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WPL Publishing Co., Inc. was founded in 2003 with the launch of Construction Claims Advisor newsletter and website. It has since developed other publications on scheduling and project controls, including the Construction Pro Week which was sold to Industry Dive, publisher of Construction Dive, in 2017. WPL also produces online and recorded webinars on construction disputes, CPM scheduling, certified payroll, estimating, project delivery and related topics. Visit www.constructionclaims.com for more information.

Paul Levin

WPL's founding publisher - Paul Levin - is a retired construction schedule and claims specialist and is an AACEI Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) Emeritus. Mr. Levin has participated in dozens of construction projects ranging from nuclear and hydroelectric power plants, rapid transit systems, bridges, convention centers, aquariums, waste recovery and storage, shopping centers and office buildings.

Paul Levin has been publishing construction claims books and newsletters since 1979 and is the editor of ASCE's Construction Contract Claims, Changes and Dispute Resolution, one of ASCE's best selling books. Mr. Levin is the recipient of the 2004 T. Randolph Russell Award for Newsletters Excellence from the Construction Writers Association. Previous publications include Construction Claims Monthly, Construction Computer Applications Newsletter (CCAN) and Construction Project Controls. Mr. Levin has also penned articles for Excavating Contractor, AGC's Constructor, ABC's Contractor and ENR, and helped AGC develop it's first computer applications directory. Mr. Levin has served as an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and has been a guest speaker at AACE, AEC Systems and other association meetings over the years.

Kristijan Vilibić

Following recent changes in leadership, Kristijan Vilibić has been appointed as the Editor-in-Chief of AI Construction News. Mr. Vilibić is a PhD researcher at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Zagreb, Croatia, and founder of Mastery of Digital, a platform dedicated to empowering AEC professionals with digital construction innovation, research, and education (masteryofdigital.com).

He also serves as Vice Chair of the AACE Croatia Section, actively promoting best practices in project controls, cost engineering, and risk management. With over 40,000 LinkedIn followers and a bi-weekly newsletter reaching more than 15,000 subscribers (Building the Future: AEC Tech), Mr. Vilibić brings a strong voice in advancing digital transformation in construction. Under his leadership, WPL Publishing will continue its long-standing mission of delivering authoritative knowledge on the construction industry, while integrating new insights on AI and emerging digital technologies to meet the evolving needs of today’s professionals.

Niknaz Aftahi

Niknaz Aftahi is the Founder & CEO of aec+tech, the first all-in-one platform designed to connect (AEC/O) professionals with emerging and disruptive technologies. A former architect and design technology lead in the San Francisco Bay Area, Ms. Aftahi has built her career around bridging professional practice with digital innovation.

Through aec+tech’s community-driven database and case studies, she helps AEC/O firms evaluate, adopt, and optimize technology stacks tailored to their projects. A frequent keynote speaker at international AEC-tech events, Ms. Aftahi is also the Co-Founder of NeoStack AI, an AI-powered platform that supports AEC firms in mapping and managing their software ecosystems to improve efficiency and innovation.

Paul Doherty

Paul Doherty is an award-winning architect, futurist, and globally recognized leader in integrating business, technology, and design. He is the Founder & CEO of The Digit Group (TDG), a pioneering firm in the design, build, and operation of Smart Cities.

Over a career spanning more than 40 years, Mr. Doherty has contributed to industry-shaping ventures including Revit, Buzzsaw, and TRIRIGA. He has served as an advisor to Fortune 500 companies, governments, and leading AEC firms worldwide, authored nine books including Smart Cities: Reimagining the Urban Experience and Unlocking the Metaverse, and continues to be a sought-after keynote speaker on the future of the built environment.

David Dunham

David Dunham is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional with a career dedicated to advancing safety in the construction industry. He is the President of Pragmatic Safety Services Ltd., specializing in practical, results-driven solutions to construction safety challenges.