Infrastructure Partners Conference 2011
November 14-15, 2011
Edmonton EXPO Centre, Alberta Ballroom
Conference Evaluation
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Conference Materials
Conference brochure - available here
Attendee List - here
Conference Program
MONDAY NOVEMBER 14TH
PLENARY A: Opening Address AND Welcome
Opening address by Government of Alberta
Welcome from the Four Industry Partners
Daryl Procinsky, Chair, Consulting Architects of Alberta
Sheldon Hudson, Vice President, Consulting Engineers of Alberta
Colin Ward, Chairman, Alberta Construction Association
Paul Verhesen, President, Edmonton Construction Association
PLENARY B: Alberta Infrastructure Updates
INFRA Updates from Capital Projects, Properties and Policy & Corporate Services
Diane Dalgleish, ADM, Capital Projects Division
John Enns, ADM, Properties Division
Alan Humphries, ADM, Policy and Corporate Services Division
PLENARY C: Conference Keynote Speaker
Honourable A. Ann McLellan, P.C., O.C.
PLENARY D: Town hall with Honourable Jeff Johnson, Minister of Alberta Infrastructure
Facilitator: Brian Stecyk, Rose Country Adv&PR
PLENARY E: The BIG Discussion: Industry in a world of changing procurement
Facilitator: Dr. Sami Fahmy
Panel discussion with:
Owner: Brian Soutar, Albert Infrastructure
Owner: Bart Becker, University of Alberta
Architect: Doug Cinnamon, DIALOG; Vivian Manasc, Manasc Isaac
Engineer: Manoj Mistry, Stantec Consulting; Dick Walters, Walters Chambers
Contractor: Brad Greene, Project Management Services
BREAKOUT 1a: Technology (Nov. 14th only)
Host: Paul Beaubien, GENIVAR
Quality at the Edge – Emerging Hardware & Software for Design & Construction
By Brian Palmquist, Ledcor
The design and construction industries are at the leading edge of revolutionary changes in the communication of information between project teams both in the office and in the field. Emerging tablet computers together with purpose designed software allow field and office workers alike to easily access a project’s design & construction documents from the field, identify progress and challenges, track issues to resolution, capture and communicate evidence, records, best practices and new knowledge, all “on the fly”. Brian will explain why design and construction, traditionally technological stragglers, now find themselves at the forefront. He has been evaluating emerging tablet and Smartphone hardware and the web-based “cloud” software that is optimized for it – five tablets running four different operating systems and two new key softwares so far. He will present an objective analysis of available tools with an emphasis on ease of use and cost effectiveness.
BREAKOUT 1b: Technology (Nov. 15th only)
Productivity Enhancement and Technology Adoption: A Principle-Centered Leadership Approach
By Mave Dhariwal, NAIT
Productivity enhancement initiatives don’t fail, go over budget or fall behind schedule due to lack of technical skills in our staff. In most cases there kinds of challenges occur due to lack of people skills that fail to lead by example and get buy-in from all the stakeholders. This interactive presentation, on behalf of the NAIT Shell Manufacturing Centre, will include:
- Major pitfalls that must be addressed in order to sustain long-term success.
- Leadership attributes which are required in today’s organizations.
- Strategies to integrate leadership, staff development and technology adoption in order to manage productivity enhancement project scope while satisfying stakeholder needs.
BREAKOUT 2: BIM
Host: Darlene Germin, Alberta Infrastructure
BIM Status: Present Findings from Alberta’s BIM Task Force
Panel discussion with:
Brian Soutar, Alberta Infrastructure
Mike Woodland, GEC Architecture
Cam Munro, Clark Builders
Chad Musselwhite, Williams Engineering Canada
BREAKOUT 3: P3
P3 – Alternative Delivery
Panel discussion with:
Craig Webber, Group2 Architecture Engineering
Neill McQuay, Alberta Treasury
Jim Lew, Morrison Hershfield
Jussi Jaakkola, SNC-Lavalin
BREAKOUT 4: Sustainable Design
Host: Doug Cinnamon, DIALOG
High Comfort - Low Impact, Climate and Energy Concepts for Sustainable Buildings
By Stefan Holst, Transsolar, Germany
The purpose of integral climate and energy concepts for buildings is to ensure the highest possible comfort with the lowest possible impact on the environment. This requires an integral design process, where an intensified collaboration between Architect, Structural, Environmental and other design specialists takes place to develop and evaluate concepts in order to achieve an optimum regarding functionality, efficiency and sustainability. Only this holistic view recognizing the interdependence of all building aspects and components allow the development of truly sustainable buildings. Approach and developed climate and energy concepts are presented for well recognized buildings including the office building Westarkade for the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau in Frankfurt, Germany, the corporate head office for Manitoba Hydro in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and the airport projects in Bangkok, Thailand and Calgary, Canada.
City Centre Airport Development
By Martin Nielson, Perkins+Will Canada, Vancouver, BC
(Presentation summary coming soon)
BREAKOUT 5: Skills Transfer
Host: Darlene La Trace, ECA
Construction 101
Skills Transfer
Panel Discussion with:
Alan Gee, Stantec Consulting
Andrew Tankard, GEC Architecture
Paul Verhesen, Clark Builders
BREAKOUT 6:
Moderator: Ken Gibson
Whole Community Development – Making Buildings That Work
Presentations by
Kees Cusveller, Graham Construction
Daryl Procinsky, ONPA Architects
Alberta Infrastructure (AI) in conjunction with the Institutional Infrastructure partners Committee (IIPC) are embarking on a pilot project that has the potential to revolutionize the way infrastructure is built in the province of Alberta. The goal of the project is to take a 25 year look t a community, or group of communities, and plan their long term infrastructure requirements. This approach will take into account all factors that contribute to a successful and vibrant community including growth, demographics, current municipally and provincially owned assets, current and future needs and other items as necessary. As a project goal, the IIPC is looking for a community that would be willing to work with the IIPC on developing and testing a long term approach to their infrastructure planning. This presentation will cover the genesis, development, project scope and goals, and how interested communities can get involved.
Conference Reception & Banquet
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15TH
Plenary F: The Big Discussion - Infrastructure Renewal
Facilitator: Dr. Sami Fahmy
Asset Management Program at Alberta Infrastructure - A Framework for Improvement
Presentation by Rod Dushnicky, Alberta Infrastructure
Panel Discussion with:
Owner - Rod Dushnicky
Owner - Joe Kabarchuk, City of Edmonton
AB Architect - Vivian Manasc, Manasc Isaac Architects
AB Consulting Engineer - Bill Temple, Williams Engineering
AB Contractor - Brad Greene, Project Management Services
Special Presentation 1:
Hosts: Darlene La Trace, ECA and Allan Partridge, Group2 Architecture Engineering
Industrialization (Modularization) of the Construction Process: Opportunities and Challenges
Presented by
Dr. Mohamed Al-Hussein, University of Alberta
Brad Greene, Building Solutions
In this presentation, Dr. Mohamed Al-Hussein will define the degrees of industrialization, highlighting the economic and environmental challenges and benefits associated with penalization structures, manufactured components, and modularization techniques. He will present this topic through a series of case studies which address various types of building projects, including student dormitories, high-rise condominium buildings, and mechanical systems for hospital construction.
Special Presentation 2:
Host: Ken Gibson, ACA
Adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Alberta’s Construction Industry
By Allison Byrne, Productivity Alberta
Alberta’s construction and design industry is facing many issues including the rising cost and shortage of skilled labour, rising costs of building materials, and an impending increase in the number of future projects. Although some of these issues are outside the control of the industry, there are ways to increase efficiencies through a company’s operations.
Information and communication technology (ICT) is more than just the computer on your desk; it could be how your company turns the corner on growth and productivity. Benefits include increased revenues, decreased costs and inventory, faster response to customer needs and access to new markets. Critical barriers to the effective adoption of ICT include a general lack of understanding of the benefits of ICT and the steps to appropriate integration and of your business processes.
Come learn how Productivity Alberta is working with industry to respond to the opportunity and challenge of ICT.
Special Presentation 3:
Host: Brian Oakley, Alberta Infrastructure
Procurement, Process & Policy (title tbc)
By Edward Feiner, Perkins+Will
Plenary H: Conference Feedback & Closing
Closing Remarks by Guy Smith, Chair of IPC 2011
Announcement of Prize Draw winner (evaluation) and poster session winner(s)
Sponsors
Conference Contact
All questions concerning 2011 Alberta Infrastructure Partners Conference should be forwarded to:
Ms. Hiju Song
Infrastructure Partners Conference Director/Administrator
Email:
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Telephone: 780-421-1852
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