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Maximize your chances of tapping into over $200 billion worth of lucrative Construction and Architectural/Engineering (A/E) opportunities by registering TODAY for a breakout session!

Construction Breakout Sessions

*Purchase of a Breakout Session Ticket Includes Admission to 2023 BuildFW Construction Expo*

How to Foster an Effective Safety Culture

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Hear from industry experts and leaders about culture, the role of leaders versus managers, and communication in creating safe workplaces. Attend this event and learn how to create a safer workplace for your employees.

Speakers:

Jorge Cisneros, Corporate Safety Director, Holder Construction Company

Basil Singh, Regional Safety Director, Dallas Area Office, U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA

Timothy Minor, Area Director, Fort Worth Area Office, U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA

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Fort Worth Convention Center Upcoming Opportunities

8:30 am - 9:30 am

With a staggering $700 million in expansion plans, this project is set to transform the city's landscape. Learn more of the upcoming opportunities from JV Team AECOM Hunt, Byrne Construction Services, and EJ Smith Construction.

Speakers:

Brian K. Duncan, SQS, Project Executive, AECOM Hunt

Benjamin Robertson, Vice President, Director of Business Development,

Byrne Construction Services

Eugene Walker, President/CEO, EJ Smith Construction

A/E/C Regional & Local Improvements

8:30 am - 10:30 am

Engage with key stakeholders shaping Fort Worth's infrastructure. Topics for discussion include the City of Fort Worth CIP, Bond Program update, Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Programs, and emerging planning and design opportunities.

Speakers:

Martin Phillip, Assistant Director, City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works.

Lane Zarate P.E., Transportation MNGMT, City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works

Kelly Porter A.I.C.P, Street Operations, City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works

DFW Airport Upcoming A/E/C Opportunities

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Meet the DFW International Airport team and learn about new projects, initiatives, and the $4.8 billion in investments that set the stage for the airport of the future. Topics include New Terminal F, Central Terminal Area Expansion, and Airport Buying Plan.

Speakers:

Tammy Huddleston, Vice President of Design, Code & Construction, DFW Airport

Robert Rodriguez, Assistant Vice President, Code, Construction & Survey, DFW Airport

Construction Worker Visas Program

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Learn how Visa programs can help reduce the strains from the construction labor shortage.

Topics include: onboarding new hires for the construction industry; office positions and management; outreaching employers; selection and recruitment; and H2 and C1/D1 Worker Visas Programs.



Speakers from Consulado General de El Salvador en Dallas, TX.

Liens y Colecciones en la Construcción

10:30 am - 11:30 am

¿Qué papel juegan los abogados en la industria de la Construcción?

Este seminario sobre liens (embargos) incluye información sobre propiedades residenciales, comerciales, obras públicas y de retención, que es muy importante entender para protegerse mejor desde un comienzo. presentado por Defensor de los Contratistas y The Cromeens Law Firm.

Seminario en Español

Presentadora:

Jessica Mora, Vicepresidenta, Defensor de los Contratistas

WHY BUILD FORT WORTH CONSTRUCTION EXPO?

Build Fort Worth Construction Expo is the place to meet the Hispanic Contractors and Business Equity Firms building Fort Worth and North Texas and learn about the public and private projects changing skyline.

MWDBE's are invited to network and learn about upcoming project opportunities. 

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