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Spring 2015 — Events

This article is included in the Spring 2015 edition of the DPR Newsletter.

Bisnow 4th Annual Orange County Healthcare Summit

JUNE 4, 2015
NEWPORT BEACH, CA

The panel, which will explore today’s healthcare landscape, includes Ron Rendina. The event will focus on how real estate has become a tool for health systems to reach more patients, cut costs, and finance new projects through consolidation. DPR is also a sponsor of this event.

7x24 Exchange 2015 Spring Conference

JUNE 7-10, 2015
ORLANDO, FL

DPR is a gold sponsor and will host a client hospitality event. 7x24 is the leading knowledge exchange for those who design, build, operate and maintain mission-critical enterprise information infrastructure.

Mechanical Contractor Association of America (MCAA) Construction Technology Conference: The Best of Now; The Best of Next

JUNE 8-9, 2015
CHICAGO, IL

In the session, “A GC’s Perspective,” Atul Khanzode will offer his perspective on the implementation of new technology in the industry, the challenges that general contractors face, and collaborative methods to improve projects. The MCAA conference offers a high-level look at how contractors are using technology and what is on the horizon. It will highlight new technology, modeling, virtual construction and productivity enhancement

International Seminar on Innovation in Project Management (SEIN²CO)

JULY 9-10, 2015
THE UNIVERSITY OF LOS ANDES, BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA

On July 9, Camilo Garcia will present “Success in the Development of Complex Projects; BIM and Lean Thinking.” SeIN²Co will focus on innovation and construction project management, new trends and methodologies developed by experts in the architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) industry as well as academia.

Bisnow National Data Center Investment Conference Expo (DICE)

JULY 15, 2015
TYSONS CORNER, VA

Michael Morris will join a panel to discuss data center topics, ranging from the popularity of co-location to the shift to the cloud to fiber trends. DPR is also a sponsor of this event, which is one of the largest data center events of the year.

The International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC) Conference: Construct15 - Global Knowledge, Global Solutions Conference

JULY 28-31, 2015
PERTH CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE, PERTH, AUSTRALIA

Camilo Garcia will present “A Deeper Look into the Implementation of Integrated Project Delivery.” The IGLC conference is the world’s leading conference on advances in construction practices, innovative technologies and first-class research. The theme for Construct15 reflects the importance of shared knowledge for industry improvement.

Net-Zero: East to West Coast

FEATURED PAST EVENT

On February 2, Chris Gorthy presented “Why Net-Zero Means Business for Occupants” at the Getting to Zero National Forum in Washington, D.C. He highlighted DPR’s experience as both a builder and owner of buildings that are net-zero energy, meaning they produce as much or more energy than they consume. DPR’s net-zero energy experience includes its regional offices in San Diego, Phoenix and San Francisco. Gorthy also discussed results, metrics and lessons learned. On the other side of the country, on February 11, Ted van der Linden spoke on a net-zero panel at the Bisnow Construction and Development Summit in San Francisco, CA. Van der Linden stressed the advantages of converting undervalued buildings at the end of their life cycle.
In West Hollywood, CA, in March, Whitney Dorn also presented on net-zero—this time at the Bisnow Future of Real Estate: Design, Innovation & Tech Summit.