key.

Michael Colapietro

President, CEO

SmartApp.com

How to Secure Your Supply when Supplies Are Limited

As the economy emerges from the pandemic lockdown, demand for materials and for subcontractors has returned faster than the supply-side can keep up. With once-idled supply chains and building projects emerging from hibernation, GCs and Subs struggle with trades and material shortages and out-of-control inflation.   Pandemic-proofing your contracting business is not only a good practice for times of economic disruption and supply chain instability but it will also enable you to operate a more profitable business during the stable times.   Join this panel discussion to learn practical tips from experts and peers how to keep your business and projects running as supply shortages continue to happen. Register for this session here.

Dave Colford

Chief Revenue Officer

Dodge Construction Network

Jim Davis

Vice President

Whirl Construction

Mike Headrick

Vice President and District Manager

PCL Construction

Bryan Callaway

CFO

C&E Lumber Co

Subcontractors - Break

Renting Equipment & Managing Your Rentals Digitally

Roger Hauri

Digital Deployment Consultant

Caterpillar, Inc

Getting Social Media To Work For You

Grow brand awareness, improve business reputation and generate new leads – all through social media marketing.

Dodge Data is pleased to present this special session, tailored specifically for contractors and subcontractors, who want to use the power of social media to expand their online presence and build pipeline. All without spending a lot of time to develop your business profile and gain followers.

In this session you will discover:

• Six steps to getting started
• How to build a consistent presence
• Posts that connect you with your target audience
• Prioritizing and managing your resources

Krista Neher

CEO

Boot Camp Digital

How to Engage with Design Professionals in a Post-Covid World

The physical limitations emplaced over the past 18 months have ignited a permanent shift towards digitally-based processes for product selection, project documentation, continuing education and ongoing awareness of industry trends and innovations. This session will feature research on these critical changes and practical guidance from a panel of experts about how manufacturers can successfully adapt.

Steve Jones

Senior Director, Industry Insights Research

Dodge Construction Network

Ross G. Spiegel, FAIA, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, LEED® AP BD+C

Specifications Coordinator

The SLAM Collaborative

Patty Morin

Managing Director, ACCELERATE

Dodge Construction Network

The Next Normal In Office, MultiFamily and Healthcare Building Design

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed our goals and priorities for many types of buildings. Some changes will be temporary, while others will be permanent. It is just one of many challenges that the design community has to face, joining climate change, social justice movements and other seismic changes. Join this session to hear the latest research and a panel discussion about how commercial and institutional building design can rise to meet these challenges.

Donna Laquidara-Carr

Industry Insights Research Director

Dodge Construction Network

Ned Cramer

Communications and Design Consultant

Jean Mah, FAIA, FACHA, LEED AP

Principal, Health

Perkins&Will

Julie Eizenberg, FAIA, RAIA, LFRAIA

Founding Principal

KoningEizenberg

Tim Carl, FAIA, LEED AP

Chief Executive Officer, Design Principal

HGA Architects and Engineers

Architects & Engineers - Break

BAF Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ)

David Rose

Senior Manager, Technical Strategy + Innovation

Big Ass Fans

Reimagine Sustainable Construction with Steel

The days of a steel mill being depicted by tall smokestacks emitting clouds of gases into the atmosphere are diminishing in the United States. As the movement to build more sustainably grows, steel is increasingly being chosen as the material of choice. This session will explore Nucor’s sustainable steelmaking process, which uses recycled scrap to make high-quality steel with low emissions, as well as what Nucor is doing to further our goal of zero-emission steel at scale. Come prepared to reimagine sustainable construction with steel!

Kim Olson, PE

Manager of Technical Initiatives

Nucor

Building Design Resiliency for Roofing

Since commercial roofing systems are the first line of defense against extreme weather and climate patterns, approved roof assemblies are constantly changing in response to the ever changing impact from weather. During this session, we will cover the effects of condensation on roofs and designing for resiliency against moisture prevention, wind, and other impacts. Join us to learn more around the changes from ASCE 7-10 to ASCE 7-16 and how adding a cover board to your roof can help create a stronger system.

Matt Sayer

Senior Product Manager

Johns Manville

Jen Ford-Smith

Head of Marketing And Product Management

Johns Manville

Melissa Walker

Owner Services Senior Marketing Manager

Johns Manville

Eric Olson

Northeast Regional Service Manager

Johns Manville

Disinfecting Lighting: How to Safely Improve The Environment

COVID-19 has changed our lives and it will create a “new normal” for the foreseeable future. In an effort to return to “normal” building owners are exploring all options to make things safer and give the perception that they are doing everything possible to protect customers and occupants. Whole-room disinfection systems normally used in hospitals are being considered for this purpose. Various systems using chemicals and light are being proposed with unsubstantiated claims and/or unintended consequences. This presentation will provide an overview of various light-based disinfection technologies (UV and visible) with a comparative focus on efficacy, safety, total cost of ownership, environmental impacts and operational considerations. This will give building owners, architects, engineers, and specifiers the information needed to deploy these systems safely and effectively. Learning Goals: • Learn the different types of infectious organisms and how disease is transmitted in the built environment • Review commercially available light-based disinfection technologies • Identify the key performance specification characteristics and trade-offs for light-based disinfection technologies • Review applicable safety standards for light-based disinfection technologies • Understand how to analyze manufacturer performance and safety claims

Cliff Yahnke, Ph.D.

Chief Scientist & Head of Clinical Affairs

Kenall

NFPA 285 for Wall Assemblies

Johns Manville AP™ Foil Polyiso Sheathing recently received approvals for additional NFPA 285 wall assemblies, including solid metal panels.  This comes at a significant time, as the trend toward green building design has led to increased use in foam plastic insulations, structural fire control has become a higher priority for many building designers. This has led to a growing demand for wall assembly fire test methods, like NFPA 285. Understanding how to use and interpret the test data from NFPA 285 is important to designing and building exterior walls with fire safety in mind.

Jeff Job

Sr. Specifier Services Representative

Johns Manville

Driving Actionable Commercial Construction Insights Through Data

Data has the power to unlock new insights into your business; however, obtaining that level of understanding requires data to be mastered. Join Dodge Data & Analytics CTO Keith Davies, SVP of Product Management Steve Masters, and Master Data Management (MDM) vendor Reltio for a discussion on how this can be achieved. This panel will discuss mastering data from a variety of data sources including customer-specific content, data de-duplication, creating relationships amongst data elements, and examples of the insights this provides to customers.

Keith Davies

Chief Technology Officer

Dodge Construction Network

Steve Masters

SVP, Product Management

Dodge Construction Network

Venki Subramanian

VP of Product Management

Reltio

Unified, Trusted Big Data from Multiple Sources. When and Where It’s Needed

Integrating, mastering and making sense of Big Data can be a Big Lift. Reltio can help. Reltio uses AI, machine learning, and Connected Graph technology to make internal and external data “insight ready” and usable in real-time by downstream applications and systems, and users such as Data Scientists and Marketing Teams. Join Reltio Program Director, Chas Kielt, for an evidence-based discussion about strategies for integrating and mastering high volumes of complex data from tens of thousands of internal and external sources with Keith Davies, CTO of Dodge Data & Analytics, and Paige Bartley, Senior Research Analyst at 451 Research | S&P Global Marketing Intelligence.

Chas Kielt

Program Director

Reltio

Keith Davies

Chief Technology Officer

Dodge Construction Network

Agile Construction

Is the value of Agile Construction fact or fiction? Join us as we show you what it looks like to bring Agile Construction to life on your jobsite! We'll discuss the best practices to succeed when rolling out digital pull planning and scheduling, the real value of Agile Construction on a jobsite, why adoption by your entire team is the secret to success, and how providing value to all your stakeholders is the key.

Michael Colapietro

President, CEO

SmartApp.com