The Future of Infrastructure Financing
Interview with Joseph AielloHost: Bruce D'Agostino

Utilizing private-public-partnerships (P3s) in the building of our nation’s infrastructure not only offers a process that private U.S. companies can compete on effectively, but it provides a better value for tax payer dollars, reports Joseph Aiello, a partner in Meridiam Infrastructure Managers. Listen to Aiello explain the ins and outs of P3s to address the financing challenges of our nation’s infrastructure.

Professional Practice as the Key to CM Value
Interview with Bill HeitzHost: Bruce D’Agostino

Bill Heitz, President of Heery International and Vice Chair of CMAA’s Board of Directors says that professionals combine two characteristics that are critical to increase the CM value - they follow industry standards and they constantly are looking out for the owner’s welfare. Listen to Heitz explain how the CM adds value for the owner.

Strategies for Managing Multiple Projects
in a Tough Economy
Interview with Harlan KellyHost: Bruce D’Agostino

Harlan Kelly, the assistant general manager of the infrastructure division of the San Francisco PUC describes the 10 year, $10 billion project he is overseeing to expand, renovate, and seismically retrofit the water/waste water system for the city and county’s 2.5 million residents.

Mentoring a New Generation of Construction
Professionals
Interview with Dr. Charles H. ThorntonHost: Bruce D'Agostino

ACE (Architecture, Construction and Engineering Mentor Program) founder Dr. Charles H. Thornton says that “the program is out performing every after school program in the United States, bar none.” Obviously we can attract people into the construction industry if we make it interesting. Listen to Thornton explain what they are doing and how you can help.