• Establish a collaborative forum where academic and industry thought leaders, along with practitioners, can exchange knowledge and insights.
• Foster the integration of proven best practices to drive the evolution of new leading-edge practices, methodologies and approaches.
• Promote holistic, forward-thinking solutions that transcend narrow perspectives and self-serving strategies, paving the way for a more sustainable future.
  

• Fostering environments based on mutual respect for people, recognizing the value of all individuals and their contributions.
  Embracing continuous learning as a cornerstone for driving advanced solutions.
• Viewing failures as temporary setbacks that provide valuable lessons to share for growth and success.
• Championing collaboration, knowing that the collective whole is stronger than any individual effort.
• Maintaining a global perspective, recognizing that the pace and challenges of adoption may lead to less than “perfect” outcomes, but contribute to a meaningful and functional journey.
  

Composed of Owners, Builders, Consultants, and Vendors, our Management Committee is dedicated to improving outcomes in the capital projects industry. All the directors on our Committee have extensive experience in this field.

Over a career of 30 years, I have been fortunate to be involve with a lot of industry leading companies in a variety of positions. 

Positions Held
Fluor corporate AWP global lead, regional AWP Mgr, WFP manager, project planning manager, project manager, project engineer, AWP SME for ECI.

Key projects that I have been involved with
TCO SGP & FGP projects, National Highways SmartMotorway programme, Sizewell C, Lotus Evora Car, Aston Martin Vanquish, Bacton Refinery Eductor Project, North Sea Module Fabrication including maintenance & decommissioning.

With over 36 years of diverse project leadership experience in capital projects, operations, turn arounds and construction management, Jay is a recognized authority in global project execution. Jay retired from Shell in May 2025 where he was serving as the Principal Technical Expert (PTE) for Construction Management in Capital Projects at Shell. Jay provided critical internal expertise while representing Shell within external industry standards organizations. He also managed the global Construction Community of Practice (CCoP).

Jay’s extensive background spans business management, project management, turnarounds, engineering, maintenance, operations, and windfarm management. His career has included impactful roles at Texaco, Star Enterprise, Huntsman, before dedicating two and a half decades to Shell.

He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering – Construction Management & Methods from the University of Missouri-Rolla (now Missouri S&T). Jay is a Chartered Project Professional (CChP) accredited by the Association of Project Management (APM).

Jay lives in Conroe, Texas, Jay shares his life with his wife of 36 years, Jennifer. Together, they’ve raised two children, now 35 and 27. His commitment to mentorship, excellence, and global collaboration continues to elevate industry standards and empower the next generation of construction professionals.

Tedd is a versatile leader with 20+ years experience improving business processes and leveraging software solutions to drive efficiencies and digital transformation for EPC and Operations at industrial facilities. He is a visionary and problem solver who has a deep understanding of EPC processes and technology requirements with a passion to help businesses drive capital project efficiency through innovation and digital transformation.

Tedd is active in CII and previously a board member of both Fiatech and MIMOSA. He is currently chair of the CII Technology and Innovation Committee’s Interoperability Subcommittee. He also chaired the CII AWP Joint Working Group that produced the CII AWP Data Requirements.

Fernando Espana, as the President of Construct-X, provides clients with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) implementation, education & training solutions that combine core concepts in lean, integrated project delivery (IPD) and governance structures, and production planning & control for construction. Fernando spearheads Construct-X partnerships with industry and technology leaders to ensure customers attain leading edge solutions and competitive advantage. Taking a whole project life cycle delivery perspective on managing complex and dynamic projects, Fernando ensures Construct-X meets or exceeds customer conditions of satisfaction.

• Member of the CII AWP Community of Business Advancement Leadership
• Construction Industry Institute Board of Advisors
• Co-Chair on CII AWP Community of Business Advancement Next Gen Project Delivery Joint Working Group
• Advanced Project Delivery Association Board Member
  

Charlie’s current working definition of a project storyteller is this: imagine that which is not, and take others there with you. He believes that construction may be the highest form of storytelling, for it transports humanity in a permanent way.

David has 22 years experience in project delivery, predominantly focussed on modularisation and construction planning and execution for industrial capital projects in energy and chemicals. He holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde, an MSc in Project Management from the University of Liverpool, and an APM PMQ. He is an incorporated engineer and member of the IMechE, and current Construction division chair. David is an active member of the both the CII modularisation and advance project delivery work groups, as well as COMIT in the UK.

Consists of over 40 owners, builders, consultants, technology providers, and consultants, and provides guidance and feedback to the management committee.

Lloyd Rankin was appointed the Executive Advisor of the Advanced Project Delivery Association starting in 2025. Prior to his appointment Lloyd Rankin was the president of Group ASI since 2008; Group ASI developed and delivered over 30 AWP-related events until it was dissolved at the end of 2024.

Before establishing Group ASI, Lloyd spent over 20 years as a professor at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta, focusing on project management, statistics, international business, and supply chain management. His expertise in these areas led to him being one of only four Canadians invited to help develop the Advanced Work Packaging model for the Construction Industry Institute.

When he isn’t volunteering to support the advancement of AWP and other productivity improvement initiatives, Lloyd loves international travel, playing pool, and driving fast cars. Lloyd owns a 2019 Mustang Convertible 5.0 and a 1939 Ford Phantom Hot Rod.

Leigh Ann started working with Group ASI in 2023 and continued on when the APDA was formed in 2024.

She has over 20 years experience as a Graphic/Web Designer and assists in organizing the Forums and Conferences, as well as marketing them. She is also responsible for assisting the Executive Director, Management Committee and Advisory Board with administrative tasks.

Her background includes a BFA from Concordia University in Montreal and a Certificate in Multi-media from BCIT in Burnaby, BC.