George Franco
Chief Innovation Officer
George Franco is the Chief Innovation Officer at Alberici Constructors. He previously served as Vice President of Advanced Technologies and Innovation at Moss Construction. George spearheads the shaping and execution of a comprehensive innovation strategy, including identifying and implementing emerging trends and technologies into the firm’s core operations. With over two decades of experience applying technology to improve construction outcomes and predictability, George is passionate about helping companies take full advantage of the technological revolution. He began his career in construction operations and scheduling, before driving the implementation of virtual design and construction (VDC) and building information modeling (BIM). George earned a business degree from the University of Florida and the distinction as a top-of-class graduate from the U.S. Navy’s engineering core. He earned graduate certificates from MIT’s Innovation and Technology program as well as Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. George sits on the Board of Advisors of Florida International University’s School of Construction Management.
Experience
Moss & Associates
- VP, Advanced Technologies and Innovation
- Director, Building Technologies
- Founder & CEO, Trivia Inc.
- Director, Construction Scheduling
- Project Managemer
US Navy
- Operations Leader, Surface Systems Engineering
Education / Credentials
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Postgraduate Professional Program, Innovation and Technology
- The University of Texas at Austin: Postgraduate, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Stanford University: Postgraduate Professional Program, Business
- Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management: Executive Program, Generative AI
- Nova Southeastern University: MBA, Business Intelligence & Analytics
- University of Florida: Bachelor’s Degree, Business
Awards and Recognitions
Patents
- Wearable Sensor, US D918,070
- Indoor Positioning System, US2018/0115876A1
Professional Affiliations
- Florida International University: Board of Advisors
- University of Miami: Board of Advisors
Employer
Alberici Constructors