UNLOCKING THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY

Texas technology summit to showcase a line-up of key players in the construction technology sector

The Construction Technology Summit 2024, held on 19 March at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, Texas, will highlight the ongoing technological innovation within the construction industry.

With a focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies to address construction’s challenges, such as a lack of skilled workers, meeting sustainability goals and increasing productivity, the summit will bring together leading experts and professionals from across the globe.

Against the backdrop of Austin’s Austin s vibrant tech scene, the summit will serve as a platform for those in the industry to explore the latest advancements reshaping the construction landscape. From groundbreaking methodologies to disruptive digital solutions, attendees will delve into diverse topics ranging from sustainable building practices to the integration of autonomy and BIM in construction workflows.

The summit will provide a forum to address pressing challenges facing the construction sector, such as labour shortages and productivity constraints. Through interactive sessions and roundtables, attendees will explore strategies to streamline processes, optimise workflows, and harness the power of technology to increase efficiency and mitigate risks.

The headline sponsor for the event is Caterpillar. The Platinum sponsor is Trimble.

Fostering connections

Collaboration and networking will be integral components of the summit, fostering connections among industry peers, startups, investors, and academia. There will be specific networking events on 18 and 19 March, as well as breaks throughout the scheduled speakers to provide networking opportunities.

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TEXAS LEADS THE CHARGE IN CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

Texas, with its increasing population and expansive infrastructure needs, stands at the forefront of leveraging construction technology to meet its growing demands.

As one of the largest and fastest-growing states in the US, Texas relies heavily on innovative construction methods and technologies to address its infrastructure challenges.

From the construction of highways and bridges to the development of commercial and residential properties, advanced techniques such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), prefabrication, and dronebased surveying have become integral to streamlining projects and optimising resources.

Texas serves as a hub for construction technology innovation, with numerous startups and established companies driving advancements in areas like robotics, artificial intelligence, and sustainable building practices.

The AT&T Hotel & Conference Center is located close to the University of Texas campus and downtown Austin. The property is just 20km from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Among the anticipated highlights are two roundtable discussions, each addressing key topics at the forefront of technological advancement in construction.

In one of these sessions, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Vice President of the Construction and Utility Sector, John Somers, will host a roundtable where industry leaders will gather to emphasise the critical importance of harnessing jobsite data. They will discuss the need for a heightened focus on collecting, analysing, and utilising real-time data to drive informed decision-making and improve operational efficiency across construction projects.

In addition to this, another roundtable session hosted by Construction Europe editor Mike Hayes will centre on Building Information Modelling (BIM) and its transformative role. Industry experts will convene to explore how digital technologies are reshaping the design, construction, and management of built assets. IC

WHO IS SPEAKING AT THE EVENT?

TODD FARMER

Product Manager of Construction Digital and Technology at Caterpillar

Todd has responsibility for all aspects of the CD&T business, including c ud growing the adoption of scalable technology solutions that optimise and automate customer operations, enabling machine and parts sales.

In his presentation, Todd will focus on how technology is helping to enhance productivity, efficiency and safety for both operators and sites.

CHRIS RAUSCH

PhD Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Chris’ research focuses on the intersection of construction and the circular economy and how this can be used as a strategy to scale the production of the built environment in a sustainable manner. At the conference, Chris will discuss the present and future uses of laser scanning in the construction industry, highlighting workflows, including dimensional quality for offsite construction.

PETER BLEDAY

Head of Autonomy at Danfoss Power Solutions

Peter has overseen the launch of one advanced hardware product, more than 20 software products, and six partnerships critical to the growth of Danfoss Power Solutions’ newest business.

He will discuss the technical, social and economic factors that are driving the need for vehicles with high operator assistance function and a future state of driverless automation.

LAURE NAVARRO

Senior Project Manager, ITER

Laure joined the ITER project – the world’s largest fusion experiment in which 35 countries are collaborating – in 2020 as a construction manager before moving to project delivery manager.

She will talk about how construction technology is being used to help build what has been described as one of the world’s most ambitious construction projects.

JOEL HONEYMAN

Vice President of Global Innovation at Doosan Bobcat

Joel is responsible for driving a culture of innovation, partnering with leading global technology firms and demonstrating the value of applying advanced technologies to current and new products, processes and services.

At the conference, Joel will share how connectivity, electrification and autonomy are driving equipment advancements.

KELLEY BROWN

EPC Operations Manager of Renewable and Clean Power at Bechtel

In her role, Kelley is responsible for leading the customer engagement and business development strategy as well as overseeing and managing project execution and delivery performance in the North American solar, onshore wind and battery energy storage business.

Kelley’s presentation will explore how Bechtel is using digital delivery to aid engineering and construction at its solar projects in Texas.