The CRC leads academic, cutting-edge construction research, and Iowa State University will host the annual Construction Research Congress. The Construction Institute Summit, with its heavy industry component, will facilitate interaction between construction research professionals, contractors, owners, and practitioners. Together, we will share new developments and innovative practices. Network with peers, earn PDHs, and get access to top-notch industry research.
Top 5 Reasons to Attend
- Participate in wide-ranging discussions with academic and industry experts about finding real solutions to the top problems in the construction industry.
- Witness an overview of a high-performance project, firsthand from the project team’s perspective, and participate in an insider tour.
- Meet and mingle with academic and industry peers from around the country to share insights with one another as we look toward next generation construction.
- Earn PDHs via technical sessions, technical tours, and keynote presentations.
- Visit the quaint neighborhoods, boutique businesses, beautiful parks, award-winning restaurants, and an abundance of public art in, Des Moines, Iowa's cosmopolitan capital city.
Featured Speakers
Opening Plenary Luncheon: Construction Industry Outlook: Thriving in and Uncertain Future
Brian R Manning, P.E., F. ASCE
mc2 civil, inc.
Opening Plenary Luncheon: Construction Industry Outlook: Thriving in and Uncertain Future
Will Gruy
FMI
Afternoon Plenary Session: Prioritizing Mental Health in Engineering and Construction
Scott Staffon, CSP
AVP, Risk & Safety Construction Programs, PC/ Shareholder
Closing Plenary Luncheon
Lisa Briggs, PE., M. ASCE
Associate & Senior Structural Engineer- Genesis Structures
Closing Plenary Luncheon
Thomas Schebler, EIT, A.M.ASCE
Project Engineer- Helm Civil
Closing Plenary Luncheon
Zach Bardot, EIT
Structural Engineer- Genisis Structures