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We’re looking forward to seeing you at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center for DISTRIBUTECH, where we’ll all learn from fresh perspectives across 20 timely industry topics. Look for our knowledgeable presenters as they share their insights.
Year after year, Engineering News-Record recognizes Burns & McDonnell as the top firm in the power sector overall, and No. 1 in electrical transmission and distribution specifically. The consultants of 1898 & Co. — our business, technology and security solutions consultancy — provide dependable studies and analyses to help establish priorities and find cost-effective, long-term solutions. Burns & McDonnell engineers and construction professionals help plan, permit, design and construct the right upgrades and expansions to realize your goals. We’re with you, from start to finish.
4-6 p.m.
Registration will be held in the Garden Suite
Enjoy a leisurely bike tour through the town of Chatham led by a professional guide. Making stops along the way, the guide will provide fun facts, photos and lasting memories of the quaint village. Possible points of interest you may see along the tour include Oyster Pond, Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, Stage Harbor, Main Street and the Chatham Lighthouse.
Attire: Comfortable clothes and footwear are recommended.
Duration: approximately 2 hours.
Take a tour that explores the hidden treasures of the Cape! Enjoy lunch on the scenic ride to Provincetown, followed by a private tour of the extraordinary Provincetown dunes. Learn about the efforts of conservationists and the National Seashore Park Service to stabilize the ecosystem. You will also have some free time to shop or explore Provincetown.
(Note: This excursion is also available on Sunday.)
Duration: approximately 6 hours.
Enjoy a quintessential Chatham experience all about oysters. Upon arrival at the oyster farm, half of the group at a time will embark on a scenic voyage via oyster barge upriver to the Oyster Pond, where the nursery and final grow-out lease are located. While onshore, you will have an oyster tasting experience overlooking the river.
Attire: A light jacket and flat shoes (no heels) are recommended, as you will be outdoors and on the water.
(Note: This excursion is also available on Sunday.)
Duration: approximately 3 hours.
Encounter the majestic wildlife of Cape Cod Bay with an unforgettable whale watching experience. Our vessel will explore the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, a seasonal home to humpback, finback and minke whales and several dolphin species. The waters around Cape Cod consistently rank among the world’s top 10 whale watching destinations.
Attire: A light jacket is recommended.
Duration: approximately 6 hours.
Attire: Dressy casual.
Take a tour that explores the hidden treasures of the Cape! Enjoy lunch on the scenic ride to Provincetown, followed by a private tour of the extraordinary Provincetown dunes. Learn about the efforts of conservationists and the National Seashore Park Service to stabilize the ecosystem. You will also have some free time to shop or explore Provincetown.
(Note: This excursion is also available on Saturday.)
Duration: approximately 6 hours.
Enjoy a quintessential Chatham experience all about oysters. Upon arrival at the oyster farm, half of the group at a time will embark on a scenic voyage via oyster barge upriver to the Oyster Pond, where the nursery and final grow-out lease are located. While onshore, you will have an oyster tasting experience overlooking the river.
Attire: A light jacket and flat shoes (no heels) are recommended, as you will be outdoors and on the water.
(Note: This excursion is also available on Saturday.)
Duration: approximately 3 hours.
Partake in a New England brewery experience that is light, casual, and full of fun and facts. Take private tours of Hog Island Beer Co. in small groups while others enjoy the games the brewery has on hand, including giant Jenga and pingpong. Following the tour, a brewmaster will be available to guide you through a six-beer tasting flight. Once you find a beer you particularly enjoy, you can order a pint while enjoying lunch, mixing and mingling at the brewery.
Duration: approximately 4 hours.
Team up to experience Chatham for the afternoon as you are challenged to complete a list of fun missions and challenges in 120 minutes. Teams will use iPads to complete the challenges of finding locations, deciphering clues, answering trivia, searching for items, performing stunts, and photographing or videorecording activities. The event facilitator uses an app to monitor all teams’ submitted content to track scoring during this fun and memorable event.
Attire: Comfortable footwear is recommended.
Duration: approximately 3 hours.
Attire: Dressy casual.
Details to come
Details to come
Attire: Dressy casual.
9 a.m.-noon
Please see forum agenda below.
PLTE Business Line Manager
Burns & McDonnell
Senior Electrical Engineer
Burns & McDonnell
Project Delivery Manager
1898 & Co.
Director, Utility Investment Planning
1898 & Co.
Technical Consultant
Burns & McDonnell
Client Engagement Leader
1898 & Co.
In addition to our great speakers, join national leaders in power delivery to study the challenges, successful strategies and best practices in the T&D market. Past participants have included executives and other leaders from a range of industry titans.
