10th Annual Best Practices Workshop - Las Vegas - June 2022
This 2-day interactive Best Practices Roundtable Workshop is for the experienced construction audit and/or construction cost control professional who is looking to gain additional insight from other accomplished professionals.
We will be exploring the pros and cons of different construction contract language concepts, procurement approaches, project cost controls, and construction audit techniques. Learning points will be provided with examples.
We expect to have a diverse group of experienced construction audit and cost control participants. Formal presentations will be limited to 15 minutes followed by ample time for open discussion by all attendees.
Earn 16 CPE Credits - Course Level: Intermediate
Who Will Benefit from this Program
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Construction Audit Consultants
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Internal Audit Professionals
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CFO's
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Cost Engineers
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Attorneys
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Construction and Engineering Department Representatives
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Facilities Management Department Representatives
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Procurement Department Representatives
Learning Objectives
Participants Will:
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Learn the latest best practices in use for construction audit and cost control
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Obtain an update on the trends in tools and techniques used for construction audit and cost control
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Explore specific case example results of current best practice construction audits
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Have ample time to learn during question and answer sessions at the conclusion of each presentation
Presenters
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Vince Chapman - VP Audit & Contract Services - HPM, LLC
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Antonio Fratangelo - Partner, Contract Services - HPM, LLC
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Marc Gravely - Founder & Principal - Gravely Attorneys & Counselors
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Kevin Jensen - Development Division Controller - City Creek Reserve, Inc.
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Marvin Johnson - Sr. Project Manager - Construction Management Partners
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Jim Miller - Senior Manager - Baker Tilly Virchow Krause
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Patrick Reiser - Senior Cost Manager - Axias Inc.
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Adam Rouse - Senior Director - FTI Consulting
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Robert Rubel - Chief Internal Audit Officer - Dallas ISD
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Debbie Townsend - President - R. L. Townsend & Associates, LLC
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Rich Townsend - President - Construction Audit & Cost Control Institute, Inc.
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John Wisz - Founder & Principal - Wiszco, LLC
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Henry Woods - Manager, Advisory Services - Armanino LLP
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Vince Yauger - Associate Vice President - Broaddus & Associates – North Texas Project Operations
Informal Networking Opportunities Included
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Breakfast will be provided each morning of the seminar
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Mid-Morning and Mid-Afternoon refreshment breaks
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Lunch will be provided for the group both days of the Workshop
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Networking Reception Monday 5:00 - 6:00 pm
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Reviews from Previous "Best Practice Roundtable Workshop" Participants
When asked what they liked best about the Workshop:
"I loved the format of this training. It was great to hear so many different perspectives and to get so many questions answered."
"Another great event, great location, great food, great learning."
"Experienced presenters added personal experiences, which was great."
"Loved the format with short presentations followed by Q&A time."
"I learned a lot of different information from a variety of excellent consultants."
"I liked the panel of speakers and their various stories of auditing the Owner's projects. Each story was unique and highlighted a problem and explained a resolution."
"The new format was an excellent opportunity to share experiences with peers."
"The revised format with case studies kept the sessions moving, interesting, with practical applications for our practice. Great participation from those attending."
"Participation encouraged variety of skills at the table. Overall a great learning experience."
"Really enjoyed the real life examples and discussions about how to apply in your own job."
"Interaction with construction contract compliance experts."
"You seem to always have speakers with current pulse of industry."
"Very knowledgeable presenters. Excellent Workshop overall."
"Liked the interactive discussions about current trends."
"I enjoyed the presentations immensely. Each presenter added value and a different point of view. I felt that I picked up many issues to look for."
"Instructors are very interactive and provide/share great examples for every topic."
Program Fee - Register
Regular Registration Fee = $1,295
Program fee includes instruction, all program materials, first evening reception, breakfast and lunch each day and refreshment breaks.
Program Schedule
Monday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
CPE
All participants are eligible to receive up to 16 Continuing Education Credits (CPE’s) to fulfill professional accreditation requirements. Field of Study: Auditing. Course Level: Intermediate. Group-live, lecture-style seminar; no prerequisites or advanced preparation required.
Accommodations
Bellagio – Las Vegas
Home of the magnificent Fountains of Bellagio and the Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. Offers 19 world-class dining options from casual to contemporary to AAA Five-Diamond, 9 of which have an outdoor patio overlooking the Fountains of Bellagio.
Most of our attendees stay at the hotel for two nights and a few opt to stay over a third night. Make your reservations directly with
