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The Journal of the Design-Build Institute of America

July-August 2008

2008 Conference Preview


2008 Design-Build Conference & Expo
Nov. 3- 5, 2008
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
Las Vegas

Register Now and Save $100

 

 

Through Sept. 26

Through Oct. 31

November 1-3

Members:

$850

$950

$1,050

Member Public and Private Owners:

$500

$500

$600

Non-members:

$1,050

$1,150

$1,250

Non-member Public and Private Owners

$600

$600

$700

 Visit www.dbia.org today to register.

 

Accommodations

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

Special conference rate: $239 per night, plus tax
(Be sure to mention Design-Build Institute of America or DBIA to obtain the special group rate.) Deadline is Oct. 1.

Reserve Rooms online at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/sdbia8 or call 877-632-7000.

For group reservations (more than 10 guest rooms) and suite requests contact David Corson at dcorson@dbia.org for a group reservations/suite request form.

Government Rates
Government employees can receive the special per diem rate of $108 per night. Eligible conference goers must mention they are with the federal government and DBIA and use a government issued credit card to reserve the room. The same credit card is required upon check-in. To receive the per-diem rate, please call 877-632-7000.

 

Weather Outlook

October Average Low: 59?F  H  Average High: 82?F

November Average Low: 46?F  H  Average High: 66?F

 

Getting Around

Transportation options are numerous and varied, from renting a vintage Cadillac El Dorado or new Corvette to hopping on a city bus, taking a cab or riding the Las Vegas Monorail, one of the most modern transportation systems in the world.

Airport Shuttle

If flying into Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (www.mccarran.com) the most economical way to get to your hotel is via airport shuttle. Shuttle service to the Las Vegas Strip or downtown is less than $10. Shuttle buses run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Check with your hotel to arrange a return trip to the airport.

Taxis

Fares start at $3.30 on the meter and $2.20 is added every additional mile. Most taxi cabs are “cash only.”

Las Vegas Monorail

The Las Vegas Monorail travels along the east side of The Strip behind the resorts. It runs from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday and until 3 a.m. Friday through Sunday from the Sahara Hotel to the MGM Grand. Stops include the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas Convention Center, Harrah’s/Imperial Palace, the Flamingo/Caesar’s Palace and Bally’s/Paris. Visit www.lvmonorail.com for single ride, multi-day and group ticket prices.

 

Owners Central

Owners Central, located in the exhibit hall, will give conference attendees the opportunity to interact with owners, discuss the design-build process and in-depth topics such as the request for proposal process. Also get first-hand information on award winning projects recognized at the conference.

 

Featured Speakers

Don Shula
NFL Hall of Fame Coach

Anthony A. Marnell, II
CEO/Chairman of Marnell Corrao Associates Inc.

Norbert W. Young, FAIA
President, McGraw Hill Construction

 

Tee Up for DBIA

DBIA Golf Tournament
Nov. 2, 2008
Siena Golf Club
10575 Siena Monte Ave.
Las Vegas, Nev. 89135

Registration: 10:30 a.m.

Shotgun Start: Noon

Awards Program & Raffle: 5:00 p.m.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Patrick Wilson: pwilson@dbia.org or 202-686-6614.

For individual or foursome registration, contact David Corson: dcorson@dbia.org or 202-454-7502.

Golf tournament proceeds will support DBIA’s Strategic Policy Initiative Fund to expand the advocacy outreach of the design-build industry, promote the design-build value and increase public understanding of design-build.

 
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