Volume 8 Issue 5 2008
 

 

 

The Latest News from MC²

ICE CONFERENCE 2008
OCTOBER 6-9

SIGN UP BY AUGUST 15 AND PAY ONLY $1195!

American Society of Estimators, GTCO/Calcomp, Trakware, Innovaya, and On Center Software will be at ICE Conference to show you what's new in the world of Estimating.

 

Conference at a Glance*

Revised 7/1/08

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.     Registration
9:30 a.m.                          Buses leave for Golf Tournament
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.        Registration
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.       Welcome Reception
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.       Registration
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.       Continental Breakfast

BASIC
INTERMED.
ADVANCED
PROFESSIONAL
ADMIN
TOOLKIT
DEMO
8:00
9:20
Getting Started in ICE
Setting Project
Pricing Codes
ICE Interface w/OST
BIM for Builders
ICE Interface w/OST
UPC & Co. Standard Setup
Mechanical Open Forum
9:30
10:50
Sorting an
ICE Est.
Adv. Takeoff
Methods
Estimate Bid
Innovaya BIM Solutions
ICE Install &
Configuration

Basic CS
Toolkit Pt. I

On-Screen
Takeoff

11:00
12:20
Setting Up
Gen. Cond.
Setting Up
Gen. Cond.
BIM & ICE
BIM & ICE
BIM & ICE

Basic CS
Toolkit Pt. II

BIM & ICE
12:30 p.m.                         Lunch
1:30
2:50
Takeoff w/
Con. Sys.
Estimate
Summary
Estimate
Summary
BIM Implementation
Operating
on CITRIX

Adv. CS
Toolkit Pt. I

EarthWorks
Basic
3:00
4:30
Takeoff w/Ass & Add Items
Import and Exporting
Import and Exporting
Import and Exporting
Import and Exporting

Adv. CS
Toolkit Pt. II

Elec. Con. Open Forum
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.       Continental Breakfast
8:00
9:20
OST & Digitizer Interfaces
OST & Digitizer Interfaces
OPEN
-Free Time-
Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Application of Visual Takeoff
Application of Visual Takeoff
Innovaya BIM Solutions
9:30
10:50
Fine Tuning
the Estimate
Sub Markups & Escalation
Developing Crystal Reports
Estimating Professionals

Developing Crystal Reports

Project Variables
EarthWorks Advanced
11:00
12:20
OPEN
-Free Time-
Intro to Visual Takeoff
Virtual Columns
Virtual Columns
Tech Open Forum
OPEN
-Free Time-
EarthWorks
Basic
12:30 p.m.                         Lunch
1:30
2:50
Printing
Reports
OPEN
-Free Time-
Interfacing w/Acct. & Scheduling
Developing Basis of Estimate
Interfacing w/Acct. & Scheduling
Wizard Toolkit
On-Screen
Takeoff
3:00
4:30
Summary
& Est. Bid Intro
Estimate
Audit Trail
Gen. Con.
Open Forum

OPEN
-Free Time-

OPEN
-Free Time-
ICE Implementation
BIM & ICE
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.       Rendezvous BBQ Dinner
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008
8:00 a.m. -9:00 a.m.       Continental Breakfast
9:00
11:00
     Users Meeting
11:00
12:00
     Awards
12:00 p.m.                         Adjourn

*Schedule subject to change without notice. Please continue to check our website for detailed schedule updates and/or changes.

 

DON'T MISS OUT!

Hotel Information

REGISTER NOW WITH THE HOTEL
TO SECURE YOUR ROOM AND DISCOUNT RATE!

$135* single/double rate

Make your reservation by contacting Marriott Reservations at
1-888-557-8740 or 901-527-7300
When making your reservation, be sure to mention
MC2 2008 Fall Meeting to receive the special group rate.
(You may also use the dates of the conference - Oct. 6-9
or Management Computer Controls to find our room block.)

TAKE ADVANTAGE NOW BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE! Reservations MUST BE MADE BY SEPTEMBER 15, 2008.  This date is critical as the Memphis Marriott Downtown has a very high occupancy rate.  After September 15, all blocked rooms will be released to general sale and the special room rates will no longer be in effect. Requests made after the cutoff date will be accepted at the discretion of the hotel and upon availability at the regular room rate in effect at the time of the reservation. All attendees are responsible for their own room, tax and incidentals.  All guest room rates are subject to applicable taxes.

Flight Information

MC² has negotiated special Zone Fares* (from passenger's zone to Memphis, TN) through Northwest/KLM Airlines - the Official Airlines of ICE Conference 2008.

These arrangements will make it possible for conference attendees to receive special discounted rates without having to stay over a Saturday night. These fares are based on a 7-day advance purchase, 2-day minimum stay and are non-refundable. *Valid NW Only. Other restrictions may apply.


To make a reservation or for more information on zone fares and discounts, contact the Northwest/KLM Meeting Services Reservations Desk
Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. (CT)
.

Call Toll Free - 1.800.328.1111

When making your reservation, refer to
Meeting Ticket Designator/WorldFile:
NM26J
for ICE Conference 2008 .

Use the WorldFile/Ticket Designator to also purchase your tickets online and your negotiated discount will be applied to available fares.

Individuals and Meeting Planners should go to www.nwa.com.

  • Under the Deals and News column and the Flights tab, click on "NWA Discount Travel E-Cert Redemption" which is located at the bottom.
  • On the Flight Search screen, click Login.
  • Enter your WorldPerks number or Continue to login as Guest.
  • Complete the Flight Search section and navigate to the bottom where you will see 'Do you have an E-Cert Fare, electronic voucher or meeting agreement?'.
  • Select type (i.e. Meeting agreement (WorldFile number) and then enter the WorldFile number in the Meeting WorldFile Number box and complete your transaction.

Travel agents should go to www.worldagentdirect.com.

For reservations and ticketing assistance you can always call Northwest at 800-328-1111.



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