2010 Meetings on Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC of America) will return to Naples, Florida, on February 1-4, 2010, for its next round of annual meetings on surety bonding and construction risk management.

These meetings provide a unique opportunity for the thought leaders in the construction, surety and insurance industries to meet and interact with each other. The schedule includes a combination of plenary sessions, breakout sessions and seminars intended to encourage attendees to share information on the latest developments in all three industries and the lessons being learned from them. Attendees will have a chance to:

  • see the world through the eyes of the construction industry's leading CEOs;
  • find out just how much risk management principles and practices can do for safety, quality and increasingly, for ethics and compliance;
  • analyze the very first standard form of contract for green construction;
  • open the book on "lean" construction;
  • dig into the pre-construction and post-construction services that account for a growing share of many contractors' revenue - and risk;
  • get the very latest information on the economy and where the construction industry appears likely to end 2010;
  • learn more about the onerous contract terms and conditions that hard times can bring;
  • better identify the subcontractors at risk of default;
  • discuss practical strategies for helping such subcontractors meet their obligations; and
  • find out how successful contractors maintain the discipline they require to prosper in the future.

Separate Meeting for In-House Counsel

In conjunction with these meetings, and on the day preceding them, AGC of America will also hold its next meeting exclusively for the lawyers serving as in-counsel for the general and specialty contractors in the AGC family. The exact dates for that meeting will be January 31 - Febrary 1, 2010. Its agenda will span the practical as well as legal matters that in-house counsel have to address, including the best ways to make use of the limited resources at their disposal.

Who Should Attend

AGC's annual meetings on surety bonding and construction risk management are open to all AGC contractors, including all general and specialty contractors, and their in-house risk managers, lawyers and other senior executives. They are intended to benefit any contractor with an interest in taking its management practices to the next level!

AGC of America also encourages the many surety and insurance professionals among its associate members to attend and participate in the meetings. Indeed, these professionals have long found that the meetings provide a rare opportunity to learn more about their clients, and to contribute their unique perspective on where the construction industry is heading.

Outside lawyers and chapter staff also have much to contribute and gain!

Again in 2010, the registration fee for AGC's annual meetings on surety bonding and construction risk management will be $350.00, and the fee will include three receptions and breakfast on each day of meetings.

The registration fee for the separate meeting exclusively for in-house counsel will be $200.00. That fee will include a reception on the evening that precedes the meeting and both breakfast and lunch on the day of the meeting.

Four Ways to Register

  1. Register online now!
  2. Fax: Send the completed registration form with credit card information to (703) 837-5403
  3. E-mail: Send the completed registration form with credit card information to meetings@agc.org
  4. Mail: Send the completed registration form with check or credit card information to:

    AGC of America
    2010 Meetings on Surety Bonding and Risk Management
    2300 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400
    Arlington, VA 22201

Credit Card or Check

If you register online, you will have to use a credit card to pay your registration fee(s). If you download and complete a meeting registration form, you will also have the option of paying by check.

If you prefer to pay by check, and you either email or fax your meeting registration form back to AGC of America, please promptly mail your check to the association, and to ensure accurate accounting, please be sure to include a copy of your meeting registration form in your envelope.

AGC Meeting Exclusively for In-House Counsel*

Sunday, January 31, 2010

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Pre-Meeting Reception

Monday, February 9, 2010

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Breakfast

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Meeting

Annual Meetings on Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management

Monday, February 1, 2010

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Welcome Night Reception

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Hot Buffet Breakfast

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Plenary Session

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Break Out Sessions and Seminars

3:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Seminars and Special Presentations

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Midweek Reception

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Hot Buffet Breakfast

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Plenary Session

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Breakout Sessions and Seminars

3:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Seminars and Special Presentations

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Closing Reception

Thursday, February 4, 2010

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Continental Breakfast

8:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Plenary Session

*This reception and meeting are exclusively for the lawyers serving as in-house counsel for general and specialty contractors in the AGC family.

Hotel Accommodations

AGC has arranged accommodations for the 2010 meetings on surety bonding and construction risk management at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, a Mediterranean-style sanctuary that offers the Tiburon Golf Club with two Greg Norman-designed courses, five exceptional dining establishments and a picturesque pool area with poolside service.

The AGC room rate is $279 per night, plus tax (currently 10%). This rate includes complimentary guestroom internet service and the resort fee has been waived.

Guests at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples are also encouraged to enjoy the facilities and amenities at the neighboring Ritz-Carlton, Naples Beach Resort, located just three miles away and on the Gulf of Mexico. A complimentary shuttle runs between the two properties, and AGC guests staying at the golf resort will enjoy complimentary day parking at the beach resort.

You can reserve a room at the AGC rate by calling The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples at (239) 593-2000 or (800) 241-3333 and then requesting a reservation within the "AGC 2010 Surety Bonding and Risk Management" room block. You can also reserve a room online via www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/NaplesGolf. For the AGC rate, simply click on Optional Information then enter HRLHRLA in the Group Code Box.

The deadline for reserving a room at the AGC rate is Monday, January 4, 2010. Should you need to cancel your reservation, please do so at least 48 hours prior to your arrival date to avoid a cancellation penalty of one night's room and tax.

Contact Information

Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
2600 Tiburon Drive
Naples, FL 34109
Phone: 239-593-2000
Fax: 239-254-3300
Web Site: www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/NaplesGolf

Travel Information

AGC has partnered with the following airlines and car rental agencies to provide transportation to AGC's next round of annual meetings on surety bonding and construction risk management. All airfares are based on availability. For the best discounts, use the AGC group code and book early!

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples is located approximately:

  • 25 miles and 35 minutes from the Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
  • 125 miles and 2 hours from the Miami International Airport (MIA; and
  • 110 miles and 2 hours from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

Airline Discounts

AGC travelers are eligible for the following discounts on their airfare:

  • AirTran Airways: AGC Travelers are eligible for a 10% discount off published fares from any city to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), Miami International Airport (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) if they call 866-683-8368 and provide the event code (Contractors10) and the name (Associated General Contractors) for the event. (Valid for travel between January 1 and December 1, 2010.)
  • American Airlines: AGC travelers are eligible for a discount of up to 5% discount off published fares from any city to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), Miami International Airport (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) if they book online at www.aa.com and provide the promotional code (9810AL) for the event. (Valid for travel between January 28 and February 9, 2010.
  • Continental Airlines: AGC travelers are eligible for a 2-13% discount off published fares from any city to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), Miami International Airport (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) if the book online at www.continental.com and provide the promotional code (ZFZHDYQ7CG) for the event. (Valid for travel between January 29 and February 9, 2010).
  • Delta Airlines: AGC travelers are eligible for a 2-7% discount off published fares from any city to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), Miami International Airport (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) if they call 800-328-1111 and provide the o group code (NM4AU) for the event. (Valid for travel between January 28 and February 9, 2010).
  • JetBlue Airlines: AGC travelers are eligible for a 5% discount off published fares from any city to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) if they book online at www.jetblue.com/promo when and provide the promotional code (SBRM10) for the event. (Valid for outbound travel between January 28 and February 3, 2010, and for return travel between February 1 and 9, 2010).
  • Northwest Airlines: AGC travelers are eligible for a 2-7% discount off published fares from any city to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), Miami International Airport (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) if they book online at www.nwa.com or call 800-328-1111 and provide the E-Cert - Meeting Agreement Code (NM4AU). This code is also known as the WorldFile Number. (Valid for travel between January 28 and February 9, 2010).

Car Rental Discounts

AGC travelers are also eligible for the following discounts on their car rental rates:

  • Hertz: AGC travelers are eligible for a variable discount on car rental rates if they book online at www.hertz.com and provide CDP Number 55977 and CV Number 04FJ0001.
  • Avis: AGC travelers are eligible for a variable discount on car rental rates if they book online at www.avis.com and provide AWD Number G027999.