Preventing Cost Overruns and Delays in Major Construction Projects

Date & Time: Thursday Feb 16, 2023 at 11:45 am

Duration: 50 minutes

Location: Hall 2

Registration: $0

Description

It is common for costs and time overruns to be frequent problems in construction projects. Numerous factors can cause costs to exceed the budget and extend the project’s schedule. This presentation will explore the common factors contributing to these issues and how to prevent them from occurring by mitigating risks as witnessed in one of the most challenging projects in North America: Highway 401 RER Rail Tunnel Project in Toronto, ON which was completed on time and within the budget.

Presented by

Kayhan Zirhlioglu, Chairman and the CEO of GEOFORM SYSTEMS INC, GEOFORM CANADA LTD.

With over 40 years experience in business development in Europe and across the globe, Kayhan has combined cutting edge German technology with North American engineering innovation to provide bespoke solutions with ground improvement and leak stoppage: before, during and/or after concrete operations. Under his helm, Kayhan has aligned Geoform to facilitate construction of long-lasting and sustainable structures that stay within the given budget. This is done by utilizing Geoform’s unique methodology of eliminating ground instability and water ingress challenges while minimizing the project's environmental footprint.