Thursday, June 6

Opening Remarks
Keith Fox
President
McGraw Hill Construction

Paul L. Bonington - view bio »
Vice President Media
Publisher, Engineering News-Record
McGraw Hill Construction

Keynote:
Navigating Historic Times: Where the Global Economy Goes From Here

In this opening keynote address, Mr. Sheard will speak about the global economic outlook.  In the U.S, san recovery gain traction or will it be stymied by the fiscal brakes being slammed on too soon?  Will the Fed's QE end in tears or in cheers?  In the Eurozone, what is the underlying source of the crisis?  Can policymakers fix the flawed architecture?  If so, at what cost?  As for China’s rebalancing challenge, can the country get off its investment treadmill without triggering a hard landing?  In Japan, can the Abe government and the new Bank of Japan leadership end the near-two-decade deflation?  All this and more will be addressed.

Paul Sheard - view bio »
Executive Managing Director; Chief Global Economist & Head of Global Economics and Research
Standard & Poor’s

Keynote: Global Supply Chain Management
Manufacturing heavy equipment in a global world requires careful planning, logistics and quality control to ensure that plants are running efficiently, meeting regulatory requirements and delivering products of high quality and high value to world construction markets.  As the leader of one of the top manufacturers of heavy equipment worldwide, Mr. DeFeo will share his insights on how Terex has succeeded in doing work in emerging markets, best practices for global supply-chain strategy and ideas on global construction work in the near future.

Ronald M. DeFeo
Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Terex Corporation

Logistics and procurement now occupy more important roles in international construction because of the complexities of supply chain management on a global scale.  In this session, experts will share best practices in meeting the challenges of sourcing materials, equipment and human resources and handling demand volatility, and will outline how new technology applications are expediting schedules and improving quality and efficiency.  Discussion will touch on new trends in risk assessment, modular construction, and management of local labor and business culture issues.

Moderator:
Ryan J. Orr - view bio »
Executive Director, Collaboratory for Research on Global Projects
Civil & Environmental Engineering Department
Stanford University

Panelists:
Kathy Canaan
Director Logistics & Export Compliance
Fluor

Philip Ovanessians - view bio »
Vice President/General Manager of Global Procurement
Samsung Construction & Trading Corp.

Frank Roth
Vice President, Marketing
United Rentals

The 24/7 Firm—Global Workload Sharing & Management
How are global firms managing workloads and workforces around the world to maximize productivity and profitability and create a “24/7” operation?  How has technology both propelled and challenged this trend?  What are the biggest benefits—and risks—of the approach for companies, their employees and clients?  This panel will address all this and more.

Moderator:
Greg Bentley
Chief Executive Officer
Bentley Systems, Inc.

Panelists: 

Leo E. Argiris, PE
Principal
Arup
Andy Ewens
Engineering Director - Group Operations
AMEC

David A. McAlister, PE
Director of Corporate Development
Parsons Brinkerhoff

John E. Taylor, Ph.D. - view bio »
Associate Professor
Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Virginia Tech

Cocktail & Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall

Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

Opening Remarks
Janice L. Tuchman - view bio »
Editor-in-Chief
Engineering News-Record

Keynote: Let's Go International
Our clients have globalized.  International diversifications look attractive.  Interesting global engineering challenges are alluring.  Shall we go international and if so, in what fashion?  In this keynote, CEO Lee McIntire will explore reasons for a business to expand internationally, and the opportunities and risks associated with going global.

Lee A. McIntire - view bio »
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
CH2M Hill

Follow the Owner: Getting on the A-List

In this panel, owners from different market sectors who work around the world will explain what skills and experience are most important to them as they build teams for global projects.  What matters most in choosing firms to work outside their home countries?  What aspects of work go to international players more often than local competitors?  How can construction and design firms that would like to partner with their clients abroad assist them in preparing to build overseas?  Discussion will explore factors like safety, productivity, technology, front-end planning and ethics.

Moderator:
Cliff Brewis, AIACC
Senior Director Editorial Operations, Dodge International
McGraw Hill Construction

Panelists:
James C. Ellis
Global Engineering Director
DuPont

Brett Henderson
Upstream Director, Europe, Eurasia & Middle East
Project Resources
Chevron Corporation

Irv Kieback
Corporate Engineering Director
Procter & Gamble

Grant R. Stevens
Senior Managing Director & Co-Country Head
Hines India

Networking & Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

Partnerships, Joint Ventures and Mergers & Acquisitions: Different Models for Different Global Markets
Determining how to be successful in global markets has required firms to try a variety of approaches to gain a foothold in different geographies.  Progressive firms are actively engaging a variety of partners to create meaningful networks and build business.  Whether chasing a specific project or working on long-term business development strategies, building the right team and partnering with the right firms are essential to winning work.  This panel will share information on how to find, establish, evaluate and maintain affiliations for your next big global pursuit.  Panelists will share approaches ranging from finding and vetting a local partner to forming effective partnerships to partial or full acquisition.  Also, what are the unique challenges of cross-border teaming, valuation, due diligence and integration?

Moderator:
Stephen P. Darnell
Managing Director, Investment Banking
FMI Capital Advisors, Inc.

Panelists:
John M. Dionisio 
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
AECOM

Uwe Krueger
Chief Executive Officer
Atkins

Nassef Sawiris
Director & Chief Executive Officer
Orascom Construction Industries

William P. Utt
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
KBR, Inc.

Digital Cities & Smarter Growth

How can cities become more sustainable?  This panel will explore the challenges cities around the world face as they seek ways to effectively manage growth.  Panelists will discuss solutions such as smart and green infrastructure, transit-oriented development, renewable energy, modular construction, and intelligent building networks.

Moderator:

Paul Doherty, AIA
President & Chief Executive Officer
the digit group, inc.

Panelists:
Jeffrey Heller, FAIA - view bio »
President
Heller Manus

Anil Menon
President, Globalisation & Smart+Connected Communities
Cisco

Closing Keynote: Global Construction 2025

Global Construction 2025 will explore how regional construction markets around the world are likely to grow during the period to 2025 as well as help identify and highlight opportunities for construction corporations looking for long-term growth markets.  Emerging construction markets in Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe, Russia and Turkey as well as LATAM will see growth through rising populations, greater demographic impact and faster urbanisation.

Graham D. Robinson
Executive Director
Global Construction Perspectives

Closing Remarks

Paul L. Bonington
Vice President Media
Publisher, Engineering News-Record
McGraw Hill Construction

Conference Concludes