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sustainability, and resilience. Procore, alongside several industry
leaders, also emphasized the need to successfully navigate
change in construction in a way that fosters a culture of innovation.
In addition, construction leaders shared valuable data and insights
with stakeholders about the focus areas in the coming year.

Brandon Oliveri-O’Connor, Head of Region – Vice President of
Sales, EMEA of Procore, said: “The construction industry in the
region is undergoing significant transformation due to new trends
and innovations. By hosting the Smart Build Forum, we
successfully brought together leaders and visionaries in the sector,
who extensively explored ways to further integrate technology in
construction to boost operational efficiency and drive innovation.
Additionally, the forum served as a nexus to network and forge
collaborations among industry stakeholders. At Procore, we remain
committed to spearheading the advancement of digital
construction solutions, working closely with industry leaders to
drive operational efficiency and innovation.”

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In the first session, construction leaders provided insights into the
next 12 months thanks to the future-focused agenda. This allowed
stakeholders to engage in discussions regarding their priorities for
the upcoming year. The session was hosted by Madeleine Skillen,
host of the Tech Horizons Podcast and Regional Marketing
Manager at Procore Technologies. The second session, ‘Tech
Nexus – Driving Innovation with an Integrated Ecosystem,’
explored how platform technology acts as a strategic catalyst for
data visibility, connectivity, and innovation. The speaker for the
session was Mohammad Alfaour, Senior Solutions Consultant at
Procore.

The final session, titled ‘Change Navigation Panel – Securing
Internal Buy-In for a Culture of Innovation,’ covered successful
strategies for navigating change in the construction industry from
leading experts. Mukund Hirani, CTO and Co-Founder, Navatech,
and Salpie Kechichian, Head of Product Management, WakeCap,
were the speakers at the session.

With the construction industry at a crossroads between tradition
and transformation, the Procore Smart Build Forum had a lasting
impact on stakeholders and upcoming policies. Through strategic
collaboration, Procore’s Smart Build Forum allowed for the
dynamic intersection of construction and technology, revealing

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