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Global Construction Summit

 

Join leaders from the major construction markets around the world to explore how globalization is impacting and changing the construction industry, where the opportunities for growth are, and what is required to compete on the international playing field. ENR has hosted 300+ delegates from more than 20 countries representing the Asia-Pacific, North American, South American, European, and Middle-East construction markets.

Program

June 6 - 7, 2013
McGraw-Hill Companies Headquarters 
New York, NY

           
 

Thursday, June 6

       
  12:00 PM – 1:00 PM     Registration & Refreshments in Exhibit Hall  
  1:00 PM – 1:15 PM    

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

 
  1:15 PM – 2:00 PM    

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

 
  2:00 PM – 2:30 PM    

Keynote: Global Supply Chain Management
Ronald M. DeFeo
Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Terex Corporation

 
  2:30 PM – 3:00 PM     Networking & Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall  
  3:00 PM – 4:00 PM     Procurement: Outfitting the Global Firm

Logistics and procurement are taking more and 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 about how to meet the challenges of sourcing materials, products and equipment, how to handle demand volatility, and how to apply new technology to mine the vast amounts of data now available. Discussion will touch on risk management, modular work, new technologies, setting up field offices, labor issues and equipment.

Moderator:

Ryan J. Orr
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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.

 
  4:00 PM – 5:00 PM    

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:
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

AMEC Natural Resources Americas

 
  5:00 PM – 6:30 PM    

Cocktail & Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall

 
  6:30 PM     ENR’s Global Best Projects Awards  
           
  Friday, June 7        
  7:00 AM – 8:00 AM    

Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

 
  8:00 AM – 8:10 AM    

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

 
  8:10 AM – 8:40 AM    

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
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Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
CH2M Hill

 
  8:40 AM – 9:40 AM     

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.

Panelists:
James C. Ellis
Global Engineering Director
DuPont

Irv Kieback
Corporate Engineering Director
Procter & Gamble

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

 
  9:40 AM – 10:10 AM    

Networking & Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

 
  10:10 AM – 11:10 AM     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

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

 
  11:10 AM – 12:10 PM    

Digital-Age Cities and 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.

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

Anil Menon
President, Globalisation & Smart+Connected Communities
Cisco

 
  12:10 PM – 12:15 PM    

Closing Remarks

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

 
  12:15 PM    

Conference Concludes

 
           

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