Construction Management Association of America

Developing Excellence through Leadership

May 18-20, 2008
Marriott Baltimore Inner Harbor at Camden Yards
Baltimore, Maryland
(see below for links to informational materials)

REGISTER ONLINE NOW!
Advance registration ends May 12.

Registration Forms and Prices
Professional Development Programming
Sponsorship
Helpful Links
Chapter Technical Tours
Hotel Reservations and Information

See who is attending:
Registration report by name (updated May 9)
Registration report by company (updated May 9)

Plan your time at the Forum:
View the On-Site Leadership Forum Brochure.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GOOD PROJECTS AND GREAT ONES – IS LEADERSHIP!

Governments at every level struggle with aging and inadequate infrastructure, increasing demands for service, shrinking staff expertise and limited funding.

Throughout the private sector, construction owners are tasked to build better with less money, work on more demanding sites, and meet ever-higher environmental and sustainability requirements.

As an owner, or a CM/PM service provider, you are in the center of this exacting environment.

In 2008, CMAA meets the challenge with the most ambitious, comprehensive and valuable Leadership Forum it has ever presented.

Join your colleagues in Baltimore for two days of learning and networking that will leave you better equipped than ever to deliver maximum value on every project and program.

Our 2008 Leadership Forum features:

Three outstanding keynote speakers.
36 Professional Development sessions, twice as many as last year!
A new program structure that makes it easy to match sessions to your career stage and level of knowledge.

It all takes place in exciting downtown Baltimore, a charming urban mix of dining, entertainment, shopping and recreation that has been a model to many other cities worldwide. The hotel is conveniently located twelve miles from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Airport, and just one block from Camden Yards. The Marriott offers two restaurants, indoor heated pool, and within walking distance of the Inner Harbor and the National Aquarium.

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Registration Forms and Prices

Registration forms are available to download or you can register online. The registration fees for the Forum are:

RegistraTION FEES & Category:

Early Bird (by 4/7)

Standard

CMAA Member:

·        1^st registrant from member firm (Large, Mid-Size, or Small Corporate; Associate; CM Practitioner; Sole Proprietor)

$575

$775

·        2^nd & subsequent registrant from member firm (Large, Mid-Size, or Small Corporate; Associate; CM Practitioner)

$525

$725

·        Owner

$425

$625

·        Academic Faculty (Full-time)

$250

$350

·        Undergraduate Student (submit current student ID)

$175

$225

·        Non-member

$675

$875

·        Speaker

$250

$350

·        Spouse/Guest

$175

$225

OPTIONAL EVENTS:

·        Welcome Reception (for non-registrants)

$55

$65

·        Networking Reception (for non-registrants)

$55

$65

·        Chapter Events
      Technical Tour #1: I-95/I-695 Interchange
      Technical Tour #2: Mercy Medical Center

$45

$45

$55
$55

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Professional Development Programming

The 2008 Leadership Forum incorporates a wide variety of education session opportunities. The sessions are presented by speakers and panelists who provide insights into the construction management industry. The sessions are grouped in the following tracks:

Management

Risk

Leadership

You can access a complete listing with speaker names and descriptions of the sessions being offered at the Forum by using the links below or, for an overview, refer to the education session schedule at a glance.

CMAA University provides registrants with professional development credit for each education session attended. In order to meet the varied formats for reporting mandated education requirements to licensing boards, credits are identified in both Professional Development Hours (PDH) and Continuing Education Units (CEUs). In addition, CMAA is registered with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) as an approved provider of Learning Units (LU). Conference attendees may earn and report up to 12 PDH, 1.2 CEU, and 12 LU from participating in the conference. Electronic transcripts and AIA reports are available by request. CCMs can also earn two (2) points towards CMCI re-certification by attending this conference.

Education Session Descriptions

Sunday, May 18

Monday, May 19

CMAA Fellows Panel, "Profiles in Failure, Lessons Learned"

Tuesday, May 20

8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

William R. Long, PE, LEED AP, "Lessons to Elevate Firm Practice Excellence"

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Sponsorship (as of April 22)

Through sponsorships, the following firms are helping to enhance several of the events at the Spring Leadership Forum. A special thanks to all participating firms for their support.

GOLD LEVEL ($8,000-$11,999)

SILVER LEVEL ($5,000-$7,999)

BRONZE LEVEL ($3,000-$4,999)

FRIEND LEVEL ($2,999 and under)

Sponsorship Opportunities Are Still Available!

Benefits of sponsoring the Spring Leadership Forum conference include:

Increasing your presence and company name recognition;
Receiving complimentary conference registrations;
Delivering your message in a more powerful, visible way;

Contact Mariam Ghaussy at 703-677-3366 for further details on sponsorship.

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For more information, please view the following links:

Registration Information

Registration Instructions and Information

Travel and Hotel Information

Hotel Information

Forum Information
General Sessions

Program Highlights

Key note speakers

Schedule of events

Chapter Technical Tours

Tour #1: I-95/I-695 interchange:

Visit Baltimore’s I-95/I-695 Interchange, currently undergoing complete reconstruction in a $400M project. As work proceeds on the project, the interchange accommodates 180,000 ADT. The project includes 21 bridges, the highest of which is 100 ft. above grade; a certified testing laboratory and concrete plant on site; and, because a live stream traverses its center, environmental sensitivity. This is a partnered project, with the GEC, CM and Contractor co located in one compound.

$55 per person (incl. transportation). Travel time: 30 min. from hotel. 40 people max. Hard hats will be provided.

Tour #2: Mercy Medical Center new Clinical Tower:

Tour the construction site for the "New Clinical Tower" for Mercy Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. The new 688,000-sq.-ft. tower will replace most of the in-patient rooms and operating rooms in the existing hospital building. It will consist of 18 above-ground and two below-ground floors. It will accommodate up to 259 single patient rooms, 15 operating rooms, administrative space for certain clinical departments, and space for relocation of radiology services and the emergency department in the future.

In connection with construction of the New Clinical Tower, the $226M project also includes demolition of an existing garage, relocation of utilities and the construction of bridges and a tunnel to connect the Tower, parking garages and the existing hospital site. On tour, you will view the project from the rim of the excavation. See caisson installation, grade beam installation, perimeter wall work, interior structural concrete columns and walls, and, possibly, MEP rough in. The excavation support will also be visible for review and discussion.

Project architect: Ellerbe Becket. Construction Manager: The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company. The project will be completed in late 2010.

$55 per person (incl. transportation). Travel time: 5 min. from hotel.

2008 Leadership Forum Committee:

Chair:

Melissa Robins-Cesar, CCM
Tishman Construction Corporation

Members:

Cathy Clifford, CCM
Jacobs

Tommy Thomas, CCM
Turner Construction Company

Steve Routon, PE (Professional Development Committee Chair)
HNTB Corporation

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2008 Hotel Information:

Marriott Baltimore Inner Harbor at Camden Yards
110 South Eutaw Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Phone: 1-410-962-0202
Fax: 1-410-625-7892
Web site: http://cwp.marriott.com/bwiih/cmaa/

Check-In: 4:00 p.m. / Check-Out: 12:00 p.m.

12 miles from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport – BWI

The Marriott Baltimore Inner Harbor at Camden Yards, a fully non-smoking hotel, has all the comforts of home with in-room safes, mini-bars, coffee makers, high speed internet access, and self parking. The casual restaurant, The Yard, serves American lunch and dinner cuisine, while Café Promenade offers a more contemporary atmosphere featuring traditional Maryland Chesapeake Bay cuisine. The hotel also provides 24-hour room service, and a lobby coffee shop. There’s also an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and fitness center. When you step outside the hotel, the Inner Harbor is minutes away where you can shop, eat, or visit many area landmarks.

Room Reservations:

All reservations must be made directly with the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards. Reservations by attendees must be received on or before 5:00pm, Monday, April 28, 2008, after that time the Marriott cannot guarantee room availability or the group rate, but will make every effort to accommodate late requests. Rooms must be guaranteed and accompanied by a first night’s room deposit. Call 1 (800) 228-9290 or (410) 962-0202. OR reserve your sleeping room online. Mention "CMAA Spring Leadership Forum" when making reservations.

Attendees who do not cancel the reservation within 48 hours prior to arrival or are a "no show" will be charged a fee equal to one night’s room rate.

Rates:

$195.00/single or double room; rates do not include 12.5% state/local tax. Rates are available for the nights of May 18-22. A small number of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the government per diem rate (currently $155 per night) for Baltimore, MD; inquire about these rooms with Mariam Ghaussy (703-677-3366; mghaussy@cmaanet.org).

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2008 Registration Information:

Registration Deadlines
April 7: Early Bird rates end at 11:59pm EST
May 5: Cancellation refunds are no longer offered
May 12: Advance registration ends; registration must take place onsite after this date

Badge Pick-Up and Onsite Registration
You may pick up your badge, lanyard, and registration materials in the conference registration area at the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards. Registration packets will include all purchased tickets and an onsite program. Lost badges may be replaced for a $10 fee. Badges or tickets will be required for admission to all events.

Lanyards sponsored by Keville Enterprises, Inc. Onsite program co-sponsored by Vanir Construction, Inc. & Hill International, Inc Cyber Café sponsored by . Conference signage sponsored by. Highlighters sponsored by.

Registration Benefits and Categories

Registration fee includes:

Member, Non-Member, Speaker:

Education Sessions
Conference Proceedings
Admission for one: Welcome Reception, Breakfast, Luncheon, Networking Reception, Closing Luncheon, networking breaks

Spouse/Guest:

Admission for one: Welcome Reception, Breakfast, Luncheon, Networking Reception, Closing Luncheon

REGISTRATION CATEGORIES:

CMAA Member (1st member registrant/2nd & subsequent member registrant):

Large, Mid-Size, or Small Corporate
Associate
CM Practitioner
Sole Proprietor
Owner Member
Academic Member (Full-time Faculty)
Student Member

Non-Member: Professional individual attending the conference, but not a member of CMAA

Spouse/Guest: Must be the spouse/guest of a registered conference attendee. Not applicable for professional individuals attending the conference.

Speaker: Must be participating in one of the education sessions.

A preliminary audit will be done prior to onsite registration; any monies still owed CMAA will be collected before badges are distributed to registrants. In the event overpayment occurs, CMAA will refund those monies immediately following the final audit at the conclusion of the Forum.

Member Rate Eligibility:
Please call CMAA (703-356-2622) if you have any questions regarding your firm’s membership or individuals’ memberships.

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· Undergraduate Student (submit current student ID)

· Non-member

· Speaker

· Spouse/Guest

OPTIONAL EVENTS:

· Welcome Reception (for non-registrants)

· Networking Reception (for non-registrants)

· Chapter Events Technical Tour #1: I-95/I-695 Interchange Technical Tour #2: Mercy Medical Center

· Chapter Events
Technical Tour #1: I-95/I-695 Interchange
Technical Tour #2: Mercy Medical Center