Legislative Activity

Partnerships for Growth in Infrastructure Conference

The Associated General Contractors of America, in collaboration with the National Council for Public-Private Partnerships is pleased to announce a workshop designed to explain the implication of public-private partnerships (PPPs) for contractors and the role of PPPs as an alternative to the public works development process.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

7:45 AM

Why is there interest in PPPs?

The AGC’s White Paper outlines why this is an important trend for contractors.  What is driving this change in the procurement system that is expanding the opportunities for contractors?  What is the role of PPPs as an addition (not a replacement) to the public works development process?

Speaker:

  • Les Snyder, Chief Operating Officer, Barton Malow Company (AGC Task Force Chair & Conference Moderator)

DOWNLOAD: presentation

8:15 AM

The State and Local Legal Perspective

What provides the statutory framework for a successful PPP?  What has been the experience of states in the region with PPPs for a range of projects (transportation, schools, water system, etc.)?

Speaker:

  • Christopher Lloyd, Senior Vice President & Director, Business Expansion Services, McGuireWoods

DOWNLOAD: presentation

8:45 AM

Fundamentals of PPPs

Experience in a wide range of PPP’s has shown what is necessary for successful partnerships.

Speaker:

  • Richard Norment, Executive Director, NCPPP

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9:30 AM

Experience of Contractors with PPPs

Partnerships frequently require the private partner to provide some of the funding up front, to be recuperated over the life of the contract.  Where does the money come from? 

Speakers:

  • Matt Girard, Vice President, Business Development, Flatiron
  • Scott Cassels, Executive Vice President, Kiewit Corporation
  • Matt Walsh, Managing Director, Aon Risk Services, Executive Vice President, Managing Director Construction Services Group

DOWNLOAD: Girard presentation, Walsh presentation, Cassels presentation

11:30 AM

Where's the money?

Partnerships frequently require the private partner to provide some of the funding up front, to be recuperated over the life of the contract.  Where does the money come from? 

Speaker:

  • Steve Steckler, Chairman, Infrastructure Management Group, Inc.

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12:00 PM

Lunch

What is the role of PPPs in school construction? What has been the experience in North Carolina? What does the future hold?

Speakers:

  • Guy Chamberlain, Associate Superintendent for Auxiliary Services, Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools
  • Alex Fuller, Director, Program Controls, Facilities Design and Construction Wake County Public School System

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1:30 PM

Developing the Relationships

How do contractors and their partners develop and maintain the relationships that lead to  PPPs?  Experienced people from the public and private sides of the table discuss understanding each other, lessons learned, and key steps toward successful PPPs.

Speakers:

  • Steve Allen, Vice President, Balfour Beatty Capital, Inc.
  • John Rankin, Senior Vice President, Balfour Beatty Construction
  • Robert Fraser, Associate Vice Chancellor, North Carolina State University, Centennial Campus Development

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2:30 PM

Case Studies of Successful PPPs

Contractors discuss successful projects, big and small, and how the relationships are developed between all levels of contracting to make for a successful PPP team.

Speakers:

  • Gary Groat, Fluor Enterprises, Inc.
  • Wes Ballantine, Vice President, Project Finance & Investments, Transurban
  • Russell Broderick, Senior Development Manager, Gilbane Development Company
  • John Keegan, Vice President, Gilbane Development Company

DOWNLOAD: Groat-Ballantine presentation, Broderick-Keegan presentation