PMI’s Mile Hi Chapter Annual Rocky Mountain Project
Management Symposium to Include Construction Track

March 12 & 13, 2009
Colorado Convention Center
Denver CO

Download the brochure

Register at www.PmiMileHiSym.org.
(And take a look at the schedule for both days at the website.)

Construction Track
CM/GC Project Delivery Method Process for Construction
Bob Bustos, GH Phipps Construction Companies

BIM – Changing the Construction Industry
Chad Lee

Leadership in Project Management
Kevin L. Ott, Swinerton Builders

PM Best Practices in Rocky Flats Closure
Bob Kois, PMP, University of Colorado at Boulder

Classic Residence by Hyatt-Construction on Steroids
Joe Pepper, Saunders Construction Inc.

Nuclear Power Plant Uprate Modifications
Jennifer Zindel, Shaw Group

Project managers want to bring projects to healthy, successful conclusions. Across multiple projects we want to improve project performance or sustain it at a chosen level.

This series begins with a foundation session followed by sessions on five critical factors that contribute greatly to success: project performance improvement, managing expectations, managing conflict, managing change and managing communications in teams.

This opening session provides a foundation for optimal performance in the basic principles and core models of open-minded mindfulness - the ability to see the big picture and questioning everything while being focused and consciously aware. We define what optimal performance is, what gets in the way of achieving it and the critical success factors that enable it. Critical factors like well managed expectations, directed change and performance improvement are influenced by emotional intelligence, moment to moment mindfulness, concentration capacity and a systems and process oriented approach that recognizes the need to break free of unskillful mental models.

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you have questions regarding this webinar contact: Frank Saladis, EdSIG Chair, saladispmp@msn.com.

Click here to register

We're Looking for Contributors to the DPC SIG Newsletter!

We're looking for individuals to contribute articles or news items to the DPC SIG newsletter,
Project Management Standard:

• Write an article telling us about your experiences with construction-related projects
  (PMPs can earn PDUs for articles they have written).
• Contribute an interesting article or news item that you have found.
• Share your knowledge and experiences with others by providing useful tips.
• Direct us to informative PM and construction-related web sites.

Deadlines for submissions: May 15, August 15 and November 15.

Submit to vccommunications@dpcsig.org

Have a Project Management Question?

We Just May Have the Answer!

The DPC SIG has enlisted the support of Subject Matter Experts from around the world to address your project management-related questions. Questions and answers will appear in upcoming issues of the DPC SIG newsletter and monthly bulletin.

Submit Your Question to VCMarketing@dpcsig.org.
Be sure to include your name and contact information in the email.

View the current list of questions and answers.

DPC SIG Lapel Pins Available for Members

As a token of the DPC SIG's appreciation for your participation in the SIG, we would like to send you a lapel pin. We encourage all members to wear the pin at PMI® chapter and international events and to look for, and network with, other DPC SIG members wearing their pins. Show your pride in the DPC SIG!

Request a DPC SIG pin - Be sure to include your mailing address.

Too Much Travel for PDUs?

Each course in University of Wisconsin-Platteville's online Master of Science in Project Management is worth 45 PDUs and 3 credits toward the graduate degree. With accreditations from the PMI® Global Accreditation Center and the Higher Learning Commission, you and your employer can be certain that the program is of the highest caliber. Gain the advanced PM skills and cross-functional business knowledge you need to advance in your career. UW-Platteville is a public institution and part of the world-renowned University of Wisconsin system. For 10 years, our completely online MSPM has helped project managers prepare for the next step in their career.

Learn more: www.uwplatt.edu/disted/degrees/pm/

2nd Annual Women In Project Management Conferences

A breakthrough transformation in the facilities industry is underway. It is the implementation of Lean to dramatically cut spending, streamline workflow processes, reduce energy use, and use less space, less time, and less manpower. This is the new management frontier in the facility asset arena for lowering the cost of both constructing and operating facilities.

Lean processes are the result of identifying major inefficiencies and instituting key process changes that create value, reduce waste, streamline workflow, reduce human effort, lower capital investment, and shrink timelines. In the facilities arena, this means big capital savings and reduced timelines on construction projects, and lower costs of facilities operations and management.

Attend the St. Petersburg conference March 30-31, 2009 to benchmark your management initiatives against the cost-saving, value-increasing successes of others. This is the place to get ahead of the curve on Lean thinking, implementation strategies, and institution-wide policy and process changes for FM and capital projects.

Register Online - early registration discount ends February 27, 2009

   American Institute of Architects Conference
   Call for Presentations

"Changing Times | Time for Change: Practice, Productivity and Effectiveness"

September 24–26, 2009 • Chicago, IL

Submission deadline: March 6, 2009

Submission Form

The American Institute of Architects invites you to share your knowledge and expertise with fellow practitioners and allied professionals as part of a special conference to address the changes occurring within the architecture profession and the implications for the future of practice. We encourage industry leaders and forward-thinking professionals who are on the cutting edge of practice, management, technology, collaboration, research, training, and mentoring to submit proposals as we discuss trends that are changing the way architects practice.

For more information, deadlines, and submission instructions view the Call For Presentations.

CII Benchmarking Conference

March 4-6, 2009 • More Value for the Money!

Get more value for the money by joining the continuous improvement journey with leading construction owners and contractors. The CII Benchmarking Conference is a great opportunity for attendees to understand the technical details of the creditable CII Benchmarking & Metrics Program and to discuss the experiences of implementing the benchmarking process with other industry peers. Immediately following the conference, a three-hour Benchmarking Associate Training session is available at no cost to conference attendees.

Join us in San Antonio, Texas on March 4-6, 2009 at the Hotel Contessa on the Riverwalk. Stop looking around for answers. Choose from the beginner or advanced conference tracts, allowing novice and experienced benchmarkers to get the most benefit out of the conference. The conference Agenda is a blended format of coaching and interactive discussion with other benchmarkers, offering the best opportunity for sharing of lessons learned on benchmarking implementation. Presenters include benchmarkers from both Owner and Contractor companies, as well as CII Benchmarking staff. Expected industry speakers will come from Black & Veatch, Chevron, Construction Owner Association of Alberta (COAA), General Motors, Genentech, Jacobs, KBR, Mustang, and S&B Engineers and Constructors.

Registration. The Conference Registration fee is $500 for attendees and $250 for presenters. The registration fee covers materials, Welcome Mixer, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and a dinner.

Registrer Today!

COAA to Offer Owners Leadership Conferences

The Construction Owner's Association of America (COAA) is offering the following Owners Leadership Conference:

2009 Spring Owners Leadership Conference
May 13-15, 2009
Indianapolis, Indiana USA

2009 Fall Owners Leadership Conference
November 18-20, 2009
Austin, Texas USA

2010 Spring Owners Leadership Conference
May 5-7, 2010
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA