9th Annual Symposium

Gary Fischer, PE, opens the 9th Annual PPI Symposium by discussing the three global trends that will dominate and overwhelm the global capacity to develop and execute capital projects: infrastructure, digitalization, and decarbonization, and how they are interrelated and compound on each other, leading to a huge demand for skilled labor, building materials, and new facilities.

Roberto J. Arbulu introduces representatives from Petronas and PT Tripatra Engineers and Constructors, who share their experiences and results with implementing Project Production Management (PPM) and operations science in their major capital projects.

Exploring the Unique Challenges of Life Sciences Sector: A Discussion on Greenfield and Brownfield Projects, FDA Approval, and the Role of Operations Science in Facility Design and Validation

Optimizing Industrialized Construction: Managing Tolerances for Improved Product and Process Efficiency

Leading experts from PPM, AWP, and LEAN, share their perspectives on successes and challenges within projects and debate if a new collaborative approach can become the gold standard of production methodologies in the future.

Exploring the Future of Internet Network Infrastructure: Hunter Newby’s Vision for Building Neutral and Efficient Interconnections

This conversation highlights the differences and challenges between construction projects and energy transition deployments, with a focus on the need for strategic thinking and consideration of factors such as standardization, local requirements, and capacity management for successful execution and control of these projects.

Hunter Newby and Todd R. Zabelle tackled the impact of supply chain delays and macroeconomic factors on the data center industry, while highlighting the potential for optimization and enhanced transparency in the industry.

Roberto J. Arbulu and H.J. James Choo, PhD discuss using digital twins in production systems, specifically in onshore field development for oil and gas production, to expand focus to include planning and deployment, providing a 3D modeling perspective for more efficient and cost-effective production.

Exploring the Integration of Human and Digital Capabilities in Modern Construction: Insights from Martin Fisher, Professor at Stanford University and Director of the Center for Integrated Facility Engineering

Transforming Construction: The Impact of Intelligent Production on Trade Contractors and the Future of Projects

PPI and their academic partners, Cal Poly and Texas A&M, share updates on their programs to bring PPM (Project Production Management) and Operations Science to the professional education world.