Tuesday / October 20, 2015 / 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Design Build with Chicago McPier
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, 311 South Wacker Drive, #4300
The Chicago Metropolitan and Exposition Authority has one of the most active public design-build programs in Illinois. Attend this event to learn about McPier’s design-build program and hear from the team that recently won the design-build contract for the $564 million event center and hotel complex. And don’t forget the networking reception!
The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) is a municipal corporation created by the Illinois General Assembly. Its Board of Directors is appointed by the Governor of Illinois and the Mayor of Chicago. The Chairman is selected by the MPEA Board. The MPEA's mission is to attract trade shows, conventions, meetings, expositions and public events to the City of Chicago, and in the process, strengthen the economy of the area.
The MPEA owns McCormick Place, the largest convention center in North America; Hyatt Regency McCormick Place hotel; and Navy Pier, an entertainment and conference venue.
DBIA Chicago is the local chapter of the Design Build Institute of America, located in Washington, DC.
Panel:
John Nicolls, Director, Construction Management, Chicago Metropolitan, and Exposition Authority
Mark Eames, Vice President, Clark Construction
Patrick Loughran, FAIA, Principal, Goettsch Partners
Click here to REGISTER with DBIA Chicago for this event.
Tickets are $35 for DBIA members and $55 for non-membErs. Free to students.
