AGC's Highway & Utilities Contractors Issues Meeting will take place on November 13-14 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida at the PGA National Resort. This meeting is the premier national event for contractors and related businesses involved in every aspect of highway and utility construction to hear about and discuss issues and trends in these markets. In order to secure the AGC rate of $179.00 a night you must register by October 16, 2009! Click here to preview the agenda!
AGC is honored to have Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee joining us to discuss the outlook for the surface transportation reauthorization and increased water infrastructure funding. Congressman Blumenauer is the primary sponsor of H.R. 3202, The Water Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which establishes a Clean Water trust Fund to address drinking and wastewater infrastructure needs with the goal of providing $10 billion annually for water infrastructure and related environmental improvements such as sanitary sewer overflows and assistance for small, rural and disadvantaged communities that are struggling to cope with aging infrastructure.
Congressman Blumenauer is also a major advocate for increasing Highway Trust Fund revenue to address transportation needs, and is currently working on legislation to provide tax credits for contractors to replace their off road diesel powered vehicles to meet clean air requirements.
Utility Construction Specific Sessions:
- J. Kevin Ward, Executive Administrator of the Texas Water Development Board and incoming President of the Council of Infrastructure Financing Authorities (CIFA), will discuss the impact of water supply on infrastructure planning and the challenges State and local authorities are facing to finance capital programs. Texas has been a leader in forecasting its water infrastructure needs and has recently published a report entitled Liquid Assets: The State of Texas' Water Infrastructure.
- Joe Adams, President of MWH Constructors will discuss the increasing use of design-build and other alternative project delivery methods for water infrastructure projects. MWH is an AGC member and also participates in the Water Design-Build Council. Ward will discuss the benefits and risk involved in non-traditional project delivery approaches including a case study of a CM at Risk project with an owner's representative.
- Software innovators Bentley and Autodesk will participate in a discussion showcasing how virtual design and construction is being used for highway and water projects. This forum will also feature a jobsite presentation from an experienced AGC contractor and will also include a representative from Caterpillar who will describe the latest developments integrating construction equipment into the BIM/VDC models.
- Kris Hoellen, Director of the Conservation Fund's Conservation Leadership Network will discuss how the green construction movement is impacting highway & underground construction projects and how the construction industry and infrastructure can be a part of the solution to America's environmental challenges.
- Attorney John Mullen will report on the top legal decisions of the year that may impact your business.
- Karen Rae, Deputy Administrator, Federal Railroad Administration will present the Administration's high speed rail initiative and the construction opportunities that will result from this investment.
- Dave Ahlvers, State Construction Engineer, Missouri DOT and Paul Steinman, Chief Engineer, Florida DOT will discuss the use of contractor performance measures for prequalification, latest design-build developments including a financing option, alternate bid items for selecting concrete or asphalt pavements, performance specifications, value engineering/ practical design and recycled materials in concrete and asphalt.
| Fees: | Registration: $200 Spouse Registration: $50 (Fee includes 2 breakfasts, lunch and reception) |
| Hotel Information: | PGA National Resort & Spa 400 Avenue of the Champions Palm Beach Gardens, FL Room Rate:$179.00/night (Includes resort fee.) Reservation Information: 800-633-9150 (Indicate you're attending AGC Highway & Utilities Contractors Issues Meeting.) |
| Attire: | Business Casual |
| Golf: | There is a golf tournament held on Nov. 14th immediately following the close of meeting business. Registration fee: $125 per player. |