Deni Koenhemsi
Senior Economist
IHS Markit
Ms. Deni Koenhemsi is a senior economist in the Pricing and Purchasing Service at IHS Markit responsible for analysis and forecasting of building materials. Ms. Koenhemsi's previous areas of industry focus include healthcare, professional services and consumer goods. Prior to joining the company, she worked as a country risk economist at AIG and as a research assistant at the Center for Strategic and International Studies focused on Turkish economy and politics. Ms. Deni Koenhemsi received a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of Richmond, US, and a Master of Arts in International Economic Relations from American University, Washington, D.C., US.
Julian Anderson
President
Rider Levett Bucknall
Julian Anderson is a member of the Global Board and a founding shareholder and President of the North American practice of international firm Rider Levett Bucknall. Rider Levett Bucknall is a leading organization that provides project management, cost and schedule management, and advisory services to the construction industry. Julian has built his career at Rider Levett Bucknall spending 46 years at the company, the last 24 years based in Phoenix, Arizona.
As President of the Rider Levett Bucknall he is responsible for facilitating RLB’s North America Strategic Plan and for the day to day management of the national aspects of the business. For more than 30 years he has been intimately involved with RLB’s research work, including the development of its nationally recognized Construction Cost Index.
He continues to provide advice to clients on the procurement and cost management of construction projects also acting as an expert witness in mediations, arbitrations and litigations. Julian is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Certified Cost Professional and licensed general contractor.
Jennifer Thomas
Senior VDC Manager
VIATechnik
Jenn Thomas is a Senior VDC Manager at VIATechnik. She has a passion for utilizing VDC technology to integrate design, construction, and operations of built environments. Jenn has spent 12+ years implementing VDC with clients across the AECO industry along the west coast. In that time, she has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the CPMC Cathedral Hill Hospital. Other projects include a new zoo in Qatar, a micro-processor manufacturing facility, high-rises, and corporate offices. She has also successfully helped designers, subcontractors, GCs, and owners make the transition to virtual design and construction.
Alisa Zevin (Moderator)
Economics Editor
Engineering News-Record