The mission of the Novel Construction Initiative is to stimulate innovation in the technology and processes required for execution of onshore pipeline projects by engaging all contributors to the pipeline construction supply chain. This will be achieved through the provision of leadership and direction to the pipeline industry by IPLOCA to enable development and delivery of improved technology, equipment and supporting processes.

Review the previous Novel Construction Overall Mission
Review the updated Mission Statement & Objectives

To indicate interest in participating in the Initiative, please send an email listing your name, contact information and area of expertise to georges.hage@iploca.com or contact a member of the Steering Group.

Novel Construction Steering Group

Dr. Somaieh Salehpour

Dr. Somaieh Salehpour

Seal for Life Industries/Henkel VP, Technology and Strategic Marketing

Committee Chair

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Georges Hage

Georges Hage

IPLOCA Executive Director

Committee member

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Health & Safety

Giovanni Muriana

Giovanni Muriana

MAX STREICHER S.p.A. Italy Managing Director Contact me

Net Zero Construction

Travis Cotterill

Travis Cotterill

PipeSak Lead Project Engineer Contact me

Skill & Resources

Diana Rennkamp

Diana Rennkamp

Herrenknecht Sales Engineer Pipeline Contact me

Industry Influences (aka Energy Transition)

Bill Olson

Bill Olson

Gulf Companies Senior VP - International Operations Contact me

Standard & Compliance Regulatory

Virginie Colaiuta

Virginie Colaiuta

LMS Legal Partner Contact me

AI Transformation

Mustafa Abusalah

Mustafa Abusalah

CCC Manager, Data Analytics & Innovation Contact me