Building Strategic Partnerships with IT for Construction and Renovation Projects

Monday, March 2, 2026

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET

Location: Magnolia 7-9

CPE Details: 1 credit in Management Services
HRCI Details: 1 credit in Business
SHRM Details: 1 credit in Business Acumen

Presenter(s)

Vinnie Vrotny

Director of Innovation and Technology
The Kinkaid School
Houston, Texas
William Stites, Jr., TLIS

Director of Technology
Montclair Kimberly Academy
Montclair, New Jersey
Jim Bologna, TLIS

Senior Director of Innovation and Technology
Windward School
Los Angeles, California

Construction projects succeed or fail based on the strength of cross-departmental partnerships formed while dreaming of possibilities and before ground is broken. This session examines the critical relationship between business officers and technology leadership throughout the construction lifecycle — from initial strategic planning through project completion. Drawing from real-world case studies and contractor insights, participants will learn to establish early collaboration protocols, manage technology infrastructure costs effectively, and maintain alignment during construction phases. Business officers will gain practical tools for fostering productive IT partnerships while ensuring technology investments deliver maximum institutional value and avoid costly change orders.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will learn to build and sustain effective business-technology partnerships throughout major construction projects by mastering early integration strategies, developing sound technology investment evaluation frameworks, and implementing communication systems that prevent costly changes while maximizing institutional ROI.