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Conference Highlights
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 | 7 – 11 p.m. | San Antonio Country Club
Consulting Constructors’ Council of America (CCC) invites you to join its Gala Dinner Event benefiting the AGC Education & Research Foundation, featuring entertainment from The Chris Story Band! Registration for the Gala Dinner is $500.00 per couple and is open to all AGC Convention attendees (current members of CCC have pre-paid for this event). Transportation provided to and from the Grand Hyatt San Antonio beginning at 6:45 p.m. and 10:45 pm. Registration includes dinner for two, open bar and entertainment. Proceeds for the event will go to the AGC Education & Research Foundation.

Tickets may be purchased as part of the convention registration process, or contact the AGC Meetings Department at 703-837-5304 or meetings@agc.org to have this event added to your registration.

 
Saturday, March 12, 2016 | 12 – 5:30 pm | The Quarry Golf Club
Tournament Fee: $299
Club Rental: $82.50

Calling all golfers! Benefiting the AGC Education & Research Foundation, this year’s golf tournament will be held at The Quarry Golf Club. The format will be a shamble and prizes will be awarded to the top three teams and to the lowest chapter team.

Entry may be purchased as part of the convention registration process, or contact the AGC Meetings Department at 703-837-5304 or meetings@agc.org to have this event added to your registration. 
 
Thursday, March 10, 2016 | 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Travis A&B
Speakers: Eric Hedlund – Sundt Construction, Inc.
David Stueckler – Linbeck

Are you looking to complete projects faster and at lower costs? Lean Construction is driven to minimize costs and maximize value on each project completed, challenging all stakeholders to develop and apply better ways to manage the overall construction process. The Lean Construction for Executives session is designed as a way for executives to share their lean journey with their colleagues to improve construction practices.
 

Wednesday, March 9, 2016 | 1 – 5 pm | Mission A
Join FARO Technologies to learn the latest construction applications using 3D laser scanning. During this session, you will see a LIVE demonstration which will demonstrate:
 
Scanning Through Construction
  • Verifying concrete floor flatness onsite with Cut/Fill reports (Rithm)
  • Verifying construction progress to proposed BIM model (PSR/Rithm)
  • Using point clouds as layers to reveal hidden utilities within architectural models (PSR)
Prefabrication
  • Laser scanning for prefabricated paneling (PSB/PSR)
  • As-built to BIM
  • Creating architectural BIM models from point clouds (PSR)
Laser Scanning for Piping and Structural Design
  • As-built piping design for fabrication (PSP)
  • As-built structural modeling (PSP/PSR)
  • Clearance detection between existing equipment and proposed design (Navisworks)
 
Egnyte Inc.
eMars, Inc.
MOCA Systems
What You Need to Know

Everything you need to know for the 97th AGC Annual Convention can be found on the mobile app, including Schedule of Events, Education Session Descriptions and Handouts, Speaker Bios, Exhibitor and Sponsor Information, Hotel Map, and Attendee Directory. Be sure to download it today!


 
Tuesday, March 8: 12 - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 9: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 10: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, March 11: 6:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

 

The convention is a business casual affair.


 

Only registered Convention attendees with name badges that have selected tickets will be allowed into these events. We recommend attendees show up at least 15 minutes prior to the event to secure seating. All events take place at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio unless otherwise noted.

Contractors Prayer Breakfast | Wednesday, March 9 | Marriott Riverwalk | Alamo Ballroom | 7 - 8 a.m.

Reception for First-Time Attendees | Wednesday, March 9 | Bowie A-C | 6 - 7 p.m. | Sponsored by FCA

Luncheon for AGC Spouses | Wednesday, March 9 | Marriott Riverwalk | Alamo Ballroom | 12 - 2 p.m.

Willis Towers Watson Construction Safety Excellence Awards Breakfast | Thursday, March 10 | Texas Ballroom | 7 - 8:30 a.m.

Alliant Build America Awards Luncheon | Thursday, March 10 | Texas Ballroom | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Celebrate Construction | Thursday, March 10 | Texas Ballroom | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Sponored by Alliant and Willis Towers Watson

AGC Board of Governors Luncheon | Friday, March 11 | Marriott Riverwalk | Alamo Ballroom | 12 - 2 p.m. | Sponsored by Enterprise Fleet Management

 
 
   
Be sure to tweet comments and photos during the Convention. Remember to use the hashtag #AGC2016. Mention @AGCofA and @ConstructorMag and you may be the lucky recipient of a great giveaway!
 
AGC Equipment, Technology & Construction Solutions Expo
Join more than 90 exhibitors at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio to explore the latest products, services and solutions to support your operations. Plus don’t miss all the great networking events taking place in the Expo located on level two of the hotel: 
 
Take the Bull by the Horn - Sponsored by HCSS
Come try your luck on the HCSS Mechanical Bull. When can you ride?
Tuesday, March 8: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 9: 12 - 2 p.m. and 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 10: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 4 - 6 p.m.
Friday, March 11: 8 - 10 a.m.


 
Tuesday, March 8
Open from 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Welcome Reception | 5:30 - 7 p.m. | Sponsored by Dodge Data and Analytics

 
Wednesday, March 9
Open from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Lunch in the Expo | 12 - 1 p.m. |
Sponsored by NCCER
Networking Break | 2:30 – 3 p.m. - Refreshments served – Sponsored by BirdDogHR
Happy Hour | 4 – 5 p.m.Sponsored by Newforma

 
Thursday, March 10
Open from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Lunch in the Expo | 12 - 1 p.m. | Open to Everyone | Sponsored by BuilderPro
Networking Break | 3 - 3:30 p.m.
Happy Hour | 5 – 6 p.m.Sponsored by FedEx 
 
Getting Social
 
   
Constructor will be at Convention too! Be sure to grab the latest issue and tweet a photo of where you take it throughout the convention hall and resort. Don't forget to use the hashtags #AGC2016 and #ConstructorMag.
 
 

 

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