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PREPARING FOR EVENTUALLY ADOPTING COMPUTERIZED PROJECT RECORDS OR ELECTRONIC ARCHIVING, BEFORE ACTUALLY INITIATING EITHER ONE

Name:

Richard Law

Bio:

Mr. Law has eighteen years of construction industry experience, reinforced by fifteen years of experience in the architectural and engineering design of construction projects. He has been using various computerized project management systems developed by a number of different software companies for close to twenty years.Â In addition to having designed in architecture and its various allied engineering disciplines, Mr. Law progressed thru the construction industry in a number of positions, beginning with being a tradesman while in college, thru assistant superintendent and lead superintendent and general superintendent, to project engineer and assistant project manager, to project manager or construction manager or MEP coordinator. He has served in A/E corporate staff capacities, in Contractors' corporate staff capacities, and in Owner's Representative capacities. He has also been a self-employed design professional and a self-employed construction management professional. His broad application systems familiarity, coupled with his comprehensive multidisciplinary understanding of the construction design and delivery processes, allows him to bring a rare combination of insight and expertise to this subject.

Address:

1401 East Barden Road
Charlotte, NC 28226

Tel:

704-364-1926

Cell:

980-253-3013

E-mail:

richard@jadesdad.com

Fee Charged:

None

Description: You've decided that a system of computerized construction project records and/or electronic archiving is a good idea, and you want to eventually adopt such a system, but not just yet. However, you wonder if steps can be taken now that will make that eventual transition easier and more cost-effective. We will discuss reorganizing existing computer files to make them more easily incorporated into computerized data management regimens, organizing and managing paper project records to facilitate future electronic data solutions, and preparing company personnel for eventual participation in computerized construction project records and/or electronic archiving.Â Among the topics of discussion will be getting comfortable with scanning current paper records into computers as a "stage setter" for migrating to computerized construction project records and/or electronic archiving, modifying your use of the Windows File Manager system to accommodate the requirements of future computerized data systems, and linking scanned documents within the Windows File Manager system to facilitate the retrieval of related information files. We will also consider the ways of overcoming the natural apprehension that many construction industry personnel have regarding computerized solutions to hard copy (or, sometimes, no copy) habits, especially exchanging current verbal problem solution methods for better documented methods that are better accepted in legal processes.

THE ELECTRONIC ARCHIVING OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS

Name:

Richard Law

Bio:

Address:

1401 East Barden Road
Charlotte, NC 28226

Tel:

704-364-1926

E-mail:

richard@jadesdad.com

Fee Charged:

None

Description: When a construction project has been completed, it is a common practice to box up all of the paper files that were generated during the course of the project and tuck them away in a back room or in some other storage facility, "just in case". Because the packing and stowage are usually pointed toward quickly ending an onerous task and freeing up file space, putting a completed project to bed is rarely and organize and logical process. So, whenever "just in case" arrives, the usual result is that all of these files are so jumbled together and incompletely correlated that addressing whatever the need "just in case" turned out to be becomes a major chore. And, usually, the file needed has been leaked on or chewed on while in storage, anyway, if it was even there. The answer to this sad scenario is an organized and complete electronic archiving of the project, including both paper records and electronic records (such as pertinate emails). Learn about the various options for electronically archiving the records for a project, whether thru "in-house" means, or, by using an outside archiving agent. We will discuss how a good archiving program will result in an organized and easily searchable record of the project that includes the ability to easily retrieve paper documents from storage, or, even, dispense with retaining paper document archives entirely. Various sorts of electronic media storage systems will be considered, and ways of securely backing up electronic archives will be discussed. We will also explore the manner in which smart electronic archiving can make the lessons of past projects easily available for use in preparing for new projects and in actually executing subsequent work.

COMPUTERIZED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND COMPUTERIZED PROJECT RECORDS

Name:

Richard Law

Bio:

Address:

1401 East Barden Road
Charlotte, NC 28226

Tel:

704-364-1926

E-mail:

richard@jadesdad.com

Fee Charged:

None

Description: Most Contract Documents require that a particular set of construction project records be generated, maintained, and retained. In addition to these required records, having an even more comprehensive collection of construction project records can be truly desirable. However, initiating, maintaining, and saving all of these records can be an exacting and time consuming process. Accessing particular records quickly and easily when needed, even when they have been conscientiously generated, may involve a scavenger hunt of sorts thru file cabinets, desks, job trucks, copy rooms, and other places. Project closeout can be a laborious process of locating, collating and archiving paper records. All of these, and many other difficulties in generating, maintaining and preserving construction project records, can be dramatically mitigated thru the use of a computerized construction project record system. We will discuss various methodologies for systematizing computerized construction project records, both with in-house personnel and with "hired gun" entities; and we will discuss the ways in which computerizing construction project records on a day-to-day basis can be a cost effective and profit enhancing activity. Learn ways to optimize the use of digital records in your own unique operational environment, even if your enterprise has only minimal computer capabilities and expertise available.

SOFTWARE FOR : EARTHWORK ESTIMATING, MODELING, DIGITAL TERRAIN MODELS (DTM) FOR MACHINE CONTROL

Name:

Joe McNamara

Bio:

Joe joined Spectra I.S. in the fall of 2000 as Vice President and Machine Control Specialist. Joe's background includes over 15 years of experience specializing in Machine Control Systems for construction, agriculture and mining, with Trimble / Spectra Precision. Joe has worked in North Carolina, nationally, and internationally including five years developing the Asia-Pacific markets, based from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His last assignment while still working directly for the manufacturer was as Emerging Technologies Manager with direct responsibility for the sales, service and training requirements for 3D technology products including the launch of their BladePro 3D system.

Joe is a regularly scheduled speaker / presenter for the Asphalt Institute and as such will be presenting in 2002 to the FAA at the Seattle seminar on accelerated night paving.

Tel:

office (704)525-7099; Mobile (704)309-6186

Fax:

(704)525-7099

Fee Charged:

None for speaking engagement; Mileage rate ($.32 per) for distances greater than 20 miles from Charlotte, Greensboro or Raleigh city center.

Please give at least 2 weeks advanced notice.

Description: 3-Dimensional Earthmoving Technology has been applied to dozens of Design Build Project Through the US. This presentation outlines the technology, implementation and profiles results from completed projects.

BUILDING A PROJECT WEBSITE

Name:

Paul Riefenberg

Company:

CDP

Address:

PO Box 472046
Charlotte, NC 28247

Tel:

(704)542-6339

Fax:

(704)542-0215

Fee:

Description: Using technology to create project specific websites, post reports, logs, to do lists, photographs, and schedules to keep all team members current. Emphasis on P3, Sure Trak, Expedition and Lynx

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Name:

Scot E. Hennon

Company:

Hennon Group Architects

Address:

425 East Statesville Ave
Mooresville, NC 28115

Tel:

(704)664-9216

Fax:

(704)663-4935

Fee:

None for speaking engagement; mileage rate (.32 per) for distances greater than 20 miles from Charlotte, Greensboro, Winston Salem and Statesville city center. Two weeks advance notice.

Description: Discuss What is Building Information Modeling (BIM), how the emerging technology works, who and how it benefits, where does it come from and how do you get it, discussion on the General Contractor / Construction Manager at risk.

COMPUTERIZED ESTIMATING - TIMBERLINE ESTIMATING

Name:

Paul Riefenberg

Company:

CDP

Address:

PO Box 472046
Charlotte, NC 28247

Tel:

(704)542-6339

Fax:

(704)542-0215

Fee:

Description: Using computerized estimating to make your estimating process quicker and easier. Get valuable historical information for use on future bids.

COMPUTERIZED JOB COST ACCOUNTING - TIMBERLINE GOLD ACCOUNTING

Name:

Paul Riefenberg

Company:

CDP

Address:

PO Box 472046
Charlotte, NC 28247

Tel:

(704)542-6339

Fax:

(704)542-0215

Fee:

Description: The need for accurate, timely and pre-emptive information. The need for operation to interact with job cost information to create proactive output results.

COMPUTERIZED SCHEDULING - PRIMAVERA SCHEDULING TOOLS

Name:

Paul Riefenberg

Company:

CDP

Address:

PO Box 472046
Charlotte, NC 28247

Tel:

(704)542-6339

Fax:

(704)542-0215

Fee:

Description: Can you really handle the upcoming project? What is the status of existing projects? Track recourses and activities. Have the ability to use "what if" to see how a change affects you.

DIG PHOTO MANAGEMENT - LYNX

Name:

Paul Riefenberg

Company:

CDP

Address:

PO Box 472046
Charlotte, NC 28247

Tel:

(704)542-6339

Fax:

(704)542-0215

Fee:

Description: Protect yourself and keep control of your project photographs using Lynx. Computerized photo management allows time and date stamp as well as a description to be placed on each photo. If modified, a report and notation is automatically entered letting others know a change has been made.

DOCUMENT AND CONTRACT CONTROL - PRIMAVERA/EXPEDITION

Name:

Paul Riefenberg

Company:

CDP

Address:

PO Box 472046
Charlotte, NC 28247

Tel:

(704)542-6339

Fax:

(704)542-0215

Fee:

Description: Control your products, know what is happening, should be happening and who is responsible. Keep your projects under control.

MANAGING SCHEDULES BY VERSION CONTROL - CLAIM DIGGER

Name:

Paul Riefenberg

Company:

CDP

Address:

PO Box 472046
Charlotte, NC 28247

Tel:

(704)542-6339

Fax:

(704)542-0215

Fee:

Description: Prevent schedule tampering and make finding schedule changes a snap.

TOOL AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - TOOL WATCH

Name:

Jay Johnson

Company:

CDP

Address:

PO Box 472046
Charlotte, NC 28247

Tel:

(704)542-6339

Fax:

(704)542-0215

Fee:

Description: Using scanners and bar codes to track tools and equipment, their history and location. Create instant responsibility.

DOCUMENT IMAGING, MANAGEMENT & WORKFLOW

Name:

Bradley McAdams

Company:

Construction Imaging Systems

Address:

3051 Sunset Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

Tel:

(252)937-2426

Fax:

(252)937-8426

Fee:

Description: Electronic routing, cost-coding, approval of invoices, Routing and archival of job-related documents, Produce Cost-plus/T&M CD for owner with a viewer for owners, Archive H/R, timesheets, equipment, A/R, and other records, Archive pictures, voice annotations, spreadsheets, CAD drawings
Using OCR/full-text search, look up documents with keywords, Archive reports (payroll, G/L, A/P, A/R, equipment & more. Provide OEM manual on CD, read timesheets, Increase productivity of personnel and avoid adding people as your business grows, Integrates with most construction accounting and project management systems, Web-enabled and terminal server and Citrix certified.

E-COMMERCE AND THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Name:

Ben Reavis

Company:

CIS Consulting Group

Address:

4428 Taggart Creek Road, Ste. 112
Charlotte, NC 28208

Tel:

(704)393-0048

Fax:

(704)394-0052

Fee:

Description: This fast-paced talk will cover various types of technology tools for estimating, accounting, scheduling, job site automation, and how the Internet now and in the future can increase productivity in these areas.

USING SOFTWARE TO CREATE FASTER AND MORE ACCURATE ESTIMATES

Name:

Ben Reavis

Company:

CIS Consulting Group

Address:

4428 Taggart Creek Road, Ste. 112
Charlotte, NC 28208

Tel:

(704)393-0048

Fax:

(704)394-0052

Fee:

Description: This informative session will show you how Timberline Precision Estimating can help your estimators gain control and produce estimates more efficiently and accurately.

TRACKING PROJECT PROFITABILITY WITH ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE

Name:

Pete Gallagher

Company:

CIS Consulting Group

Address:

4428 Taggart Creek Road, Ste. 112
Charlotte, NC 28208

Tel:

(704)393-0048

Fax:

(704)394-0052

Fee:

Description: See how other contractors are using Timberline Gold accounting software to monitor project costs on a daily basis. Imagine seeing all jobs displayed on your computer monitor and having the ability to drill down into any job to see the details that make up the costs. Then drill down into any cost category or cost code to see more details. Learn how using the Internet in the future will save you time and money on your vital project communications.

COMPLETE MORE SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS WITH SCHEDULING SOFTWARE

Name:

Don Lewis

Company:

CIS Consulting Group

Address:

4428 Taggart Creek Road, Ste. 112
Charlotte, NC 28208

Tel:

(704)393-0048

Fax:

(704)394-0052

Fee:

Description: This demonstration will show you how Primaveras scheduling tools can help you complete your jobs on time and budget.

WHEN YOU ARE FACED WITH THE BURDEN OF PROOF FOR YOUR CLAIMS, WILL YOU BE READY?

Name:

Don Lewis

Company:

CIS Consulting Group

Address:

4428 Taggart Creek Road, Ste. 112
Charlotte, NC 28208

Tel:

(704)393-0048

Fax:

(704)394-0052

Fee:

Description: See how other contractors use Primavera Expedition to document all the details of managing a project. Keep a daily log of conditions, weather, meetings, conversations, submittals, transmittals, change orders, etc. Not only manage the details more efficiently but also be prepared to answer those difficult questions if litigation is necessary. The ability to search for keywords in any or all of your projects documents will allow you to find those obscure details when you need them. If you wait until the end of the job to go back and create records the results can be costly.

HARNESSING THE POWER OF INTEGRATION

Name:	Ben Reavis/Andy Harding
Company:	Dixon Hughes, LLC
Address:	200 Meeting Street, Suite 401 Charleston, SC 29401
Tel:	(843) 937-9710, Liz Oates, Marketing Director
Fax:
Fee:	No

Description: Using current developments and technologies and how they can help you operate and get a more results oriented organization in place.