We’re excited to invite you to an upcoming webinar with Akram El Mlafi, is a Professional Engineer licensed with PEO, with experience in construction delivery, cost control, and civil infrastructure estimating. A graduate of Mohawk College and Lakehead University, he joined Dufferin Construction in 2017 and has progressed from Construction Coordinator to Assistant Superintendent and now Estimator. His experience includes MTO Major Capital roadway and structures projects and runway/taxiway rehabilitation at Toronto Pearson International Airport, with proven strengths in estimating, resource management, and construction means and methods.
Whether you’re a transportation or engineering professional, this session offers a valuable opportunity to explore practical insights into construction delivery, cost control, and infrastructure estimating.
Webinar Details
Topic: Runway Reconstruction at Toronto Pearson Airport: Scheduling, Resources, Technology, and Delivering Work in an Active Airside Operating Environment
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm ET (with Q&A)
Registeration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c1iZniP7SOOb5qlwhdyksg#/registration
Speaker: Akram El Mlafi
Akram is a Professional Engineer licensed with PEO, with proven experience in construction delivery, cost control, and civil infrastructure estimating. He graduated from the Civil Engineering Technology program at Mohawk College in 2014 and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Lakehead University in 2017.
Akram joined Dufferin Construction in 2017 as a Construction Coordinator, gaining hands‑on experience in project execution, scheduling, and resource management. In 2022, he was promoted to Assistant Superintendent, where his role expanded to leverage his technical expertise, field leadership, and coordination of complex construction activities. He has since progressed into his current role as an Estimator, preparing competitive bids and strategic pricing for large‑scale civil infrastructure projects.
Akram’s project experience includes various MTO Major Capital roadway and structures projects as well as runway/taxiway rehabilitation at Toronto Pearson International Airport. He brings a strong practical understanding of constructability, risk, and cost drivers, with proven capabilities in cost estimating, tender strategy, constructability analysis, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
This webinar is complimentary.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to plan and deliver runway reconstruction projects within an active airside environment, with a focus on balancing operational continuity, safety, and construction efficiency. The session will highlight effective scheduling and phasing strategies, resource coordination, risk management practices, and stakeholder collaboration, while demonstrating how innovative technologies and digital tools can enhance decision-making, minimize disruptions, and support successful project delivery.
