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INTERtunnel 2008

May 20, 2008

Turin, Italy

The latest in tunnel technology will be on show at INTERtunnel 2008 in Turin, Italy from 20-22 May 2008.

Leading suppliers of equipment, products and services for tunnel construction and operation will be gathering to present the latest innovations in this challenging and dynamic market.

The show promises to be an excellent networking environment, bringing together experience from tunneling projects in many countries.

See our event Web site for more information.

Mail intertunnel@mackbrooks.com for more information.

Call +44 (0)1727 814 400 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.intertunnel.com

Arbitration, ADR Mediation Conference

May 21, 2008

Brussels , Belgium

The Association for International Arbitration (AIA) is organising this conference to promote and create awareness of the Arbitration and Mediation in the ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of countries). Our goal is to promote arbitration and mediation as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism, ultimately in benefit of business development and creation of tighter bounds between the ACP states and the EU states.

This conference will not only serve to raise awareness and create stability for future business development, but also it will also lead to a working group in this area.

The one-day conference will take place in the city of Brussels at the secretariat of the ACP, from 9:30h - 18:30h. Coffee breaks, lunch as well as a cocktail after the conference will be part of the event.

Please visit our Web site for detailed information about this conference.

Mail conference@arbitration-adr.org for more information.

Call +32 2 643 33 01 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.arbitration-adr.org

CONSTRUCT2008 -- The Art and Science of Building

June 4, 2008

Las Vegas, NV

CONSTRUCT2008 is the key event for industrial, commercial and institutional construction professionals and a networking hub for thousands of architects, engineers, general contractors, commercial developers, facility managers and more. The show presents the latest in industry technology, including the newest products and most up-to-date solutions.

With over 75,000 square feet of exhibit space, CONSTRUCT2008 expects to draw 5,000+ attendees. The show runs in conjunction with the annual meeting of CSI which consists of 146 chapters and 15,000 members. Over 75% of the approximately 110 educational sessions provide continuing education credits for CSI CEU's, HSW's, and LU's.

See our Web site for more details about this exciting event.

Mail info@constructshow.com for more information.

Call 972-536-6427 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.ConstructShow.com

Teleconference: Prequalification in Government Construction Contracts

June 5, 2008

Nationwide, United States

Benefits:

What is the difference between prequalification and traditional post-bid responsibility determinations, and how do you address them in different types of contracts? This teleconference will discuss how to recognize and deal with prequalification requirements in federal contracts. State and local government procurements such as The Model Procurement Code, entities under federal grant programs and bidders' due process rights will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

* The attendee will be able to discuss the relationship between prequalification and responsibility.
* The attendee will be able to distinguish between prequalification and competitive range determinations.
* The attendee will be able to review the Model Procurement Code.

Agenda:

The Relationship Between Prequalification and Responsibility
* The Responsibility Requirement
* Distinctions Between Responsiveness and Responsibility
* Traditional Post-Bid Opening Responsibility Determination
* Prequalification as Pre-Bid Opening Responsibility Determination

Prequalification in Federal Contracts
* Distinctions Between Prequalification and Competitive Range Determinations
* Prequalification Procedures
* Protesting Denial of Prequalification or Exclusion From Competitive Range

Prequalification in California Public Contracts
* The Statutes
* The Department of Industrial Relations Model Questionnaires
* Appeal Procedures

These Materials are Designed For:

Contractors, subcontractors, presidents, vice presidents, construction and project managers, administrators, city officials, engineers, architects, owners, contract managers, planners and attorneys

Faculty:

W. Samuel Niece, Glenn C. Kennett, Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP

W. Samuel Niece, is special counsel with the law firm of Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP in San Francisco, where he represents California public entities in the formulation of project delivery systems, including prequalification procedures, and represents both private and public entities in bid protests and responses. He is a frequent speaker on California public contract and licensing law and the author of numerous articles published on www.constructionweblinks.com. Mr. Niece is admitted to the State Bar of California and is also a registered professional engineer in California. He holds a M.S. degree in civil engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, an M.B.A. degree from Loyola Marymount University and a J.D. degree from the University of San Francisco. Prior to embarking on the practice of law, Mr. Niece served as an officer in the U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps.

Glenn C. Kennett is an attorney with the law firm of Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP in Washington, D.C., where he represents construction contractors and project owners in mediation, arbitration and litigation. Mr. Kennett has also represented clients in government contract bid protests before the GSBCA and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. He is admitted to the bars of Virginia and the District of Columbia, and holds a J.D. degree from Catholic University, Columbus School of Law. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Kennett worked for a national construction contractor.

Continuing Education Units:

* AIA
* CC
* CLE (Please check the "Detailed Credit Information" page on our Web site for states that have already been approved)
* ENG
* PMI

Mail customerservice@lorman.com for more information.

Call 866-352-9539 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.lorman.com/teleconference/telec
onference.php?cd=414039:0:1:1:7&sku=381264
md=154344:0:cHdiZXJuaW5nQH

Railway Bridge Engineering

June 18, 2008

Philadelphia, PA

Benefits
By attending this course you will:
* Gain a working knowledge of basic railway bridge engineering and design under the AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering

* Receive practical answers to your basic questions about bridge design

* Hear the latest information about design procedures, materials, and methods being used in current railway bridge engineering practice

* Be prepared to continue on your own with further study of railway bridge engineering, using your course notes and references and what you have learned from our practical instructors

* Become more effective on your job…whether working as a bridge engineer or as a manager or support staff to experienced structural engineers

Topics
* Introduction to Railway Bridge Engineering
* Design Code and Load Generation
* Steel Bridge Superstructure Design Examples
* Design Process for Railroad Bridges
* Bridge Superstructure
* Bridge Substructure
* Movable Bridges
* Concrete Bridge Superstructure Design Examples
* Bridge Substructure Design Examples

Audience
* Structural engineers
* Railroad engineers
* State and federal officials
* Bridge engineers
* Railroad managers
* Consultants
* Bridge contractors
* Suppliers
* Owners
* Qualified engineering technicians

Earn PDH, LU, CEU:
By participating in this course, you will earn 14 Professional Development Hours (PDH) and 1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEU).

General Information:
Fee Covers: Notebook and other course materials, break refreshments, lunches and certificate.

Cancellation: If you cannot attend, please notify us by June 11, and we will refund your fee. Because this course has limited enrollment, cancellation received after this date and no-shows are subject to the full course fee of $945. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.

Accommodations: We have reserved a block of sleeping rooms ($159/single; $189/double) for course participants at the Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia*, 1100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA. To reserve a room, call 215-923-0100 and indicate that you will be attending this course under group code WOU. Room requests made later than May 17 will be subject to availability.

Course Location: This course will be held at Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City, 1100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA. 215-923-0100.

Mail wortley@engr.wisc.edu for more information.

Call 800-462-0876 for more information.

See Web page at http://epdweb.engr.wisc.edu/Courses/course
.lasso?myCourseChoice=J933

AACE International's 52nd Annual Meeting

June 29, 2008

Toronto, Canada

Join AACE International June 29 through July 2 in Toronto for the latest technical paper presentations on project management, planning and scheduling, estimating, claims and dispute resolution, decision and risk management, earned value management, BIM, high performance/green building, global projects and much more.

Enroll in continuing education seminars, participate in workshops and special interest groups, see the latest technology at the vendor expo and network with your peers from all over the world. AACE's annual meeting will enlighten and educate cost and management professionals at all levels.

Register today by visiting our Web site.

Mail meetings@aacei.org for more information.

Call 304-296-8444 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.aacei.org/annualmeeting

Construction Industry Institute: Front-End Planning and Design

July 7, 2008

Austin, TX

Construction Industry Institute (CII) Continuing Education Courses are sessions built from a series of half and full-day courses that present CII research findings in an interactive classroom environment. Each individual course covers a specific area of CII research. The courses were developed by teams of industry experts from CII member companies and by adult education experts. Participants may register for an individual course, multiple individual courses, or for an entire one-week session. Participants learn from the formal presentation of the subject matter by highly qualified instructors and through discussion and workshops. Specific course content is outlined below.

Front-End Planning and Design

Building the Project Team (8 hours)

The course focuses on the process of bringing the project participants together into an effective project team. Recognizing the role of project leadership, the value of teamwork to project success, understanding the team-building process, and applying team building techniques to managing projects are the foundation of the course. Specific team-building tools to be presented include: Team Charter, Dispute Resolution Process, Expectations Matrix, Roles/Responsibilities Matrix, and Recognition/Rewards.

Participant Handbook (EM37-21A), Team Building: Improving Project Performance (RS37-1), Owner/Contractor Work Structure: A Preview (RS111-1), A Model for Partnering Excellence (RS102-1), “Documented Success at Norco” (white paper).

Development and Alignment of Project Objectives (4 hours)

The course presents a process for effectively incorporating the input of all project stakeholders to develop aligned project objectives. The alignment process and assessment tools, such as the alignment thermometer, are demonstrated in a group exercise.

Participant Handbook (EM113-21A), Project Objective Setting (RS12-1), Alignment During Pre-Project Planning (IR113-3).

Pre-Project Planning, including the Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI) (8-12 hours)

This course includes an overview of the pre-project planning process and its benefits including organizing for pre-project planning, selecting alternatives, developing the project definition package, and making the project authorization decision. The PDRI are easy-to-use tools for measuring the degree of scope development in either industrial projects or building projects. It identifies and precisely describes each of 70 critical elements in industrial projects and 64 critical elements in building projects in a scope definition package, and allows a project team to quickly predict factors impacting project risk.

Participant Handbook (EM39-21A); Pre-Project Planning: Beginning a Project the Right Way (RS39-1), Pre-Project Planning Handbook (SP39-2), Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI), Industrial Projects (IR113-2), Pre-Project Planning Tools: PDRI and Alignment (RS113-1).

Scope Control and Change Management (4 hours)

Scope control and change management are processes vital to any project. Both are addressed in this module. Scope control is a preventative process that starts with a detailed project scope and ensures discipline in changing the scope during project execution. Change management involves the processes for managing all changes that occur on a project. This module provides insight and tools to improve project scope control and management of change.

Participant Handbook (EM 113-22A), Project Change Management (SP43-1), Quantitative Effects of Project Change (RS43-2), The Impact of Changes on Construction Cost and Schedule (RS6-10).

Project Constructability (6 hours)

The course presents 14 constructability concepts that can be used in company-level and project-level constructability programs. Participants analyze practical examples of constructability implementation programs.

Participant Handbook (EM-11A), Constructability Implementation Guide (SP34-1), which includes Preview of Constructability Implementation (RS34-2).

Prefabrication, Preassembly, Modularization, and Off-Site Fabrication (PPMOF) (2 hours)

This course focuses on early planning and decision making activities and factors that are critical to effective exploitation of the potential of PPMOF for some projects. The course reviews the drivers and impediments to PPMOF, presents a tool for PPMOF decision making that helps create project alignment, and encourages thorough analysis. The participants will use the decision tool and will work through case studies as small teams.

Participant Handbook (171-21A), “Implementing the Prefabrication, Preassembly, Modularization, and Off-Site Decision Framework: Guide and Tool” (IR171-2).

Design Effectiveness and the Objectives Matrix (4 hours)

This course outlines the ten key inputs to design and describes their impact on the seven key project outputs. In a workshop, participants learn to use the objectives matrix to measure quality of design inputs early on a project.

Participant Handbook (EM-25A), Evaluation of Design Effectiveness (RS8-1), Input Variables Impacting Design Effectiveness (RS8-2).

Mail clee@engr.utexas.edu for more information.

Call (512) 232-3000 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.construction-institute.org

2008 ASPE National Estimating Academy

July 9, 2008

Baltimore, MD

The 2008 ASPE National Estimating Academy will take place July 9-10 at the Baltimore Inner Harbor Hyatt.

The academy features 25 breakout classes in all types of construction estimating. All construction estimators welcome.

See our Web site for more information.

Mail info@aspenational.org for more information.

Call 877-273-5679 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.aspenational.org

Construction Industry Institute: Project Construction and Start-Up

July 14, 2008

Austin, TX

Construction Industry Institute (CII) Continuing Education Courses are sessions built from a series of half and full-day courses that present CII research findings in an interactive classroom environment. Each individual course covers a specific area of CII research. The courses were developed by teams of industry experts from CII member companies and by adult education experts. Participants may register for an individual course, multiple individual courses, or for an entire one-week session. Participants learn from the formal presentation of the subject matter by highly qualified instructors and through discussion and workshops. Specific course content is outlined below.

Project Construction and Start-up

Construction Safety: Zero Accidents (4 hours)

This course describes the influence of general contractors on the safety performance of subcontractors and on large projects. Five specific areas of safety are covered: the indirect cost of injuries; the direct cost of worker injuries; worker injury causes; the role of general contractors in subcontractor safety; and zero injury techniques.

Participant Handbook (EM-5A), Managing Subcontractor Safety (RS13-1), Zero Injury Techniques (RS32-1), Zero Injury Economics (SP32-2), One Too Many video (VA-006).

Performance Management (4 hours)

This course provides specific ideas, tools, and guidance for promoting productivity and effective performance management of all personnel within an organization. The material identifies methods for measurement and opportunities for improvement of productivity, as well as strategies for creating major performance improvements.

Participant Handbook (EM-24A).

Optimizing Project Schedules (8 hours)

This course includes ideas for compressing the overall time required for design, procurement, construction, and start-up activities and addresses optimizing early project planning techniques, as well as schedule acceleration and recovery techniques when the project is in midstream.

Participant Handbook (EM-1A), Schedule Reduction (RS41-1), Concepts & Methods of Schedule Compression (RS6-7).

Work Packaging for Project Control (4 hours)

This course explains the many tools that enable the application of work packaging to all project phases. The tools include work breakdown structures, cost breakdown structures, work packages, activities, tasks, control accounts, code of accounts, and a variety of documents and database.

Participant Handbook (EM-3A), Work Packaging for Project Control (RS6-6).

Planning for Startup (4 hours)

The Planning for Startup Model is presented in this course in the form of a 45-activity flow chart organized in eight typical project phases. These planning activities are fully described, as are the 26 supportive tools. This course also includes demonstration project case studies and workshop exercises that reinforce the message of the planning model.

Participant Handbook (EM 121-21A), Planning for Startup (IR121-2).

Materials Management (8 hours)

Materials management systems produce cost saving benefits, such as improved labor productivity, reduced surplus, and improved cash flow. This course focuses on materials management systems that effectively integrate take-off, vendor evaluation, purchasing, expediting, field control, and warehouse systems. Workshops focus on materials management problem solving and emphasize peer interaction.

Participant Handbook (EM7-21A), Procurement and Materials Management: A Guide to Effective Project Evaluation (IR7-3), Costs and Benefits Of Material Management Systems (RS7-1).

Managing the Special Project (4 hours)

This course is intended for owner and contractor personnel who are involved in the construction of small projects, with special emphasis on revamp projects at industrial facilities. The material describes the challenges of “small” projects as compared to “large” projects, providing principles and specific ideas for effectively managing small projects.

Participant Handbook (EM-19A), Manual for Special Project Management (SP13).

Mail clee@engr.utexas.edu for more information.

Call (512) 232-3000 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.construction-institute.org/scri
ptcontent/cec.cfm?section=prodev#cec_two

GeoWeb 2008 Conference

July 21, 2008

Vancouver, Canada

The GeoWeb 2008 conference reflects the breadth, evolution and growing maturity of the GeoWeb and is one of the only conferences focusing exclusively on the convergence of GIS and the Internet, and the economic potential associated with the convergence of XML, Web services and GIS. The conference welcomes both public and private organizations to meet, discuss and learn about today’s most innovative geospatial technologies.

GeoWeb 2008 reflects a growing awareness of the need to interpret geospatial information in the broadest possible terms, especially in the context of the built environment, where information sharing and collaboration is key to the increased productivity, efficiency and vastly improved decision making.

The theme for the 2008 conference is “Infrastructure: Local to Global”, which implies the GeoWeb has a local community dimension as well as a global dimension. The integration of global aggregators will drive the creation of local infrastructures and will give rise to a global infrastructure.

Additional points of discussion will include:

* Global Aggregators and Data Communities
* GeoWeb in Security and Defense
* Real Time Emergency Response and Environmental Security
* Neo-Geo, User Generated Data and the GI Professional
* CAD-BIM-GIS-Games Integration – 3D Cityscapes (Worlds Real and Virtual)
* Infrastructure for Information – Building Alongside Physical Infrastructure
* Municipal SDI in the GeoWeb
* Imaging, Coverages and Information Infrastructures

See our Web site for more information.

Mail shugheswhite@galdosinc.com for more information.

Call 604-484-2768 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.geowebconference.org

7th Annual International Construction SuperConference 2008

September 8, 2008

London, United Kingdom

The 7th Annual International Construction SuperConference 2008 is being held May 14-16, 2008 at the Radisson SAS Portman Hotel in London, England.

This construction industry event is designed for construction, legal, architect, design, energy and transportation organizations. It brings together industry experts, cutting edge content and speakers focusing on legal and institutional issues related to the construction industry, as well as addressing global business challenges and opportunities that deal with a wide range of construction, business and energy topics.

Conference attendees will benefit from a combination of plenary sessions, educational tracks, special interest sessions and opportunities to network with professional colleagues, enabling them to gain valuable insight into the global business and construction opportunities and challenges.

Mail hpang@vendomegrp.com for more information.

Call 212-812-8988 for more information.

See Web page at http://international.constructionsuperconf
erence.com/ME2/Default.asp

Construction Industry Institute: Front-End Planning and Design

October 13, 2008

Austin, TX

National Green Builders Products Expo in Las Vegas

October 15, 2008

Las Vegas, NV

The National Green Builders Products Expo is a pure trade-to-trade event focused to serve your needs. We are bringing together buyers, manufacturers and providers of goods and services related to the initial building, remodelling, rehabilitation or renovation of buildings, green initiative commercial and industrial structures, as well as single and multi-family housing.

See our Web site for more information.

Mail wendy@bentleyintl.net for more information.

Call 702-893-9090 for more information.

See Web page at http://ngbpe.com

Construction Industry Institute: Project Construction and Start-Up

October 20, 2008

Austin, TX

Construction Industry Institute (CII) Continuing Education Courses are sessions built from a series of half and full-day courses that present CII research findings in an interactive classroom environment. Each individual course covers a specific area of CII research. The courses were developed by teams of industry experts from CII member companies and by adult education experts. Participants may register for an individual course, multiple individual courses, or for an entire one-week session. Participants learn from the formal presentation of the subject matter by highly qualified instructors and through discussion and workshops. Specific course content is outlined below.

Project Construction and Start-up

Construction Safety: Zero Accidents (4 hours)

This course describes the influence of general contractors on the safety performance of subcontractors and on large projects. Five specific areas of safety are covered: the indirect cost of injuries; the direct cost of worker injuries; worker injury causes; the role of general contractors in subcontractor safety; and zero injury techniques.

Participant Handbook (EM-5A), Managing Subcontractor Safety (RS13-1), Zero Injury Techniques (RS32-1), Zero Injury Economics (SP32-2), One Too Many video (VA-006).

Performance Management (4 hours)

This course provides specific ideas, tools, and guidance for promoting productivity and effective performance management of all personnel within an organization. The material identifies methods for measurement and opportunities for improvement of productivity, as well as strategies for creating major performance improvements.

Participant Handbook (EM-24A).

Optimizing Project Schedules (8 hours)

This course includes ideas for compressing the overall time required for design, procurement, construction, and start-up activities and addresses optimizing early project planning techniques, as well as schedule acceleration and recovery techniques when the project is in midstream.

Participant Handbook (EM-1A), Schedule Reduction (RS41-1), Concepts & Methods of Schedule Compression (RS6-7).

Work Packaging for Project Control (4 hours)

This course explains the many tools that enable the application of work packaging to all project phases. The tools include work breakdown structures, cost breakdown structures, work packages, activities, tasks, control accounts, code of accounts, and a variety of documents and database.

Participant Handbook (EM-3A), Work Packaging for Project Control (RS6-6).

Planning for Startup (4 hours)

The Planning for Startup Model is presented in this course in the form of a 45-activity flow chart organized in eight typical project phases. These planning activities are fully described, as are the 26 supportive tools. This course also includes demonstration project case studies and workshop exercises that reinforce the message of the planning model.

Participant Handbook (EM 121-21A), Planning for Startup (IR121-2).

Materials Management (8 hours)

Materials management systems produce cost saving benefits, such as improved labor productivity, reduced surplus, and improved cash flow. This course focuses on materials management systems that effectively integrate take-off, vendor evaluation, purchasing, expediting, field control, and warehouse systems. Workshops focus on materials management problem solving and emphasize peer interaction.

Participant Handbook (EM7-21A), Procurement and Materials Management: A Guide to Effective Project Evaluation (IR7-3), Costs and Benefits Of Material Management Systems (RS7-1).

Managing the Special Project (4 hours)

This course is intended for owner and contractor personnel who are involved in the construction of small projects, with special emphasis on revamp projects at industrial facilities. The material describes the challenges of “small” projects as compared to “large” projects, providing principles and specific ideas for effectively managing small projects.

Participant Handbook (EM-19A), Manual for Special Project Management (SP13).

Mail clee@engr.utexas.edu for more information.

Call (512) 232-3000 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.construction-institute.org/scri
ptcontent/cec.cfm?section=prodev#cec_two

Rail-Volution 2008: Building Livable Communities with Transit

October 26, 2008

San Francisco, CA

Rail~Volution 2008, a national transit and livability conference, provides a perfect opportunity to apply new approaches and lessons learned in your own community. Rail~Volution offers something for everyone: planning professionals, community activists, government officials, civic leaders, private developers and business leaders.
The Bay Area is among the world’s most vibrant regions – with its world class art and culture, resplendent green and open spaces, wonderfully divergent neighborhoods, strong global economy, and leadership in sustainability and energy issues.

Discover what makes the Bay Area tick, with its many transit facilities…its collaboration among diverse stakeholders…its approach to issues such as affordable housing and traffic congestion…and its cutting-edge emphasis on environmental health.

Rail~Volution 2008, a national transit and livability conference, provides a perfect opportunity to apply new approaches and lessons learned in your own community. Rail~Volution offers something for everyone: planning professionals, community activists, government officials, civic leaders, private developers and business leaders.

See our Web site for more information.

Mail info@railvolution.com for more information.

Call 503-823-6870 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.railvolution.com

National Pavement Expo West 2008

November 20, 2008

Las Vegas, NV

NPE is the most powerful education resource and purchasing tool for paving and pavement maintenance professionals. Come see the power of pavement!

See our Web site for more information.

See Web page at http://www.nationalpavementexpo.com

Damage Prevention Conference and Expo

December 9, 2008

Las Vegas, NV

The 11th Annual Damage Prevention Conference and Expo will take place December 9-10, 2008 at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

It delivers the industry’s only all-inclusive training program and exhibit floor related to preventing damage to the nation’s underground infrastructure.

See our Web site for event details.

Mail scott.odin@cygnusexpos.com for more information.

Call 800-827-8009 for more information.

See Web page at http://www.damageprevention.com

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