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Global Construction Summit

Join leaders from the major construction markets around the world to explore how globalization is impacting and changing the construction industry, where the opportunities for growth are, and what is required to compete on the international playing field. ENR has hosted 300+ delegates from more than 20 countries representing the Asia-Pacific, North American, South American, European, and Middle-East construction markets.

June 6-7: NYC

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Program

June 6 - 7, 2013
McGraw-Hill Companies Headquarters
New York, NY


	Thursday, June 6
	12:00 PM – 1:00 PM			Registration & Refreshments in Exhibit Hall
	1:00 PM – 1:15 PM			Opening Remarks Paul L. Bonington - view bio » Vice President Media Publisher, Engineering News-Record McGraw-Hill Construction
	1:15 PM – 2:00 PM			Keynote: Global Economic Outlook Paul Sheard - view bio » Executive Managing Director; Chief Global Economist & Head of Global Economics and Research Standard & Poor’s
	2:00 PM – 2:30 PM			Keynote: Global Supply Chain Management Ronald M. DeFeo Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Terex Corporation
	2:30 PM – 3:00 PM			Networking & Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
	3:00 PM – 4:00 PM			Procurement: Outfitting the Global Firm Logistics and procurement are taking more and more important roles in international construction because of the complexities of supply chain management on a global scale. In this session, experts will share best practices about how to meet the challenges of sourcing materials, products and equipment, how to handle demand volatility, and how to apply new technology to mine the vast amounts of data now available. Discussion will touch on risk management, modular work, new technologies, setting up field offices, labor issues and equipment. Moderator: Ryan J. Orr - view bio » Executive Director, Collaboratory for Research on Global Projects Civil & Environmental Engineering Department Stanford University Panelists: Kathy Canaan Director Logistics & Export Compliance Fluor Philip Ovanessians - view bio » Vice President/General Manager of Global Procurement Samsung Construction & Trading Corp.
	4:00 PM – 5:00 PM			The 24/7 Firm—Global Workload Sharing & Management How are global firms managing workloads and workforces around the world to maximize productivity and profitability and create a “24/7” operation? How has technology both propelled and challenged this trend? What are the biggest benefits—and risks—of the approach for companies, their employees and clients? This panel will address all this and more. Moderator: Greg Bentley Chief Executive Officer Bentley Systems, Inc. Panelists: David A. McAlister, PE Director of Corporate Development Parsons Brinkerhoff John E. Taylor, Ph.D. - view bio » Associate Professor Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering Virginia Tech AMEC Natural Resources Americas
	5:00 PM – 6:30 PM			Cocktail & Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall
	6:30 PM			ENR’s Global Best Projects Awards

	Friday, June 7
	7:00 AM – 8:00 AM			Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
	8:00 AM – 8:10 AM			Opening Remarks Janice L. Tuchman - view bio » Editor-in-Chief Engineering News-Record
	8:10 AM – 8:40 AM			Keynote: Let's Go International Our clients have globalized. International diversifications look attractive. Interesting global engineering challenges are alluring. Shall we go international and if so, in what fashion? In this keynote, CEO Lee McIntire will explore reasons for a business to expand internationally, and the opportunities and risks associated with going global. Lee A. McIntire - view bio » Chairman & Chief Executive Officer CH2M Hill
	8:40 AM – 9:40 AM			Follow the Owner: Getting on the A-List In this panel, owners from different market sectors who work around the world will explain what skills and experience are most important to them as they build teams for global projects. What matters most in choosing firms to work outside their home countries? What aspects of work go to international players more often than local competitors? How can construction and design firms that would like to partner with their clients abroad assist them in preparing to build overseas? Discussion will explore factors like safety, productivity, technology, front-end planning and ethics. Panelists: James C. Ellis Global Engineering Director DuPont Irv Kieback Corporate Engineering Director Procter & Gamble Grant R. Stevens Senior Managing Director & Co-Country Head Hines India
	9:40 AM – 10:10 AM			Networking & Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
	10:10 AM – 11:10 AM			Partnerships, Joint Ventures and Mergers & Acquisitions: Different Models for Different Global Markets Determining how to be successful in global markets has required firms to try a variety of approaches to gain a foothold in different geographies. Progressive firms are actively engaging a variety of partners to create meaningful networks and build business. Whether chasing a specific project or working on long-term business development strategies, building the right team and partnering with the right firms are essential to winning work. This panel will share information on how to find, establish, evaluate and maintain affiliations for your next big global pursuit. Panelists will share approaches ranging from finding and vetting a local partner to forming effective partnerships to partial or full acquisition. Also, what are the unique challenges of cross-border teaming, valuation, due diligence and integration? Moderator: Stephen P. Darnell Managing Director, Investment Banking FMI Capital Advisors, Inc. Panelists: John M. Dionisio Chairman & Chief Executive Officer AECOM William P. Utt Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer KBR, Inc.
	11:10 AM – 12:10 PM			Digital-Age Cities and Smarter Growth How can cities become more sustainable? This panel will explore the challenges cities around the world face as they seek ways to effectively manage growth. Panelists will discuss solutions such as smart and green infrastructure, transit-oriented development, renewable energy, modular construction, and intelligent building networks. Panelists: Jeffrey Heller, FAIA - view bio » President Heller Manus Anil Menon President, Globalisation & Smart+Connected Communities Cisco
	12:10 PM – 12:15 PM			Closing Remarks Paul L. Bonington Vice President Media Publisher, Engineering News-Record McGraw-Hill Construction
	12:15 PM			Conference Concludes