News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: May 15, 2008
ASM joins ASPE in hosting a panel presentation for contractors on May 22nd
On Thursday, May 22nd ASM and the American Society of Professional Estimators, Boston chapter will join forces to host a panel presentation on "What Subcontractors Want and Need from GCs and Owners."
The program will bring together some of the area's most respected general contractors, subcontractors and owners, for a frank and lively discussion on how to work more effectively together to promote the success of a project. Moderating the panel will be Michael Willett of William A. Berry. He will be joined by Joe O'Farrell of Partners HealthCare Systems; Larry Richmond of Sullivan & MacLaughlin; Tony Giordano of American Acoustical Contractors; and Steve Perrone of Harrington Brothers Corp.
The event takes place at the MIT Faculty Club, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., and includes dinner. Call ASM for registration info.
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