Wednesday
6:30 am - 5:00 pmRegistration Open
AGC 2012 Convention Registration is located in the Coral Ballroom Lounge, Mid-Pacific Conference Center.
7:00 am - 5:00 pm535 Club Room Open
The 535 Club recognizes individuals who contribute at least $1,000 to the AGC PAC during a calendar year. Visit the 535 Club to learn more about becoming a member of the club. ...
7:30 am - 5:30 pmConstruction Safety Excellence Awards Judging
Willis Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) recognize construction companies who excel at safety performance. CSEA closely examines each candidate's commitment to safety. ...
8:00 am - 10:00 amOpening General Convention Session - featuring Karl Rove - Sponsored by MARSH
Open to all interested attendees
Karl Rove, former Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush...
10:00 am - 1:00 pmHost Hospitality - Sponsored by Waste Management
Host Hospitality offers light snacks and beverages during designated hours for all attendees.
10:30 am - 12:00 pmUnderstanding How Government Incentives Can Help You Win Work
Brian K. Humes, CPA, Clifton Gunderson LLP
Government incentives at the federal, state and local level are available for new construction or redevelopment to those that understand...
10:30 am - 12:00 pmVisualization for Contractors: What You See Is What You Build
Stephen A Jones, McGraw-Hill; Rodd Merchant, PE, LEED AP, JE Dunn Construction; Atul Khanzode, DPR Construction
Traditionally, architects have been the ones most concerned with...
10:30 am - 12:00 pmTaming the Phone in Your Pocket: How to Harness Mobile Technology for Project Documentation and Risk Management
Peter Lasensky, NoteVault; Ted Bumgardner,Xpera; P. Randolph Finch Jr., Marks, Finch, Thorton & Baird, LLP
Emails, texts, digital images captured on cell phones, blogs and...
10:30 am - 12:00 pmImplementing Diversity: Bringing People and Strategies Together to Create Action and Results
Melanie DePaoli, Omicle
As demographics of employees and customers are changing, seeking to understand them is vital to tomorrow's success. Creating a diverse culture drives...
10:30 am - 12:00 pmGet That Spark Back for Life: Too Busy for Your Own Good
Connie Merritt
Once you start asking what else you can fit into your schedule, where does it end? Are you forced to multitask to get it all done? And, even if you get it all done,...
10:30 am - 12:00 pmWhat's In A Face? The 5 features You Need To Know to Succeed in Business and Relationships
Julie Theroux
Success in business comes down to one thing - relationships. The easiest way to create lasting and positive relationships with your customers, employees and managers...
12:30 pm - 2:00 pmLiberty Mutual Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards Luncheon - Sponsored by Liberty Mutual - SOLD OUT!
Open to all attendees. Must present ticket at door.
The Liberty Mutual Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Awards honor the construction team that best epitomizes...
2:00 pm - 3:30 pmAdvanced Tax Strategies For Contractors
Glenn Gelman, CPA, MS-Tax, Managing Director, Glenn M. Gelman & Associates
This session will help you to understand what triggers IRS interest and what will be disallowed by...
2:00 pm - 3:30 pmCase Study: Lean vs. Traditional Delivery
David MacNeel, Baker Concrete Construction
In 2009, Baker Concrete was awarded two identical foundation projects, each approximately 100,000 cubic yards of concrete. One project...
2:00 pm - 3:30 pmOwnership Thinking: How to End Entitlement in Your Company and Create a Culture of Accountability and Purpose
Brad Hams, Ownership Thinking, LLC
Step-by-step instructions on how to overcome the insidious effects of entitlement and create an engaged workforce that will significantly improve...
2:00 pm - 3:30 pmManaging Merger and Acquisition Risks
Edward N. Littleton, Balfour Beatty Construction
Eric Stenman, Balfour Beatty Construction
For contractors who want to grow their businesses, mergers and...
6:00 pm - 7:30 pmWILLIS Reception
Open to all attendees. Must present ticket at door.
Meet new people and get reacquainted with old friends at the Willis Recpetion. Enjoy great food, drink and music...
