Second Annual
OCTOBER 19, 2023
HARRAH'S HOTEL
228 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA
The Blueprint, brought to you by Riess LeMieux, serves to provide insight into critical issues in the construction industry including the Art of Negotiation, Modern Insurance Products, Delegated Design, Owner Financing Issues, Due Diligence on Private Projects, a deep dive on Delay Claims, and more.
The event also provides a unique opportunity to network and learn alongside industry professionals and executives.
SCHEDULE
*Subject to Change*
7:20 - 8:20: Registration
8:20 - 8:30: Opening Remarks
Christopher K. LeMieux (Riess LeMieux) and Michael R. C. Riess (Riess LeMieux)
8: 30 - 9:15: The Rise of Delegated Design and
What it Means to You
Moderator:
Christopher K. LeMieux (Riess LeMieux)
Panelists:
Lauren Gibbs, LEED AP (Gibbs Construction),
Paula Peer, AIA, NCARB (Trapolin Peer Architects),
Johann Palacios (Pace Group, LLC)
Sanettria “Sam” Glasper Pleasant (LADOTD)
9:15 - 9:30: Networking Break
9:30 - 10:15: The Art of Negotiations
Moderator:
Joe Hassinger (MAPS, Inc.)
Panelists:
Erika Bush, Esq. (Impetus),
Roger Javier (The Javier Law Firm, LLC)
Harold J. Adkins (MAPS, Inc.)
10:15 - 10:30: Networking Break
10:30 - 11:15: Legislative/Case Update
Moderator:
Murphy Foster (Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P)
Panelists:
Dan Lund (Phelps Dunbar LLP),
Adrian D'Arcy (D'Arcy Vicknair)
11:15 - 11:30: Networking Break
11:30 - 12:30: Keynote Lunch
Keynote Speaker:
James "Jim" G. Jacobi (Walter P. Moore)
12:30 - 1:15: Modern Insurance Products
Moderator:
Liz Lambert (Riess LeMieux)
Panelists:
Jose Pienknagura (Gallagher),
Trent Sandahl (Cadence Insurance),
Steve Cory, CIC, CRM (Cory, Tucker, & Larrowe Bonds & Insurance),
Robert Tschirn (Riess LeMieux),
Lou Fey, CPCU, CIC, AIC (Fey Consulting LLC)
1:15 - 1:30: Networking Break
1:30 - 2:15: There is No Perfect Set of Plans - Who Pays?
Moderator:
Christopher K. LeMieux (Riess LeMieux)
Panelists: Michael Blackwell (Riess LeMieux),
Mark Mercante (Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC),
Joe Caldarera, CPA, CGMA (J. Caldarera & Company, Inc.), Matthew Pavelchak (Walter P. Moore),
Jack Sawyer, AIA, LEED AP (EskewDumezRipple)
2:15 - 2:30: Networking Break
2:30 - 3:15: Delay – One Size Does not fit all & What Does it Mean & How can you Protect Yourself
Moderator:
Jonathan Forester (Riess LeMieux)
Panelists: Holly Sharp, CPA, CFE, CFF (LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors)
John Wolf (Peritia Partners),
Craig Courville (Performance Contractors Inc.),
Darhlene Major (LADOTD)
3:15: Cocktail Reception
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Jim Jacobi, P.E., Chief Information Officer and Executive Director of Walter P Moore Technology, will deliver the keynote address at this year's conference. Jim will provide insight into some major technology trends and their potential to impact the construction industry. He will cover the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and how it is being used in the construction industry. Also addressed will be Robotics, Virtual Design, Digital Twins and use of Virtual Reality for project reviews. We guarantee you don't want to miss this presentation.
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