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        <title>AGG of America's Programs &amp; Events</title>
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        <description>AGC of America is pleased to offer a wide variety of meetings, events, and seminars for construction professionals that can help you improve every aspect of your business.</description>
        <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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        <copyright>Copyright - 2009The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America. All Rights Reserved.</copyright>

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            <title>Nov 8, 2009 - AGC's Advanced Management Program</title>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate>
            
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        	<description>Since 1986, AGC's Advanced Management Program has been the construction industry's premier executive education program. This six-day program strengthens participants' business proficiency and construction knowledge through the guidance of industry experts and by sharing best practices and ideas with fellow professionals. Participants will walk away with a valuable network of resources and the confidence to succeed in today's competitive market.
The nation's top management and industry experts - the best in their fields - are assembled to provide a targeted learning experience that will generate value for participants.
Learning objectives include:

Strategic &amp; Financial Management
Risk Management
Leadership
Contract Dispute Resolution
Leading Change
Construction Ethics
Fit to Lead
Economic Outlook for the Construction Industry
Safety Management
Reputation &amp; Media Management
Construction Productivity
Blending Family and Work&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AgcOfAmericasProgramsEvents/~4/LNfij4gu-_8" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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            <title>Nov 9, 2009 - Safety Management Training Course</title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate>
            
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        	<description>Course Description
The objective of the AGC Safety Management Training Course is to provide intensive instruction on the basic skills needed to manage a safety program within a company. Participants will receive instruction and training that will allow them to return to their firms with readily applicable new skills. Ideal candidates have responsibilities that include SAFETY from firms that recognize SAFETY as a paramount function. Participants must attend all sessions and pass a written exam to receive a certificate from AGC of America indicating successful completion of the course.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AgcOfAmericasProgramsEvents/~4/mpESJ0TLVZ4" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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            <title>Nov 9, 2009 - Avoid Being Blindsided by the AIA A201</title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate>
            
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            <category>Webinar</category>
            <category>Contracts</category>
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        	<description>For the first time in more than 50 years, the AIA A201 General Terms and Conditions document was not endorsed by AGC. If using the A201, the 2007 edition is now mandated. This webinar will analyze the substantial risk shift to Contractors (General and Specialty), and provide value tools including:


Highlighting major concerns and potential traps
Recommendations for revisions
Comparisons with terms in ConsensusDOCS contracts


Key Topics


New risks, requirements and restrictions Contractors now face
Specific possible corrective action to consider (including AGC's Preliminary Commentary on the new AIA A201)
Explanation of how an architects' and contractors' responsibility and risk exposure are not balanced in the A201
Commentary on the substance of the A201 and AIA's drafting process


Price 
$99 for AGC Members
$149 for Non-Members
A free copy of AGC's Members Only Document Preliminary Comments on the AIA A201 will be included.

Speaker
James Duffy O'Connor, Esq., Past President of the American Bar Association (ABA) Construction Forum and AGC AIA A201 Taskforce Member will be the feature speaker for this webinar. 

Mr. O'Connor has spoken throughout the country and written articles in regard to the AIA A201 2007 edition. He will provide unique insights into both the big picture view as well as the specific contractual provisions that will affect your business and risk profile when bidding a project that requires the AIA A201.

The conference will be facilitated by Brian Perlberg, Esq., AGC Senior Counsel for Contracts and Construction Law.

Downloads

Presentation
Outline
AGC Guide to the AIA A201
Written Materials
Jim O'Connor Bio&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AgcOfAmericasProgramsEvents/~4/b4aHJj8Z5Q4" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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            <title>Nov 10, 2009 - AGC's Building to LEED-NC at USGBC's Greenbuild</title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate>
            
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            <category>Training and Professional Development</category>
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        	<description>AGC's acclaimed Building to LEED-NC: Overview and the Impact on Construction Practices course examines LEED for New Construction with a focus on the means and methods of construction. Attendees will learn about which prerequisites and credits have impacts on construction practices. The course details the ways in which major impact will affect decision making related to estimating, scheduling, documentation, contracts, and more. Updates for the new LEED v 3.0 will be included in this course.

The course is being provided as a pre-conference session for the U.S. Green Building Council's Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Phoenix, Arizona. Attendees must register via the Greenbuild site. Directions on how to register are included in the form on the right.

Questions? Contact curriculum@agc.org.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AgcOfAmericasProgramsEvents/~4/0VdEtv4Lnn4" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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            <title>Nov 11, 2009 - AGC's Leadership in Construction Workshop</title>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate>
            
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            <category>Training and Professional Development</category>
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        	<description>27 Contact Hours &amp;ndash; 2.7 ANSI/IACET CEUs &amp;ndash; 27 AIA CLUs.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AgcOfAmericasProgramsEvents/~4/9m4JjPyHtk0" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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            <title>Nov 12, 2009 - The Highway and Utility Contractors Issues Meeting</title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate>
            
            <category>Upcoming Event</category>
            <category>Conferences and Convention</category>
            <category>Division and Committee Meetings</category>
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        	<description>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. Attendees will receive an update on legislation and legal decisions that affect the highway and utility markets, including the re-authorization of SAFETEA-LU and the creation of a Clean Water Trust Fund. Updates on the Recovery Act and pending regulatory action are also on the agenda. New to this conference, this year we will be offering separate Utility and Highway tracks that will converge with issues that affect both types of contractors. Contractors interested in virtual construction and its growing place in the market will learn how horizontal BIM works and how to integrate it with construction equipment. In addition, attendees will also receive a briefing on the status of the CARB rule and other diesel retrofit requirements and opportunities. Contractors interested in the opportunities presented by the increased interest by the Administration on High-Speed Rail will also find something.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AgcOfAmericasProgramsEvents/~4/BRVfGSP4F4c" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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            <title>Nov 12, 2009 - Project Manager Development Program - Module 3: Project Administration</title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate>
            
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            <title>Nov 12, 2009 - Federal Contracting Webinar Series - Small Business Contracting: Opportunities Gained &amp; Challenges Identified</title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate>
            
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            <title>Nov 16, 2009 - Surviving and Thriving In Today's Construction Industry: CURT 2009 National Conference of Construction Owners</title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate>
            
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            <category>Conferences and Convention</category>
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            <title>Nov 16, 2009 - "Stress Testing" the Family or Closely Held Construction Company Webinar</title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate>
            
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        	<description>"Stress tests" for financial institutions have been all over the news this year.  They determine if financial institutions have enough capital to withstand the recession and other marketplace turmoil.  Family or closely held business (CHB) stress tests work much the same way.  Their purpose is to look forward in time to see if a construction company can stay afloat during difficult times or in periods of rapid change.
2010 promises to be a challenging year for most contractors.  Stress testing a new concept for family and closely held construction firms can help answer questions like:

What actions do we need to take in order to sustain the company - or even turn things around?
How can we predict the effects of our decisions on various areas of the company?
Will I be able to maintain my lifestyle or even cash out of the company as we had dreamed?

Stress testing is designed to help tell construction executives where to go next versus typical financial accounting which tells you only where you've been.
Brought to you in partnership with the Family Business Institute.
Speakers:

Dennis Engelbrecht
Sr. Consultant 
The Family Business Institute

Wayne Rivers
President
The Family Business Institute&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AgcOfAmericasProgramsEvents/~4/NyVhBhk029E" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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