Abstract
Utilities are often one of the most critical and underestimated factors in the success or failure of construction projects. In New Jersey, where infrastructure density, aging systems, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder complexity intersect, understanding the utility perspective is essential for effective project planning and execution.
In this webinar, the President of the New Jersey Utilities Association (NJUA) will share the utility industry’s viewpoint on construction project delivery, highlighting where project managers most often encounter risk, delay, and cost escalation and how those issues can be mitigated through earlier and more informed coordination. Attendees will gain insight into utility planning cycles, common constraints, regulatory considerations, and best practices for engaging utilities as strategic partners rather than reactive dependencies.
Designed specifically for project managers working across public and private sector projects in New Jersey, this session will provide practical guidance to help anticipate utility impacts, improve collaboration, and drive more predictable project outcomes.
Registration
- $0.00 - PMINJ Chapter members
- $5.00 - Non-members (no refund)
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Speaker
Richard W. Henning serves as president and chief executive officer of the New Jersey Utilities Association. In this position, he provides strategic direction and sets policy for NJUA members and represents utilities in various political and governmental activities in the State of New Jersey. This would include legislative, executive, administrative, and regulatory state governmental operations.
Mr. Henning advocates before the state legislature and regulatory agencies to achieve policies that promote the interest of utilities and their customers in the provision of safe, reliable, environmentally conscious and affordable services. He also coordinates with NJUA members’ public affairs activities to represent the industry’s mission and vision to media and to industry organizations.
Before joining NJUA, Mr. Henning was senior vice president of Communications and External Affairs for Suez North America, now Veolia. Rich joined Suez in 1989 and assisted in transforming the company from a local, regional utility into a leading national environmental and water services leader. Earlier in his career Rich held management positions with GE, RCA and Panasonic, and was a sportswriter for The Record newspaper.
He served as chairman of the board of governors for Hackensack University Medical Center and helped direct its merger with Meridian Health. He then served as Chair and Co-chair of Hackensack Meridian Health Hospitals Corporation for three years. Mr. Henning is currently chairman of the board of directors for Pascack Valley Medical Center, a Hackensack Meridian Health hospital.
In addition, he served as a member of the board of directors for the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and an executive board member of the New Jersey Utilities Association. He is also active in the New York State Water Wise Council and the American Water Works Association.
Mr. Henning earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, where he also taught communications as an adjunct professor.
