Registration is open for the 2010 ACEC/Michigan Annual Conference scheduled for May 5 at the Ramada in Lansing. There is truly something for everyone at this years conference. Breakouts educational sessions include:

“Project Budgeting & Profitability”
   Learn proper procedures for estimating the fee for a project, estimating how  people hours may be translated to the budget, budget control, and project profitability statistics.

“The Fear of Electronic Discovery: What to Save & What to Delete”
   A well managed technology program can significantly reduce an engineer’s liability exposure and help design firms manage risk.

“Sustainable Design”
   A/E industry professionals are the experts in sustainability. Learn how the ‘green team’ is becoming a key resource for legislators.

“Retirement Plans for the Engineering Industry: Possibilities & Pitfalls”
    Retirement plans are being heavily scrutinized by regulators due to   the economic downturn. Discover ways to protect your firm.

“Procurement 101”
   A Federal procurement specialist will share info on federal contracting: how to become a contractor, mandatory registrations, small business programs, etc. Info will also be provided on further assistance.

“Five Steps to Effective Change ”
   Michigan is in transition. Discover how to lead your community or business to the New Normal through analysis of case studies.

“New Leaders Series”
   This session in designed for the ‘next generation’ of firm managers and principals. Attend if you are interested in advancing your career.

“BIM and How it is Impacting the AEC Industry”
   Attend to discover how BIM is being adopted across architecture, engineering, land surveying, and construction.

“QBS Study: Is there true value to using QBS?”
    A comprehensive national study has been completed by two universities.  Hear the results of the study and find out if there is value in using QBS to procure design professional services.

A full day of education, lunch, exhibitors and networking with your peers for only $150. Bring a second person from your firm at only $100!!

Do not delay, register today. For a registration form, click here.

 

For more information Contact: Cindy Schmitz