P.T. Barnum was the famous 19th-century showman who billed the Barnum and Bailey Circus as “The greatest show on earth.” This year’s SHCA Infrastructure Summit and Trade Show offers two full days of presentations, information sharing and trade show opportunities that Barnum could have dubbed “The greatest heavy construction industry show on earth!”
This year’s Summit will be held Dec. 9 and 10 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott in Regina with a focus on practical learning. We have a full lineup of presenters bringing their knowledge and lessons to help attendees improve their business practices. The show will feature various themes, including safety leadership, construction technology and infrastructure planning.
Opening the Summit as keynote speaker is Kevin Rempel, known for his “Check Your EGO” framework, with a presentation titled “The Safety Shift – Leading Without Ego.” His presentation examines how personal reactions, assumptions and fear influence workplace decisions and how leaders can respond with greater clarity and accountability.
Pavement durability will be covered in presentations from Haithem Soliman, PhD, on winter-resistant roadways and Kamal Hossain, PhD, on the impacts of climate change on pavement performance. The Asphalt Institute will also present “Understanding Pavement Distress” on the second day of the Summit, giving delegates an opportunity to strengthen their understanding of pavement deterioration.
Brad Belvin of SAKAI will be joining the Summit to present “Compacting with Oscillation: Basics, Benefits and Better Results.” Focusing on the technology, Belvin will explain how oscillatory compaction differs from conventional vibration. His session will also discuss the technology’s potential contribution to productivity, density and pavement smoothness across different mixes and lift thicknesses.
With a focus on infrastructure planning, Bryon Willoughby will lead sessions on using short-term schedules to reduce project time and costs, and on how to avoid and manage problem projects.
This is just a small glimpse of what is being offered at this year’s Infrastructure Summit and Trade Show. The two-day Summit is packed with practical learning opportunities that could be called “The greatest heavy construction industry show on earth!”
