Description
The panel discussion will provide insights into transitioning from field roles to virtual design and construction (VDC) roles in construction. Attendees will gain practical insights, explore technological advancements, and discover professional development opportunities in this evolving construction career landscape. The discussion will cover how to attract field engineers to VDC, understand the changing role dynamics, integrate VDC practices, and utilize technology for improved project outcomes. Through real-world experiences and actionable steps, the panel will propose a roadmap for navigating this transition, developing training strategies, and leading teams to achieve construction excellence.
Key Learnings
- Explore the road map for professional development from field to VDC resource roles.
- Learn how to create practical strategies for integrating VDC practices into traditional workflows.
- Discover how using VDC tools can streamline project coordination, reduce errors, and improve efficiency.
Speakers
- AAAnuj AthavaleAnuj Athavale is a VDC Engineer at DPR Construction. He has contributed to several projects of varying scales, implementing VDC strategies to enhance project efficiency and accuracy. Anuj has accumulated 6 years of construction experience in the US and 4 years in India as a Project Engineer and Manager on various project sites. His diverse project portfolio includes an elevated metro rail system, a convention center, an assisted living facility, a performing arts center, athletic facilities, several life science remodels, and a data center construction, among others. Throughout these roles, Anuj refined both his construction knowledge and soft skills, including coordination, documentation, and accountability. In transitioning to VDC, he leveraged these skills to optimize construction processes and enhance design precision. Anuj has seen firsthand how VDC improves project efficiency and outcomes. Anuj holds a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida and a bachelor's degree in Construction from CEPT University in India. He enjoys traveling, motorcycle riding, reading, and playing cricket. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anujathavale/
- TJTimothy JarveyTim Jarvey Global Named Account Executive @ Autodesk With 17 years of experience in the field, Tim brings a unique perspective to construction technology. He served as a superintendent, predominantly in critical access healthcare projects. Later Tim administered field technologies at an enterprise level. More recently he has been a part of the Technical Solutions team at Autodesk working with our largest customers, collaborating to solve the industry's most complex challenges. Tim resides in western Montana where he and his wife Lindsey pursue their passion for skiing and mountaineering. He is truly honored to get the opportunity to help showcase the great work that this amazing group of leaders have been doing to move our industry forward.
- RPRJ PalisRJ is a design and construction professional with more than 15 years of experience. His general focus in the last few years have been on the evaluation of organizational processes to help identify causes of inefficiencies and implementing focused process improvement. In the past, RJ provided electrical field support for Shanghai Disneyland Resort in China acting both as an owner's representative and field engineer to ensure proper layout and installation of electrical systems in the park. His exposure to the Gemba – or where the "work happens" led him to gain a better understanding of the usage of technology and how information flows from the office to the field can make or break any project. Today, as a Digital Technology Manager with AECOM Hunt, he has a unique opportunity to apply knowledge of current digital solutions along with practical root-cause analysis strategies to help align project expectations with process execution. RJ graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from California State University, Los Angeles and is a licensed Professional Engineer in California. He also holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from University of California, San Diego. RJ graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from California State University, Los Angeles and is a licensed Professional Engineer in California. He also holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from University of California, San Diego. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjpalis
- HMHannah MahfoodHannah Mahfood is a VDC Engineer at DPR Construction. During her 5 years with DPR, Hannah has worked on a wide variety of projects ranging from $1M to $1B across multiple markets including healthcare, hospitality, aviation, and data centers. Starting her career as a project engineer provided her invaluable knowledge of the field conditions that tradespeople face every day in building. As a project engineer, she managed several scopes of work from preconstruction, through submittals processes, procurement, design change, to putting work in place. The challenges she faced from her direct exposure to the field inspired her to grow into the VDC role, where she could implement new technology to drive construction efficiency and innovation. On her current project, she has experienced first-hand the way the virtual world can bring together valuable design and construction knowledge to greatly improve the quality and efficiency of what we build. Hannah earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from San Diego State University with a minor in Sustainability. She is thrilled to continue her VDC career in the San Diego Healthcare construction market, where she feels she is making an impact on the care of individuals in her community. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-mahfood/
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