In-person

Design + Construction

National

Higher Education Forum

October 16, 2024 CUNY Graduate Center 365 5th Ave New York, NY 10016

Keynote Speaker

Mani Farhadi

Senior Facilities Planner

Stanford University

Speakers

EDWARD ANTONIO

Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Marist College

Patrick Burke

Vice President, Facilities Management, Operations and Planning

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Jerrod Delaine

Chief Executive Officer

The Delaine Companies representing Pratt Institute

Justin Fallon Dollard

Executive Director

University of Rochester Office of Planning, Design, & Construction

Charles Esteves

Director of Pre-Construction

Consigli Construction Co., Inc.

Jenny Freeman

Managing Director – Buildings

Group PMX

Cecil House

Vice President of the Public Sector Division

JRM Construction

Jorge

Jorge Mendoza

Principal

KPF

Edward McArthur

Vice President of planning & Capital Project Management

Columbia University

RJ Panda

Vice President

Cumming Group

John Puglisi

Associate Vice President, Facilities Management

Fordham University

KAVERI SINGH

Principal

DLR Group

Jason Sylvain

Partner

AKF Group

Gordon Tung

Vice President Construction Management

SCA

Suzanne Veira

Vice President and First Chief Diversity Officer

SCA

MODERATOR

James Cardillo

VP Interiors Division

Hellman Electric

MODERATOR

Megan Chusid

Principal

Urban Projects Collaborative

MODERATOR

TOM D’Ercole

Executive Vice President

Plaza Construction

MODERATOR

NICK GRECCO

Operations Director

Consigli Construction Co., Inc.

MODERATOR

Sean T. Scuderi

Partner

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

What You Need To Know

Explore cutting-edge strategies and innovations in academic planning and development at our Higher Education Forum.

As part of our renowned Design and Construction series, this dynamic event will cover key topics such as harmonizing vision and reality in campus planning, rethinking traditional approaches to academic workplace design, and building spaces to foster academic and personal growth. Hear from design and construction leaders who are planning for the college of the future by breaking down silos to create adaptable and forward-thinking educational environments.

Join us to gain valuable insights and practical strategies for transforming higher education institutions

Agenda

Shifting Mindsets Spark Innovation in Academic Workplace Design

Columbia University’s All Electric Research Lab

Fireside Chat: Making Manhattanville a University

Planning an Urban Campus

Vendor Procurement Policies and Procedures

AGENDA