Construction Management Association of America

2008 CMAA National Conference and Trade Show
"Ahead of the Curve, On Top of the Trends"
October 12-14, 2008
Hyatt Regency Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA
(see links below for more information)

Early Bird Registration Deadline: Aug. 18.
Cancellations Deadline: Sept. 8
Hotel Group Rate Cut Off: Sept. 8.
Advance Registration Deadline: Sept. 22.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Meeting Highlights

San Francisco: A Vibrant Mix of History, Architecture and Landmarks

When a major earthquake destroyed San Francisco in 1906 – leaving only 303 of its 28,000 buildings standing – the city became an "American phoenix," by rising out of the ashes and rebuilding to become one of the country’s most populous and fascinating cities.

Now an international tourist destination, San Francisco is rich with history, architecture and famous landmarks. Its legendary steep rolling hills and cable cars, the famous Golden Gate Bridge and infamous Alcatraz Island, its mix of vibrant neighborhoods including its celebrated Chinatown, all make San Francisco a city with multiple layers to explore.

The variety the city offers makes it a great place to host CMAA’s National Conference & Trade Show.

Revered for its mix of Victorian and modern architecture, San Francisco boasts the work of such architects as Bernard Maybeck, Arthur Brown, Jr., and Albert Pissis, and such landmark structures as the San Francisco Public Library, The Haas-Lilienthal House, the Palace of Fine Arts, City Hall, Coit Tower and Louise M Davies Symphony Hall.

Modern day landmarks continue to spring up, with current building-in-progress on the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park and the Contemporary Jewish Museum on Mission Street.

As you make plans to attend the 2008 CMAA National Conference & Trade Show, we hope you will take advantage of the many activities offered by both the conference and the city. We are looking forward to being your 2008 hosts!

Ron Price, CCM
Harris & Associates
Chairman, 2008 National Conference Committee

Keynoters to dicuss trends in construction industry

Norbert W. Young, FAIA, president of McGraw-Hill Construction will be one of two keynote speakers. Young heads up a publishing enterprise that includes the Dodge Reports, Sweets, Architectural Record, Engineering News-Record, GreenSource, 11 Regional Publications, and construction.com. He is a registered architect who had extensive construction industry experience before joining McGraw-Hill in 1997. He will update CMAA attendees on the findings of the most recent McGraw-Hill Construction “Trends and Implications” research.

Gary Heil, noted business futurist and consultant was well received when he first spoke to a CMAA gathering eight years ago. He is an internationally recognized expert on service quality, leadership and change management. Heil is author or co-author of The Leader’s New Clothes, One Size Fits One, Leadership and the Customer Revolution and other books.

Trade Show 2008
The Trade Show offers a chance for you to meet with the most knowledgeable experts and get answers to your questions.

Want to exhibit? View the available booths on the trade show floor plan and prospective exhibitor information. If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor, contact Martha Montague (336-492-6028; mmontague@cmaanet.org).

Plan now to spend time visiting these first-rate exhibitors! Access the list of participating exhibitors so you can make plans to visit them during the Trade Show.

Lunch will be served in the Trade Show on both Sunday and Monday. On Sunday, the Trade Show opens at 11:00am with lunch from 1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m. and a networking break from 3:45p.m. - 4:15 p.m. The show opens again Monday at 9:00am immediately after the keynote breakfast with a networking break until 9:30am and remains open until 2:30pm. An additonal networking break is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. and lunch will be served from 12:30 p.m. -2:00 p.m. in the exhibit hall.

Education Sessions
Details coming soon.

Networking and Social Events
The conference is filled with events where you can reconnect with friends and peers and meet new ones! Details are coming soon.

Recognize the 2008 National Conference & Trade Show Sponsors
Because of the generous sponsorships from these firms, CMAA is better able to bring you this wonderful conference. Take time in San Francisco to thank these firms for their support.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Mariam Ghaussy, Director, Meetings & Conference Services, at (703)677-3366.

Registration Information

You can register ONLINE with credit card information. Online registrations are processed in the order in which they are received and full payment will be applied at the time of the online registration.

Your conference confirmation will be emailed when your paid registration has been received and processed.

Early Bird registration rates will be in effect for registrations received by 11:59 pm EDT, August 18, regardless of the manner in which they were submitted. Payment MUST accompany the registration form in order to qualify as having met the Early Bird deadline. Purchase orders will be accepted only from federal, state or local government agencies or educational institutions.

Registrations received after August 18 will automatically be processed with the appropriate increase in registration fees. Online, fax and mail advance registrations will continue to be accepted through September 29 at the higher rate. Registration must take place onsite in San Francisco after September 29; online, fax or mail registrations received after September 29 will no longer be processed. If you wish to have your name appear on the roster of attendees, your registration must be received by September 29.

CANCELLATION POLICY

CMAA will refund registration and ticket purchases, less a $75 processing fee, upon written request received not later than September 8. Due to CMAA’s obligations to guarantee meals and other expenses made on your behalf, no refunds of registrations or ticket purchases will be made after that date. Credits will not be held for application toward future conference fees. Name substitutions can be made at anytime and must also be submitted in writing. Written requests for cancellations or name substitutions should be sent to CMAA via fax, mail or email. Once a final reconciliation of the conference finances is completed, refunds will be processed.

MEMBER RATE ELIGIBILITY

Please call CMAA (703-356-2622) if you have any questions regarding your firm’s membership or individuals’ memberships. REGISTRATION RATES FOR 2008

Cancellation Policy
CMAA will refund registration and ticket purchases, less a $75 processing fee, upon written request received not later than September 8. Due to CMAA’s obligations to guarantee meals and other expenses made on your behalf, no refunds of registrations or ticket purchases will be made after that date. Credits will not be held for application toward future conference fees. Name substitutions can be made at anytime and must also be submitted in writing. Written requests for cancellations or name substitutions should be sent to CMAA via fax, mail, or email. Once a final reconciliation of the conference finances is completed, refunds will be processed.

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

Travel and Hotel Information

Hotel Information

EASY ROOM RESERVATIONS ONLINE OR BY PHONE 888-421-1442 (mention CMAA conference to receive the negotiated rate)

All reservations must be made directly with the Hyatt Regency San Francisco. After September 8, the Hyatt Regency 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. Mention the "CMAA National Conference & Trade Show" when making reservations by phone. Attendees who do not cancel the reservation within 48 hours prior to expected arrival or are a "no show" will be charged a fee equal to one night’s room rate.

Rates:

$220/single or double room, with state/local taxes additional.

Rates are available for the nights of October 9-14. A small number of rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the government per diem rate (currently $168 per night) for San Francisco, CA. To inquire about the government rates, contact Christina Link at 703-677-3370 or by e-mail clink@cmaanet.org.

Transportation Information

San Francisco International Airport
14 miles (22.5 km)

To/from Airport

Lorries Shuttle:

Lorrie's

Super Shuttle Van Service

The BART

Oakland International Airport
19 miles (30.5 km)

To/from Airport

Bayporter

City Express

The BART

Conference Schedule at a Glance (Subject to change)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14

Tour Information (Coming soon)

What to Wear to the Conference

General Conference
Business casual

Tours
Various offsite venues where comfortable clothes and walking shoes are appropriate.

Welcome Reception
Smart casual

Industry Recognition Reception/Dinner
Black tie optional