Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
April 30 - May 2, 2019 | Rosemont, Illinois
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Just 5 Minutes From Chicago O’Hare Airport
Agenda
Track 6: General Contracting
12:30PM - 1:30 PM
Roundtable: Technological Innovations in Roofing
Michelle Boykin, Rackley Roofing
Ken Kelly, Kelly Roofing
Steve Little, KPOST Roofing
Josey Parks, J Wales Enterprises
Gregg Wallick, Best Roofing
Opening Doors to Design Opportunities
Steve Richardson, Business Development Manager, McKeon Door Company
How-To's for Commercial Interior Installations
Barry Bailey, Regional Technical Service Representative, MAPEI Corporation
Using New Technology to Achieve the Best Safety Results
Panelists:
Josh Kanner, Founder & CEO, Smartvid.io
Rebecca Severson, Vice President & Corporate Director of Safety, CM Gilbane Inc.
Tomislav Zigo, Vice President of VDC, Clayco
1:45PM - 2:45 PM
Dead Men's Steam School cont.
Reactive to Proactive Resilient Urban Roof Design: Sustainable Design Implications and Adaptive Architecture
Jennifer Keegan, Director of Building and Roofing Science, GAF
Creating a WOW Experience in the Field
Stephen Dale, Director of Training, Power Selling Pros
Successful Installation of Thin (Gauged) Porcelain Tile Panels on Interior Walls and Floors
Adam Abell, Bostik
Multiple Sites, One Mission
Jeff Cannedy, Senior Vice President, Clayco
Otto Nichols, Executive Vice President, Clayco
3:00PM - 4:00 PM
Dead Men's Steam School cont.
Using Tech to Your Advantage: Increase ROI through Photo Documentation
Michael Gogan, Business Development, CompanyCam
Assembly Line Manufacturing for Construction Using BIM—Why, When, and How
Bimal Patwari, President & CEO, Pinnacle Infotech Inc.
Understanding the Value of Performance Testing of the Exterior Envelope of the Building
Jeffery Testa, National Business Development Manager, UL
Modern Design and New Trends in Sintered Stone
Jeff Dahlberg, Stone Design, Inc.
Getting Value from Your Data Through Custom Software
Panelists:
Mike Hartwig, Project Director, MC Industrial
John Jacobs, Chief Information Officer, JE Dunn
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
Welcome Reception on Exhibit Hall Floor
Track 6: General Contracting
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Integrating Hydronics with Environmental Quality
Max Rohr, Academy Manager, REHAU
Bob Rohr, Training and Education Manager, Caleffi
Electronic Controls for Commercial Refrigeration Made Simple
Stan Osborne, Sr. Technical Training Consultant, Heatcraft World Wide Refrigeration
Self-Leveling Technology for Floor Installations
Shane Jenkins, Senior Technical Coordinator, Schonox
Connected Jobsite: Bridging Design-Build and Model-Based Coordination Help Build Hilton Des Moines
Panelists:
Ben Bunge, Project Manager, The Weitz Co.
Gary Edgington, Director of Design Services, Baker Electric
Kent Hodson, President & General Manager, PIVOTek
Monty Muller, Project Manager, The Waldinger Corporation
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:
Key Trends Transforming The Global Construction Industry
Steve Jones, Senior Director of Industry Insights Research, Dodge Data & Analytics
Sponsored by
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
Lunch and Learning Theater Presentations Take Place in Exhibit Hall
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Learning Theater Presentation
The Worksite of Tomorrow and Introduction to Oracle’s Construction and Engineering Innovation Lab
Burcin Kaplanoglu, Executive Director, Innovation, Oracle
Sponsored by
Learning Theater Presentation
ComfortBridge Communicating Technology for Energy-Efficient HVAC Systems
Jim Fisher, Director - Marketing Product Management Goodman
Sponsored by 
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Learning Theater Presentation
Sponsored by Autodesk
Learning Theater Presentation #4
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Learning Theater Presentation
Aesthetics, Durability, and Sustainability of Extruded Aluminum Trim
Ian Daniels, Director of Architectural Products, TAMLYN
Sponsored by 
Learning Theater Presentation #6
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
10 Common Errors with Hydronic Heating and Cooling Systems - and How to Avoid Them
Devin Abellon, Business Development Manager, Engineering Services, Uponor
How to Build a Successful Sales Organization
Gregg Wallick, CEO, Best Roofing
Managing Legionella and Dangerous Outbreaks with Preventative Maintenance
Ray Field, Director of Liquid Solutions, Goodway Technologies
Leveraging Building Energy Modeling for Optimized Design Solutions
Dan Overbey, Assistant Professor, Ball State University and Director of Sustainability, Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf
Telematics and Your Project: What You Know Can Help Save Money
Panelists:
Maurice Piersol, CEO, Piersol Construction
Kevin Aries, Global Product Success, Verizon Connect
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Modern Hydronics Supplied by Air to Water Heat Pumps
John Siegenthaler, Consulting Engineer & Principal, Appropriate Designs
Top 5 Mistakes Roofers Make During Busy Season and How to Avoid Them
Lynn Foster, Director of Operations, AccuLynx
Filling the HVAC Controls Gap between a Yugo and a Lambo
Matt Huffman, Senior Program Manager, Resource Innovations
3D Construction Printing - What, Where, and How?
Matthew Carli, Sr. Manager Business Development, Laticrete International
Magnetic Technology Will Change Construction
Scott Humphrey, President, World Floor Covering Association
Making the Business Case for Prefab
Panelists:
Ben Bunge, Project Manager, The Weitz Co.
Ethan Cowles, Principal, FMI
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
NETWORKING RECEPTION
Track 6: General Contracting
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Small Space Plumbing Design
Tim Schmidt, Product Manager, Viega LLC
Roof System Design Can Help Optimize the Energy Efficiency of Low-Slope Roofs
Jim Kirby, Building & Roofing Science Architect, GAF
Getting Started with VRF: Best Practices and Common Misconceptions
Paul Chaves, Manager, Technical Training, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Explore Better Ways to Build
Rene Morkos, CEO, ALICE Technologies
Two Reasons to Specify Experience on New and Existing Healthcare Projects
John McGrath, Executive Director, INSTALL
A New Approach to Eliminating Jobsite Fires
Michael Feigin, Executive Vice President & Chief Construction Officer, AvalonBay Communities
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Vertical Cities of the Future: What is Truly Sustainable?
Dr. Antony Wood, Chief Executive Officer, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
Sponsored by
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
Lunch and Learning Theater Presentations Take Place in Exhibit Hall
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Learning Theater Presentation #7
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Learning Theater Presentation #9
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Learning Theater Presentation #11
Sponsored by 
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Fortune Seekers Roadmap
Beth Dobkin, Director of Business Coaching, Quality Service Contractors
Low-Slope Roofing: Specification & Installation Strategies with a Labor Shortage
Abby Feinstein, Commercial Product Manager, CertainTeed Roofing
Streamline the Duct Design to Assembly Workflow with Manifolding
Mike Bailey, VP Sales & Product Development, Mestek Machinery
Meeting at the Parapet: It was Transition at First Sight
Christine Cronin, Architect, Building Science Corporation
Chemistry of Adhesives Used in the Natural Stone Industry
Mike Beckmann, President, Bonstone Materials Corp.
Winning the Talent Wars: Retraining Your Team to Think Like a Football Scout
Moderator:
Pamela Stroko, Vice President - HCM Transformation & Thought Leadership, Oracle
Panelists:
Juli Smith, President, The Smith Consulting Group LLC
Mark DeVerges, Senior Manager, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Fortune Seekers Roadmap cont.
Beth Dobkin, Director of Business Coaching, Quality Service Contractors
Assessing Cold-Formed Steel Enclosures versus Alternative Enclosures
Don Allen, Director of Engineering, Super Stud Building Products
Porcelain Tile: From Specification to Installation
Eric Owen, Regional Manager, Crossville Tile
Collaborating with Clients to Optimize Energy Performance
The Weidt Group