Join us for a compelling panel discussion as experienced contractors share valuable insights on "Infrastructure Challenges in the Face of Climate Change." Delving into the complexities of adapting to a changing climate, our experts will explore the evolving landscape of construction projects, examining the unique hurdles posed by climate-related factors. From rising sea levels to extreme weather events, discover how contractors navigate these challenges, implement resilient solutions, and contribute to the sustainability of infrastructure projects in an era of environmental uncertainty. Don't miss the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from industry leaders who are actively shaping the future of construction in the context of climate change.
Alex has over a decade of experience in heavy civil construction and has worked for top ENR contractors such as Skanska, Granite, and OHLA. Throughout his career, he has worked on some of Southern California's most iconic infrastructure projects like the Regional Connector, Westside Purple Line Extension, and the I-405 Improvement Project.
Currently, a member of Procore, Alex is dedicated to advancing the construction industry. His passion for innovation and efficiency drives him to leverage Procore's cutting-edge technology solutions to bring transformative change to the field and improve the live of everyone in construction.
Join us for a compelling panel discussion as experienced contractors share valuable insights on "Infrastructure Challenges in the Face of Climate Change." Delving into the complexities of adapting to a changing climate, our experts will explore the evolving landscape of construction projects, examining the unique hurdles posed by climate-related factors. From rising sea levels to extreme weather events, discover how contractors navigate these challenges, implement resilient solutions, and contribute to the sustainability of infrastructure projects in an era of environmental uncertainty. Don't miss the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge from industry leaders who are actively shaping the future of construction in the context of climate change.
I have been heavily involved in the Water Infrastructure construction industry for over three decades. My journey in this industry began as a summer internship in 1993 working on a city surveying team in Mesa Arizona while I was attending and completing my BS Degree in Construction Management & Engineering at Arizona State University. Upon graduation in 1995 I was already working for a large Midwestern General Contractor, Martin K. Eby Construction. At the time we were self-performing the construction of large water and wastewater treatment facilities throughout the Phoenix Arizona Metropolitan area which was then seeing unprecedented population growth. I started with Eby as an intern producing some of their first ever AutoCAD generated concrete lift and mechanical coordination drawings. I left them six years later as an Assistant Project Manager and having spent all those years project based and at a unique time in history when computers and basic CAD were just starting to make their way and acceptance into construction process.
My career with PCL CONSTRUCTION, Inc. began in 2002 were I continued as an Assistant Project Manager again building water and wastewater treatment plants and infrastructure both large and small within the state of Arizona. As PCL’s footprint in the water infrastructure market grew so did my career. I moved up to a Project Manager role and quickly from there to the Engineering Manager role overseeing our Construction Engineering Dept. This department that I developed started as a centralized center for construction engineering needs on all our water infrastructure projects that were now being built coast to coast within the United States. Along with traditional construction engineering needs such as formwork design, crane and heavy lift planning, etc. I added the ability for my department to produce coordinated BIM project models starting back in 2004 well before BIM models were even being produced by the Water Infrastructure Design Community. This addition revolutionized and streamlined our approach to coordinating the intricate marriage of our project structures, process piping and process equipment. Twenty year later my department has grown sizably along with the services it provides our projects. BIM of the early 2000’s has advanced into a whole suite of integrated construction services (ICS) from simple in-field sensors to AR and VR coordination. My group serves both as the deployment and training center for these services to our projects as well as one of the primary content providers with our coordinated models.
Jolene has spent more than 14 years driving sustainability initiatives across various segments of the built environment. Working with project teams to build a collaborative atmosphere in support of the identification, definition and implementation of practical strategies that result in more efficient, resilient and comfortable buildings. In her role as Vice President Climate and Sustainability for EllisDon Corporation she works to build partnerships across the industry that support carbon emissions reductions throughout the value chain, with a specific focus on materials used in buildings and onsite processes during construction.
Elise Paré is an engineer specializing in climate risk, and is WSP’s National Practice Lead for Climate Risk & Resilience. She has over 25 years of planning, design, procurement and construction experience across-Canada and internationally.
Elise has played an active role in advancing climate-related infrastructure risk and resilience across Canada, contributing to the development of public infrastructure vulnerability assessments, policies, and incorporation of climate change into infrastructure design and operations. As a member of Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s Practice Guidelines Committee, she contributed to the development of the Professional Practice Guidelines for Developing Climate Change Resilient Designs for Highway Infrastructure, is a contributing member of the Climate Change Working Group for the CSA S6 Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code and participated at the Resilient Built and Natural Infrastructure Advisory Table for Canada’s first National Adaptation Strategy.
