Thank you for joining us for the 24th Annual PACE Research Roundtable.
The event will be hosted at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel. Starting with a mixer and dinner on Thursday,
October 27th, and continuing through Friday, October 28th, for the Roundtable discussions and topic
development> We look forward to your participation!
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel
215 Innovation Boulevard
State College, PA 16803
This year's theme:
Workforce Challenges in Construction: Seeking Innovative Solutions
If you are interested in booking a room for overnight stay on Thursday, October 27th, please contact The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel and use code PACE1027 to use the room block set aside by PACE.
The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel
215 Innovation Boulevard
State College, PA 16803
(814) 863-5000
http://www.thepennstaterhotel.psu.edu/ThePennStaterHotel/contact-us.cfm
Thursday, October 27
Deans Hall I, Penn State Hotel
6:00 PM Reception
7:00 PM Dinner
7:45 PM Dinner Presentation:
Dr. Paul Goodrum, University of Colorado Boulder
Construction Workforce Challenges – Understanding the Scale of the Problem
Friday, October 28
Deans Hall I, Penn Stater Hotel
7:30 AM Contintental Breakfast
Deans Hall II
8:30 AM Welcome, Introductions, and Roundtable Kickoff
9:00 AM Breakout Session 1 Topic introduction
9:15 AM Breakout discussion (rooms TBD):
A. Future capabilities of Field Construction Personnel
B. Identifying Future Technology Opportunities
C. Exploring Innovative Solutions in Construction Safety
10:15 AM Break
10:45 AM Panel - Owner's Role in Addressing Workforce Challenges
12:00 PM Lunch - Deans Hall I
1:15 PM Breakout Session 2 topic introduction
1:30 PM Breakout discussions (rooms TBD):
A. Modular Construction - Barriers to Adoption
B. Augmented & Virtual Reality tool Adoption for Construction
C. Future of Sustainable Construction
2:30 PM Afternoon break
3:00 PM Small focus roups - Student Research Topics
3:45 PM Summary, Next Steps, and Adjourn