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12:00 p.m.
1179 Martin Hall
For More Information:
Kimberly Edwards
301 405 2057
kedwards@umd.edu
Seminar Title: Infrastructure vs. Technology: Convergence or Divergence
Abstract
An interactive session designed to explore the different development cycles of infrastructure and technology in order to understand if there is convergence or divergence between the lifecycles and the impact on design standards. The session will explore the differences in productivity between engineering and other sectors with the enablement of technology. Other important considerations to be covered will be the risk/reward balance in the adoption of technical innovation in construction evaluating the project vs. technology paradigm. The session will explore these topics with a series of case studies evaluating the issues presented along with the project outcomes, good and bad. The session will conclude with an approach to accelerate the adoption of digital tools in engineering and construction, opening up a constructive discussion.
Bio
Marc Barone brings over 30 years of infrastructure, consulting, and software experience across a wide range of sectors to his role. Reporting to the CEO, Marc ensures that operations support the corporate vision and strategy for Buro Happold while managing risk and growing reach, impact, and client outcomes, all the while ensuring health and safety, quality, and climate response are kept front and centre. A member of Buro Happold’s executive and global leadership teams, he manages business operations, working closely with department heads and providing direction to the day-to-day activity of employees. Having held several senior executive roles within the built environment industry across the United Kingdom, Europe and the Middle East, Marc has proven experience in driving organizational growth. He excels at addressing the most challenging needs of clients and implementing new service offers in areas such as ESG, energy and digital. Marc holds a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland, an M.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University and an MBA in Business Administration and Management from London Business School.
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