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April 21-22, 2009 Sheraton Universal Hotel Los Angeles

Keynote Sessions.....................4

Focus Sessions........................6

Working Group Discussions....10

Sponsors..............................11

Conference Schedule.............12

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I am pleased to invite you and your fellow civil engineering firm leaders to the inaugural Civil Engineers’ Summit & Expo. A live version of our much- acclaimed monthly, printed resource, CE News, “For the business of civil engi-neering,” this event will deliver targeted updates on the current economy and new administration, business management advice, and technology overviews to help you succeed.

This conference will be different from all others you’ve attended: You won’t be hearing lectures categorizing you into the same framework as architectural firms or other types of engineer-ing-related consultants. No, this conference is just about and just for civil engineers. Your firm is unique and so is this program. Hitting the topics that are top of mind with civil engineering firms right now, we’ve aimed high and succeeded to craft a well-rounded program to meet the needs of firm leaders of all size firms, with interests in all facets of civil engineering.

If you go to only one conference this year, I hope that you will join us in Los Angeles in April. I will be there and hope you will be too!

Sincerely,

Shanon Fauerbach, PE

Editorial Director, CE News

Welcome

Visit: www.CENewsSummit.com

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WhatThe 2009 Civil Engineers’ Summit & Expo is a national two-day learning and networking event bringing together executives and business leaders from the civil engineering industry.

Presented by CE News magazine, the two-day conference will explore some of the most pressing issues on the minds of civil engineering leaders, including strategic business planning strategies and tactics, current industry trends and opportunities, and best practices. In addition, attendees will have unlimited networking opportunities with other forward-thinking professionals in the business of civil engineering. This year’s conference themes are: • Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure • Exploring Market Trends and Opportunities • Strategic Business Planning in Challenging Times • Making Technology Work for Your Firm

Who Should AttendThis conference program has been designed expressly for executives and leaders in the business of civil engineering, including owners, presidents, chief executive officers, directors, principals, partners, chief operating offi-cers, chief financial officers, division managers, vice presidents, marketing and business development directors, chief information officers, and vice presidents of information systems, among others. Legal, accounting, insurance, solution providers, or other professionals who serve the civil engineering industry may participate as exhibitors or sponsors only. Please contact Stagnito Media for more details.

WhenTuesday, April 21 - Wednesday, April 22, 2009

WhereSheraton Universal Hotel 333 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City, CA 91608

What’s IncludedYour conference registration fee includes two days of inspiring keynote speakers and intensive learning sessions, breakfast, luncheon, refresh-ments, a networking cocktail reception, entrance to exhibit hall, and unlim-ited networking with some of the industry’s leading professionals.

For more information on the 2009 Civil Engineers’ Summit & Expo:

Register: www.CENewsSummit.com Call: Stagnito Media at (800) 466-6275 Email: [email protected]

Continuing EducationEach attendee at the 2009 Civil Engineers’ Summit & Expo will receive a certificate of attendance indicating the total number of Professional De-velopment Hours (PDHs) received. Attendees may submit this certificate to their respective state agencies for professional credits; however, each state differs and some states may not accept this certificate. It is recommended that you inquire directly with your state licensing body for full details. Conference attendees participating in all sessions offered during the con-ference will be eligible for 10 credit hours. Presented By Produced By

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Keynote SessionsUS Engineering Firms: Creating and Sustaining Competitive AdvantageStephen Mayer, PhD, PE, Assistant Professor, College of Business, Niagara University and Market Development Manager, Public Private Programs, Parsons Corporation

Steve Mayer is an assistant professor at Niagara University’s College of Business. He has taught graduate and undergradu-ate courses in strategy, entrepreneurship, and international management. He directs the University’s Center for Technol-ogy Transfer and Commercialization. Steve also works part time for Parsons Corporation where he advises on in-novative and alternative project delivery in the public private partnership market.

Steve has more than 20 years of experience in the consulting engineering industry plus10 years of an international toll bridge authority. He holds a Ph.D. in international business, a master’s of business administration, and a bachelor’s of science in civil engineering, all from SUNY at Buffalo.

What do successful firms have in common? Can firms cre-ate and, more importantly, sustain competitive advantage? Do you have a strategic plan or do you plan to think strate-gically? In this keynote session, Stephen Mayer will discuss the findings from his applied doctoral research: Sources of Competitive Advantage in U.S. Engineering Firms. His research investigated sources of advantage, partnering decisions, merger and acquisition activity, differentiation and diversification, how firms internationalize, location decisions, and other strategic factors. You’ll learn how your firm stacks up to others and what you can do to help further create and sustain a competitive advantage.

Weathering the Storm: Keys for Successful Growth in Uncertain TimesGerry Salontai, CEO, The Kleinfelder Group, LLC

Gerry Salontai is currently the CEO of The Kleinfelder Group, Inc., a $350 million, employee-owned professional services firm with particular emphasis in the transportation, water, and energy markets. In his capacity as CEO, he is responsible for developing and executing the firm’s long-range strategic and annual business plans. In 2005, as part of Kleinfelder’s succession planning process, Gerry announced his intention to retire

this year, after 27 years with the company. Beginning in April, he will be leading the Salontai Consulting Group, LLC, a manage-ment advisory company focused on helping companies achieve success in the areas of strategy, organizational effectiveness, financial performance, and leadership development.

The economy is in uncharted territory, having global impacts and resulting in significant uncertainty for the engineering and construction industry. We are now officially in a recession and unlike the previous few economic slowdowns, the breadth and depth of this one may be unprecedented. It has reached nearly every sector and clearly the impacts of the financial markets are making any recovery slow to return. Has your firm been impacted by the recession? How are you weathering the storm? This keynote session will highlight where the bright spots in the economy may be for our indus-try, present insight on how to traverse the sea of economic adversity, and position your firm for continued growth.

Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure: State-of-the-Nation and Opportunities for Civil EngineersDan McNichol, Journalist & Best Selling Author of The Big Dig, The Roads That Built America, and Asphalt in America

Dan McNichol is a number one best-sell-ing author and award-winning journalist. In 2003, the American Society of Civil Engineers named him as one of the nation’s outstanding journalists. In 2008, McNichol was honored with the presti-gious Robert F. Boger Award for his work chronicling Minnesota’s disastrous I-35W bridge collapse. His articles and work have appeared in The New York Times, USA Today, The Boston Globe, The

Philadelphia Inquirer, and many other periodicals. McNichol has appeared on The Discovery Channel, The History Channel, ABC World News Tonight, CBS News, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, The News Hour, and National Public Radio among others.

The United States is in the midst of an infrastructure crisis. In this session best-selling author Dan McNichol will explore the current state of the nation’s infrastructure, re-view our greatest civil engineering projects, and discuss how we build today. Dan will speak specifically about the economic stimulus package, as well as ideas about the upcoming transportation reauthorization bill due in 2009. Dan’s briefing will inform, entertain, and most importantly, give the leaders of the nation’s engineering community a clear and plausible guide to potential busi-ness opportunities in the coming years based on current political and policy trends.

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Civil Engineering Industry Outlook and Market ForecastKenneth Simonson, Chief Economist, The Associated General Contractors of America

Ken Simonson joined AGC of America in 2001 and has provided insight into the economy and what it implies for construction and related industries ever since. Ken’s weekly, one-page email newsletter for AGC, The Data DIGest, provides 10,000 readers with the latest economic news relevant to construction. He is interviewed and quoted almost daily by local and national media, in-cluding The Wall Street Journal, USA To-

day, and CNBC. In addition, he contributes frequently to a variety of publications and conferences. Ken has 35 years of experience analyzing, advocating, and communicating about economic and tax issues. He was formerly senior economic advisor in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy.

Will it be a stimulating year for civil engineers? The outlook for public and private construction seems to get worse with each new data release. Will economic stimu-lus legislation turn the tide? How soon will the money show up, and in what construction segments? Are material costs finally taking a breather? Will the stimulus also stimulate construction costs? What else will change the outlook for civil engineering in the United States and worldwide? Ken Simonson, chief economist for AGC of America, will answer these questions—and yours—in a lively, interactive keynote presentation.

Executive Response PanelBlake Murillo, CEO, Psomas; David Evans, PE, PLS, Chairman, David Evans and Associates, Inc.; among others

A panel of CEOs and senior executives will respond to the Civil Engineering Industry Outlook and Market Forecast session with their take on the market, regula-tions, opportunities, customers, and internal chal-lenges. Discussion topics will include federal budgets, the infrastructure stimulus package and what it means to your business, declining property markets, possible effects of a recession, and what long-term adjustments may be required with the current market conditions.

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Focus SessionsBuilding Information Modeling Technology for Civil EngineeringDanny Counts, CEO, US CAD, and Matthew Heideman, PE, Project Manager, Psomas Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology is revolutionizing project delivery throughout the AEC industry and specifically in civil engineer-ing. This session will explore some of your most pressing questions when it comes to BIM technology, including the following: current trends in infrastructure design and construction; the true meaning of BIM; protecting your investment; and direct benefits of BIM in terms of reducing costs and efficiencies. Also, the speakers will share a structured approach to help your organization get started with BIM technology and a case study of how one firm is realizing the benefits of using BIM on their civil engineer-ing projects.

Can R&D Tax Credits Help Your Company Save Money?Paul Boutin, CEO, TMG Consulting Group As the crisis in world markets has made credit difficult to obtain, preserv-ing cash flow and increasing company value have become priorities for businesses. One option that management teams seldom consider is the Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit. Recent legislation contains revi-sions at both the federal and state level that extend this benefit and could help businesses recover millions of dollars in tax credits. In this session, learn the specifics of the R&D tax credit program and understand how you can use the program to reduce both your federal and state tax liability.

Confronting the Challenges of a Shrinking Labor Pool in EngineeringJim Kissane, Fellow, RedVector.com The United States is no longer the epicenter of engineering, as the global economy is shifting increasingly to other parts of the world. Today we must compete for the civil engineering talent that is in demand elsewhere. Meanwhile, student interest in engineering appears to be waning. With the shrinking engineering workforce on everyone’s mind, the ability to recruit, manage, and retain scarce talent — from all generations — is essential. Where will the new civil engineering workforce come from? How can we integrate our new team members into the profession? In this session, Jim Kissane will explore these issues and more.

Diversification: Finding the Right Service Make-up for Your Firm (Panel)Panelists: David Evans, PE, PLS, Chairman, David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Thomas Gockowski, PE, Executive VP, Carroll Engineering Corporation; and Eric Uitvlugt, PS, CEO, exxel engineering inc. In today’s economic climate having a diverse service make-up is critical for your firm’s ability to suceed. As markets fluctuate, having the right mix can make all the difference between thriving and just surviving. What is the right combination for your firm? Does your firm work regionally, nationally, or internationally, for primarily public or private clients, and across which civil engineering disciplines? In this panel session, firm leaders with various service make ups will discuss their firm portfolio and the choices they have made to enter new markets while scaling back in others. They’ll also explore the complex issues involved in finding the right service make up for their firm.


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Economic Stimulus: What Does “Shovel Ready” Mean and What Opportunities Remain?Jeff Kimball, President & CEO, L. Robert Kimball & Associates The final American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is expected to re-ener-gize institutions, businesses, government agencies, and their workforce. This focus session will explore the details on how stimulus funds will be allocated nationally and locally, as well as discuss how engineering companies can assist their clients in securing project funding. In addition, the session will address the types of projects that have received funding to date, share insights into what companies can do to be more competi-tive when bidding for funding, and share tools and tactics to get projects shovel ready.

Financing and Delivering Transportation Infrastructure: One Size Does Not Fit All ProjectsTimothy Martin, PE, National Director, US Highways and Bridge, AECOM Transportation States, counties, and municipalities are all struggling to fund necessary infrastructure projects whether they are for rehabilitations, congestion relief, or simply economic development. Historically solutions were simple: design it, bid it, and build it with fi-nancing coming from grants or user fees and directed by the agency. That is not the reality anymore — large projects will no longer have a single financing source or simple delivery method. How can civil engineers be part of the financing and deliv-ery solution? As former secretary of the Illinois Dept. of Transportation, Tim Martin will draw on his experience in both the public and private sectors, to explore some of the larger issues and solutions in the financing and delivery of infrastructure projects.

Gettin’ Up on the Downside: Business Planning for SuccessJohn Doehring, Principal & Managing Director, ZweigWhite Don’t freeze like the credit markets! Now is not the time to hold back. In today’s crazy and uncertain world, it’s just too dangerous not to have a plan for your firm’s future. You need a compelling vision, a clear destina-tion, and a detailed action plan for how to get there — even through the mess we have this year. Join this lively session for a discussion of the strate-gies necessary to create or update your strategic business plan for today’s market, and how to get started now with the moves that can assure your firm’s success.

How 3-D Laser Scanning is Changing the Game for Transportation InfrastructurePaul DiGiacobbe, PE, Senior Technologist, HNTB Corporation For the last 10 years, terrestrial-based, 3-D laser scanning has been gradually gaining acceptance in the civil engineering marketplace. As the nation faces its most daunting crisis in years, infrastructure repair is without a doubt, at the core of our recovery. To turn the tide on the decay of our roads, bridges, and railways, we must innovate at every possible turn. Accurate surveys are a must for all large civil works projects, and the use of 3-D laser scanning technologies can change the game. This session will demonstrate the advantages of this promising technology when applied to transportation infrastructure projects.

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How to Involve Your Geoprofessional Consultant in Preventing Project Problems and ClaimsMichael Yost, Vice President & General Counsel, Terracon Consultants, Inc. Geoprofessionals sometimes are perceived as being more concerned with reducing risk than making decisions to impact a project’s overall success. The reality is that geoprofessionals who proactively consult with civil engi-neers and owners — for example, by offering real-time guidance about design options, ramifications of design changes, and impacts of drain-age issues — during the decision-making process can provide significant benefit to the design team and help owners avoid potential problems. This presentation will focus on how civil engineers can increase the value received from their geoprofessional consultants.

Protecting Your Investment: Top Five Hurdles to Technology ImplementationMark Scacco, PE, President, Engineered Efficiency, Inc. New technology advances can make our professional lives much easier when the implementation goes smoothly. But what happens when a new technology is not implemented properly? Simply put: nothing good. A failed technology upgrade can have a far greater impact than just the lost time and wasted effort that went into the unsuccessful project. So, what can you do to give your tech-nology implementation projects the best chances for success? Unfortunately there is no silver-bullet answer, but there are several obstacles that impede success that you can spot before you ever get started. This session will identify these hurdles and develop a plan to surmount them to help you and your organization avoid failure and reap the benefits that new technology has to offer.

Rebuilding California’s Infrastructure: The Impacts for Civil Engineers (Panel)Moderators: Theodore Levin, Esq, PE, and Richard Capella, Esq, both of Morris Polich & Purdy LLP; Panelists: Douglas Failing, District 7 Director, California Dept. of Transporta-tion; Nelson Hernandez, Community Development Director, City of Ventura; Jacob Lipa, President, Psomas; and Paul Meyer, ACEC California Executive Director Current reports indicate that a significant portion of the economic stimuls package will be allocated to projects such as transportation improvements and repair, water projects, repair of federal buildings, mass transit, and other public infrastructure. Although the details on exactly how the funds will be allocated and distributed are changing daily, one thing is for certain, the need for major improvents is there and the opportunities are vast. This session will focus on the direct impact of the plan on California. The panelists will provide specific examples of current, planned, and proposed projects that will benefit from the plan, as well as its impact on the state’s engineering and construction industries.

Reimagining Your Consulting Engineering PracticeEd Goodman, Chief Experience Officer, TST, Inc. Consulting Engineers It is time to remake America, rethink a global future, and “reimagine” a new re-ality. The world is renaissance-ready and our consulting practices should also be reimagined for a new day. This session will introduce trends, business strategies, and ideas that can redefine our engineering consulting practices. What are the basic concepts that can reshape our services, recruiting, corporate cultures, and markets? How can high-performance organizations be created and the talents and skills of our people be positioned to flourish? What does it mean to be engaged in today’s “experience economy”? This session will provide an open-minded look into tomorrow. If you are looking for some inspirational introspec-tion and retooling of your organization, you won’t want to miss this session.

Focus Sessions

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The Board of Directors: Building a Framework for Strong Governance in Civil Engineering FirmsDoug Thompson, Principal, Thompson Strategy Consulting Good governance is about making decisions at the right time and place within an organization. It is often difficult to establish the appropriate roles for shareholders, board members, and management. However, firms that have been successful in doing so find that they have a stronger ownership culture and make decisions in a more effective and efficient manner. This session will discuss issues of governance, including who should be on the board, what issues they should be focused on, and how they should inter-act with each other and other shareholders. Participants will take away a governance framework that they can use in their own firms.

The Watershed Approach to Our Nations Water Resources: Water Planning at a Higher Level (Panel)Panelists: Larry McKenney, Esq, Vice President, Watershed Management, RBF Consult-ing; Thomas Ballestero, PhD, PE, PH, CGWP, PG, Associate Professor, Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering, University of New Hampshire and UNH Stormwater Center; Anna Lantin, PE, CPSWQ, CPESC, Vice President, Stormwater Management, RBF Consulting This panel will outline the future of water as a precious resource and the opportunity to sustain the future through innovations in water and stormwater engineering and planning practices. Water, as a public health and welfare and environmental priority, is slated to receive significant future funding. Topics to be explored include: The watershed approach for bigger picture thinking; stormwa-ter as a valuable resource: quality, regulation, and funding; water resources as

a critical business issue; integrated water supply development; and stormwater management and regulatory requirements. LEED, sustainability, climate change resiliency, and ecosystem concerns with development and land use changes will be discussed as well.


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Working Group Discussions


We have scheduled optional discussion groups offered throughout the event. Conference attendees consistently tell us they place a high value on the informal learning and relationship-building that happens spontaneously in these working group discussions. Bring your ideas, challenges, and questions to share with your peers to these interactive sessions. To facilitate truly interactive discussion, each group will be limited in number of participants as noted below. Pre-registration is required. To register for these sessions, please see page 15 or email [email protected]. No additional fees apply.

Ask an Editor: Working with Industry Publications to Improve Your Firm’s Image

Shanon Fauerbach, PE, Editorial Director of CE News, Stagnito Media*Limited to 25 participants.

Doing More with Less: Strategies for Success for Small Firms

Thomas True, President, True Engineering, Inc.*Limited to 25 participants.

Exploring the Impact of the Sustainability Movement on Individuals, Firms, and the Environment

Shanon Fauerbach, PE, Editorial Director of CE News, Stagnito Media*Limited to 7 participants. This working group discussion will be recorded, and the participants’ comments will be published in a CE News article.

Now What? How Firms Are Responding to the Land Development Slowdown

Bob Drake, Editor of CE News, Stagnito Media*Limited to 7 participants. This working group discussion will be recorded, and the participants’ comments will be published in a CE News article.

Strategies for Sustaining Growth in a Declining Market

Michael Sutton, PE, President, Infrastructure Engineering, Inc.*Limited to 25 participants.

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Conference ScheduleTUeSDAy, APRIL 217:30am – 8:30am Conference Check In

8:30am – 8:45am Welcome & Introduction

8:45am – 9:30am KeyNOTe PReSeNTATION Weathering the Storm: Keys for Successful Growth in Uncertain

Times Gerry Salontai, CEO, The Kleinfelder Group, LLC

9:30am – 10:00am Networking Break

10:00am – 11:00am CONCURReNT FOCUS SeSSIONS Reimagining your Consulting engineering Practice Ed Goodman, Chief Experience Officer, TST, Inc. Consulting

Engineers

The Watershed Approach to Our Nations Water Resources: Water Planning at a Higher Level (Panel) Panelists: Larry McKenney, Esq, Vice President, Watershed Management, RBF Consulting; Thomas Ballestero, PhD, PE, PH, CGWP, PG, Associate Professor, Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering, University of New Hampshire and UNH Stormwater Center; Anna Lantin, PE, CPSWQ, CPESC, Vice President, Stormwater Management, RBF Consulting

The Board of Directors: Building a Framework for Strong Governance in Civil engineering Firms

Doug Thompson, Principal, Thompson Strategy Consulting

exploring the Impact of the Sustainability Movement on Individuals, Firms, and the environment (Working Group Discussion) Shanon Fauerbach, PE, Editorial Director, CE News, Stagnito Media


11:15am – 12:15pm CONCURReNT FOCUS SeSSIONS Gettin’ Up on the Downside: Business Planning for Success John Doehring, Principal & Managing Director, ZweigWhite

economic Stimulus: What Does “Shovel Ready” Mean and What Opportunities Remain?

Jeff Kimball, President & CEO, L. Robert Kimball & Associates

Building Information Modeling Technology for Civil engineering Danny Counts, CEO, US CAD, and Matthew Heideman, PE, Project Manager, Psomas

Now What? How Firms Are Responding to the Land Development Slowdown (Working Group Discussion) Bob Drake, Editor of CE News, Stagnito Media

12:15pm – 1:30pm Networking Lunch

1:30pm – 2:15pm KeyNOTe PReSeNTATION Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure: State-of-the-Nation and

Opportunities for Civil engineers Dan McNichol, Journalist and Best Selling Author of The Big Dig,

The Roads That Built America, and Asphalt in America

2:15pm – 2:45pm Networking Break

2:45pm – 3:45pm CONCURReNT FOCUS SeSSIONS Rebuilding California’s Infrastructure: The Impacts for Civil

engineers (Panel) Moderators: Theodore Levin, Esq., PE, and Richard Capella, Esq., both of Morris Polich & Purdy LLP

Panelists: Douglas Failing, District 7 Director, California Department of Transportation; Nelson Hernandez, Community Development Director, City of Ventura; Jacob Lipa, President, Psomas; and Paul Meyer, ACEC California Executive Director

How to Involve your Geoprofessional Consultant in Preventing Project Problems and Claims

Michael Yost, Vice President & General Counsel, Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Can R&D Tax Credits Help your Company Save Money? Paul Boutin, CEO, TMG Consulting Group

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Tuesday continued2:45pm – 3:45pm Doing More with Less: Strategies for Success for Small Firms

(Working Group Discussion) Thomas True, President, True Engineering, Inc.

3:45pm – 4:00pm Networking Break

4:00pm – 5:00pm CONCURReNT FOCUS SeSSIONS Diversification: Finding the Right Service Make-up for your Firm

(Panel) Panelists: David Evans, PE, PLS, Chairman, David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Thomas Gockowski, PE, Executive VP, Carroll Engineering Corporation; and Eric Uitvlugt, PS, CEO, exxel engineering inc.

How 3-D Laser Scanning is Changing the Game for Transportation Infrastructure Paul DiGiacobbe, PE, Senior Technologist, HNTB Corporation

Ask an editor: Working with Industry Publications to Improve your Firm’s Image (Working Group Discussion)

Shanon Fauerbach, PE, Editorial Director, CE News, Stagnito Media

6:00pm – 7:30pm NeTWORKING COCKTAIL ReCePTION

WeDNeSDAy, APRIL 227:30am – 8:30am Continental Breakfast and Networking

8:30am – 8:45am Welcome to Day Two

8:45am – 9:30am KeyNOTe PReSeNTATION Civil engineering Industry Outlook and Market Forecast Kenneth Simonson, Chief Economist, The Associated General

Contractors of America

9:30am – 10:00am KeyNOTe PReSeNTATION executive Response Panel Blake Murillo, CEO, Psomas; David Evans, PE, PLS, Chairman,

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; among others


10:30am – 11:30am CONCURReNT FOCUS SeSSIONS Confronting the Challenges of a Shrinking Labor Pool in engineering

Jim Kissane, Fellow, RedVector.com

Financing and Delivering Transportation Infrastructure: One Size Does Not Fit All Projects

Timothy Martin, PE, National Director, U.S. Highways and Bridge, AECOM Transportation

Protecting your Investment: Top Five Hurdles to Technology Implementation

Mark Scacco, PE, President, Engineered Efficiency, Inc.

Strategies for Sustaining Growth in a Declining Market (Working Group Discussion)

Michael Sutton, PE, President, Infrastructure Engineering, Inc.


11:45am – 12:30pm KeyNOTe PReSeNTATION US engineering Firms: Creating and Sustaining Competitive

Advantage Stephen Mayer, PhD, PE, Assistant Professor, College of Business,

Niagara University and Market Development Manager, Public Private Programs, Parsons Corporation

12:30pm Conference Concludes


Networking Cocktail Reception Tuesday, April 21, 6:00-7:30pm After a jam-packed day of guest speakers, demonstrations, focus sessions, and tutorials, you can kick back and relax. It’s time to decompress, compare notes with fellow attendees, network with colleagues, catch up on industry news, and meet the conference program speakers in a relaxed and festive setting. Come join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres!

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