Join the International Masonry Institute at the Commercial Construction Summit for a day of education at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, featuring panel discussions, presentations, and peer networking. Gain valuable insights into the commercial real estate development and construction industry, and analyze recent case studies that highlight successes, failures, and lessons learned, including The Philadelphia Museum of Art Core Project.

The “Future of Philadelphia Facades: Brick Design” panel will feature local architects discussing the legacy of brick and the future of brick design. You’ll also receive tips on reducing upfront and lifecycle expenses in large-scale commercial projects during the “Lowering Upfront & Lifecycle Costs” presentation.

Finally, don’t miss “Reimagining The Philadelphia Sports Complex: The Comcast Spectator Master Plan,” where you’ll get a forward-looking case study on this large-scale commercial development project, along with real-time insights from the project team.

Commercial Construction Summit: Building Trade Partnerships for Successful Projects
Date: October 15, 2024
Time: 8:00am – 1:pm
Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art – Williams Forum, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Speakers:

The Philadelphia Museum of Art Culture Project:

  • Bill Shaeffer, Senior Project Manager, L.F. Driscoll
  • Jane Lawson-Bell, AIA, Directory of Facilities and Operations, Philadelphia Museum of Art
  • Jules Tarsi III, Project Manager, Dan Lepore & Sons
  • Matt Schanbacher, Safety Manager, Dan Lepore & Sons
  • Gino Varacalli, Restoration Superintendent, Dan Lepore & Sons

The Future of Philadelphia Facades: Brick Design Panel

  • Katie Burrell, AIA, Senior Project Manager, CosciaMoos
  • Molly Baum, Project Manager, Moto Designshop
  • Jesse Mainwaring, AIA, Senior Associate, Digsau
  • Antonio Fiol-Silva, FAIA, LEED AP, Founding Principal, Sitio a+u

Reimagining the Sports Complex: the Comcast Spectacor Master Plan

  • Daniel J. Hilferty, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Comcast Spectacor, Governor, Philadelphia Flyers

Lowering Upfront & Lifecycle Costs with Material Choice

  • Pat Riley, CPCU, ARM, CRIS, Partner, Senior Vice President, USI Insurance Services

Meeting Project Sustainability Goals with Tile and Terrazzo

  • Kevin Trevisan, Vice President, Roman Mosaic & Tile Company