Austin 2020 Construction Monthly

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GEORGE BLUME
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Shaping Austin’s Future: Our Opportunities and Challenges: keynote
WEDNESDAY :: 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Target Audience: Architects, Engineers, Design Professionals, General Contractors and Spec Writers
Austin continues to be one of the country’s fastest growing cities. People, companies and other organizations
are vying to move here because they want to take part in the city’s unique culture, which includes vibrant
communities, a thriving economy and miles of hill country and outdoor space. We’re seeing the rise of mixed-use
developments and urban nodes in submarkets like the Domain and East Austin, areas that represent much of the city’s new
growth today and in the years ahead. Downtown is transforming at a rapid clip thanks to decades-long investment, but the
lack of a convenient mass transit option is an increasing concern, not to mention the scarcity of affordable housing, which is
driving people into the surrounding metroplex. To foster Austin’s upward trajectory, it’s vital to have stakeholders on all sides,
from city officials to developers, brokers and community leaders, work together on solutions to address the common issues
facing expanding cities such as mobility, implementation of smart technology and resilience in design and building.
George began his career in custom residential design, working for CCY Architects and later for Webber+Studio Architects. He spent
five years working in the residential sector and then sought to diversify and gain experience in public and commercial ventures.
He started work with SHW Group (now Stantec), designing projects for the University of Texas for two years. In November
2010, George joined Gensler’s Austin office. As a design director, he leads the design process on numerous projects. Some of
his recent work includes Third+Shoal and the Domain 10, Domain 11, Domain 12 office towers. Most recently, he oversaw the
design of the 6 X Guadalupe mixed-use vertical tower, located on one of the city’s most famous intersections.
STEVEN J. SHULER, & ROB PICKETT
Keynote Area
Ground Up vs Interiors Construction Projects: keynote
WEDNESDAY :: 12:15PM - 1:00PM
Target Audience: Architects, Engineers, Design Professionals, General Contractors
and Spec Writers
STEVEN J. SHULER — DIRECTOR OF INTERIORS | Steven Shuler manages all aspects of interior projects from preconstruction
to closeouts and is heavily involved throughout every project. Steven provides oversight and assistance to ensure our team’s
ultimate success. He is always available to step in with advice to the team, assist with problem solving, conflict resolution and
to ensure adequate resources are operating at full capacity. Steve is a personable and confident leader who excels at building
and maintaining relationships.
ROB PICKETT — PROJECT MANAGER | Rob’s construction experience combined with his of years with the U.S. Army have
provided him with the knowledge and judgement to manage projects and people efficiently and proactively. Rob meets
frequently with his project teams to ensure that everyone has the support they need to build the best product for our clients.
His high level of customer satisfaction is a result of proactive communication throughout the course of a project which also
allow his teams to deliver first class projects on time, in budget.
TOM WOODCOCK
Keynote Area
Construction sales is an ever moving target. Techniques that worked years ago are less effective, yet some
traditional sales methods still produce. Which do and which don’t? How do you know which? What new
technologies and sales systems do you adopt? Does social media really produce opportunity in construction
sales? Where do you put your sales time and attention? These are all great questions and will be answered.
Key points addressed:
• What new technologies should I incorporate
• What truly works in construction sales
Closing Construction Deals : keynote
WEDNESDAY :: 1:15PM - 2:15PM
Target Audience: Architects, General Contractors, Subcontractors, Builders, and Remodelers
• How do I manage my sales effort
• What is working currently in regards to construction selling
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