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AECTechCon Issues Call for Proposals
Deadline is Oct. 31 for Topics to be Presented at
Midwest Conference Focusing on Construction Technology May 7-8
ST. LOUIS – The Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) today announced a Call for Proposals for the 2025 Architecture Engineering and Construction Technology Conference (AECTechCon) to be held May 7-8 at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, MO. The expanded technology conference is now in its second year, growing to more than 400 attendees.
According to AECTechCon co-chair Alex Belkofer, CM-BIM, Senior VDC Director, Virtual Design & Construction, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., the 2025 conference will continue to expand upon its mission to bring together the AEC technology community and establish its tag line “Where Technology Transforms Industry.”
“Innovation and emerging technologies are driving our industry at rapid pace,” said Belkofer. “Worker shortages, supply chain challenges, and consumer speed to market needs demand that we continue to find innovative ways to deliver projects with greater efficiency, on time and within budget. Design-build solutions, enhancements to Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), drones, robotics and improved project management tools are all contributing remarkable advancements to delivering projects and propelling our industry forward.”
The conference will feature four plenary keynotes, breakout sessions, hands-on instructional workshops and an Expo Hall featuring vendors from around the country, with exhibits opening at 7 a.m. both days. Four conference tracks will target BIM & VDC, Cybersecurity & Information Technology, Innovation & Emerging Technologies, and Safety & Workforce Development. There also will be a select breakout executive session for company leaders with a special invitation.
“We are looking to bring the best industry speakers from around the country for AECTechCon 2025,” added Travis Byerley, Director of Facility and Technology Solutions, PARIC Corp./Cooperative Building Solutions, who serves as AECTechCon co-chair. “It’s an exciting time to work in the construction industry as digital technologies continue to transform how we build. The majority of today’s field construction teams are comfortable with technology and are continuously looking for ways to operate and deliver work more efficiently. And now more than ever we are working closely with owners, designers, contractors and downstream suppliers in digital environments to streamline coordination and communication. We want this conference to introduce new ideas in the marketplace and provide the tools in a collaborative setting to help them be successful – from office to jobsite and back.”
The AECTecCon will be delivered in partnership with the following industry organizations: AIA of St. Louis; National Electrical Contractors of America (NECA) St. Louis Chapter and the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Mid-America Region.
For information on sponsorships or registration visit: AECTechCon Website or contact Amber Parker at (314) 678-1401.
The Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) represents the united voice of the construction industry throughout the state of Missouri. AGC of Missouri represents nearly 550 commercial, industrial, highway, transportation, and utility infrastructure contractors, industry partners and related firms in 110 counties across the state of Missouri. AGCMO operates offices in St. Louis, Jefferson City and Springfield. Visit: www.agcmo.org
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Editor’s notes:
AGC of Missouri offices are located at:
1221 Jefferson Street 3171 East Sunshine Street, Ste. E127 6330 Knox Industrial Dr., Ste. 200
Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 Springfield, Missouri 65804 St. Louis, Missouri 63139
Telephone: 573.636.3188 Telephone: 417.425.3390 314.781.2356
Toll Free: 844-60-MOAGC
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