Diversity Presentation

Ana Ramirez-Saenz, President and Founder of La Fuente Consulting, LLC, leads discussion about the need for understanding the diversity issues in the construction industry.

Ana Ramirez-Saenz

Continues discussion of Latinos in the construction workforce.

Smiling Faces at Registration

Sigma Lambda Chi members, Melissa Temple and Deidre Livingston, flank our Department Secretary, Shari Wessels, in welcoming registrants.

Exhibitor Booths

Many thanks to the support of our visitors, such as NTH Consultants, Ltd.

AIC Booth

Department Chair, Edward Brayton, stands with Thomas Frey of Progressive AE in front of the American Institute of Constructors exhibit.

The New CSI MasterFormat

Students, Faculty, University facilities personnel, and industry representatives learn about the new Master Format.

Ed Avink presents MasterFormat 2004

Ed Avink of Progressive AE and the Construction Specifications Institute describes the changes that have been introduced.

MasterFormat 2004 Numbering

Attendees learn about the new numbering system.

Fundamental of Green Construction

Director of Sustainability at Progressive A/E, Jeff Remtema begins the presentation.

Jeff Remtema and Green Building

Mr. Remtema discusses LEED certification and the purpose of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC)

AIC Certification

Thomas Frey, Certified Professional Constructor (CPC), discusses the importance of constructor certification.

Thomas Frey on CPC

Mr Frey describes the certification offered through the American Institute of Constructors (AIC).

Networking

Iterim College of Technology Dean, Thomas Oldfield, shares a few ideas with one of the attendees.

Time for Networking

Students mingle with faculty and industry representatives over dinner. Student, David Winsor, makes his point.

Food for Thought

Students gather over dinner and share the experience.

Dinner Continues

The atrium of the Granger Center for Construction and HVACR serves as a unique venue for many campus and community functions.

Keynote - Town

Taggart Town, Vice President of Operations for Erhardt Construction provides the keynote presentation.

Managing the Generational Differences

Taggart Town provides his perspective on the changing demographics of the construction industry workforce.

Wrapping It Up

Taggart Town provides the finishing touches for the 2nd Annual Michigan Contractors Forum in the shadow of the recently unveiled display of the Michigan Construction Hall of Fame's Distinguished Constructor Award.