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 Associated Owners & Developers (AOD) 2006 National Conference
 
BUILDING & MANAGING MAJOR
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
 

When & Where:
                                Washington, D.C.  -  October 23-24, 2006

                                Hotel Monaco (www.monaco-dc.com)

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

Chaired by

Ira Genberg Esq., Senior Partner,
 Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP 
www.sgrlaw.com 
Ira Genberg's Bio

 
Sponsors To Date Include:

Delta Consulting Group, Inc.   www.delta-cgi.com

Interface Consulting International, Inc.
  www.interface-consulting.com 

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.   www.rimkus.com

Warner Construction Consultants, Inc www.warnercon.com



 

MODERATORS, SPEAKERS & TOPICS

 
 
Washington, D.C. Seminar - October 23-24, 2006

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.

Session 1 - 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Choosing the Right Contract for Your Project
Moderator:   Ira Genberg Esq., Senior Partner, Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
 
Steven C. Brecker, Executive Project Director, Fluor Healthcare
Scott Cahalan Esq., Partner, Smith, Gambrell & Russell
Robert Kress, Facilities Manager, Princeton University
John Miller, Of Counsel, Patton Boggs LLP
John D. Onnembo, Jr., Senior Vice President, AMEC

Session 2 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Selecting the Right Project Delivery System and the Right Project Team
Moderator:   Stephen Skinner, Executive Vice President, BE&K Building Group
 
Patrick Altamura, Associate General Counsel, Mitsubishi Power Systems
Mitchell Becker, President, PBS&J Constructors
Steven Brecker, Executive Project Director, fluor Healthcare
Edward Denton, Vice Chancellor, Facilities Services, University of California, Berkeley
K.C. Haile, Vice President, Whiting-Turner


Break:  11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Session 3 - 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Selecting and Developing the Right Site
Moderator:   David Kimmel, Vice President, Heery International
 
Jim Beck, Civil Division Manager, PBS&J Constructors
Philip Barnard, Senior Vice President, Interface Consulting International
Rosemary Scanlon, Professor of Economics, New York University
Lloyd Stafford, Chief Operating Officer, Emerald Bay Resorts
Drew White, Executive Project Director, Fluor Healthcare

Luncheon:  12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Session 4 - 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Working Up and Enforcing the Schedule
Moderator:   John C. Livengood, Vice President, Warner Construction Consultants
 
Paul Brough, Vice President, Warner Construction Consultants
Robert Kress, Facilities Manager, Princeton University
Mark Muller, Vice President, Lowe Enterprises
Alan Petrasek, Senior Vice President, Clark Construction
Kathy Taub Esq., Kathy S. Taub, LLC


Session 5 - 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Managing, Minimizing, and Controlling Changes
Moderator:   Chris Sullivan, Vice President of Operations , Interface Consulting International
 
Mitchell W. Becker, President, PBS&J Constructors
Edward M. Boyle, III, President, dEmiourgos
Lloyd Stafford, Chief Operating Officer, Emerald Bay Resorts
Drew White, Executive Project Director, Fluor Healthcare

Break:  3:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Session 6 - 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Assessing Your Project’s Insurance Needs
Moderator:   Michael Feigin, Global Construction Industry Practice Leader, Marsh
 
Christopher Carroll, Partner, Carroll, McNulty & Kull L.L.C.
Geoffrey Hall, Vice President, Risk Management Group, AIG
Michael Hastings, Senior Vice President, Global Construction Practice, Marsh
Todd Rowland, Senior Vice President, Zurich Insurance Company


Session 7 - 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Controlling Mold, Hazardous Materials, Water Intrusions and Other Environmental Dangers
Moderator:   Steve O’Day, Partner, Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP
 
John Edgar, Senior Manager, Sto Corporation
Scott Hoffman, Business Manager, Arch Chemicals
Dan Knise, President & CEO, Ames & Gough
Kimberly Veal, Client Service Manager, Weston Solutions, Inc.



Cocktail Reception: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Smith Gambrell & Russell,  PBS&J Constructors
and Zurich Insurance Company
 

DAY 2

Continental Breakfast:
  8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Session 8 -  9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Presenting, Negotiating, and Avoiding Claims
Moderator:   Tony Warner, President, Warner Construction Consultants
 
Mark Anderson, Executive Vice President, Warner Construction Consultants
Dana Grantham, Esq., Senior Attorney, Smith Gambrell & Russell
Allan Goodman, Judge, GSA, Board of Contract Appeals
Bennett Greenberg, Esq., Seyfarth Shaw
Jim Whitaker, Vice President, Skanska USA


Session 9
-  10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Resolving Disputes Through Litigation, Mediation or Arbitration
Moderator:   Joseph Wilbanks, Vice President, Procurement, The Walt Disney Company
 
Mark C. de St. Aubin Esq., Partner, Smith, Gambrell & Russell
Kate Kopischke, Specialist, Ombudsman, International Finance Corporation
John D. Onnembo, Jr., Senior Vice President, AMEC
Robert Rubenstein, Principal Counsel, Bechtel Power Corporation
George Thomas, Vice President, Construction Services, Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.


Break:  11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m

Session 10 - 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Reaping Benefits While Avoiding Pitfalls in International Markets
Moderator:   Jeffrey E. Fuchs, President, Delta Consulting
 
Patrick M. Altamura, Associate General Counsel, Mitsubishi Power Systems
Robert Brams, Partner, Patton Boggs LLP
Dan Gonzalez Esq., Partner, Hogan & Hartson
Brent Gwaltney, Senior Vice President – International, Koch Nitrogen Company
Robert Rubenstein, Principal Counsel, Bechtel Power Corporation
Stuart Shaw, Senior Attorney, Black & Veatch Corporation

12:15 p.m. - Adjourn

*Speakers & Topics subject to change

 

This program has been approved for 10.0 hours of CLE credit by the
State Bar Associations of Georgia and Virginia.
Pre-approval pending for 10 CE units from the Maryland State Board
for Architects (based on a 60 minute hour)


 

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REGISTRATION  INFORMATION

Cost:  $495.00 for AOD members ; $595.00 for non-members.

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Which seminar will you be attending:

Monday, Tuesday - Washington, D.C.  -  October 23-24, 2006

Will you be attending:

Luncheon  Yes  No
Reception  Yes  No

 

  

Hotel Information:

 Washington, D.C. - Hotel Monaco  –  Tel: (877)  202 - 5411  www.monaco-dc.com   Rate: $269.00 S/D
(Rates are subject to applicable sales tax, state tax and occupancy tax.)

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

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 will be refunded, less a $50.00 cancellation fee. Less than 30 days prior, no refunds will be issued; however, you may send a substitute from your organization.

Tax Deduction:
The 1986 Tax Code permits an income tax deduction for education expenses (registration fees and cost of travel, meals and lodging ) undertaken to (1) maintain or improve skills required in one’s employment, or(2) meet express requirements of an employer.


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