GROUNDBREAKING WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION 2011

Legacy, Leadership, Performance

May 9-10, 2011

The McGraw-Hill Companies, New York, NY

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

A national leadership conference designed to facilitate heightened leadership and management skills for women at all levels in the construction industry.

DAY 1: MAY 9, 2011

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Compliance and Integrity in the Construction Industry—the New Paradigm A workshop presented by Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

In the past two decades government regulation, oversight, and investigation of contractor “integrity” and “compliance” has increased dramatically, aided by government’s access to electronic records and computer analysis. Virtually every government agency now has either an Inspector General or a Compliance Officer whose job it is to find and redress perceived violations of policies and law. As a result, contractors regularly read about prosecutions of government employees and contractors for conduct that once was “normal” and is now deemed criminal. And, they also read about contractors settling government claims for tens of millions of dollars, debarments and forfeitures. Many major private corporations are themselves mirroring this change with the use of private inspector generals and consultants to assure that there is no corruption on their projects.

Contractors must respond to this new paradigm with their own efforts to assure that they operate within the regulations and the laws with their own pro-active compliance programs—programs that work, not just serve as window dressing. In this workshop the Regulatory Compliance/ Governmental Relations Group of Peckar & Abramson, P.C. will explain the underlying regulations and statutes as well as the case histories of investigations and prosecutions that have affected construction contractors and then lead participants through an exercise establishing a model compliance program.

Moderator:

Robert S. Peckar, Esq., Founding Partner of Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

Panelists:

Lorraine D’Angelo, Esq., Ethics & Corporate Compliance Officer/Counsel, Dragados USA

Thomas J. Curran, Esq., Partner, Peckar & Abramson, P.C., Chairman of Interdisciplinary corporate-support team including Regulatory Compliance/Governmental Relations, Internal Investigations, and White Collar Criminal Defense. Contributor toThe Kudlow Report, CNBC

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Re-Thinking Construction Management

Commissioned by CIOB 2010 President Li Shirong and created by Past President John Bale, the new forward-looking definition accurately depicts the wide spectrum of professionalism practiced by members in every part of the industry. More importantly, it provides an agenda for the continuing development and improvement which will enable present and future members to help realize the ideals of sustainable construction, and thus to help build a better world for the communities that construction serves.
Panelists:

Porie Saikia-Eapen, AIA FCIOB, Vice President Area Manager, CH2M Hill

Li Shirong, Prof. Dr FCIOB FICE FRICS CEnv, Deputy Director General, Chongqing Foreign Trade and Economic Relations Commission, President, Chartered Institute of Building

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Registration

1:00 PM – 1:10 PM Program Welcome & Introduction

Janice L. Tuchman, Editor-in-Chief, Engineering News-Record

Robert S. Peckar, Esq., Founding Partner of Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

1:15 PM – 1:45 PM Legacy and Leadership

The session will navigate unique succession approaches, new business models, innovative growth strategies, and the challenges of managing men in a non-traditional environment with an emphasis on varied methods to achieving personal and professional milestones.

Interview facilitated by:

Janice L. Tuchman, Editor-in-Chief, Engineering News-Record

Keynote Address:

Cheryl McKissack Daniel, President, McKissack & McKissack

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM The New Business Leader

Top women business owners and corporate leaders will identify what it will take to succeed in the new economy. Insights on new strategies, competitive skill sets and innovative technologies will be the focus of this engaging session.

Moderator:

Jennifer Murphy, Vice President, Plaza Construction Corporation

Panelists:

Linda Figg, President CEO, FIGG

Nancy Aber Goshow, AIA, LEED AP, Managing Partner, Goshow Architects

Maureen A. Henegan, Chair & CEO, Henegan Construction

Laura T. Pontikes, Executive Vice President, Satterfield & Pontikes

2:45 PM – 4:00 PM The Global Leader

International women leaders from across the world weigh in with their perspectives on women, leadership, balance and more. Representatives from the U.S., China, India, Spain and other countries will be participating in this groundbreaking panel that will identify universal challenges and solutions for advancing projects and careers in the global construction industry.

Moderator:

Porie Saikia-Eapen, AIA, FCIOB, Vice President & Area Manager, CH2M Hill

Panelists:

Marta Álvarez, CEO, L3mg

Secretario General, Construction Management Association of Spain

Rachel Arulraj, Ph.D., Principle Professional Associate, Parsons Brinckerhoff

Jane Chmielinski, EVP & Chief Corporate Officer, AECOM

Li Shirong, Prof. Dr FCIOB FICE FRICS CEnv, Deputy Director General, Chongqing Foreign Trade and Economic Relations Commission, President, Chartered Institute of Building

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Networking & Refreshment Break

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Session 1:

Managing Complex Projects: Best Practices Here Abroad

Best practices for managing complex projects challenged by funding limitations, fast-tracked schedules and talent constraints are the focus of this session. Select case studies will be examined to provide attendees with practical guidance. [This session is designed for mid-level and senior managers who seek to enhance their project management approaches in varied work environments.]

Introduction:

Loryn P. Riggiola, Esq., Member, Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.

Moderator:

Palmina Teta-Whelan, CCM, Senior Project Manager, American Airlines

Panelists:

Virginia Borkoski, AIA, Senior Project Manager, HDR

Julia DeRosi, Project Manager, U.S. General Services Administration

Patricia D. Galloway, Ph.D., P.E., CPENG, PMP, MRICS, CFCC, Chief Executive Officer, Pegasus Global Holdings, Inc.

Barbara Wagner, Senior Vice President, Clark Construction

Session 2:

Managing Expectations: Setting Benchmarks, Overcoming Disappointments

Led by a noted leadership and negotiation expert and complemented by leading construction professionals, this session engages participants to explore how negotiation can help them to achieve their personal and professional goals in the context of the current economy and workplace conditions. [This session is designed for senior level professionals who have seen the ‘glass ceiling’ and wonder about the ‘glass cliff.’]

Moderator:

Carol Frohlinger, Esq., Co-founder, Negotiating Women, Inc.

Panelists:

Patricia A. Harris, Esq., M.B.A, LEED AP, Managing Partner, Zetlin & De Chiara LLP

Elizabeth J. Heider, AIA LEED AP, Senior Vice President, Skanska USA Building Inc.

Carra Wallace, Managing Director, Office of Executive Initiatives, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York

Beverly Willis, AIA President, Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation

Session 3:

Managing for Performance Productivity: Leaner, Faster, Smarter

Session participants explore the latest approaches and techniques for advancing performance and improving productivity. New technologies, talent trends and productivity approaches are explored in this session which is intended to facilitate your ability to more effectively manage projects. [This session is designed for mid-level and senior level professionals who recognize the need to control costs and reduce risk in every assignment.]

Moderator:

Rosemarie S. Andolino, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Aviation

Panelists:

Lisa Colonni, Senior Project Controls Coordinator, The Louis Berger Group

Erleen Hatfield, P. E. LEED AP, Principal, Buro Happold Consulting Engineers

Joan McDonald, Commissioner, New York State Department of Transportation

Christine V. Oates, CCM, LEED AP, Senior Project Manager, Jacobs Engineering

Karen A. Sweeney, Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion, Turner Construction

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Cocktail & Networking Reception

DAY 2: May 10, 2010

7:30 AM – 8:20 AM Continental Networking Breakfast

8:20 AM – 8:30 AM Day 1 Recap

Robert S. Peckar, Esq., Founding Partner of Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM The Art and Science of Promoting Ideas

This unique session identifies successful strategies for promoting your ideas and yourself with the focused goals of increasing new business and career opportunities. Led by a noted communications specialist, the program explores how to effectively network and develop relationships.

Introduction: Karen A. Sweeney, Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion, Turner Construction

Moderator:

Hank Harris, President, FMI Corporation

Panelists:

Carolyn Ferguson, FSMPS, CPSM, President, Society for Marketing Professional Services; President, WinMore Marketing Advisors

Andrea Fitch, Director of Marketing, SIGAL Construction Corporation

Christine J. Flaherty, Senior Associate & Director of Business Development, STV

Mava K. Heffler, Vice President, Chief Marketing Communication Officer, EMCOR Group, Inc.

9:30 AM – 9:45AM Refreshment Break

9:45 AM – 10:45 AM Social Media, Leadership and Your Brand

Social media is fast absorbing traditional venues and channels for communicating. How do you lead? How does your leadership resonate within your company, your community? What are the implications of a less controlled social media environment on the evolution and positioning of your brand, both personally and professionally?

With the input of several millennial and mid-level professionals, this session will help you navigate and control your reputation and how the world perceives you and your firm.

Moderator:

Lisa Jaycox, Manager of External Communications, Information & Media Segment, McGraw-Hill Companies

Panelist:

Holly Bolton, CPSM, Director of Marketing, CE Solutions, Inc. Structural Engineers

Corren Collura, Vice President & CIO, Suffolk Construction Company, Inc.

Dana Galvin, CPSM, Marketing Manager & Social Media Director, Barton Malow Company

Stephanie A. Leedom, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, Architect, U.S. General Services Administration

10:45 AM – 11:45 PM Closing Keynote:

Women, the Economy and How to Mobilize the “Community” to Your Advantage

The lack of consistent professional mentoring and coaching across all market sectors is a major impediment for women's career advancement. Award-winning journalist, editor and media executive, Holly Sraeel, discusses the financial implications of opting out of your career progression rather than asking for the next big job (and the pay that goes along with it); how to find the right professional mentor; why developing strong professional networks is instrumental in raising capital for women entrepreneurs; and what you can do to ensure that more women emerge as business leaders.

Speaker:

Holly Sraeel, Founder CEO, New York Ventures

11:45 AM Closing Remarks

Paul L. Bonington, Vice President Media & Publisher, Engineering News-Record