Apply to speak at the 2027 Western Winter Workshop being held March 31 - April 4, 2027 at La Quinta Resort & Spa, La Quinta, CA. We are looking for dynamic speakers whose cutting-edge presentations will resonate across the industry.  Speaking spots are in high demand so please do not delay.  Abstracts are due August 10, 2026.

Questions?  Contact speakers@westernwinterworkshop.org

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Workshop Theme: 
Asset “Value” Management: Leveraging 5D+ Models for Asset Value Engineering (VE), Risk Engineering (RE), and Earned Value Management (EVM). 

Workshop Participants (presenters/panelists): 
Owners, Contractors, Consultants, and Technology Providers. 

Workshop Industries: 
Aviation, Education, Healthcare, Ports, Transit/Transportation, Utilities, Water/Wastewater Workshop Topics and Sub-topic examples: 

1.    Planning, Measuring, and Delivering Infrastructure and Facilities based on Value (Return for Public Investment)

• Revolutionary and Transformative Value Engineering and Risk Engineering solutions that inspire and improve “asset-centric” project delivery success for optimal “value” to the owner/sponsor.
• Incentivize Project Delivery by Rewarding for “Asset Value into Service”
• Where is the investment most needed vs focused? (by Industry, by Initiative)
• Priority-Based Budgeting
• Delivering Projects with Predictable Results using 5D+ models for Digital Rehearsals

2.    Targeted Program/Project Controls Topics for Technical Breakout Sessions

• Collaboration processes and tools for “open book” Cost Estimate comparison (OPC vs ICE)
• 5D Asset Assemblies for Estimating
• 5D Baseline Models and Change Controls strategies
• 5D Value Engineering
• 5D Risk Engineering
• 5D Engineering (integrated Design, Schedule and Cost model during Project
• Planning and Engineering/Construction phase)
• 5D Master Schedule (Level 3 activities linked to a GIS Map, and resource and cost-loaded)
• 5D Earned Value Management (progress measurement and reporting)
• 5D Digital Twin (as-built) for Asset Management (during Operations phase)

3.    Innovation in Construction Means and Methods

• Robotic Construction (BIM enabled)
• AR BIM Utilization
• 3D Printing of Infrastructure

4.    Challenges and Successes in Mega Programs and Projects (Vertical and Horizontal)

• The Art of Implementation: What’s required for successful implementation? (plan, do, repeat!)
• Stories of Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Major Milestone
• Multi-Owner project successes (and what was their collaboration organization/processes/platform like?)
• Multi-Modal Infrastructure – Project Synchronicity… collaborating stakeholders with concurrent and complex projects
• Technology trends that will help all mega Capital Program owners collaborate for successful delivery of multi-owner/stakeholder and partnership endeavors.

5.    Shaping Modern Public Infrastructure and Buildings to be Lean, Clean, Green, and Inclusive

• Architecting the next generation of Public Infrastructure to meet accelerating needs with less resources.
• What are the social, economic, environmental impacts that mega projects are having on our society?
• Going Clean and Green for Sustainability (LEED, WELL & RESET)
1. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) mainly focuses on the environmental impact and energy sustainability of buildings.
2. WELL Certification prioritizes people's health and wellness.
3. RESET certifies and prioritizes ongoing performance and long-term occupant health.

6.    Equitable Workforce Development to ensure infrastructure projects have skilled talent pool needed.

• Help grow or sustain the economy by building local market competitiveness for the next decade/century
• Benefit local workers and businesses
• Recruiting and developing younger “emerging” talent
• Mentor/Mentee relationships between retiring and emerging professionals
• Close the digital divide in underserved areas
• Improve access to healthcare, education, and jobs
• Support the development of an equity-driven telecommunications workforce

7.    New Design Standards for Improving Resilience of Infrastructure and Facilities against political/environmental events

• Storm Water Storage for Drought Resistance
• Sourcing National/International resources for Rapid Response, Recovery, and Restoration projects
• New standards borne from responding to a crisis that is likely to recur.
• Inclusivity: Innovative integration of Cultural Artforms and Amenities into Architecture and Infrastructure