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COAA-TX Austin Educational Workshop and Happy Hour

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM (CDT)
8 Seats Remaining

Event Details

Join the COAA-TX Chapter and Procore for an interactive workshop exploring the Future of Construction. This 90-minute workshop will dive into key trends impacting the industry, including labor shortages, supply chain challenges, and digital transformation. Discover how automation, AI, and data-driven decision-making will shape the future of productivity, the workforce, design, and decision-making. Participate in a discussion to better understand current momentum, challenges, and potential risks. We'll explore how to navigate these changes while learning from your peers and technology experts, alike.

This session is in review for 1.5 AIA LU. 

Following the workshop, stick around for a networking happy hour with your peers. 

Session Presenter: 

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Sasha Reed, Senior Director, Industry Transformation

Over 20 years of experience driving growth and innovation in construction and technology (Former NIBS BIM Stakeholder Taskforce member, board member National Building Museum, DICE, and ABC I&D Committee member.) Sasha works with teams to curate dynamic discussions, challenge the status quo, and influence organizational change, resulting in proven strategies for achieving growth at scale. 

Raul Benitez
Raul Benitez Director of Engineering Innovation PBS Engineers
Spencer Bennett
Spencer Bennett Regional Director Nash Industries Inc.
Roger Berry
Roger Berry President SpawGlass (Houston, TX)
Charles Blue
Charles Blue Branch Manager, Field Operations Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Infrastructure Division)
Justin Brodnax
Justin Brodnax Director of Strategic Partnerships Hoar Construction (Austin, TX)
Wayne Craig
Wayne Craig Director of Design Technology Page (Houston, TX)
Daniel Diaz
Daniel Diaz VDC Manager The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company (TX)
Lester Felder
Lester Felder Assistant Director - Project Management - Architect, Research and Sciences The University of Texas at Austin
Jennifer Feliciano
Jennifer Feliciano Contracting Branch Manager Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Infrastructure Division)
Cynthia Foteh
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Cynthia Foteh Business Development HPM
Julia Gonzalez
Julia Gonzalez Branch Manager, Design/Project Management Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Infrastructure Division)
Shanda Hatcher
Shanda Hatcher Regional Sales Director - Central SLD Technology
Allie Jones
Allie Jones Assistant Director of Facilities Planning and Development Texas Children's Hospital
Michael Lackey
Michael Lackey Manager San Antonio River Authority
Andre Lehr
Andre Lehr Principal Smith Seckman Reid (Houston)
Thea Luong
Thea Luong Project Manager Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Infrastructure Division)
Josh Mesa
Josh Mesa Senior Consultant Avicado Construction Technology Services
Rick Price
Rick Price Senior Construction Administrator Page Southerland LLC
Franco Puentes
Franco Puentes MEPCE
Liviu Reynolds
Liviu Reynolds Program Associate Front Line Advisory Group
Brian Roeder
Brian Roeder Principal Page (Houston, TX)
Michael Rubin
Michael Rubin Avicado Construction Technology Services (TX)
Chris Sebilia
Chris Sebilia Project Manager The University of Texas at Austin
Ginger Smith
Ginger Smith Nash Industries Inc.
Kevin Steele
Kevin Steele Branch Manager, Finance/Administration Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Infrastructure Division)
Stephen Teltow
Stephen Teltow Sr. Project Manager Spire Consulting Group
Neil Thomas
Neil Thomas Deputy Director for Infrastructure Division Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Infrastructure Division Deputy Director)
Susan Turrieta
Susan Turrieta Managing Director Civil Engineering Walter P Moore (Houston, TX)
Nick Tuttle
Nick Tuttle Assistant Vice President, Design & Construction University of Texas at San Antonio
Cesar Villagran
Cesar Villagran Senior Facilities Project Inspector University of Houston
Jennifer Voss
Jennifer Voss Branch Manager, Operational Programs and Policy Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Infrastructure Division)
Michael Welwood
Michael Welwood Senior Engineer | Digital Twin Consultant Accenture

Agenda

June 18
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Interactive Workshop
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Networking Happy Hour

Thank you to Procore Technologies for sponsoring this event!