Welcome

The 2009 Civil Engineers' Summit & Expo is a national two-day learning event bringing together leaders in the civil engineering business.

Presented by CE News magazine, the two-day conference will explore business planning strategies and tactics, current industry trends and opportunities, and best practices, as well as provide unlimited networking opportunities for all involved in the business of civil engineering.

**Special Offer:  Register for the Civil Engineers' Summit and bring a colleague for FREE!

2009 Conference Themes
Rebuilding America's Infrastructure
Exploring Market Trends and Opportunities
Strategic Business Planning in Challenging Times
Making Technology Work for Your Firm

When:  Tuesday and Wednesday, April 21-22, 2009

Where:
Sheraton Universal Studios
Los Angeles, CA

Featured Speakers

Rebuilding America's Infrastructure and the Opportunities for Civil Engineers
Dan McNichol, Journalist & Best Selling Author, The Big Dig , The Roads That Built America and Asphalt in America

Dan McNichol is a number one best selling author. Among books he has written, The Big Dig , The Roads That Built America and Asphalt in America , have earned him critical acclaim and international recognition. McNichol is also an award-winning journalist. In 2003, the American Society of Civil Engineers named him as one of nation's outstanding journalists. That same year he was honored with a PhD in Engineering and Technology from Wentworth Institute of Technology, which cited his publications and their outstanding contributions to the fields of engineering and construction.  In 2008, McNichol was honored with the prestigious Robert F. Boger Award for his work chronicling Minnesota's disastrous I-35W bridge collapse.  His articles and work have appeared in The New York Times , USA Today , The Boston Globe , The Philadelphia Inquirer and many other periodicals. Click here to learn more about McNichol .


Industry Outlook and Market Forecast
Kenneth D. Simonson, Chief Economist, The Associated General Contractors of America

Ken Simonson joined AGC of America on September 10, 2001. Ever since Day 2 he has provided insight into the economy and what it implies for construction and related industries. Ken's weekly one-page email newsletter for AGC, The Data DIGest , provides 10,000 readers with the latest economic news relevant to construction. He also sends out a variety of state-specific information. He is interviewed and quoted almost daily by local and national media, including The Wall Street Journal , USA Today and CNBC. In addition, he contributes frequently to a variety of business and professional publications and conferences. Ken has 35 years of experience analyzing, advocating and communicating about economic and tax issues. Before joining AGC, he was senior economic advisor in the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy.


Weathering the Storm: Keys for Successful Growth in Uncertain Times
Gerry Salontai, PE, CEO, The Kleinfelder Group, Inc.

Gerry Salontai is currently the CEO of The Kleinfelder Group, Inc., a $350 million, employee-owned professional services firm with particular emphasis in the transportation, water, and energy markets. In his capacity as CEO, he is responsible for developing and executing the firm's long-range strategic and annual business plans. In 2005, as part of Kleinfelder's succession planning process, Gerry announced his intention to retire this year, after 27 years with the company. Beginning in April, he will be leading the Salontai Consulting Group, LLC, a management advisory company focused on helping companies achieve success in the areas of strategy, organizational effectiveness, financial performance and leadership development.


BIM for Transportation—Addressing Current and Future Challenges
Terry Bennett, PLS, LLS, LPF, LEED® AP, Senior Industry Manager, Civil Engineering & Construction, AEC Industry Group, Autodesk Inc.

Terry D. Bennett, PLS, LLS, LPF, LEED® AP, is the Senior Industry Manager for Civil Engineering and Construction Solutions for Autodesk. As Senior Industry Manager for Civil Engineering and Construction in Autodesk's Architecture, Engineering and Construction ("AEC") Division, Terry holds worldwide responsibility for the company's industry strategy and relations in the areas of land/environmental planning, land surveying, civil engineering and construction. Over the last 23 years, he has presented at numerous industry conferences worldwide and published many articles in industry trade magazines on the impact of technology and sustainable approaches to the architecture, engineering, construction and geospatial industries and businesses. As such he is uniquely positioned to integrate business requirement trends into Autodesk's AEC strategy and future growth plans, ensuring that Autodesk's vision supports organizations both now and in the future.