12th Annual Construction Industry Conference

Associated Owners & Developers (AOD)
Presents 12th Annual Construction Industry Conference
SURVIVING AND PROSPERING ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UNDER THE NEW ADMINISTRATION

Conference Chair: Ira Genberg, Esq., Partner, Troutman Sanders, LLP
www.troutmansanders.com/ira_genberg

Speakers to date:
Marriott International; AIG Risk Management; Bechtel; Turner Construction; Wells Real Estate Funds; Tetra Tech; Emory University; PricewaterhouseCoopers; The FERMA Group; Kiewit Corp.; Delta Consulting Group; Heery  International; Duke University; URS Corp.; Princeton University; Marsh; Lexington Construction; Liberty Mutual Construction; Century insurance; Faithful+Gould; Perkins & Will; Clark Construction Group; Siemens; Sutherland; Novare Group Holdings; Sun Trust Bank; AGC; Shapiro,Lifschitz & Schram; JAMS; AIU Holdings; Foley & Lardner; Beck Group; Thompson Ventulett; Draper & Associates; Barnes & Thornburg; Gleeds; Blackwell Advisors; City of Atlanta; Chance Partnership; Nossaman LLP; Nevada Land; King & Spalding LLP; Valley Metro Rail, Inc.; U.S. Dept. of Justice.

What: AOD’s 12th Annual Industry Conference, a 1-1/2 day program featuring leading experts who will focus on today’s construction market strategies for continued success, where our industry is headed, and how best to get there in the years to come.

Who:  Owners, Developers, Contractors, Subcontractors, Architects, Engineers, Attorneys, Surety and Insurance Agents, Consultants, Construction Managers, Government Officials, Estimators, Suppliers Financial Managers, Manufacturers, Associations.

When & Where:
Monday & Tuesday, September 14-15, 2009, Four Seasons, Atlanta, Georgia
Monday & Tuesday, November 9-10, 2009, Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel, Washington, DC

Register & Agenda: For further information, please go to: www.constructionchannel.net under “MARK YOUR CALENDAR”

Media invited:  For further information, or to confirm media attendance, please contact Andrew at Associated Owners & Developers (AOD) Tel: 703-734-2397   Fax: 703-734-2908 e-mail:  aod@constructionchannel.net

Sponsors to date:
Barnes & Thornburg LLP, www.btlaw.com
Delta Consulting Group, www.delta-cgi.com
Draper and Associates, www.draperandassociates.com
JAMS, www.jamsadr.com
PricewaterhouseCoopers, www.pwc.com
The FERMA Group, www.thefermagroup.com
Troutman Sanders, www.troutmansanders.com

Topics:
1. Building and Managing Major Infrastructure Projects:  Determining The Team, The Contract, The Partners, The Site Conditions, The Financing, The Costs And The Schedule
2. Evaluating Risk And Managing Claims On Major Projects Before And After Contract Execution
3. Developing The Most Effective Insurance Programs
4. Addressing Environmental Concerns:  LEED, Pollutants, Climate Change, And Storm Water Discharges
5. Building and Managing Major Energy Projects:  Determining The Team, The Delivery Method, The Key Contract Documents, The Partners, The Costs, The Schedule, The Right Technology Suppliers, And Skilled Labor Sources
6. Implementing The Latest and Best Financing Strategies
7. Managing The Risks And Obligations Of Electronic Discovery:  Sanctions, Spiraling Costs, And Accessibility
8. Evaluating BIM and The Latest Technologies
9. Protecting Against Criminal Liability:  Bid Rigging And The False Claims Act
10. Smart Growth: Building New Urban Communities
*Topics and speakers subject to change.

Cost:
$595.00 / AOD Members
$795.00 / Non-Members

AOD is an organization dedicated to the needs of owners and developers involved in the construction process. Its mission is to support the interests of owners and developers while encouraging participation and cooperation among the individuals and organizations that support the design, development and construction of projects.

Hotel Information:
Please identify yourself as an attendee of the Associated Owners & Developers (AOD) conference.
GA – Four Seasons Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia, Tel: 404-253-3853, Cost $295.00 S/D Room cut-off date August 21, 2009   www.fourseasons.com/atlanta
DC – Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel, Washington, DC, Tel: 1-800-263-9802-, Cost $219.00 S/D Room cut-off date October 16, 2009  www.hamiltonhoteldc.com
Rates are subject to applicable sales tax, state tax, and occupancy tax.

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

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

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

Contact:
Associated Owners & Developers (AOD)
8133 Leesburg Pike, Ste. 100
Vienna, Virginia 22182
E-mail: aod@constructionchannel.net
Tel: 703-734-2397
Fax: 703-734-2908