Stimulus Funds, Lean Production Anchor Pci Convention Agenda

The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute 2009 Convention and Exhibition, September 12-15 in San Antonio, will feature themed sessions providing tools

The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute 2009 Convention and Exhibition, September 12-15 in San Antonio, will feature themed sessions providing tools to navigate a challenging economy, including The Economic Stimulus Era and the Concrete Structures Industry; Lean Economy, Lean Manufacturing; and, Financial Management in an Economic Downturn. Also on the agenda are sustainability courses and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) training for engineers, architects, and allied construction industry professionals. Peer-reviewed technical sessions, exhibition-only hours, and networking events with precast/prestressed concrete producers and erectors, suppliers, DOT and federal highway representatives, engineers, architects, and experts worldwide add value for conference attendees, the organizers affirm. Based at the Marriott Rivercenter and adjacent Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, the PCI Convention will run concurrently with the FHWA-backed National Bridge Conference Û www.pci.org/convention