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Workshop A

10:30 am Diversifying Manufacturing Portfolios to Identify Growth Opportunities & Strengthen Your Profit Margins

Vice President of Industrial, Wayne Brothers
  • Evaluating which markets and facility types will drive the next wave of advanced manufacturing construction
  • Applying strategic foresight to determine when and where portfolio diversification makes sense to expand into new markets while managing risk
  • Assessing the impact of market diversification based on your firm’s experience and expertise
  • Balancing investment across regions and markets to secure long-term organizational stability and minimize potential downturns

12:30 pm Lunch Break

Workshop B

1:30 pm Expanding Your Services & Capabilities to Increase Competitiveness & Solidify Your Market Position

Project Manager, Technology & Industrial, Black & Veatch
  • Broadening service capabilities to meet diverse client needs and increase competitive advantage: why have we started to offer engineering, procurement, and construction management to our clients?
  • Evaluating how a full suite of services has built adaptability into our model amidst shifting industry demands
  • Analyzing the nuances of high-demand markets to tailor offerings accordingly
  • Standardizing scalable services to ensure consistency and efficiency in project delivery across markets

3:30 pm Afternoon Refreshments & Networking

Workshop C

4:00 pm Interactive Panel Discussion: Redesigning Organizational Structures to Drive Growth & Stay Agile to Market Changes

Vice President, Mortenson Construction
Construction Projects Director, LG Chem
Senior Project Manager & Director, Bohler Engineering
Director of Prefabrication, Briggs Electric
  • Assessing current departmental structures: identifying opportunities to streamline your org chart for better responsiveness to market demands
  • Leveraging technology, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen capabilities and support scalable service delivery
  • Aligning investment priorities and team structures with company values to drive sustainable expansion

5:00 pm End of Workshop Day