Canadian. Highlights include: September 29 30, 2014 St. Andrew s Club and Conference Centre Toronto, ON

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1 September 29 30, 2014 St. Andrew s Club and Conference Centre Toronto, ON Canadian Infrastructure Project Owners Forum Efficiently Delivering Capital Assets on Time and on Budget Highlights include: OPENING KEYNOTE SESSION: Update on Canada s Largest Transit and Transportation Projects Panel and Case Studies: Comparison of Different Project Delivery Models Panel: Project Owners Perspective and Challenges Meeting Owner s Expectations and Requirements Panel: Architects and Engineers Perspective Finding Practical Solutions for Efficient Project Delivery Panel: Contractors Roundtable Discussion - Key Issues and Challenges in Construction Management and Completion Best Practices in Effective Facilities Management Using Technology to Efficiently Deliver Projects on Time and on Budget Platinum Sponsor Silver Sponsors Marketing & Media Partners

2 Distinguished Faculty: Conference Chair Douglas R. Sanders Partner Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Conference Chair Richard H. Shaban Partner Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Philip Kennedy Founder, President and CTO Kiltech (an HTS-associated company) David Kusturin Chief Operating Officer Waterfront Toronto Brian Sirbovan Vice President, Program and Project Management Project Delivery Office Andre Voshart Editor ReNew Canada Karla Avis-Birch Director, Program Management and Standards GO Transit, a Division of Metrolinx Al Douglas President SIM Advisor at the Department of National Defence Melinda Nycholat Vice President Operations-Procurement Defence Construction Canada Patrick Saavedra Director, Planning, Architectural Design and Renovations York University Ron Zimmer President & CEO Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) Jason Fellen Senior Director, Capital Projects Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Casey Savlov Vice President Aconex Bill Bailey Vice President, Redevelopment Halton Healthcare Services James Bennett SVP P3 Business Development Kiewit Canada Development Corp. Jack Collins Executive Vice President Rapid Transit Implementation Metrolinx Steve Cripps Director, Rail Implementation Office City of Ottawa Garfield Dales Director, Windsor Border Initiatives Implementation Group Ontario Ministry of Transportation Wissam Hijazi Virtual Design and Construction Manager EllisDon Chris Gower Executive Vice President PCL Constructors Canada Inc. John Hale Chief/CAD BIM Department of National Defence Tony Khouri Vice President, Facilities Management and Capital Redevelopment Mount Sinai Hospital David Kusturin Chief Operating Officer Waterfront Toronto Michael Maher Leader, Large Public Infrastructure Services Golder Associates Philip Murray Senior Vice President Hatch Mott MacDonald Marko Prgin Vice President, Alternative Delivery Group AECOM Bryna Rabishaw Principal, Healthcare Project Lead, Program and Project Management, Project Delivery Office Paul Raboud Vice Chair Bird Construction David Schlotzhauer Principal, Program and Project Management, Project Delivery Office Brian Sirbovan Vice President, Program and Project Management Project Delivery Office David Smith Vice President, Project Management EllisDon Rosemary Sparks Executive Director BuildForce Canada Gregg Teets Business Development Director Peter Kiewit Infrastructure Co. Mary-Frances Turner President York Region Rapid Transport Corporation John Wieser Senior Principal, Program and Project Management, Project Delivery Office Peter Wilson Vice President, Project Delivery Infrastructure Ontario

3 September 29, :00 Registration and Breakfast 8:40 Opening Remarks from Insight Information and Conference Co-Chairs Douglas R. Sanders Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Richard H. Shaban Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP OPENING KEYNOTE SESSION 8:45 Update on Canada s Largest Transit and Transportation Projects Jack Collins Executive Vice President, Rapid Transit Implementation Metrolinx Mary-Frances Turner President York Region Rapid Transport Corporation Garfield Dales Director, Windsor Border Initiatives Implementation Group Ontario Ministry of Transportation Steve Cripps Director, Rail Implementation Office City of Ottawa In this session, senior executives from Metrolinx, York Region Rapid Transport Corporation, Ministry of Transportation and the City of Ottawa will provide updates on some of their largest projects, including overview of the key challenges that they face when it comes to completion and funding of these projects. They will also discuss solutions, initiatives and innovative project delivery methods and techniques being used for completing these projects on time and on budget. 11:30 Managing Risk Through Intelligent Project Management and Innovative Project Management Best Practices David Smith Vice President, Project Management, EllisDon Creative ways in dealing with risk: financial markets, maintenance costs and site conditions Risk management and evolving contract types: best practices in allocating risks and benefits between all parties Overview of innovative project management best practices 12:15 Networking Luncheon UTILIZING TECHNOLOGY IN CONSTRUCTION Part A 1:30 Using Technology to Efficiently Deliver Projects on Time and on Budget Moderator: Casey Savlov Vice President, Aconex Karla Avis-Birch Director, Program Management and Standards GO Transit, a Division of Metrolinx Wissam Hijazi Virtual Design and Construction Manager EllisDon In this session, construction and technology experts will discuss the tools and strategies critical in delivering projects without delays by maximizing latest state-of-the-art technology, project management tools and various applications. Topics will include: Document and project management tools Virtual design tools and BIM solutions Mobile and cloud applications 10:00 Networking Break Sponsored by Panel and Case Studies 10:15 Comparison of Different Project Delivery Models James Bennett SVP P3 Business Development Kiewit Canada Development Corp. Melinda Nycholat Vice President, Operations-Procurement Defence Construction Canada Marko Prgin Vice President, Alternative Delivery Group, AECOM Peter Wilson Vice President, Project Delivery, Infrastructure Ontario Discussion on various project delivery methods: design-bid-built, design-build, construction management, P3, and integrated project delivery Pros and cons of each model including real-life stories and examples Overview of innovative ways to deliver a project Industry trends: which way is the industry heading in respect to project delivery? 2:30 Networking Break Sponsored by Part B 2:45 Incorporating and Integrating Technology into Your Design Philip Kennedy Founder, President and CTO, Kiltech (an HTS-associated company) Ron Zimmer President & CEO Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) Overview of innovative construction and design methods Best practices in IT integration between systems, energy-efficiency and building automation Understanding true life cycle costing of intelligent buildings Discussion on smart grid s impact on intelligent buildings Integrated systems + internet of things = high performance buildings: what does it mean?

4 3:45 Increasing Productivity in Construction: Solutions to Skills and Labour Shortages Rosemary Sparks Executive Director BuildForce Canada Evaluating labour impact on project cost and schedule Labour recruitment and retention proven techniques Best practices in properly and effectively utilizing TFWs Overview of successful apprenticeship and training initiatives across Canada Promoting construction and skilled trades as an industry of choice for employment Youth engagement: creating awareness on the educational level 4:45 End of Conference Day One 5:00 Networking Cocktail Reception Sponsored by September 30, :00 Registration and Breakfast 8:40 Opening Remarks from Conference Co-Chairs Panel 8:45 Project Owners Perspective and Challenges Meeting Owners Expectations and Requirements Moderator: Andre Voshart Editor ReNew Canada Tony Khouri Vice President, Facilities Management and Capital Redevelopment Mount Sinai Hospital David Kusturin Chief Operating Officer Waterfront Toronto Jason Fellen Senior Director, Capital Projects Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Bill Bailey Vice President, Redevelopment Halton Healthcare Services What are owners expectations and are key deliverables of a project? Overview of owners top challenges: getting the project delivered on time and on budget Finding the right design consultants who can provide quality service Ensuring that contractors meet tight deadlines and schedules Dealing with design deficiencies after the project has been completed Practical advice for contractors and design consultants 9:45 Networking Break Panel 10:00 Architects and Engineers Perspective Finding Practical Solutions for Efficient Project Delivery Moderator: Barry Steinberg CEO Consulting Engineers of Ontario Michael Maher Leader, Large Public Infrastructure Services Golder Associates Philip Murray Senior Vice President Hatch Mott MacDonald Brian Sirbovan Vice President, Program and Project Management, Project Delivery Office Educating owners on their role in project delivery and completion Meeting project design requirements and specifications Best practices in meetings owner s expectations when it comes to design and performance standards Practical solutions for owners, contractors, architects and engineers in collaboratively working together as a team Panel 11:00 Contractors Roundtable Discussion Key Issues and Challenges in Construction Management and Completion Paul Raboud Vice Chair Bird Construction Chris Gower Executive Vice President PCL Constructors Canada Inc. Gregg Teets Business Development Director Peter Kiewit Infrastructure Co. Meeting project construction requirements and performance standards Addressing industry competition: remaining competitive while delivering high-quality service Bridging the communication gap between owners, contractors, architects and engineers What can owners, architects and engineers do to help contractors work more efficiently?

5 12:00 Networking Luncheon 1:30 Challenging the Project Delivery Model: The Move Towards a Collaborative Approach Patrick Saavedra Director, Planning, Architectural Design and Renovations York University Transforming the way organizations work to deliver projects Achieving a more collaborative work environment Bringing teams together to develop and build better assets A win-win for all: what everyone gains by doing it more efficiently Gaining efficiencies in their own business while still remaining competitive Best practices and real-life examples of integrated project delivery 2:15 Best Practices in Effective Facilities Management John Hale Chief/CAD BIM, Department of National Defence Using BIM for operations and facilities management Filling the biggest gap: ensuring the flow of information between all project phases throughout the lifecycle of the asset Managing costs and improving productivity on projects Owners perspective: ensuring long-term vision of your assets Case Study 3:00 Addressing Operational Challenges and Operational Transition Bryna Rabishaw Principal, Healthcare Project Lead, Program and Project Management, Project Delivery Office John Wieser Senior Principal, Program and Project Management, Project Delivery Office David Schlotzhauer Principal, Program and Project Management, Project Delivery Office Linking operational readiness and transition planning to strategic corporate priorities Integration of facility and organizational readiness for opening day success on redevelopment projects Organizational readiness and resiliency - maintaining day-to-day operations during capital project change Case study 1: Ministry of Health hospital project including Bridgepoint Health with supporting lessons from 3 other hospital projects Case study 2: MCSCS project - Forensics Services and Coroner s Complex 4:00 Conference Concludes This course has been accredited by The National Gold Seal Committee (2 SICS). WHO SHOULD ATTEND Capital Project Owners Facilities Managers Architects and Engineers Contractors Construction Lawyers Consultants Solution Providers Canadian Infrastructure Project Owners Forum is eligible for OAA ConEd learning hours, (under the OAA Continuing Education Program, OAA members can report attendance on their ConEd transcripts). Sponsorship Opportunities For further details, please contact Amy Leung at or aleung@alm.com Gain additional presence and prestige in front of senior level decision makers through Insight Information s sponsorship opportunities. All of our exclusive sponsorship packages include a comprehensive suite of preferential benefits.

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