Derek Rae

Company: OAC services

Job title: Senior Principal Associate

Bio:

Widely recognized as a leading expert in the intersection of construction and project management, Derek leads OAC’s healthcare and life science market sector. An experienced owner’s representative and construction manager, he specializes on converting complex projects into collaborative successes. Focusing on how communication can improve quality and workflow, Derek’s wide range of experience includes new construction, complete campus revitalizations, tenant improvements, renovations, and system upgrades. He has led some of the most significant healthcare and life science projects in the region, transforming how these projects are delivered through his emphasis on innovation and collaboration.

Seminars:

Panel Discussion: Early Collaboration Across Stakeholders to Prevent Mismatch & Redesign 11:10 am

Collaborating early across disciplines to define goals, reduce risk, and avoid costly redesigns by aligning clients, architects, construction managers, and general contractors from the start Integrating diverse stakeholder perspectives—including end users, compliance teams, and facilities managers—to ensure technical, operational, and post-COVID workplace needs like remote work, are built into the project vision Communicating proactively through…Read more

day: Conference Day One