Join us for an insightful panel discussion delving into the sustained challenges facing construction productivity improvements in Canada.
"Productivity Paradox: Exploring the Lack of Productivity Improvements in Construction" brings together industry experts to unravel the challenges facing construction efficiency and chart a path toward future advancements. From navigating growing project size and complexity, grappling with government regulations, and leveraging the potential of new data and technology, our panelists will share their insights, experiences, and strategies to address the key factors contributing to the industry’s sustained lack of productivity improvements.
Jason J. Annibale is the co-leader of McMillan’s Construction & Infrastructure Group and is recognized as one of Canada’s leading construction, infrastructure and energy lawyers. He acts in highly complex construction law disputes and sophisticated project finance transactions for clients throughout the construction pyramid, including authorities, special purpose vehicles, lenders, contractors and owners. He is a talented and seasoned arbitration and litigation counsel who has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario.
Stephen Brown is a Principal at Entuitive with over 40 years of experience in structural engineering. He brings unique expertise in the design, construction, and restoration of buildings, pedestrian bridges, and vehicular bridges. His experience includes several notable projects including the Humber River Pedestrian Bridge, Gardiner Expressway Deck Replacement, Long Sault Bridge, and Highway 407 Phase 1.
Andre Brace is a Managing Director at FTI Consulting and a member of the Construction Solutions practice based in Toronto, Canada. As a member of the Construction Solutions practice, Mr. Brace specializes in advising private and public sector clients in the development, analysis and resolution of claims and disputes on major capital projects in the infrastructure, mining and energy industries. In this work, Mr. Brace focuses his practice on schedule analyses and the quantification of damages resulting from delay and disruption.
Stephen has acquired extensive local knowledge and construction expertise in numerous major civil, industrial, and building projects for over 36 years. Stephen is a seasoned veteran having worked in six countries, five different business sectors, and has held numerous key positions that have contributed to his global experience and his seasoned management and leadership capabilities. During his career, he has successfully completed the execution of multi-billion-dollar projects, has worked in both the public and private sectors, and executed a variety of contracts ranging from Public-Private Partnership, Design-build, bid-build/lump sum, and Program Management assignments representing the client. Stephen was educated at Central Connecticut State University, completed Construction Management courses at Columbia University and has spent the last 8 years working in Toronto with Aecon Infrastructure Management completing signature infrastructure projects like the Gardiner Expressway Rehabilitation Project and the 401 Expansion Project in Mississauga/Milton Region.
Michael Sutherland works at the front end of large and complex projects, initiating, planning, designing, and putting together funding and finance, in particular transportation and urban real estate projects. He has been with Hatch for 8 years leading the Urban Solutions team in Canada and now has a Global focus helping public and private sector clients get big urban real estate and transit programs going. Michael was at Metrolinx and led the development and use of Business Case guidance, initiation of GO Expansion, and CIBC Square. He has degrees in Civil Engineering, City Design, and Law.
