Schedule

Thursday

Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Full Schedule

  • Exhibitor Set-up (6:00 AM - 9:00 AM)
  • Continental Breakfast (7:00 AM - 8:15 AM)
  • Registration (7:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
  • Opening Session presented by Shaw-Lundquist Associates (8:30 AM - 9:30 AM)
  • Ribbon Cutting (9:45 AM)
  • Exhibit Hall (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
  • Minority Vendors Village (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
  • Design Build (10:15 AM - 11:00 AM)
  • Healthy Buildings (11:15 AM - 12:00 PM)
  • Luncheon presented by Ryan Companies (12:15 PM - 1:30 PM)
  • Las Vegas Follow-up (1:45 PM - 2:45 PM)
  • Best Practices in Partnering Bus Tour (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
  • Mississippi Dinner Cruise (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)

Program Descriptions

Opening Session presented by Shaw-Lundquist Associates

Thursday, June 22, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Start your day with the Twin Cities’ own “Dynamic Duo,” Mayor R.T. Rybak of Minneapolis and Mayor Chris Coleman of Saint Paul, as they share their visions of Construction and Development for the Metro Area.

Design Build

Thursday, June 22, 10:15 am to 11:00 AM
Presenter: Bob Cutshall, Ryan Companies

Although the Design-Build Delivery method has been around for years, learn how it will shape the construction industry in the years to come and how you can prepare your firm for this change.

Healthy Buildings

Thursday, June 22, 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Presenters: Marilou Cheple, University of Minnesota; Tom Schirber, Wilder Foundation

What is a “Healthy Building?” Come learn why mold is becoming one of the biggest problems in construction and the most common errors in construction techniques that lead to mold and water damage. You will also learn about the latest research and development by the Wilder Foundation/University of Minnesota that eliminates air pockets where mold can develop while keeping the cost of construction affordable.

Las Vegas Follow-up

Thursday, June 22, 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM
Presenters: Anderine Cowan, Project City Center; Aaron Sidranski, MGM-Mirage; Susan Smith, MGM-Grand; Dick Rizzo, Perini Building Company; Tony Gladney, Harrah's Entertainment; Kirk England, Harrah's Entertainment.

As a follow-up to the 2005 National Conference in Las Vegas, get a status report on the $7 Billion Project City Center, the Largest Private Development in History. Also find out what's happening at MGM-Mirage/MGM-Grand and learn what's new at Harrah's Entertainment. Remember, “What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas.” Come and be a part of what's happening!

Best Practices in Partnering Bus Tour

Thursday, June 22, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Get on the bus and visit the new Minneapolis Central Library, the Hiawatha Light Rail, and the Midtown Exchange Project. Learn through these excellent case-studies in Majority-Minority Contractor Partnering how you can create meaningful partnerships.

Mississippi Dinner Cruise

Thursday, June 22, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Relax and dine with your old and new friends as we cruise down the Mighty Mississippi on the Paradise Lady! The evening includes dancing to a live band and an on-board cash bar!

Thursday, June 22nd, 2006
6:00 AM Exhibitor Set-up
(6:00 AM - 9:00 AM)		      
6:30 AM      
7:00 AM Registration
(7:00 AM - 6:00 PM)		 Continental Breakfast
(7:00 AM - 8:15 AM)		  
7:30 AM  
8:00 AM  
8:30 AM Opening Session
presented by Shaw-Lundquist Associates
(8:30 AM - 9:30 AM)		  
9:00 AM    
9:30 AM   Ribbon Cutting
(9:45 AM)		  
10:00 AM Exhibit Hall
(10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)		 Design Build
(10:15 AM - 11:00 AM)		 Minority Vendors Village
(10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
10:30 AM
11:00 AM Healthy Buildings
(11:15 AM - 12:00 PM)
11:30 AM
12:00 PM Luncheon presented
by Ryan Companies
(12:15 PM - 1:30 PM)
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:30 PM Las Vegas Follow-up
(1:45 PM - 2:45 PM)
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
3:00 PM Best Practices in Partnering Bus Tour
(3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
3:30 PM
4:00 PM  
4:30 PM  
5:00 PM    
5:30 PM    
6:00 PM        
6:30 PM        
7:00 PM     Mississippi Dinner Cruise
(7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)		  
7:30 PM      
8:00 PM      
8:30 PM      
9:00 PM      
9:30 PM      
10:00 PM        
10:30 PM        
11:00 PM