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Elliot Eisenberg Ph.D.

"The US Economy in 2017"

Day 2 / Friday, November 17 2017 / 08:50 am

GraphsandLaughs, LLC

Elliot Eisenberg Ph.D.

President & Chief Economist

"The US Economy in 2017"

Synopsis

Learn from Dr. Eisenberg how all four parts of GDP will perform in 2017, including household consumption, corporate investment, government spending and exports, and what the likelihood of a recession occurring in 2017 is. He will then examine how labor markets and wages will perform and what the path of inflation is likely to be, how the Federal Reserve is likely to respond, and how it will impact interest rates. Time will also be devoted to briefly examining household balance sheets, and energy markets. Dr. Eisenberg will also discuss auto sales, as well as consumer and small business sentiment, and will examine the condition of commercial real estate and the residential housing market including starts, new and existing sales, prices, demographics, credit conditions and more generally, what factors are helping and what factors are hindering the housing market recovery. He will then discuss key national trends and their impacts on all 50 state economies.

Biography

Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. is a nationally acclaimed economist and public speaker specializing in making economics fun, relevant and educational. Dr. Eisenberg earned a B.A. in economics with first class honors from McGill University in Montreal, as well as a Master and Ph.D. in public administration from Syracuse University. Eisenberg is the Chief Economist for GraphsandLaughs, LLC, an economic consultancy that serves a variety of clients across the United States. He writes a syndicated column and authors a daily 70 word commentary on the economy that is available at www.econ70.com.

Dr. Eisenberg has spoken to hundreds of business groups and associations, often as keynote speaker on topics including: economic forecasts, economic impact of industries such as homebuilding and tourism, consequences of government regulation, strategic business development and other current economic issues. Dr. Eisenberg has been invited to testify before lawmakers and is often asked to comment on proposed legislation. His research and opinions have been featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, Bureau of National Affairs, Forbes, Fortune, and many other publications. He is a regularly featured guest on cable news programs, talk and public radio.

Dr. Eisenberg was formerly a Senior Economist with the National Association of Home Builders in Washington, D.C. He is the creator of the multifamily stock index (the first nationally recognized index to track the total return of public firms principally involved in the ownership and management of apartments), the author of more than eighty-five articles, serves on the Expert Advisory Board of Mortgage Market Guide and is a regular consultant to several large real estate professional associations, hedge funds and investment advisory groups.

Elliot’s interests include keeping the rate of restoration of his 60 year old house ahead of its rate of deterioration and doting on his daughter. He loves ice hockey and talking economics with crowds large and small!

James K. Zahn

"Are You Worth What You Charge?"

Day 2 / Friday, November 17 2017 / 02:05 pm

Bryce Downey & Lenkov

James K. Zahn

Of Counsel

"Are You Worth What You Charge?"

Synopsis

Any Agreement entered into between an Owner and Architect should be specific in defining the scope of professional services to be performed by the Architect and the fees that will be charged for those services. The duties, obligations and services to be performed by the Owner should also be stated with specificity in the Agreement. Any omissions, vagueness or lack of specificity, may potentially result in a dispute between the parties concerning professional service fees, project delays, suspension of work or termination of the project. Additional costs may be incurred by both parties should mediation, arbitration or litigation be necessary to resolve the dispute. This interactive presentation will discuss the above and address various methods for determining an Architect’s fee and the basic elements required of a properly prepared Agreement to assure for a smooth project and receipt of payment in full for that fee.

Biography

Jim Zahn is a licensed attorney and architect. As a registered architect since 1971, and as a licensed attorney since 1990 he brings a unique depth of knowledge of the construction industry. Having chaired the Illinois Council AIA Registration and Education Task Force (1983-1988) he received the AIA's highest state award for assisting in the revision of the Illinois Architecture Act, still the current law governing the practice of architecture in Illinois. While working for some of Chicago's largest and most prestigious architectural firms, he was involved in all phases of the practice, including production management, specifications, technical matters and legal concerns. His efforts involved planning and construction of several thousand architectural projects. His understanding of both the legal and architecture professions gives him a unique insight that few other attorneys bring to clients.

As a member of the AIA and chair of the Illinois Documents Coordinating Committee, he helped draft the 1997 version of AIA A201, General Conditions Of The Contract For Construction. Jim was appointed to the AIA National Documents Committee in 1999 and he was a past director of the Chicago Chapter CSI. Jim served on several NCARB committees as a representative of the State of Illinois, and currently serves on the NCARB ARE 4.0 Construction Documents and Specifications subcommittee. He is a past director of the Chicago Chapter AIA and 1992 President of the Illinois Council, AIA. He is licensed to practice architecture in Illinois and holds Council Certification by the National Council Of Architectural Registration Boards.

In 2000, Jim was elevated to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects, and in 2001, and was elevated as a Fellow of the Association of Licensed Architects. Jim served as Chair of the Illinois Architect Licensing Board from 2014 to 2016, and continues to serve as immediate past chair of the Board. Jim also currently serves on subcommittees of NCARB, the National Council of Architect Registration Boards, and NAAB, the National Architectural Accreditation Board.

Rick Petersen

"Building for the Opposite - Designing backwards Antarctica"

Day 3 / Saturday, November 18 2017 / 08:50 am

OZ Architecture

Rick Petersen

AIA, LEED AP, Principal

"Building for the Opposite - Designing backwards Antarctica"

Synopsis

Rick Petersen, AIA, Principal of OZ Architecture in Denver, Colorado, will share his experience over the past 4 years master planning and designing the primary United States' station in Antarctica, McMurdo Station.

Biography

As a Principal with OZ Architecture for twenty-five years, Rick has been responsible for a broad range of complex design projects that benefit from collaboration among highly diverse stakeholders. His work is relevant to many of the pivotal issues facing both Downtown Denver, the greater Front Range Community, and national interests abroad, including transit-oriented development, affordable housing, high performance/sustainable design and adaptive re-use of historic structures.

John Cary

"Dignifying Design"

Day 3 / Saturday, November 18 2017 / 01:45 pm

John Cary

President

"Dignifying Design"

Synopsis

Almost nothing influences the quality of our lives more than the design of our homes, our schools, our workplaces, and our public spaces. Environmental psychologists have long described this influence as “place identity”—essentially that the foremost building blocks of our sense of self are actually the spaces in which we live, work, and play. It highlights the unique ability of design to dignify or reflect back to people that their lives have meaning. Despite all this, design is often taken for granted; people don’t realize that they deserve better, or that better is even possible. Drawing on examples from across the country and around the world, this talk will showcase buildings that dignify, through the voices of their actual inhabitants and users.

Biography

John Cary is a connector, writer, speaker, and curator focused on design and philanthropy. John consults principally for TED as a strategist for the $1,000,000 TED Prize, as a co-host of the TEDWomen conference, coaching speakers for events globally, and on other special projects in the area of philanthropy. In Fall 2014, he and partner Courtney Martin launched FRESH Speakers, Inc., a next generation speakers bureau, focused on diversifying thought leadership. John is also an advisor to Aspen Global Health & Development, IDEO, and an array of foundations and nonprofits. John’s first book, The Power of Pro Bono: 40 Stories About Design for the Public Good by Architects and Their Clients, was published in 2010. His next book, focused on the dignifying power of design, is due out in Fall 2017. His writing on design, fatherhood, and philanthropy has appeared in The New York Times, ARCHITECT Magazine, Architectural Record, Fast Company, and on CNN.com, among other publications. A native of Milwaukee, Wis., John lives in a co-housing community in Oakland, Calif., with his wife, author and speaker Courtney E. Martin, and their two daughters. John is an avid runner and nine-time marathoner. He is also an accomplished photographer and drives a vintage VW Bus.

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