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Posted: January 3, 2008
GBC to hold CM At-Risk workshop for owners and project staff
On January 28 and 29 in Albany, New York the General Building Contractors of New York State will co-sponsor the program CM At-Risk, A Workshop for Owners and Project Staff, with the National Association of State Facilities Administrators and the Associated General Contractors of America.
The CM At-Risk or CM/GC approach to construction project delivery has become an ever more popular and worthwhile approach, both in the private and public sectors. The unique aspects of this approach drive its effectiveness. This program will delve deeply into those project management issues unique to this approach and emphasis will be toward defining best practices, particularly in typical problem areas.
Making the transition from managing in a hard dollar/lump sum world to managing in the CM/GC environment is key to maximizing the effectiveness of this process. This will be done through a presentation, case study and group discussion.
Issues to be dealt with at the workshop will include:
* The Selection Process
* What is in the Fee
* Defining and Managing the Contingencies
* Establishing the Budget
* Trade Contractor Selection and Management
* What to do when things go wrong
* Managing in an Open Book Environment
* The Concept of Wearing Two Hats
* Managing Change
* Closeout/Commissioning
Who should attend?: This program has been developed for owners (both public and private construction users), project staff or anyone representing owners: designers, construction managers, program managers. Owner clients will also find great value in the program.
Speakers: Mike Kenig of Holder Construction, Atlanta Ga.
Dirk Elsperman of Tarlton Corporation, St. Louis, Mo.
John Lynch, P.E. of U.S.General Services Administration
Carlo Colella, P.E. of University of Maryland
Monday - January 28, 2008
12-1 p.m. - Registration
1-5 p.m. - Program
5-7 p.m. - Reception with hors d'oeuvres
Tuesday - January 29, 2008
7-8 a.m. - Continental Breakfast
8-12 noon - Program
12-1 p.m. - Lunch
1-3 p.m. - Program
For more information visit the GBC website at www.gbcnys.agc.org, look under Hot Topics for a flyer and more information.
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