Is there a future for infrastructure mega-projects?
The infrastructure industry continually evolves to meet new trends and imperatives – like new technology and greater sustainability, resilience and social impact – while also managing project risk. In recent years there has been a rise of multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects, also known as mega-projects. As we look towards a period of post-pandemic recovery, it’s timely to ask whether there is sufficient payoff for the increased risk and uncertainty associated with complex, large-scale projects.
The Global Infrastructure Hub and Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies invite you to join us for a panel discussion of infrastructure exploring the future of large-scale urban infrastructure projects.
The discussion will center on the challenges of megaprojects and how government and industry have been responding, including:
- the evolution of mega-infrastructure projects;
- the maturity of project delivery methods;
- the role of resiliency and sustainability; and
- case studies where government and industry have adapted to deliver the increasing size of public works infrastructure projects.
Introduction:
Henri Blas, CCO, Global Infrastructure Hub
Francisco X. Pineda, Faculty and Academic Program Director, Columbia University
Panelists:
Eve Michel, Senior Vice President of Development and Chief Architect, MTA Capital Construction
Patrick Askew, Executive Vice President, McKissack & McKissack; Deputy Director, New JFK Terminal One Project
Antonio Roig, Global BD Director, Acciona
Daniel Loschacoff, North America Head of Commercial Advisory, Steer
Moderator:
John Parkinson, Faculty, Columbia University, School of Professional Studies
For questions, please contact Michele Trizzino at [email protected]
For additional information about program offerings at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies, please contact an Admissions Counselor at 212-854-9666 or [email protected].
