Paul De Berardis brings broad development cycle lens to AECO Innovation Lab Board of Advisors
TORONTO, Ontario, Nov. 27, 2020
AECO Innovation Lab (AECO) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Paul De Berardis to the AECO Board of Advisors (BoA). Paul is a civil engineer with more than 13 years of experience in different aspects of design, construction and building science. His diverse background has involved a wide spectrum of building related projects, on which he has taken an applied approach to his work.
Paul is a civil engineer with more than 13 years of experience in different aspects of design, construction and building science.
A broad lens and wholistic perspective
Paul spent most of the first decade of his career in the field of forensic engineering, where he developed a passion for evaluating and solving complex problems while thinking outside the box. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated experience in a variety of different aspects of engineering, design and construction. This has cultivated a wholistic approach and broad lens, making him a valued advisor on all aspects of the development cycle.
Paul currently serves as Director of Building Science and Innovation at the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON), where he spearheads innovative construction techniques and building science research to help guide the way homes and condos are built. He is also actively involved in Habitat for Humanity, to which he has volunteered his time and resources.
“My greatest satisfaction is being part of creating lasting buildings to improve communities and society as a whole,” says Paul. “I’m also a strong proponent of Building Information Modeling and firmly believe that it will serve as a catalyst to modernize the construction sector and regulatory approvals process. It’s exciting to be able to contribute to the collaborative projects that AECO is undertaking that will lead to this modernization.”
Informing the future of the AEC sector
Collectively, Paul and the rest of the industry leaders on the BoA represent unprecedented depth and breadth of professional experience. The Board also includes members from the public, private and academic sectors with specializations in engineering, construction, real estate, business, finance, change strategy and policy. The BoA has been assembled to facilitate digital transformation in the AEC sector by developing productive relationships between industry, government and financial partners.
Arash Shahi, CEO of AECO says, “Paul is a technically-minded thinker who makes a fine addition to the AECO Board of Advisors. He has an important role to play on initiatives such as One Ontario, which will bring both the public and private stakeholders together to improve the development approval process in Ontario.”
About AECO Innovation Lab
AECO Research and Development unites business expertise, research talent and financial resources to build innovative standards and technology driving digital transformation across all AEC industries and government. AECO Start-Up Studio and Consulting Services strive to transform the best ideas into disruptive technology solutions applicable across the entire AEC value chain.
For more information:
Katrina Maheu
Director of Marketing & Communications
AECO Innovation Lab
katrina.maheu@aecoinnovationlab.com
