8:30am – 9:00am8:30am – 9:00am
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Welcome Breakfast & Registration 9:00 am – 9:10 am
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Introductory Remarks 9:10 AM – 9:50 AM
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ERP & PMIS Systems: Design & Implementation Lessons for Optimizing Key Accounting WorkflowsModern construction financial processes and workflows are continuing to grow, evolve, and demand more precision than ever before. As an industry, we must take a look at the full process design, understand the evolving capabilities and nuances of our software and technological tools, and design a modern workflow that reduces risk and manual touchpoints while providing clear accurate actionable insights. This panel will be discussing the advancements in financial software technology and how best to approach the integration and design of these tools into your technology ecosystem.
Speakers:Eveart Foster - Integrations, Subject Matter Expert, AutodeskJohn Patridge - President, Milestone Services Group, LLCDana Erdman - Vice President of Technology and Innovation, Bulley & AndrewsChristian Burger - Founder & President, Burger Consulting
9:10 AM – 9:50 AM
Venture Forum (Closed to BuiltWorlds Venture Track Members)TBD
9:50 AM – 10:30 AM
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Innovations in Technology, Software and Data: Impact on Construction Risk ManagementThroughout the course of this year at BuiltWorlds, we have explored how innovations in technology and software, combined with big data and modern analytics, are transforming the industry today. Risk management has been heavily influenced by the growing maturity and capabilities of these solutions and has allowed the industry to overcome the innate variability of each project and the challenges that it causes in forecasting. This presentation will explore the application and possibilities of the modern risk projection capabilities of the industry leaders.
Speakers:Tariq Taherbhai - CCO for Construction & Infrastructure, AonBill Wood - VP & House Counsel/Risk Management, GraycorBret Bush - Co-Founder, Insight RiskBrendan Sullivan - Senior Vice President, NFP
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
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Break 11:00 AM – 11:25 AM
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Lightning Panel: Construction Lending & Innovation in 2025As the construction industry continues to evolve in 2025, the lending landscape faces dynamic challenges and opportunities shaped by economic conditions, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. This panel will explore the latest technologies, trends, strategies, and tools driving success in construction financing, offering actionable insights for contractors, lenders, developers, and industry stakeholders.
Speakers:Zaid Rahman - Founder & CEO, FlexBob Bridgman - Managing Director, Senior Business Development Manager, CIBC
11:25 – 11:50 AM
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Lightning Panel: Early Payment Innovations and SolutionsCashflow and financing challenges remain some of the most pressing issues in construction, particularly for subcontractors who shoulder the upfront costs of materials and labor. Streamlining payment processes is critical to ensuring project success and the financial stability of all stakeholders. This panel will explore how innovations in early payment systems, lien waiver coordination, and integrated payment solutions are revolutionizing the industry's approach to these challenges. Join us as we discuss the latest technologies and strategies driving faster, more efficient payments and how they are paving the way for a more efficient financial construction payment process.
Speakers:Isabel Rodriguez - Founder & CEO, BuildrFiJerry Horani - Chief Information Technology Officer, VCCGregg Lund - Founder & CEO, Struxtion
11:50 AM – 12:15 PM
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Lightning Panel: Investment Trends in FinTechThe intersection of Construction and FinTech is creating unique opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and scalable solutioning within a traditionally slow-to-evolve industry. This panel will explore the growing market trends and help attendees gain actionable knowledge about emerging technologies and investments in the current market as well as in the future.
Speakers:Aaron Toppston - Managing Partner, GS FuturesLucas Turner-Owens - Principal, Building VenturesNajeeb Ahmed -Investment Banking Vice President, Raymond James
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch 1:30 PM – 2:10 PM
Breakout Room
Discussion Session: Supplier & Subcontractor Focus: Understanding Cash FlowIncreased project demands, long lead times, and extended payment lags as well as the burden of evolving requirements and expectations for waiver and lien management have changed the way that subcontractors and suppliers must operate. This discussion, led by Wyatt Friedman, will look at the intricacies of supplier-side financial liabilities and hurdles as well as how the industry is evolving to meet these challenges.
Speaker:Wyatt Friedman - Director of Strategy & Finance, Handle.com
1:30 PM – 2:10 PM
Discussion Session: Advancements in Digitization for Financial DocumentationCommercial construction is a fast-paced business with numerous, ever-changing partners on every single endeavor and project. Not every partner will have fully integrated modern software ecosystems, and both hard copies and simple PDFs can create time-intensive work for busy staff. This discussion, led by David Palmer, will explore the evolving precision, automation, and integration of digitization solutions as well as how it can help end the tedious manual processes and reduce the potential for human error.
Speaker:David Palmer - Co-Founder & CEO, Siiv.ioSunil Kashyap - CFO Advisor, Distilier.com + Siiv.io + Command HVAC
2:10 PM – 2:50 PM
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Case Study: Streamlining Payment Workflows and its Effect on Project SuccessEfficient payment workflows are critical to the success of construction projects, impacting everything from cash flow and subcontractor performance to material logistics. Optimal execution of these workflows is vital to delivering on promised project timelines and ensuring overall profitability. This case study presentation will explore how a leading construction firm leveraged an emerging technology to transform its payment processes.
Speakers:Anwar Ghauche - Founder, ConstraforEmily Chen - Project Controls Director, Skanska USA CivilNick Bruck - Project Controls Manager, Skanska
2:50 PM – 3:20 PM
BMO - Investment & Venture in the Construction SpaceAndrew Harrison - Head - Emerging Partnerships and Innovation Fund, BMO
3:20 PM-3:30 PM
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1871 - Introduction & Insights from FinTech LabGabby Snedeker - Senior Director of Innovation Labs, 1871
3:30 – 4:00 PM
Break 4:00 PM – 4:50 PM
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Demo Day - ShowcasePresenters:
Ryan Howsam - Bldx.ioAnna Berger - TraydBryant Solomon - ControlQoreNoah Reneau- SteelbeamDan Shaw - Legman
Judges:Victoria Leon - HPVPJessie Abrams - Permanent VCAki Manda - Kajima
5:00 PM – 5:05 PM
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Closing CommentsSteve Anderson
5:05-6:00 pm
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Reception
