Robert Ikenberry is a senior construction industry executive with 40 years of experience in industrial and heavy/highway construction. He currently serves as an advisor for Planera, a visual scheduling and planning solution helping construction companies build, analyze, and optimize project schedules to increase profitability. Previously a Corporate Safety Director and Project Manager, he has been a Contributing Editor to the Journal of Protective Coatings and Linings for almost 30 years and has authored numerous articles for the Journal.