CONFERENCE DAY TWO
7:30 am Refreshments & Registration
8:30 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
Looking Towards More Sustainable Design to Meet Net Zero Goals
8:40 am Fireside Chat: Focusing on Sustainable Materials to Reduce Carbon Footprint & Meet Carbon Neutrality Goals
Synopsis
- Incorporating low carbon steel and carbon capture concrete into design specs to encourage more sustainable practices
- Researching alternative materials such as timber and alternative concrete mixes and aggregates to find what’s next in sustainable materials
- Utilizing advanced software and tracking methods to monitor carbon footprint of design decisions and material selections
9:20 am Audience Discussion: Achieving Efficiency in the Face of AI: Can We Remain Sustainable & Reliable at Scale?
Synopsis
- Understanding how we continue to meet sustainability goals with increased densities to not drop the ball as we increase deployments
- Calculating realistic efficiency rates upfront to ensure operational rates match in reality
- Coordinating priorities between client and design teams to review the appropriate trade-offs in things like water and power, especially in constrained locations
10:00 am Morning Refreshments
Effectively Working With Project Partners to Streamline Design Decisions
10:40 am Managing Client-Designer Relationships Effectively to Increase Quality & Consistency of Designs
Synopsis
- Establishing trusted partnerships with experienced teams with in-depth market knowledge to access valuable insights for higher-quality designs
- Implementing dedicated communication channels and project management tools to
- facilitate efficient interaction to ensure prompt responses, reviews and decision making
- Bridging the gap between interior and site design teams to better understand each discipline for increased design optimization
- Understanding how to effectively manage cross-regional and global design teams to streamline and standardize design processes
11:20 am Panel: Optimizing Project Delivery With Design Build to Enhance Collaboration Between Project Teams
Synopsis
- Fostering early collaboration between client and design teams to ensure designs are optimized for constructability
- Setting out design parameters early to avoid rework and accelerate project timelines
- Implementing value engineering principles throughout the design-build process to optimize project costs without sacrificing on quality or functionality
- Leveraging iterative design cycles and feedback loops between teams to adapt to changing project requirements
12:00 pm Lunch
Revolutionizing the Way We Design to Keep Up With Evolving Needs
1:00 pm Introducing AI & Automation Into the Design Process to Work More Efficiently
Synopsis
- Utilizing AI algorithms to iteratively optimize design parameters such as layout and material selection to reduce manual efforts
- Employing generative design to explore a vast range of design alternatives to facilitate creativity
- Incorporating predictive modeling to forecast performance metrics and clash detection to identify potential design flaws for proactive issue resolution
1:40 pm Case Study: Leveraging Parameterized Automation to Construct Information-Driven Digital Twins: Enhancing Design and Delivery Efficiency
Synopsis
- Using advanced 3D modeling techniques to create highly detailed digital representations to enhance visualization and comprehension of complex structures
- Enabling all stakeholders to access and manipulate digital twin models in immersive virtual environments to foster greater transparency and alignment
- Integrating real-time data into digital twin models to provide up-to-date information on asset performance
2:20 pm Panel: Embracing Prefabrication & Modularization to Effectively Scale to Meet Increased Capacity Demand & Speed to Market
Synopsis
- Understanding how prefabrication will impact the scope of work for designers and design standards
- Adopting modular design to accommodate varying power demands and future scalability requirement
- Exploring how offsite construction and DfMA is expected to change project delivery and constructibility
Finding & Upskilling Talent to Drive Industry Growth
3:00 pm Panel: Hiring, Training & Retaining Design Talent to Meet Demand & Stay Competitive
Synopsis
- Implementing strategic recruitment initiatives, such as engaging with schools or colleges, to attract top design talent
- Offering internships, apprenticeships or mentor programs to nurture the next generation of designers
- Investing in skill development programs to bridge skill gaps and improve expertise
- Implementing retention strategies beyond competitive compensation such as career advancement and supportive work environments to reduce turnover and motivate your workforce