Conference Day Two
7:15 am
Networking & Breakfast
8:00 am
Chair’s Opening Remarks
Exceeding Client & Project Requirements
8:10 am Evolving Delivery Models to Enable Faster Advanced Manufacturing Delivery Without Sacrificing Risk Control or Accountability
Synopsis
- Comparing design-bid-build, CMAR, and design-build models: how did we determine the best option for our project?
- Managing risk allocation and decision-making structures to ensure accountability without overburdening teams or causing delays
- Tailoring collaboration and schedules with the project scale and complexity to balance flexibility while accelerating design, procurement, and construction timelines
8:50 am Adapting to Evolving MEP & Process Demands in Western Hubs to Prevent Costly Scope Gaps on Complex Projects
Synopsis
- Tracking regional shifts toward semiconductor, battery, and clean-tech facilities to anticipate MEP intensity, enabling better workforce and supply chain planning
- Aligning trade prequalification with complex process requirements to ensure access to qualified trades with industrial-grade capabilities
- Coordinating with trades early in design to ensure specialized MEP and process equipment requirements are constructible and accurately built into the project schedule
9:30 am Audience Discussion: Targeting the Right Projects to Reduce Risk, Win More Bids & Protect Profitability
Synopsis
- Evaluating owner stability and funding transparency early to avoid sunk pursuit costs and prioritize projects with a high likelihood of delivery
- Analyzing pursuit trends, sector saturation, and capital forecasts to focus bidding on high-growth markets and avoid investing in overcompetitive or declining areas
- Filtering opportunities based on strategic fit, cultural alignment, and long-term client capital plans to ensure internal resources are spent where win potential is highest
10:00 am
Morning Refreshments & Networking
Aligning Strategy With Regional Delivery Realities
10:40 am Case Study: Aligning Procurement Strategy with Portfolio Objectives to Enhance Manufacturer Reliability
Synopsis
- Evaluating how traditional low-bid, divide-and-conquer procurement limits coordination and innovation
- Establishing more integrated partnerships with manufacturers to improve project outcomes, such as speed to market, quality, and risk sharing
- Clarifying scope packages and bid criteria with vendors before purchasing to reduce misalignment
11:20 am REGIONAL BREAKOUTS
Synopsis
Take part in our regional breakouts to discuss how advanced manufacturing facility construction challenges differ state-by-state and discover localized insights that can help you navigate permitting, labor, utility coordination, and more. Whether you’re working in California, Oregon, Arizona, or beyond, this is your opportunity to connect with peers facing the same regulatory environments, market conditions, and logistical hurdles – and exchange strategies that work.
12:00 pm
Lunch Break
Harnessing Innovation to Stay Competitive
1:00 pm Case Study: Utilizing Advanced Technology to Improve Project Productivity & Accelerate Project Timelines
Synopsis
- Deploying optimization tools, and digital coordination platforms during early design and preconstruction to streamline workflows, reducing friction and lead time downstream
- Identifying root causes of on-site inefficiencies through digitized data capture and analysis, enabling teams to target specific sources of waste
- Standardizing and aligning technology use across project partners to ensure clear communication, faster decision-making, and more productive execution in the field
1:40 pm Case Study: Adopting Lean Project Management to Eliminate Waste & Reduce Oversight Costs
Synopsis
- Clarifying the roles and responsibilities of project partners to prevent duplicative oversight, enabling streamlined team structures and more efficient execution
- Empowering experienced builders to manage risk and quality directly, reducing reliance on third-party supervision while maintaining project control
- Applying lean management principles to simplify communication, build trust across stakeholders, and eliminate unnecessary layers that add cost without adding value
2:20 pm Evolving Your Partnership Strategy to Improve Your Service Offering to Clients & Stay Competitive
Synopsis
- Evolving go-to-market and delivery strategies to remain relevant, flexible and the partner of choice
- Reallocating project focus based on volatility, tariffs, and shifting demand to reduce risk and improve market positioning
- Expanding service offerings to include early advisory, risk evaluation, and incentive navigation to strengthen client relationships and become a preferred long-term partner