The World Needs to Build More. $20 Trillion More. How Will We Do It?

Learn innovative strategies to meet the skyrocketing demand for capital projects expected by 2030.

In the coming decade, annual construction industry expenditure is projected to double, reaching a staggering $20 trillion worldwide (Statista). However, a majority of organizations lack the operational capacity, speed, and efficiency to manage this surge in demand.

Currently, cost overruns for an average megaproject approach 40% of the initial budget, while delays span anywhere from six months to two years (McKinsey). In addition to these existing challenges for project delivery comes a new constraint going forward: carbon. Green operations will be integral to investment in and management of assets.

To excel at delivery, organizations must implement measures to optimize capital investment for the new generation of assets. Here are some strategies and methodologies to consider:

Forging robust public-private partnerships
Tapping into technology and innovation
Refining project delivery processes
Leveraging advanced analytics
Building relationships with local communities
Integrating sustainability as a core strategy

We invite you to join us and our esteemed advisor and guest, Jim Ellis, President of CURT and a veteran C-suite leader with over four decades of capital project experience for a conversation about the multidimensional approach needed to confront the colossal $20 trillion annual capital challenge by 2030.

Fill out the form to reserve your spot at this webinar taking place on June 28th at 10 am PST.

Don't miss the chance to acquire valuable insights that could reshape your organization's future!

Jim Ellis

CURT President, Global Capital Project Leader

Jim Ellis is a capital project leader with 40+ years of experience in global construction and engineering for industry titans such as Microsoft, SABIC, and DuPont. Currently, Jim is the CEO of Ellisian, a dynamic consulting and technology company focused on helping organizations and teams develop and deliver safe, sustainable, efficient, and profitable capital projects. Jim also lends his expertise to projects around the world as a consultant for McKinsey, ERM, and HaZtek. Jim is lauded for his strong transformational leadership experience and demonstrated track record of delivering shareholder growth and sustainable internal and external stakeholder relations around the globe.

Dr. Atif Asar

Executive Chairman at Foresight Works

Dr Atif Ansar's expertise is on the confluence of large physical assets and technology. His research on $1B+ big capital projects—such as road, rail, energy, transport, or connectivity —is widely cited and frequently featured in the media. He is pioneering research on the use of technologies such as robotics and Artificial Intelligence in improving the performance and productivity of megaprojects—measured against cost, time, benefits, and environmental metrics. He is the chairman and co-founder of a big data and advanced analytics firm called Foresight Works, which works with Fortune 500 companies in capital-intensive industries such as power utilities, oil & gas or mining firms, and construction and engineering firms.

Atif has advised Board and C-level teams on capital allocation decisions. He has worked with HM Treasury in the UK, the World Bank, Fortune 500 companies, and served as an external partner-level advisor to McKinsey & Company. Atif has a PhD from Oxford University and a bachelor’s from Georgetown University.