Topic: How Digitalization is Transforming Facility Construction
Date: October 13, 2025
Location: SIEMENS Corporate Office - 6141 Katella Ave, Cypress, CA 90630
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Speaker: Max McLeod, Director, National Business Development @ SIEMENS, Growth Program Architect & Engineering RSS RAM
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Schedule:
11:15 - 11:30 AM: Check-in & Networking
11:30 - 11:45 AM: SFPE Business
11:45 - 1:00 PM: Keynote Presentation, lunch, Q&A
Description:
This session explores how smart building technologies, early technology partner engagement, and integrated digital tools are reshaping the way facilities are designed, built, and operated. Learn how to overcome traditional construction challenges, improve operational efficiency, and create future-ready, sustainable environments through a proactive, data-driven approach. Emerging technologies like digital twins, remote programming, cloud analytics, and even remote command and control can offer improved outcomes to improve commissioning and long-term support. Division 25, as an approach, can provide a mechanism for achieving outcomes that match customers’ expectations, which can streamline the integration of building infrastructure.
Biography:
30+ years of industry experience in the design, installation, and service of fire, security, and building automation solutions. Specific construction and service experience in healthcare, data centers, and telecommunication facilities, leading installation and service groups within our field organization. Manager of multiple educational programs in support of architects, engineers, and general contractors. Technical Committee member of NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
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