Conferences

CFMA's 2006 Annual Conference & Exhibition

Monday, May 22, 2006 - Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Las Vegas, NV

www.cfma.org

Current IT Trends:  Think Strategically, Act Tactically
presented by Christian Burger
There is no question about it:  Strategic thinking and tactical planning around technology promotes business success.  Gain the know-how to develop an IT plan that aligns with your business plan, including strategic and organizational considerations.  Plus, get an overview of significant trends in technology, and discover their impact on construction, as you learn to evaluate various systems, software, risks and trends.

Technology for Construction

Wednesday, January 18, 2006

Las Vegas, NV

www.technologyforconstruction.com

IT Strategy in the Contracting Company
presented by Christian Burger
There has been a number of articles recently suggesting that we think and plan for IT differently than we used to.  Based on the number of partially or poorly implemented systems within the industry and the frustration level among the top management team with the utilization their companies are getting from technology, there is some merit to the position.  But is there strategic advantage to be gained from technology?  If so, where? How does a construction company decide how much to invest in IT or how to staff properly? These are significant decisions that should not simply be made casually without careful consideration of the business direction, company culture, risk tolerance and competitive environment.

Managing Information Systems within the Organization for Optimal Results
presented by Christian Burger
So much of the software and systems selected by companies today are poorly implemented or marginally used once they are implemented.  As the organization changes, fewer people understand how the systems work and eventually they fall into disuse.  Other organizations implement software when and how they say they are going to, make its use mandatory, and find that they really get high returns on their investment. 

Foundations of Construction IT

Tuesday, May 25, 2004: in association with CFMA

New Orleans, LA

www.CFMA.ORG

CFMA’s two part program focused on reviewing some of the foundations of construction IT including system selection, effective implementation, organizational issues, infrastructure concepts, technology beyond the accounting system, disaster planning.