Michael Pink
Founder and CEO
SmartPM
United States
About
Michael Pink, founder and CEO of SmartPM Technologies Inc., is a construction industry professional with over 20 years of experience in project controls, risk management, and dispute resolution. As a consulting professional, Michael specialized in capturing, organizing, and analyzing complex data sets related to commercial construction projects and converting them into meaningful insights designed to positively influence the bottom line. Michael’s experience spans construction projects of all sizes and scopes across all sectors throughout the globe.
Having seen firsthand the immense value that construction data analysis offered to the built world, Michael founded SmartPM in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2016 – a technology company that delivers advanced analytics in an automated fashion to stakeholders involved in commercial construction projects. By leveraging a multitude of trade secrets, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, Pink’s approach to SmartPM is rooted in a commitment to practical problem-solving and helping project teams make informed, data-driven decisions.
To connect with Michael, please visit his LinkedIn profile.
Technology Speaker
The Current and Future State of Project Controls in Construction
Project controls in the construction industry are at a pivotal point, balancing between traditional human-driven practices and innovative technical advancements. As we move away from manual processes and into a tech-enabled world, there are several questions we must consider: What challenges will the industry face as it transitions from manual processes? How does one stay ahead of the curve while keeping projects on track and within budget? What does this mean for the well-being of industry personnel?
Understanding the past is crucial to shaping the future. Hence, this session will trace the journey of project controls in construction, learning from our past experiences to inform our future strategies. This retrospective analysis will enable us to better anticipate and manage the changes that are on the horizon.
In this era of data-driven decision-making, the importance of data capture, storage, and analysis cannot be overstated. We will explore the role of data in the future of project controls, discussing the types of data that hold the most value, how to analyze such data effectively, and how to leverage it using advanced technologies such as augmentation, machine learning, and AI.
The session will also address the challenges of implementing these advanced technologies into the current process, and provide insights into how to institute change in a seamless and beneficial way to all stakeholders. The ultimate goal is to keep projects on track, maintain budgetary constraints, and ensure employee satisfaction in this dynamic and rapidly changing world.