CEO Scott Stewart will join industry-leading technology, business, and design innovators at Collision, North America’s fastest-growing tech conference. On the Creators Stage, Scott will share his insight into the integration of technology in built environments; how cities can remain competitive; why smart cities are more connected and sustainable; and how we can all contribute to safer, more efficient and engaging urban environments. Book your tickets below to watch Scott’s keynote address on April 20, 2021 at 1:55 EDT.

On August 4, 2020, improper storage of thousands of tonnes of ammonium nitrate led to a massive explosion at the Port of Beirut, Lebanon. The blast killed 180, injured 6,500, and caused an estimated US$10 to US$15 billion in property damage. Compounding these tragic losses is the potential of asbestos contamination associated with the large volume of construction and demolition waste (CDW) generated by the blast. There are plans to reuse the CDW, but conducting an asbestos assessment of this waste stream is critical before proceeding with reuse efforts. This presentation by Manager, Environmental Services, Hassan Ktaech, will describe the methodology in assessing the stockpiles gathered at a waste storage site near the blast, and will outline recommended management solutions for dealing with this waste stream.

The third annual Future of Transportation and Mobility Series event will explore the future of goods movement and the supply chain, addressing the state of autonomous vehicle technologies from the first mile to the last, as we foster change and challenge the opportunities to bring the use of connected and autonomous technologies to reality. Attend virtual keynotes by Global Director, Innovation, Deepak Darda, and Sr. Practice Lead, Transportation Planning, Bruce Mori, about autonomous vehicles and municipal readiness on March 4. 

Senior Practice Lead and interior designer, Joe Pettipas, joins Interior Designers of Canada’s (IDC) diverse panel on racial disparity in the Canadian design community. As a long-time member and fellow of IDC, and three-time President of the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario, Joe is deeply aware of the challenges surrounding equality, engagement and institutionalized racism within the building professions. During the panel, Joe will highlight his experience in creating platforms of opportunity for all, regardless of ethnic, cultural, social or gender backgrounds.

Director, UK Sector Lead, Intelligence, Graeme Scott, and UK Schools Lead, Paul Turpin, will speak at this year’s Education Estates Digital Week. On October 13, Graeme will explore the application of technology at university campuses, and its implications on student experience and asset management, during the Good Estates Management stream. On October 15, Paul will speak during the Building Education Communities stream, offering his view on how the role of community engagement in mixed-use developments can create real social value.

Join Director, Senior Practice Lead, Interior Design, Joe Pettipas, and Associate Director, Practice Lead, Interior Design, Barry Nathan, at BOMEX Virtual 2020. The pair will deliver their presentation, Technologies for the Workplace, as part of the event’s Using Technology for a More Human Workplace stream, showcasing IBI Group’s InForm and NSpace solutions, along with the use of our parametric design tool to support safe return-to-office strategies.

In part three of our three-part series, three industry-leading practitioners will select the top three things that they believe will soon transform transportation, and its effects on professional and private life, around the world. Join IBI Group’s Associate Planning Director, Oliver Hartleben, and Director, UK Services Lead, Intelligence, Colin Wilson, as they explore the theme with Stantec’s Director, Transport and Infrastructure, Scott Witchalls.