> Trends in Project Management
   [Skeena Room]
New developments and technology are increasing the complexity of construction projects. Industry is responding with new project management methodologies. This presentation will highlight the latest trends and methods to assist contractors to manage their future projects to help add black ink to their bottom lines.
PRESENTATION by Dale Carlin, West Canadian;
Carl Sapinsky and Randy Brown, ReproMAX Canada

> P3’s: Trends, Lessons
   [Shuswap/Pennask Room]
Canadian governments are facing tough economic challenges in financing and building infrastructure projects to meet Canada’s expanding economic needs. This panel will discuss the movement toward increasing use of P3 models across Canada and how
Canadian contractors can maximize their participation.
PANEL: (includes) Phil Dreaver, Group Director, Plenary Group; Guy Smith, Alberta Treasury Board;
Larry Blain, Partnerships BC

> Construction Productivity Improvement
   [Skaha Room]
Dr. J. Ruwanpura, Canada Research Chair, Director and Associate Professor of Project Management at the University of Calgary will detail his research project, “Top Ten Targets for Construction Productivity Improvement”. Learn how a “Productivity Toolbox” can help improve tool time, productivity and worker satisfaction.

Alberta) are responding with various tax and regulatory schemes aimed at creating a lower carbon economy. The impact of these policies on the construction industry is just beginning to be felt, but will become more profound as time goes on. This session will help contractors to identify new construction business opportunities and approaches that will be generated by the lower carbon economy.
PRESENTATION by Scott MacDonald, Pacific Carbon Trust; James Tansey, Offsetters

> Your Insurance Programs & How to
   Reduce Your Premiums
   [Skeena Room]
A changing insurance market is always a challenge, especially for small to medium size construction firms. This session will feature a panel of insurance experts identifying the key issues and how contractors can best manage changing market conditions.
PRESENTATION by Bill Forsyth and Lyne Erwin, Marsh Canada Limited

> Building a Performance Management System to
   Hire, Develop and Reward Star Talent
   [Shuswap/Pennask Room]
Creating the correct incentive compensation plan can be a powerful weapon in the war for attracting and retaining future talent. Learn about a comprehensive program and how to implement it.
PRESENTATION by Ron Magnus, FMI Management

> Construction Market Outlook
   [Vaseaux/Kootenay Room]
The construction industry is in the midst of the steepest decline in decades. On the plus side, the corner seems to be turning. How the various fiscal, monetary and economic factors play out over the next few years will determine the type of recovery that can be expected for the construction industry.
PRESENTATION by Mark Casaletto, Vice President and General Manager, Reed Construction Data

> Good to Gone! Why Contractors Fail
   [Okanagan Room]
This presentation is based on the comprehensive research study under the sponsorship of the Construction Industry Round Table. This 18-month study identified root causes of the business failure of over 80 large construction firms and developed the Failure Chain Reaction Model to help firms better
anticipate the telltale warning signs of the Bankruptcy Doom Loop.
PRESENTATION by Ron Magnus, FMI Management

> Free Choice, Unions and Public Policy
   [Shuswap/Pennask]
A panel of experts will explore how Canada’s Labour Laws are biased in favour of unions to the detriment of workers and Canada’s global competitiveness. Learn how changing some of these labour rules could help position Canadian Construction companies to meet international competitive challenges.
PANEL: (includes) Glenn Taubman, Right to Work Foundation USA; John Mortimer, LabourWatch

> Building Information Modeling
   [Skaha Room]
The tools and applications available today
offer opportunities for dramatic improvements in productivity on construction sites and in the office. Learn how the new technology, BIM, will change how projects are designed and how and when BIM is advantageous.
PRESENTATION by Allan Partridge, HIP Architects

> New Business Opportunities for Construction    Contractors in a Lower Carbon Economy
   [Vaseaux/Kootenay Room]

In the last few years, carbon dioxide emissions and their impact on global warming have become controversial issues in elections around the world.
Governments across North America (including BC and

> Tools for Managing in Turbulent Times
   [Shuswap/Pennask Room]
Ron will engage the participants in a group discussion to help the leaders of these contracting firms enhance the performance of their respective businesses.
PRESENTATION by Ron Magnus, FMI Management

> New Trade and Labour Mobility Agreements:
   What they Mean for Construction Contractors
   [Vaseaux/Kootenay Room]
With BC and Alberta recently signing the Trade Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA) and a renewed commitment to improving labour mobility through the national Agreement on Internal Trade, construction contractors have been left scratching their heads about what it means for them. Will Red Seal be eliminated? Should we have national or provincial standards? Are provinces allowed to set apprentice ratios? Can companies move crews from province to province? These and many other controversial subjects will be addressed in this compelling session.
PRESENTATION by Robert Musgrave and
Shawn Robbins. Moderator: Brian Clewes,
Broadgate Consulting