Transforming Delivery of Mega-Projects Using AI and Digital Solutions

Saturday, October 25, 2025

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM CT

Location: MCCNO 343-345

Moderator(s)

Gemma L. Whittick, CE IMechE

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager
Bechtel
London England, England, United Kingdom

Speaker(s)

Darya Nabavian

Engineering Manager
Bechtel
Reston, Virginia, United States
Aniya Epps

Senior Cost Engineer
Bechtel
Reston, Virginia, United States
Dariya Protcheva

Marine Construction Field Engineer
Bechtel
Brownsville, Texas, United States
Mela Jaku

Project Controls Manager
Bechtel
Houston, Texas, United States

In today's digital age, a leading engineering, procurement, and construction organization is revolutionizing the execution of mega construction projects, where complexity, scale, and tight deadlines make traditional project delivery methods extremely inefficient. Join a panel of experienced project professionals as they share insights on innovative strategies used to manage project risks and ensure timely, successful project delivery. The panel will highlight the integration of AI, BIM, and digital solutions to enhance project delivery, real-time decision-making, and management. The discussion will emphasize that the key to success lies not in individual tools, but in robust processes, seamless data capture, integration, visualization, and data integrity. These elements enable project teams to achieve enhanced accuracy in cost forecasting and schedule optimization. By leveraging these advanced technologies, mega projects can achieve higher levels of communication, coordination, quality and sustainability, enhancing performance, and improving safety standards.

Learning Objectives:

Define key engineering, construction, and project management challenges on mega-projects.
Identify how AI and digital solutions transforms delivery of projects.
Develop a vision for the future of digital project delivery.