Technology has become a critical tool on the modern construction site, but it requires the right people and processes to be put in place to realize its true value. This session will talk about how new technology is utilized by both the general and mechanical contractors to achieve better control and efficiency in the field as well as the process and agreements that are required to achieve success. Learning Objectives:
Senior Director of Digital Project Delivery at EllisDon and a prominent advocate for technology adoption in the construction industry. Patrick has played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of Building Information Model (BIM) protocols across multiple projects within EllisDon and initiatives in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. With a deep understanding of BIM, including discipline-specific models, federated design and construction models, Patrick has successfully executed BIM methodologies across a wide range of collaborative project delivery methods. From Design-Build to Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Construction Management projects. With this extensive experience, Patrick brings a unique perspective to the AEC industry, blending technical expertise with a keen understanding of project management and stakeholder collaboration. His passion for advancing BIM, construction technology, and digital adoption, positions him as an asset in the construction technology landscape. His profound knowledge, leadership skills, and ability to drive collaboration make him an influential figure within the field.
Technology has become a critical tool on the modern construction site, but it requires the right people and processes to be put in place to realize its true value. This session will talk about how new technology is utilized by both the general and mechanical contractors to achieve better control and efficiency in the field as well as the process and agreements that are required to achieve success. Learning Objectives:
Philip Meadows is Modern Niagara’s National VDC Manager where he leads a team across five offices in Canada that closely integrates with the company’s manufacturing and installation team’s initiatives, while striving to lead the Canadian MEP contracting industry through advanced CAD/BIM processes and technologies.He joined Modern Niagara after holding several positions in other firms where he focused on the use of software and hardware technologies in the planning, design, documentation, construction, marketing and management of projects in the building and real estate development industries.
