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Preliminary Conference Program
Part II. The Schedule
The sessions and times listed are subject to change. This is an initial draft. It will be updated periodically and a final schedule will be issued on August 1, 2008.
Monday, September 8, 2008
| 1:00pm-5:00pm |
Risk Workshop
Risk Assessment and Risk Allocation are the single most important issues construction managers face in today's world. Hear internationally recognized speakers describe risk in a way that you can take it home and apply it directly on your project. |
| 6:00pm-8:00pm |
Reception
Come join us and meet friends from around the country and the world.
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Tuesday, September 9, 2008
| 8:00am-10:00am |
Opening Plenary Session
Speakers
- Brian Blanchard, Director, Construction Division, Florida DOT
- Steven DeWitt, Chief Engineer, North Carolina Turnpike Authority
- Tom Warne, President, Tom Warne and Associates, LLC
- Tom Skancke, Commissioner, National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commissioner
Things are changing and so fast we can't keep track. We know our jobs have changed and we have so many more things to do. Hear four key speakers define how construction management is changing - and for the better - to align customer expectations with our work and to understand and mitigate risk. And jump start us to enjoy the sessions.
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| 10:00am-10:15am |
Break
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| 10:15am-12:00pm |
1.1 Project Delivery and Construction Management |
2.1a Quality Systems |
2.4 Construction Performance Specifications |
3.1 Highways for Life |
| 12:00pm-1:15pm |
Lunch
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| 1:15pm-3:00pm |
1.2a Alternative Contracting & Procurement Systems |
2.1b Quality Systems |
1.4 Environmental Accountability |
3.2 Performance Requirements-Warranties |
| 3:00pm-3:30pm |
Break
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| 3:30pm-5:15pm |
1.2b Alternative Contracting & Procurement Systems |
2.1c Quality Systems |
2.6c Accelerated Construction Technology Transfer |
3.7 Legal Issues Impacting Construction Management |
| 6:00pm-8:00pm |
Dinner (open)
There are many restaurants within the Orlando area for dining with new friends or making contact with old ones.
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
| 8:00am-9:45am |
1.3a Public Private Partnerships |
2.2 Contractor Prequalification & Measurements |
3.3a Inspection |
1.2c Alternative Procurement & Contracting |
| 9:45am-10:15am |
Break
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| 10:15am-12:00pm |
1.3b Public Private Partnerships |
2.3 Cost Escalation and Containment |
3.3b Inspection Through Technology |
2.6a Technical Advancement |
| 12:00pm-1:15pm |
Lunch
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| 1:15pm-3:00pm |
1.5a Risk and Risk Management |
2.5a Project Controls |
3.4 Safety |
2.6b Technical Advancement |
| 3:00pm-3:30pm |
Break
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| 3:30pm-5:15pm |
1.5b Risk and Risk Management |
2.5b Project Controls |
3.5 Recruiting and Training the Workforce |
3.6 Construction Feedback Systems |
| 6:00pm-8:00pm |
Conference Banquet
A great dinner after two great days. With an exciting speaker to make dessert something memorable.
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
| 7:00am-8:00am |
Breakfast |
| 8:00am-9:30am |
Morning Plenary Session
Legal, Financial and Surety Trends Panel Discussion
Panel Session hosted by
Michael C. Loulakis, President/CEO, Capital Project Strategies, LLC
As megaprojects and public-private partnerships become the norm throughout the international transportation industry, the impact of the financial markets has had a profound impact on almost every major capital transportation program. This session will provide you with practical information about current trends in the legal, financial and surety markets that will influence project success, as well as "war stories" about challenges faced and solutions developed on some recent projects.
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| 9:30am-10:00am |
Break |
| 10:00am-12:00pm |
Closing Plenary Session
Future of Construction Management
"Town Hall" Session, hosted by
Steven DeWitt, Chief Engineer, NC Turnpike Authority
You have listened and now it's your time to speak. Come up to the mike and tell us your vision of the future for construction management. We expect a dynamic session with energy.
Ted Ferragut, TDC Partners, Ltd
Go home but don't forget us. Networking for the future. It's up to you.
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