Monday, APRIL 7
7:00 a.m. Registration Opens
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast and General Session
8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Transportation to Tour Sites
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tours
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Transportation to Hotels
12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Breakouts
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. General Session
4:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Reception with Exhibits
Wednesday, april 8
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast and General Session
8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Transportation to Tour Sites
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tours
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Transportation to Hotels
12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Breakouts
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. General Session
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Reception
Thursday, april 9
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. General Session
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Feeding your Prefabrication with MSUITE BIM, FAB and Field
When it comes to data, are you feeding or starving your prefabrication shop? Make sure you’re feeding the shop the necessary data to drive efficiency and consistency by leveraging MSUITE BIM, FAB and Field. Emily Heppard, Director, Industry Engagement, MSUITE, will give an overview and demo of MSUITE BIM and FAB and share best practices for optimizing data from Revit, as well as alternatives for populating data in Excel for use in the shop. She'll also share tips for tracking your fabrication processes and gaining predictive insights on productivity, labor, and materials. Finally, she’ll review the capabilities of MSUITE Field in tracking logistics out to the field and confirming install.
Speakers:
Emily Heppard, Director, Industry Engagement, MSUITE
Chamber/Council Room
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
HVAC Collaboration: Fabricating Success Together
Session Description: Explore the dynamic synergy between an HVAC/sheet metal contractor and a cutting-edge tool company, as they share their journey of collaborative excellence in revolutionizing fabrication processes. Gain insights into their strategies for enhanced efficiency, precision, and innovation, setting new benchmarks in the HVAC and sheet metal industry.
Speakers:
Nathan Shinkle, Operations Manager, Poynter Sheet Metal
Alan Gasvoda. End User Productivity - CI Leader, Milwaukee Tool
Joel Petersheim, Director, Mechanical Trades, Milwaukee Tool
Chamber/Council Room
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Navigating Capital Investments: Strategies for Procurement Excellence
Join experts from a precision equipment innovator, a seasoned sheet metal contracting firm, and a leading materials company as they share invaluable insights into optimizing large-scale purchases and capital investments. Learn how to streamline decision-making, enhance ROI, and overcome challenges in acquiring essential assets.
Speakers:
Chuck Hitchcock, Vice President of Operations at American Metals Supply, Co. Inc.
Joseph Lansdell, President, Poynter Sheet Metal
Mike Bailey, Sr. Vice President Sales, Mestek Machinery
Cabinet/Caucus Room
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Simple Digital Processes……….and The Growing Benefits
Delve into the realm of simple digital processes for sheet metal fabrication. Discover how they amplify efficiency, precision, and error reduction, fostering industry advancement. Explore the transformative power digitalization had in Poynter in this enlightening session.
Speaker:
Zach Piercy, Project Manager, Poynter Sheet Metal
10:00 a.m. General Session – Capitol Ballroom
11:00 a.m. Program Concludes
