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January 28, 2021

N0CC 2021 SPEAKERS

Help us educate the construction industry on sustainable net zero practices.

11:30 AM

Opening Remarks

Dr. Aali Alizadeh

Co-Founder, President, and CTO

Giatec Scientific Inc

Bio

Dr. Alizadeh has over 15 years of experience in the development and commercialization of technologies related to concrete materials. He brings unique expertise on the durability of concrete at the nano-level, particularly when it relates to infrastructure exposed to harsh environmental conditions. Prior to co-founding Giatec in 2010, Dr. Alizadeh co-established Construction Materials Institute at the University of Tehran, which strives to provide knowledge-based services and eficient technologies to the construction industry as well as to equip engineers of the future with superior skills and expertise in concrete durability, performance, and various technologies.

11:35AM

THE DRIVE TO NET ZERO : GOING FROM "TALKING THE TALK" TO "WALKING THE WALK"

Robert Cumming

Environment & Public Affairs

LaFarge

Bio

Join LaFarge Canada’s Director, Environment & Public Affairs, Robert Cumming as he explores how companies can move from risk management to new business opportunities, the decarbonization of cement and concrete and commercializing a low carbon concrete line.

12:00PM

CANADA'S NET ZERO OPPORTUNITY

Zoë Kolbuc

Vice President, Partnerships

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)

Bio

Over the last fifteen years, Zoë has worked in public affairs in business, government and academia. As the Vice President of Partnerships, Zoë provides leadership for SDTC’s strategy to develop partnerships across the country that support entrepreneurs developing innovative technologies. Through support and funding SDTC helps companies advance projects at the critical stages of pre-commercial development and demonstration. The projects we fund have the potential to deliver significant environmental and economic benefits through reduced greenhouse gas emissions, clean air, clean water or clean soil. Through partnerships with governments, not-for-profits and private sector organizations across the country, SDTC is always looking for new ways to help clean technology companies thrive in domestic and global markets.

12:30PM

SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES THAT PAY OFF

Ben Everswick

Sustainability Coordinator

Kiewit

Presentation Description​

Learn sustainable construction practices that pay off with Kiewit, Sustainability Coordinator, Ben Everswick.

12:50PM

READY MIX PRODUCER PERSPECTIVE TO LOW CARBON CONCRETE

Juan Gonzalez

Manager, Strategic Development & Sustainability

U.S. Concrete, Inc.

Bio

Juan Gonzalez is Manager of Strategic Development & Sustainability for Central Concrete, Right Away Ready Mix, Polaris Materials, and Westside Construction Materials – 4 business units of U.S. Concrete’s West Region. In Sustainability, Juan is pushing the boundaries of innovation, devising multiple strategies to achieve Zero Waste. These strategies include the use of new wash-out processes, producing concrete blocks with left-over concrete, reusing left-over concrete to produce concrete aggregates, and reusing fresh returned concrete through Same Day Stabilization process. He is also in collaboration with architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants to help project teams meet embodied carbon goals. Prior to being named Manager of Strategic Development & Sustainability, Juan held several key positions: Sustainability Manager for Central Concrete and Right Away Redy Mix, Project Manager for South San Francisco and San Francisco territories, Customer Service, and QA Laboratory Technician.

1:20PM

CHAIR YOGA BREAK

Circular Economy in Construction – Part 1

1:30PM

SETTING THE FOUNDATION FOR OUR FUTURE PANEL

Join leaders from across North America as they discuss sustainable construction practices and technology that are revolutionizing our industry today and tomorrow.

Panelist

Dr. Aali Alizadeh

Co-Founder, President, and CTO

Giatec Scientific Inc

Panelist

Andrew Fahim

Senior Director, Research

Giatec Scientific Inc

Panelist

Dr. Phil De Luna

Director, Materials for Clean Fuels Challenge Program

National Research Council of Canada

Panelist

Stacy Smedley

Director, Sustainability, Skanska USA, Executive Director

Building Transparency

Panelist

Dr. Gaurav Sant

Civil, Environmental and Materials Science Professor

UCLA and Founder of CO2Concrete

Panelist

Christie Gamble

Senior Director, Sustainability

CarbonCure Technologies

2:45PM

TOP 10 WAYS TO REDUCE CONCRETE'S CARBON FOOTPRINT

Lionel Lemay

Executive Vice President, Structures and Sustainability

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association

Presentation Description

Discover the top ten strategies to take advantage of concrete’s benefits while ensuring the lowest possible carbon footprint.

3:05PM

PROCURE & POWER OF PLATFORM

Raquel Casares Villaverde

Solutions Engineer

Procore Technologies

Presentation Description​

How increased efficiency can impact your sustainability initiatives.

3:35PM

Closing Remarks

Dr. Aali Alizadeh

Co-Founder, President, and CTO

Giatec Scientific Inc

3:38PM

Networking

Ready to meet other construction professionals from around the world who want to embrace sustainable construction practices? This is the place. Join us for 60 minutes of ‘speed networking’. Get matched with a new professional to network with every five minutes!