The conference session on "Leveraging Technology to Reduce Emissions and Embodied Carbon" is poised to be a pivotal exploration of how technology can be harnessed to address the pressing issues of emissions and embodied carbon in construction. Delving into the intersection of innovation and sustainability, the session will spotlight advanced technological solutions and methodologies aimed at mitigating environmental impact throughout the lifecycle of infrastructure projects. From smart design tools to the utilization of green materials and efficient construction processes, the discussion will provide a comprehensive overview of how technology can play a transformative role in achieving substantial reductions in emissions and embodied carbon. Attendees can expect to gain actionable insights into the latest advancements, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to the imperative goal of creating more environmentally responsible and sustainable built environments.
What problem are we trying to solve, the state of new technologies being applied to heavy civil. Customer? A Case study and application of the technologies/results.
Prabh is the Vice-President of Sustainability with Aecon Group Inc., a Canadian Construction Firm. At Aecon, Prabh is focused on integrating sustainability into the construction sector- focusing on materials, equipment and construction practices. Prior to joining Aecon, Prabh was the Associate Director, Strategy & Sustainability at Toronto Pearson International Airport, where she was ranked Top 40 under 40 in North America for integrating sustainability as a value driver into airport operations and management.
Prabh has a Master of Resource and Environmental Management and undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies. Prabh is currently serving as the North American representative on the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Stakeholder Council and serves on the Board of Family Services of Peel and Halton Environmental Network.
The conference session on "Leveraging Technology to Reduce Emissions and Embodied Carbon" is poised to be a pivotal exploration of how technology can be harnessed to address the pressing issues of emissions and embodied carbon in construction. Delving into the intersection of innovation and sustainability, the session will spotlight advanced technological solutions and methodologies aimed at mitigating environmental impact throughout the lifecycle of infrastructure projects. From smart design tools to the utilization of green materials and efficient construction processes, the discussion will provide a comprehensive overview of how technology can play a transformative role in achieving substantial reductions in emissions and embodied carbon. Attendees can expect to gain actionable insights into the latest advancements, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to the imperative goal of creating more environmentally responsible and sustainable built environments.
What problem are we trying to solve, the state of new technologies being applied to heavy civil. Customer? A Case study and application of the technologies/results.
Dr. Ray Gallant currently holds the position of Vice-President of Sustainability and Productivity Services for Volvo Construction Equipment, part of the Volvo Group of companies. Ray is responsible for Region America’s developing and executing the sustainability strategy including new products and technologies incorporating low and zero-emission solutions. In addition, as part of the sustainability journey, Ray leads in the transition towards helping customers make job sites more efficient, productive, and cost-effective. Ray is a forest engineer with over 25 years of working in product development, product planning, and sales and marketing with various equipment products. He believes we are on the cusp of exciting emerging technologies that will transform the industry and open up efficiency, productivity, safety, and operator comfort opportunities. Ray holds a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) from Dalhousie University, a Bachelor of Science in Forest Engineering from the University of New Brunswick, a Master of Science in Management degree from Boston University, and his Doctor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in International Business.
Based in Vancouver, BC, Kevin Davis has driven successful business development initiatives across a number of sectors in the concrete construction space. Through managing global sales and marketing teams, Davis has developed major construction markets in places as diverse as Singapore, Beijing, Delhi, Dubai and London while maintaining a stable North American base.
Currently focused on delivering low carbon concrete solutions for the ready mixed concrete channel through the introduction and use of CO2, Davis looks to reduce the carbon footprint of our built environment, one truckload at a time. Davis is also advancing the development and deployment of new technologies, with the use of mineralized CO2 extracting value from returned concrete in the handling of reclaimed water and recycled concrete aggregate.
Davis is currently active in a number of sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives through organizations such as the Carbon Leadership Forum, the Embodied Carbon Network and the Zero Carbon Emission programs through the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) and U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). By also being active in direct concrete industry groups such as the American Concrete Institute (ACI), the California Construction and Industrial Materials Association (CalCIMA), the Portland Cement Association (PCA) and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), he is able to connect focused efforts between industry and the market.
Michael’s dynamic background in business development, construction, chemicals, and sustainability is coupled with a unique client perspective. Prior to joining AICrete as Vice President of Sales, Michael was the North American Commercial Director at GCP Applied Technologies for their concrete additives and IoT business lines.
He graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and Sales Engineering Certificate and has been a LEED® Accredited Professional since 2004. He has held various positions in the construction, chemicals, engineering, and building technologies industries, ranging from estimator and project manager to various sales and management roles in Global 100 and multinational companies.
Michael has served on various industry boards, including the Design Futures Council and the Urban Green Council (USGBC NY), and he has been nationally recognized for his efforts to bridge the chemical and construction industries with sustainable development. A Colorado native and avid skier and outdoorsman, Michael returned there in 2017 with his wife Amy and son Matthew after calling the NY Metro area home since 2003.
