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In conjunction with the Project Management Conference, the NWT Construction Association will be hosting a three-day Northern Construction Trade Fair. This is an ideal opportunity for contractors and suppliers who work North of 60º to create future business contacts and relationships with conference delegates while displaying their unique construction and maintenance products and services.

When: November 17th to 19th, 2009
Where: Yellowknife, Explorer Hotel

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Since 1999, this biennial Super Conference North of 60º has grown to attract over 300 delegates to Yellowknife. For three days, professionals such as contract administrators, architects, engineers, contractors, construction managers, project managers, community representatives (technical staff), contract authorities, legal advisors and northern manufacturers gather to discuss the newest trends and innovative approaches used in effective project management.

Organized by the Government of the Northwest Territories' Public Works and Services Department, the conference theme this year is “Helping Northerners Prepare for Tomorrow”. It will explore best project management practices  and latest trends and innovative approaches though these topics:

Best Practices for Reducing Bidding and Tendering Risks – Law of Tendering
Mechanics of Lien Act of the NWT
Managing Risks During Pre-Tender Stages
P3/Design-Build – Contracting Approaches
What Contractors and Owners Need to Know in the World of Sureties
Litigating Construction Claims
Managing Risks in Construction
Electronic Records Management - Best Practices for Project Records
Litigation Readiness for Construction Projects
Resolution Through Negotiation: Various Methods of Negotiation; Achieving Desired Outcomes Effectively; Typical Problems that Cause Disputes; Benefits of Early Resolution
The Construction Schedule: Why it Matters More than Ever and How to Make it Work for your Project
Public Private Partnerships: Best Practices for P3s; Pros & Cons of P3s; What does P3 mean; Mackenzie River Bridge Example
Best Practices for Effective Quality Assurance and Quality Control Program
Commissioning of Exterior Envelopes of Large Buildings for Air Leakage and Resultant Moisture Accumulation Using Infrared Thermography and Other Diagnostic Tools
The Art of People Management – Building Great Project Teams
Digital Document Systems – Online Tools for Project Success
Green Roofing and LEED –  Don’t Compromise Sound Design to Earn Checklist Point
Management of Hazardous Materials
Leadership – Powered Project Management: How to achieve extraordinary results.
Top 5 Reasons Organizations Invest in Capital Project Management Software

For more information, visit www.pws.gov.nt.ca.