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CURT To Present Forecasting Technology
10.9.09 | Cincinnati, OH | “Scheduling Your Capital Maintenance Projects with
Confidence” is the focus of a panel presentation at The Construction Users
Roundtable’s (CURT) 9th Annual National Conference of Construction
Owners, held November 16-18, 2009 at Buena Vista Palace Hotel, 1900 Buena Vista Dr., in Orlando,
Florida. The theme of the
Conference in this uncertain economy is: “Surviving and Thriving in Today’s
Construction Industry”; the Conference will focus on tangible solutions that
help improve the competitive position of those involved in the construction
process and industry.
The members of CURT (leading organizations in the U.S.) spend $160+ billion annually on construction services. The construction industry is the largest employer in the country and the bedrock of our nation’s economy. Given the importance of the industry at this point in our economy, and the value and timeliness of the information to be transmitted at this event, for the first time in the 9-year history of CURT’s Conference, the press and media have been invited to attend.
The “Planning Your Capital Maintenance Projects with Confidence" presentation offers attendees a real tool for increasing construction industry productivity and efficiency levels on a long-term basis through proven, innovative forecasting technology that collects, aggregates and produces craft labor data used by owners and contractors for project scheduling and the development of targeted labor supply solutions; and by government for labor market policy and program development. The owner panel will discuss how this valuable planning and decision-making tool is being used to assist in calculating projects’ craft needs and how the aggregate data can be used to directly impact productivity and competitiveness.
The session will provide insights into how this labor-market forecasting tool can increase construction industry productivity and efficiency levels on a long-term basis by:
·Assisting construction owners with capital project and maintenance timing and scheduling.
·Maintaining the current experienced workforce in the construction industry.
·Attracting experienced workers back to the industry.
·Planning the flow of new apprentices so that it corresponds to industry needs.
·Expanding to include comprehensive coverage of construction activity and assessment of the potential labor market implications.
Presenting on behalf of the CURT Workforce Committee is Jim Porter. Jim retired in 2009 as DuPont's Chief Engineer and Vice President of Engineering and Operations. Drawing on over 40 years of hands-on DuPont safety, health and environment; engineering; and operations experience, Jim now helps other companies make significant and sustainable improvements in workplace safety, process safety management, and capital effectiveness and operations productivity.
"CURT’s labor market forecasting model is emerging as one of the critical tools needed by owners to effectively plan projects,” states Jim. “Owners have waited years for a reliable demand forecasting tool and CURT’s leadership on this has been outstanding. We are highly optimistic about its potential.”
Other panel members are: Carl McColey, Engineering Manager for DuPont; Sean Pellegrino, Construction Manager for Chevron; John Elnitsky, Vice President for Progress Energy; and Daniel Groves, Principal Workforce Consultant for CURT.
Registration information is available at www.curt.org.
About Curt
Formed in 2000 by construction and engineering executives representing major corporations from across the United States, CURT's primary goal is to enact broad, effective owner representation and increased owner leadership on construction industry issues. Continuing the 30-year effort of the Construction Committee of the Business Roundtable, CURT provides a national forum for the exchange of information, views, practices and policies of construction users from an array of industries. CURT strives to produce meaningful changes within the construction industry-promoting overall cost effectiveness; improving the way construction is planned, managed, justified and executed. Additionally, CURT works toward changing and improving what owners allow, require and accept responsibility for on their domestic and global construction projects. For additional information see www.curt.org.
The members of CURT (leading organizations in the U.S.) spend $160+ billion annually on construction services. The construction industry is the largest employer in the country and the bedrock of our nation’s economy. Given the importance of the industry at this point in our economy, and the value and timeliness of the information to be transmitted at this event, for the first time in the 9-year history of CURT’s Conference, the press and media have been invited to attend.
The “Planning Your Capital Maintenance Projects with Confidence" presentation offers attendees a real tool for increasing construction industry productivity and efficiency levels on a long-term basis through proven, innovative forecasting technology that collects, aggregates and produces craft labor data used by owners and contractors for project scheduling and the development of targeted labor supply solutions; and by government for labor market policy and program development. The owner panel will discuss how this valuable planning and decision-making tool is being used to assist in calculating projects’ craft needs and how the aggregate data can be used to directly impact productivity and competitiveness.
The session will provide insights into how this labor-market forecasting tool can increase construction industry productivity and efficiency levels on a long-term basis by:
·Assisting construction owners with capital project and maintenance timing and scheduling.
·Maintaining the current experienced workforce in the construction industry.
·Attracting experienced workers back to the industry.
·Planning the flow of new apprentices so that it corresponds to industry needs.
·Expanding to include comprehensive coverage of construction activity and assessment of the potential labor market implications.
Presenting on behalf of the CURT Workforce Committee is Jim Porter. Jim retired in 2009 as DuPont's Chief Engineer and Vice President of Engineering and Operations. Drawing on over 40 years of hands-on DuPont safety, health and environment; engineering; and operations experience, Jim now helps other companies make significant and sustainable improvements in workplace safety, process safety management, and capital effectiveness and operations productivity.
"CURT’s labor market forecasting model is emerging as one of the critical tools needed by owners to effectively plan projects,” states Jim. “Owners have waited years for a reliable demand forecasting tool and CURT’s leadership on this has been outstanding. We are highly optimistic about its potential.”
Other panel members are: Carl McColey, Engineering Manager for DuPont; Sean Pellegrino, Construction Manager for Chevron; John Elnitsky, Vice President for Progress Energy; and Daniel Groves, Principal Workforce Consultant for CURT.
Registration information is available at www.curt.org.
About Curt
Formed in 2000 by construction and engineering executives representing major corporations from across the United States, CURT's primary goal is to enact broad, effective owner representation and increased owner leadership on construction industry issues. Continuing the 30-year effort of the Construction Committee of the Business Roundtable, CURT provides a national forum for the exchange of information, views, practices and policies of construction users from an array of industries. CURT strives to produce meaningful changes within the construction industry-promoting overall cost effectiveness; improving the way construction is planned, managed, justified and executed. Additionally, CURT works toward changing and improving what owners allow, require and accept responsibility for on their domestic and global construction projects. For additional information see www.curt.org.
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