The 2012 Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference will provide attendees up to 11.5 hours of continuing education units (CEUs). Owners are eligible to earn an additional 4 hours of continuing education credit by attending the Owners Intro to Design-Build session on Monday, April 23rd.
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2012 FEATURED PRESENTATION
Debra G. Coy
Principal
Svanda & Coy Consulting
Opening Keynote
Monday, April 23
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Debra Coy provides consulting services for investors and companies in the water sector. She launched her independent consulting business in 2010 after 20 years as a research analyst covering the water industry for Wall Street firms. Based in Washington, D.C., Ms. Coy has worked in investment research since 1989, creating a unique franchise and expertise in covering the global water sector for investors. Ms. Coy was named a Financial Times/Starmine “Best Brokerage Analyst” in 2008 and 2009 and a Forbes “Best Brokerage Analyst” in 2010 for water utilities coverage. She is a frequent speaker at industry events, has appeared on CNBC, PBS’s Wall Street Week and other investment broadcasts. Read Full Bio
Dr. James M. Chansler, P.E., DPA
Chief Operating Officer
JEA
General Session
Tuesday, April 24
8:45 am - 10:00 am
Dr. James M. Chansler is Chief Operating Officer at JEA where he has been employed since June, 1997. He has worked in City and County Government for 38 years in various capacities ranging from Assistant City Manager and Department Head to Laboratory Technician and Utilities Plant Operator. He also taught Engineering Technology at Western Kentucky University for eight years. Dr. Chansler is a Registered Professional Engineer in two states and holds degrees in public administration, urban and regional planning, and earth sciences. He has written numerous articles on utility engineering and organizational leadership. He is an active member of various organizations including the Large Public Power Council, the Water Environment Federation, and Rotary International.
Water and Wastewater Projects:
An Owner's Perspective
General Session
Wednesday, April 25
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Panelists:
Rick Carpenter, City of Santa Fe, New Mexico
Jackson Jenkins, Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Dept.
Brent Christ, DC Water
Owners are the most significant driver in the rise of design-build. Yet, despite research showing this delivery method consistently reduces costs and project schedules, some owners remain hesitant to use it. Why? Gain insight into the owner perspective. Listen as agency officials who have implemented design-build across the country discuss their challenges, solutions, and future endeavors.
Bill Owens
Senior Advisor
PCL Construction Enterprises, Inc.
Closing General Session: America's Infrastructure Challenge
Wednesday, April 25
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Governor Bill Owens (CO) is a recognized authority on infrastructure and the challenges facing our country in terms of building and rebuilding the roads, bridges, airports, power and water systems upon which our economy depends. Mr. Owens will address the need for infrastructure renewal and expansion in the near-term, and the compounding factors likely to make updates and upgrades more difficult and more expensive if projects are deferred into the future; the short- and long-term economic opportunity created by infrastructure improvement initiatives; identifying and evaluating infrastructure financing options that can enable states, municipalities, transportation districts, and departments of transportation to continue infrastructure maintenance and improvement despite challenging budget realities and difficult political and economic climates. And preparing for the future—understanding future infrastructure procurement concerns in light of current political and economic circumstances, and construction market realities.Read Full Bio
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Mihisha Henderson
Director, Education Logistics
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E-mail: mhenderson@dbia.org