ICEF to hear vision for connected sites

Dr Roz Buick, vice president of Trimble’s heavy civil construction division will speak at this year’s International Construction Economic Forum (ICEF) about how technology is transforming the industry.

With examples of how contractors have realised significant business benefits through the adoption of technologies like machine control and modern surveying systems, Dr Buick will explore the extension of this trend to more connected, site-wide solutions. She will argue that using technology to provide greater connectivity and transparency has the potential to dramatically change how projects are executed.

Today’s technology can connect all stakeholders in a project over its entire life, providing greater insight and operational information in real time. Dr. Buick will discuss how real-time integrated information management on-site will transform the civil construction the industry. She will outline a vision of how this expanded richness of information can empower stakeholders to save time and costs at every stage, and virtually eliminate steps in the plan design, construct and operate process, resulting in the earlier completion of a higher quality project at a lower cost.

Dr Buick has been with Trimble for 17 years. Her current role as vice president of the heavy civil construction division includes responsibility for strategic development and broadening the company’s portfolio to cover the entire construction process.

Prior to her career at Trimble she taught at a university and conducting decision support systems research at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg VA and New Zealand. She has a PhD from Lincoln University and a Bachelor of Agricultural Science Honours from University of Canterbury New Zealand.

ICEF details

ICEF will take place at the Hotel Okura in Amsterdam, the Netherlands from 20 - 22 November. The conference, networking event and awards dinner will focus on core themes of trends and forecasts in the global construction industry, project finance, successful project management and delivery, equipment technology and asset management.

The programme is designed to appeal to a broad range of executives and senior managers throughout the construction industry from disciplines such as contracting, equipment manufacture, materials production, equipment rental, finance, project management and consultancy.

The evening of 21 November will also see a gala dinner and the award of prizes in five categories for outstanding performance in the construction industry. The most sought-after is expected to be the International Construction Project of the Year award, which will recognise a scheme worth US$ 100 million or more, of international significance.

More details on ICEF, including how to book tickets, can be found at www.icef.biz. Click here to go straight to the booking form for delegate tickets to ICEF.