PTAG at the 2025 ANS Annual Conference – Advancing Nuclear Project Delivery- Chicago, IL | June 15–18, 2025

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We are pleased to announce that PTAG senior will be presenting twice at the 2025 American Nuclear Society (ANS) Annual Conference:

 • Bruce Burwell,
June 18, 2025 | 8:10–8:20 AM CDT
Topic: Overcoming Challenges in Industrial Integrated Project Delivery Implementation
Bruce will explore how shifting to an Industrial IPD model can reduce delays, manage risk collaboratively, and improve delivery certainty in complex nuclear projects.

 • Akira Tokuhiro
June 18, 2025 | 8:20–8:30 AM CDT
Topic: Need for Industrial Integrated Project Delivery Training to Manage New Nuclear Construction Challenges
Akira underscores the urgent need to integrate IPD training into engineering curricula to prepare the next generation for delivering safe, cost-effective nuclear builds on time.

PTAG’s Jim Berkman will also join discussions at the event, contributing to the broader dialogue on nuclear innovation.

 Join us in Chicago to learn more about the future of nuclear infrastructure delivery.

PTAG at the AACE International Conference & Expo 2025 – Anaheim , California | June 15-17

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At PTAG, our people are actively engaged in the conversations shaping the future of project delivery.
 
We’re proud to share that Jim Welsh and Victor Saavedra will represent PTAG at the AACE International Conference & Expo 2025 — a premier global event for professionals in cost engineering, total cost management, and project controls.
 
Whether it’s exchanging insights, tackling project challenges, or exploring new opportunities for collaboration, Jim and Victor are looking forward to connecting with fellow industry leaders.

AWP Conference 2024

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PTAG is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the 16th Annual Global AWP Conference, which will be held in Houston, Texas, on October 7 and 8, 2024. The event will take place at the Royal Sonesta Houston and will bring together over 400 key construction stakeholders and leaders from around the world.

What is the Global AWP Conference?

The Annual AWP Conference is the premier event for construction professionals dedicated to improving project outcomes through the adoption and implementation of Advanced Work Packaging (AWP). The conference provides a platform for practitioners involved in designing, planning, and executing construction projects to exchange insights, explore cutting-edge innovations, and discuss best practices that enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the industry.

Why Attend?

As a key event for the global construction industry, the AWP Conference offers unparalleled opportunities to:

  • Engage in In-Depth Discussions: Participate in discussions on critical topics such as project flow, data management, material management, and the comprehensive implementation of AWP.
  • Learn from Experts: Attend presentations by subject matter experts who will share the latest innovations and advancements in technology, data utilization, and software solutions that are driving the future of construction.
  • Expand Your Network: Network with a diverse community of owners, contractors, and consultants who are leading the way in AWP implementation and construction excellence.

Whether you are a seasoned AWP practitioner or new to the field, there are learning opportunities for everyone. The conference will offer a free AWP overview course, as well as a discounted fundamentals course, ensuring that all attendees can enhance their knowledge and skills, regardless of experience level.

Meet the PTAG Team!

PTAG’s Michael Michael Dubreuil, Keith Henson, Michael McBean, and Deborah DeGezelle are attending the conference.  Be sure to attend the following sessions where they are presenting:

Monday, October 7th, 10:00 – 11:00

Next Gen Project Delivery – Getting Started, You Can’t Afford Not To

Speakers: Michael Dubreuil, James Choo, Fernando Espana, John Strickland & Mark Childerson

This panel discussion by industry leading experts will dive into ‘Next Gen Project Implementation,’ a game-changing approach designed to revolutionize how capital projects are delivered. Discover how integrating transparency, collaboration, and cutting-edge methods that include Advanced Work Packaging, Project Production Management and Lean can propel your projects to new heights in effectiveness, efficiency and success. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to lead the future of project delivery.

Monday, October 7th, 11:30 – 12:30

Leveraging I2PD and Lean to create flow in AWP Projects

Speaker: Keith Henson

Co-presenter: Michael McBean

Monday, October 7th, 1:30 – 2:30

Workshop on Facilitating Process Issues -Applying Collaborative Contracting to AWP project

Speaker: Michael Dubreuil

Monday, October 7th, 1:30 – 2:30

Workshop on Facilitating Process Issues – Leadership’s role in creating and maintaining a more collaborative project environment

Speaker: Keith Henson

As industry leaders in Project Management Advisory, Construction Management, Project Controls, and AWP Implementation, the PTAG team is eager to engage with fellow practitioners and share our insights on how AWP can drive project success. We look forward to discussing how PTAG’s expertise in AWP can help optimize your projects and deliver exceptional results.

By sponsoring the 16th Annual Global AWP Conference, we are reinforcing our commitment to advancing the industry and supporting the development of best practices that benefit all stakeholders.

Join Us in Houston!

We invite you to connect with us at the conference and discover how PTAG can support your AWP journey. Whether you’re interested in learning more about AWP or exploring how to optimize your project delivery, our team is here to provide insights and solutions tailored to your unique challenges.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the future of construction. We look forward to seeing you in Houston!

For more information about the 16th Annual Global AWP Conference, click here!

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NESCON 2024 – New England Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition

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PTAG is proud to be a Sponsor for the NESCON- New England Supply Chain Conference & Exposition.

NESCON is a one-day, virtual conference for the supply chain industry, and features educational forums encompassing economy, leadership, procurement strategies/tools, and operation/logistics tools, across the supply chain spectrum. This year’s conference will be held on October 7, 2024.

  • Fully leverage your training budget (free!)
  • Learn about the latest cutting-edge topics, trends and technology within multiple areas of the supply chain management (SCM) field!
  • Help your organization evolve its supply chain into a true value chain
  • Translate innovative ideas into immediately workable and practical solutions for you and your organization
  • Enjoy an immediate return on the investment of your time and organization’s money
  • Be transformed by our captivating keynote speakers!
  • Earn 5.0 Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) towards your certification/recertification

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to evolve your organization’s supply chain and drive success. Mark your calendars and register today!

You can find more information about the conference here.

Register here!

SMR & Advanced Reactor 2024

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Join PTAG in Atlanta for the SMR & ADVANCED REACTOR 2024 Conference

PTAG’s Michael Dubreuil, Michael McBean and Andrew Dewey will be participating in the SMR conference May 1-2, 2024, in Atlanta, USA.

Over the span of two days, we look forward to gaining crucial insights into overcoming barriers in the supply chain, resource allocation, financing, regulatory compliance, and licensing. This gathering presents a prime platform to kickstart the deployment of SMR & AR technologies, leveraging collaborative momentum to propel us toward the realization of commercial-scale new nuclear projects.

By 2030, the market valuation of SMR & AR technologies is poised to reach $18.8 billion, bringing deployment tantalizingly close. With the first contract already secured, the onus now falls on the next generation of SMR & AR leaders to clinch subsequent contracts, swiftly follow suit, and capitalize on the burgeoning nuclear landscape.

In the context of pressing decarbonization targets and the imperative of energy security, collaboration is paramount from executive suites to project teams. No single government, organization, or enterprise can seize this opportunity in isolation. Reuters Events: SMR & Advanced Reactor 2024 serves as the nexus where over 600 nuclear innovators, spanning utilities, investors, reactor developers, technology firms, and regulators, converge to unlock the vast potential of this multi-billion-dollar industry.

Click here for more information and registration!

Waste Management Symposia 2024 Conference

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Representatives from PTAG’s Houston and Toronto teams (Michael McBean & Andrew Grant) will be participating in the Waste Management WM2024 Symposia Conference, March 10-14, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.

We are looking forward to participating in this leading global conference on radioactive waste management and associated subjects. We will join nearly 3,000 attendees from more than 30 countries to discuss and share ideas on many topics including: robotic handling, remote systems, new technologies, radioactive and hazardous waste characterization, treatment storage, packaging, transportation, and disposal, engineering design and construction, environmental laboratories, decontamination, decommissioning, and environmental remediation – as well as emerging topics such as small modular reactors, and clean energy.

For more information and registration click here!

“Talent Collider” at the CNA Annual Conference 2024

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PTAG is proud to be a Silver Sponsor for the Canadian Nuclear Association’s (CNA) Annual Conference in Ottawa, February 28 – March 1.

As part of PTAG’s long-term commitment to supporting new and young people joining the nuclear industry, PTAG will be leading two initiatives during the CNA2024 Conference in Ottawa this week.

  • In the weeks leading up to the conference, PTAG has hosted six “resume review” sessions that assisted the 100 students attending the CNA Conference to arrive prepared.  These sessions were hosted by PTAG’s Nuclear industry team, as well as long-time conference attendees.   Through this mentorship, we are proud to have played a part in empowering these future leaders as they embark on encounters with potential employers, ensuring they make the most of this invaluable opportunity.
  • On Wednesday, the first day of the conference,  in collaboration with TALENT (Ontario Tech Talent) group, PTAG is co-facilitating a speed dating format “Talent Collider,” which brings the CNA Student attendees new to the industry face-to-face with senior industry executives to learn first hand about their journey and to hear their advice on what and where the opportunities are.  With 30+ executives participating,  students will meet with the executives in small groups of 2-4 people for short orchestrated periods of time.

We are excited to see everyone on Wednesday, February 28th, at the CNA2024 Student Program’s Talent Collider Session at 2:00 p.m. in Room 214 at the Shaw Centre.

Find out more about the CNA2024 Conference here!

CNA Annual Conference 2024: Foundations for Success

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PTAG is proud to be a Silver Sponsor for the Canadian Nuclear Association’s (CNA) Annual Conference in Ottawa, February 28 – March 1.

Canada is set to rapidly expand its nuclear sector in both existing and new markets, built on a foundation of growing government and public support. However, long-term success depends on the industry amplifying successful initiatives and actions, anticipating future needs and emerging challenges, and aligning across borders to enable efficient scaling and rapid deployment. The sector will need to take full advantage of a range of opportunities including capitalizing on and building human talent, fostering public and private financing, accelerating research and innovation, forging meaningful and lasting Indigenous partnerships, and ensuring future fuel supply.

For the nuclear industry to fully realize these opportunities and ensure nuclear can play an even more fundamental role in Canada’s clean energy future, cooperation and coordination are more important than ever. At CNA2024, we will highlight the ways in which the sector can work together and with partners to build the foundations for success.

As part of PTAG’s long-term industry commitment to support more new and young people joining the Nuclear industry, we will be leading two initiatives during the conference:

  • Already underway, we have designed and are delivering 8 sessions that help the nearly 100 students attending the conference make the most of the experience as they meet potential employers for the first time
  • In collaboration with Ontario Tech University’s TALENT group, we have designed and will facilitate the speed dating format “Talent Collider,” which brings those new to the industry with Senior Executives

Visit us in the main lobby at our booth (#207) to learn more about how PTAG is helping the nuclear industry deliver projects successfully.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CNA2024 HERE!

15th Annual Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) North American Conference

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Advanced Work Packaging with the emphasis on the “A”

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PTAG is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor for the 15th Annual Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) North American Conference in Houston, Texas, on October 10 and 11, 2023.

This Conference is supported by the Construction Industry Institute (CII) and promises to be an insightful gathering of industry leaders and experts.

Come network with industry leaders. Historically owners, EPC, and contractors have constituted approximately 70% of the total attendees.

Some of the biggest global constructors, engineers and technology providers attend this conference.

This Year’s Program

This year’s conference promises to be bigger than ever with the following categories being covered:

  1. AWP with the Emphasis on “A”
  2. Breaking Research
  3. Case Study
  4. Data, Data, Data
  5. Leveraging Technologies
  6. Next Gen Project Delivery
  7. People, People, People
  8. Reducing Waste & Decarbonization

Big Names, Outstanding Network

PTAG’s Michael Dubreuil, Bruce Burwell, Keith Henson and Michael Mcbean are honored to be presenting in the following sessions:

Tuesday, October 10th, 11:30 am

Using the Big Room as a Tactical Command Centre for Field-based Planning Collaboration on Brownfield Projects

Speakers: Keith Henson & Michael McBean

Keith Henson
Michael McBean

Tuesday, October 10th , 3 pm

Next Gen Project Delivery

Speaker: Michael Dubreuil

Michael Dubreuil

Wednesday, October 11th , 10:30 am

Culture Change Through Adoption of Collaborative Behaviour

Speakers: Bruce Burwell – PTAG & Amy Cameron – OPG

Bruce Burwell

Wednesday, October 11th , 11:30 am

Next Gen Project Delivery – A Deeper Dive

Speakers: Michael Dubreuil – PTAG, Fernando Espana – Construct-X, Mark Childerson – Garner, John Strickland – Collaborative Flow, LLC & James Choo – PPI

Michael Dubreuil

Who Should Attend?

Reach out to us ahead of time and let us know if you will be there. Hope to see many of you there!

Register Now!

Improving Capital Effectiveness and Efficiency to Deliver Excellent Business Results

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In case you missed it, watch Michael Dubreuil’s panel discussion along with his RT 394 colleagues about Improving Capital Effectiveness and Efficiency to Deliver Excellent Business Results from the 2023 Construction Industry Institute‘s Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas.