This session focuses on an overview of the spectrum of prefabrication and how it relates to the continuum of project delivery models. Timing and roles within that matrixed relationship will also be examined. The session will close with some thoughts about getting started on a prefab journey. Attendees will:
Markku has over 35 years experience as an award-winning designer and thought-leader on design and construction industry transformation issues. In his current role, Markku heads up Chandos’ innovation initiatives.
He is a past president of the Integrated Project Delivery Alliance (www.ipda.ca) in Canada which published “IPD: An Action Guide for Leaders” (Markku was a co-author) as well as several influential IPD research studies, and provides IPD training for industry, and currently serves as chair of IPDA’s Research + Performance Committee. Markku also held positions at the American Institute of Architects, where he played a key role in developing the AIA’s “Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide” in 2007.
This session focuses on an overview of the spectrum of prefabrication and how it relates to the continuum of project delivery models. Timing and roles within that matrixed relationship will also be examined. The session will close with some thoughts about getting started on a prefab journey. Attendees will:
Jen has worked for Chandos for the last 14 years and has helped lead may of the company’s innovative practices in that time. She works primarily as a coach, facilitator and trainer for project teams with a focus on Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), collaborative construction practices, lean and sustainability. She worked on some of the first IPD projects in Canada and has been a key champion in bringing it across the country from BC to Ontario. She oversees Lean integration and training; and, was instrumental in setting up and managing the waste diversion policy in 2010 that has seen the company divert over 75% of its waste in the last 9 years. Jen is also on the board of directors and is committee chair with the Integrated Project Delivery Alliance and is on the board of directors for the Edmonton Construction Association.
Jen attended the University of Alberta and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Bachelor of Education Degree. She taught in both Edmonton and Seoul, South Korea; and, she uses this training extensively in her current role. Jen has lived in Edmonton for the last 25 years and loves being part of the design and construction industry. She has a passion to learn, educate and improve the industry.
