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 2009 National Conference East - Atlanta

Surviving and Prospering on Construction Projects Under the New Administration

An Industry Forum
for Owners, Developers, Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Academia, General Counsel, Construction Managers, Lenders/Financiers, Construction Lawyers, Insurance/Surety Providers, Project Managers, Consultants, Suppliers, Manufacturers

Where and When :

Four Seasons Hotel Midtown Atlanta, GA
September 14-15, 2009                              

 

Chaired by :
 

Ira Genberg, Esq., Partner, Troutman Sanders LLP  
 

            

 

 

 



Thank you to our
Sponsors :
 

            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

MODERATORS,  SPEAKERS  &  AGENDA

 

( Pending Georgia approval of CLE credit hours )

Registration / Continental Breakfast -
8:00 a.m.to 8:50 a.m.

 

Welcome and Opening Remarks - 8:50 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
 
Robin L. Olsen, President, Associated Owners & Developers (AOD)

 

Session 1 - 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
 
Building and Managing Major Infrastructure Projects: Determining The Team,

 The Contract, The Partners, The Site Conditions, The Financing, The Costs and

 The Schedule

        Moderator :  Lawrence Levinson, Partner, Troutman Sanders, LLP

          Alberto Jauregui, President, Nevada Land      

          Ted McKenna, National Practice Leader, AIU Holdings
          Frank Mitzel, Sr. Project Manager, Wells Real Estate Funds
          Fred Parker, President, Tetra Tech
          Mark Rauckhorst, Vice President, PricewaterhouseCoopers         
          Steven Thweatt, Associate Vice President, Emory University

Break - 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Session 2 - 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
 
Evaluating Risk and Managing Claims on Major Projects Before and

 After Contract Execution

        
Moderator : David Kimmel, Vice President, Heery International, Inc.

          Kemel Dawkins, Vice President, Campus Services, Duke University
          Jennifer Fletcher, Partner, Sutherland
          John Giannini, Business Development Contract Manager, Turner Construction
          Thomas Gormley, Sr. Vice President, URS           
          Robert Rodriquez, Deputy General Counsel, Emory University
          Chris Soffe, President, Gleeds

Luncheon - 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Session 3 - 1:30 p.m to 2:30 p.m.
 
Developing The Most Effective Insurance Programs

         Moderator : Michael Feigin, Global Construction Practice Leader, Marsh

          Tom Boudreau, Construction Industry Practice Leader, AIU Excess Casualty
          Patrick Harder, Partner, Nossaman, LLP
          Michael Hastings, Managing Director, Marsh 
                            

Session 4 - 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
 
Addressing Environmental Concerns: LEED, Pollutants, Climate Change,

 and Storm Water Discharges

         Moderator : Doug Henderson, Partner, Troutman Sanders, LLP

          Joshua Bowen, Vice President, Environmental, Century Insurance
          Michael Dell'Isola, Sr. Vice President, Faithful+Gould
          Frank Mitzel, Sr. Project Manager, Wells Real Estate Funds       
          Renee Shepherd, Assistant City Attorney, City of Atlanta
          Steven Thweatt, Associate Vice President, Emory University
          Paula Vaughan, Architect, Perkins & Will

Break - 3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

 

Session 5 - 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
 
Building and Managing Major Energy Projects: Determining The Team,

 The Delivery Method, The Key Contract Documents, The Partner, The Costs,

 The Schedule, The Right Technology Suppliers, and Skilled Labor Sources

         Moderator : Frank Riggs, Partner, Troutman Sanders, LLP

           Thomas Bishop, General Counsel, Georgia Power
           Ed Day, Exec. Vice President, Engineering & Construction, Southern Company
           Ann Fairchild, General Counsel, Oil & Gas Division, Energy Sector, Siemens AG
           Mark Rauckhorst, Managing Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers
          
Session 6 - 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
 
Implementing The Latest and Best Financing Strategies

         Moderator :  Gregory Miller, Chief Economist, SunTrust Bank
        
          Judd Bobilin, Vice President, Chance Partners 
          Walt Mercer, Vice President, Commercial Real Estate, SunTrust Bank

 

Cocktail Reception -  6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

 Sponsored by - Troutman Sanders LLP


DAY  2

Continental Breakfast -
8:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Session 7 -  9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
 
Managing the Risks and Obligations of Electronic Discovery: Sanctions,

 Spiraling Costs and Accessibility

         Moderator : Judah Lifschitz, Co-President, Shapiro, Lifschitz & Schram, P.C.
 
          Allison Brecher, Sr. Litigation Counsel, Marsh
          Alison Grounds, Associate, Troutman Sanders LLP
          John Hinchey, JAMS,
and Partner, King & Spalding
          David Murray, Sr. Counsel,  AIU Holdings
          Peter Wang, Managing Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP


Session 8 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
 
Evaluating BIM and the Latest Technologies

         Moderator :  Michael Dell'Isola, Sr.Vice President, Faithful+Gould   
   
          Stewart Carroll, Director of Technology, Beck
          Kelly Cone, Innovations Director, Beck Architecture LLC
          Bill Garcia, Principal, Thompson, Ventulett
          Zaki Mallasi, Architect, Perkins & Will
          John Orrison, Sr. Vice President, Construction Svc. Division, Draper & Associates 
            
Break - 11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Session 9 - 11:15 a.m to 12:15 p.m.
 
Smart Growth: Building New Urban Communities

 

        Moderator : Jim Durrett, Executive Director, Livable Communities Coalition

 

          Brian Leary, Vice President, AIG Global Real Estate

          Kay Lee, The Center for Community Preservation and Planning
         
Adjourn - 12:15 p.m.

 
* Speakers & Topics subject to change



REGISTRATION  INFORMATION :

 

Cost:  $595.00 / AOD Members        $795.00 / Non-Members
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Which seminar will you be attending:

September 14-15, 2009 / Atlanta, GA

Will you be attending:

Luncheon  Yes  No
Reception  Yes  No

 

  

Hotel Information:
Please identify yourself as an attendee of the Associated Owners & Developers seminar/conference

Atlanta, GA - Four Seasons Hotel - 404-253-3853 -  Room Rate $295.00 - Room Block Cut-off Date: August 28, 2009
* Rates are subject to applicable sales tax, state tax and occupancy tax.

Special Group Rate:
We offer one complimentary registration for an employer or a firm where two fully paid registrations are purchased.

Government Discount:
A Government discount of 15% is available for direct government employees.

Cancellation Policy:
You may cancel your registration in writing (a faxed letter is acceptable ) 30 days prior to start of the seminar. Your registration fee. less a $50.00 cancellation fee. will be returned. Less than 30 days prior, no refunds will be issued, however, you may sen a substitute from your firm.

Tax Deduction:
The 1986 Tax Code permits an income tax deduction for education expenses, registration fees and cost of travel, meal and hotel room to (1) maintain or improve skills required in one's employment, or (2) meet express requirements of an employer.
 
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Robin L. Olsen
President
ASSOCIATED OWNERS & DEVELOPERS (AOD)
8133 Leesburg Pike, Ste.100
Vienna, Virginia 22182

e-mail: aod@constructionchannel.net
Telephone: 703-734-2397
Fax: 703-734-2908
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