Compliance and Integrity in the Construction Industry—the New Paradigm

A workshop presented by Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

This workshop will examine the change needed to build efficiently and successfully in a global environment.

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 a workshop exercise establishing a model compliance program.

Moderator:
Robert S. Peckar, Esq. - view bio»
Founding Partner
Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

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

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

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.

Li Shirong, Prof. Dr (UK) FCIOB FRICS FICE - view bio»
President
The Chartered Institute of Building
Deputy Director General
Chongqing Foreign Trade and Economic Relations Commission

Porie Saikia-Eapen, AIA FCIOB - view bio»
Vice President and Area Manager
CH2M Hill

Program Welcome & Introduction

Janice L. Tuchman - view bio»
Editor-in-Chief
Engineering News-Record

Robert S. Peckar - view bio»
Founding Partner
Peckar & Abramson

Legacy and Leadership

The session will navigate, father and daughter succession strategies, the challenges of managing men in a non-traditional environment and varied approaches to achieving personal and professional milestones.

Interview facilitated by:
Janice L. Tuchman - view bio»
Editor-in-Chief
Engineering News-Record

Keynote Address:
Cheryl McKissack - view bio»
President
McKissack & McKissack

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, new skills and new technologies will be the focus of this engaging session.

Moderator:
Jennifer Murphy - view bio»
Vice President
Plaza Construction Corporation

Panelists:
Linda Figg - view bio»
President and CEO
FIGG

Nancy Aber Goshow, AIA, LEED AP - view bio»
Managing Partner
Goshow Architects

Maureen A. Henegan - view bio»
Chair, Chief Executive Officer
Henegan Construction

Laura T. Pontikes - view bio»
Executive Vice President
Satterfield & Pontikes

The Global Leader

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

Moderator:
Porie Saikia-Eapen - view bio»
Vice President & Area Manager
CH2M Hill

Panelists:
Rachel Arulraj, Ph.D.
Principal Professional Associate
Parsons Brinckerhoff

Jane A. Chmielinski - view bio»
Executive Vice President & COO
AECOM

Li Shirong, Prof. Dr (UK) FCIOB FRICS FICE - view bio»
President
The Chartered Institute of Building
Deputy Director General
Chongqing Foreign Trade and Economic Relations Commission

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. Case study approach to select projects is also part of the session.
[This session is designed for mid-level and senior managers who seek to enhance their project management approaches in different work environments.]

Introduction:
Loryn P. Riggiola - view bio»
Member
Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.

Moderator:
Palmina Teta-Whelan, CCM - view bio»
Senior Project Manager
American Airlines

Panelists:
Virginia Borkoski, AIA - view bio»
Senior Project Manager
HDR, Inc.

Barbara Wagner - view bio»
Senior Vice President
Clark Construction

Patricia D. Galloway, Ph.D - view bio»
CEO
Pegasus Global Holdings, Inc.

Julia DeRosi - view bio»
Project Manager
U.S. General Services Administration

Session 2:
Managing Expectations: Setting Benchmarks, Overcoming Disappointments
Led by a noted industrial psychologist and complemented by leading construction professionals, this session engages participants to explore their own 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. - view bio»
Co-founder
Negotiating Women, Inc.

Panelists:
Patricia A. Harris, J.D., M.B.A, LEED AP - view bio»
Managing Partner
Zetlin & De Chiara LLP

Carra Wallace - view bio»
Managing Director, Office of Executive Initiatives
Dormitory Authority - State of New York

Beverly Willis - view bio»
President
Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation

Elizabeth J. Heider AIA LEED AP - view bio»
Senior Vice President
Skanska USA Building Inc.

Session 3:
Managing for Performance & Productivity: Leaner, Faster, Smarter
Session participants explore the latest approaches and techniques for advancing performance and improving productivity. New technology, talent trends and productivity approaches such as Six Sigma, lean construction and others are explored in this session which is intended to facilitate your ability to manage projects better.
[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 - view bio»
Commissioner
Chicago Department of Aviation

Panelists:
Karen Sweeney - view bio»
Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion
Turner Construction

Connie Crawford - view bio»
Senior Vice President
The Louis Berger Group

Christine V. Oates, CCM, LEED AP - view bio»
Senior Project Manager
Jacobs Engineering

Erleen Hatfield P. E. LEED AP - view bio»
Principal
Buro Happold Consulting Engineers

Continental Networking Breakfast

Day 1 Recap

Robert S. Peckar - view bio»
Founding Partner
Peckar & Abramson

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 the way in which women network and develop relationships.

Moderator:
Hank Harris - view bio»
President & CEO
FMI Corporation

Panelists:
Mava K. Heffler - view bio»
Vice President & Chief Marketing and Communication Officer
EMCOR Group, Inc.

Carolyn Ferguson, FSMPS, CPSM - view bio»
National President
Society for Marketing Professional Services
President
Winmore Marketing Advisors

Andrea Fitch - view bio»
Director of Marketing
SIGAL Construction Corporation

Christine Flaherty - view bio»
Director of Business Development
STV

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 professionals, this session will help you navigate and control your reputation and the way in which your world perceives you and your firm.

Moderator:
Lisa Jaycox - view bio»
Manager, External Communications, Information & Media
McGraw-Hill Companies

Panelists:
Dana Galvin, CPSM - view bio»
Marketing Manager & Social Media Director
Barton Malow Company

Holly Bolton, CPSM - view bio»
Director of Marketing
CE Solutions, Inc. Structural Engineers

Corren Collura - view bio»
Vice President & CIO
Suffolk Construction Company, Inc.

Stephanie A. Leedom, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP - view bio»
Architect
U.S. General Services Administration

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

The lack of consistent professional mentoring across all market sectors is a major impediment for career advancement. Award-winning journalist editor and media executive, Holly Sraeel, discusses the financial implications of opting out of your career rather than asking for the next big job (and the pay that goes along with it); how 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 - view bio»
Founder & CEO
New York Ventures

Closing Remarks

Janice L. Tuchman - view bio»
Editor-in-Chief
Engineering News-Record