Engineering News-Record New York and AGC Address Core Issue for Construction's Future Growth: Financing

NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Engineering News-Record New York (ENRNY), in partnership with The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of New York State, will present the Financing Public & Private Construction in Today's Economy: Driving Development in New York State Conference on Feb. 29 at The McGraw-Hill Companies Headquarters in NYC. Speakers will address financing options for infrastructure projects, public private partnerships, and the impact of government spending, TIFIA and the proposed new infrastructure bank.

Faced with ongoing economic struggles, tax revenues are no longer sufficient to build and maintain the nation's infrastructure. As financial models and the structure of deals change, it is essential to explore the value of investing in different markets, including infrastructure, higher education, alternative energy sources, and the private sector. Construction project owners, contractors, developers, real estate professionals, investors, and members of the financial community will address these critical issues and examine who is lending and what is needed to finance projects.

Through panels and case studies, attendees will learn how to leverage improvements in financial models and how to best invest in different markets. Mike Elmendorf, president and CEO of the AGC of New York State, will open the program, followed by ENR Regional Media Publisher Seth Horowitz. Other prestigious speakers include:

• Nathan Abramowitz, Partner, Duane Morris
• Joseph Aiello, Partner, North America CEO, Meridiam Infrastructure
• Richard Anderson, President, New York Building Congress
• Laura Anglin, President, Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities
• Samara Barend, VP, Strategic Development Director, PPPs and Alternative Delivery, North America, AECOM
• Jasper DeFazio, VP-Construction, Turner Construction Co.
• Robert Fraser, Deputy General Manager, State University Construction Fund
• Shawn Griffin, Member, Practice Group Co-Leader, Public Finance & Economic Development, Harris Beach PLLC
• Robert Haelen, Vice Chancellor for Capital Facilities and General Manager, State University Construction Fund
• Paul Hartman, Director of State Government Relations, Chesapeake Energy Corp.
• Sherry Little, Partner and Co-founder, Spartan Solutions, LLC
• Terri Matthews, Senior Policy Advisor, NYC Department of Design and Construction
• Lori Mazor, Associate VP, Global Facilities Planning and Policy, New York University
• Brian McMahon, Executive Director, New York State Economic Development Council
• Scott McManus, Director, Business Development, Tetra Tech Construction
• Ruth McMorrow, EVP, Parsons
• Robert Murray, VP, Economic Affairs, McGraw-Hill Construction
• Claude Rounds, VP of Administration, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
• Sid Scott, SVP, Hill International
• Robert Shibley, Dean and Professor, School of Architecture and Planning, University at Buffalo
• Kenneth Simonson, Chief Economist, AGC of America
• Stacy Sonnenberg, VP, Public Sector and Infrastructure Banking, Goldman Sachs & Co.
• Sam Spata, EVP, Buildings and Facilities Division, STV Inc.
• Dean Whatmoor, Manager of Logistics & Resource Development, Verdant Power, Inc.

The Financing Public & Private Construction Conference is supported by the AGC of New York State, The Bond Buyer, Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities, Construction Financial Management Association, New York State Economic Development Council, New York Building Congress, Real Estate Board of New York, The Society for Marketing Professional Services New York Area Chapter, Subcontractors Trade Association, and University Transportation Research Center.

For more information, visit http://construction.com/events/2012/financing/ or call 1-800-371-3238.

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