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IPD & Lean Construction Building Conference

Join large project owners, leaders from top building construction firms, design professionals and other stakeholders at the AGC IPD and Lean Construction Building Conference in San Antonio, Texas, September 21-24, 2011 at the Westin La Cantera Resort. Please note that the hotel deadline is today, August 15th. The 2011 AGC IPD and Lean Construction Building Conference will bring together industry leaders to discuss two of the most intriguing issues in the construction world today: Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Lean Construction. These industry processes have both their own unique approach to delivering more collaborative and efficient construction projects, and, at the same time, are intrinsically linked in many ways. This conference will benefit those new to IPD and Lean Construction, as well as those with a deeper understanding of these concepts. SESSIONS INCLUDE:
  • Keynote Luncheon: Bill Seed, Universal Health Services
  • Where Am I on the IPD Spectrum and is IPD Worth the Risk? Speakers: Michael Kenig, Holder Construction Group LLC; Digby Christian, Sutter Health
  • Lean Fundamentals to Support IPD Speakers: David Stueckler, Linbeck Group LLC; David MacNeel, Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.; Jeff Esgar, Sundt Construction, Inc.; Tariq Abdelhamid, Michigan State University; Dean Reed, DPR Construction
  • Integrated Project Delivery: Getting Under the Hood Speaker: Howard Ashcraft, Jr., Hanson Bridgett
  • Pulling It All Together: How Lean, BIM and IPD Enable High Performance Projects Speakers: Mike Mencarini, Unger Construction; Bill Seed, Universal Health Services; Architect (TBD)
  • What Do Owners Need to Know In Order to Implement IPD and Lean Speaker: Will Lichtig, The Boldt Company
  • IPD Case Studies Research from AIA, AIA Minnesota, and the University of Minnesota School of Architecture Speakers: Renee Cheng, University of Minnesota & Markku Allison, AIA, American Institute of Architects
  • BIM for Owners - Specifying the Process...To Maximize the Facility Management Benefits of Building Information Modeling Speakers: Ken Stowe, Autodesk; Owner (TBD)
  • Plus Many More....
Who Should Attend? Building construction contractors, construction project owners, design professionals, attorneys, suppliers…anyone interested in industry best practices and networking. Why Attend? - Learn the latest information on Integrated Project Delivery and Lean Construction - Exchange ideas and benefit from industry best practice discussions - Network with industry colleagues at a variety of events, including breakfasts, keynote luncheon, evening receptions and a golf tournament About the Resort - www.westinlacantera.com - Location: In the Texas Hill Country of San Antonio, just 12 miles from the airport and a half mile from The Shops at La Cantera and Six Flags Fiesta Texas - Facilities: Six pools, health club and spa, tennis courts, dining, and a kids club - Golf: Two 18-hole courses, including The Palmer Course designed by Arnold Palmer Visit www.agc.org/bcc for more information. Sponsorship opportunities are available.