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Why Should You Belong ToWhy Should You Belong To Technical Societies?Technical Societies?

Presented by:Presented by:

John John LivengoodLivengood, Esq., AIA, FAACE, Esq., AIA, FAACE

CPM Conference, Orlando, FL11-Jan-17

CPM Conference Orlando 2017 Livengood

Keynote by John Livengood, President AACE International

The professional/technical societies many of us belong to, such as ASCE, CMAA and AACE all aim to assist their members by three major means: (1) development and maintenance of technical knowledge; (2) education and training of current and future members; and (3) networking opportunities. The advent of the internet has made the need for such associations even more essential. Learn more about how and why this is so critical.


John John LivengoodLivengood

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Managing Director with Navigant»

Degree:

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B. Architecture 1975, Syracuse University›

Juris Doctorate 1982, Catholic University»

Years of Experience: ›

Architect – 7, Attorney – 3, Claims Consultant – 29

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Professional Field: ›

Claims Consultant»

AACE --- Board of Directors 2010-2018

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AACE President 2016/2017


Professional CredentialsProfessional Credentials

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John Livengood



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John Livengood, B.Arch., Esq., AIA



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John Livengood, B.Arch., J.D., Esq., AIA, FAACE, FGPC, CMAA, A-ASCE,AAA, IBA, DRBF, JS


Why do we List Credentials?Why do we List Credentials?

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• Ego• Recognition • Resume short-hand• Establish Credibility• Establish Fraternity


History of Professional SocietiesHistory of Professional Societies

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Collegia Opificum – 100 BCEAcadémie des Jeux floraux – 1323 Royal Society of London – 1660Massachusetts Medical Society – 1781American Statistical Association – 1839American Medical Association – 1847



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““ModernModern”” Professional SocietiesProfessional Societies

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American Society of Civil Engineers – 1852 American Institute of Architects – 1857American Bar Association – 1878 AACE – 1956Project Management Institute – 1969Construction Management Association of America – 1972Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners – 2015


Baby Boomers and AssociationsBaby Boomers and Associations

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Baby Boomers have fueled Associations for almost three decades.But why do Baby Boomers join Associations?•Networking•Professional Information•Leadership Opportunities•Training•Resume Growth•Community Service•Political Power


MillennialsMillennials and Associationsand Associations

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Millennials have, until recently avoided Associations.The reasons:•37 percent did not see value in the group.•45 percent reported participation was too expensive.•35 percent said the group wasn't a community comprised of their peers.•31 percent felt that groups lacked technology.•27 percent said it lacked proper data availability.

Buzz Marketing Group’s, “Professional Organizations Study 2015


MillennialsMillennials and Costand Cost

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• I note that Millennials say the most common reason for not joining is cost.

• Sorry, give me a break.• AACE is $185 a year• PMI is $129 a year• CMAA Varies, but can be as low as $160 a

year.• This is not much money for the benefits.• This is dinner for three at a reasonable

restaurant. (Dinner for one in London)


MillennialsMillennials and Associationsand Associations

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But the reasons for millennials to join Associations is never more evident than now. Let’s look at these reasons they should join:•Networking•Professional Information•Leadership Opportunities•Training•Resume Growth•Community Service•Political Power


NetworkingNetworking

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• Meet people facing the same problems• Meet future employers• Meet future fellow employees• Meet competitors• Meet future clients• Meet potential resources


Professional InformationProfessional Information

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• Technical Expertize

• Best Practices

• Standards

• Professional Recognition

• Leading Edge Advancement


Ten Year AnniversaryTen Year Anniversary

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Quiz:

•What important technological breakthrough is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year?

•I would argue that this breakthrough has done more to change the way we live than almost any other single event since WW 2


Ten Year AnniversaryTen Year Anniversary

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From T. Friedman “Thank You for Being Late. Created by Eric Teller


• Opportunities at every level

• Variety of ways to become active

• Raises Industry Profile

• Community Service to Industry

Leadership OpportunitiesLeadership Opportunities


TrainingTraining

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• Annual Meetings

• Regional Symposia

• Section Meetings

• On-Line opportunities

• Publications

• Standards

• Certifications


Training twoTraining two

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• Associations are the alternative to formal Colleges and Universities.

• Assuming you have your degree, isn’t it better to get the particular knowledge you need in a focused manner.

• Associations can and do provide this focused education


Resume BuildingResume Building

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• Shows Involvement

• Shows Community Activity

• Shows Professional Interest

• Shows a Network


Community ServiceCommunity Service

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• Shows Involvement

• Shows Community Activity

• Shows Professional Interest

• Shows a Network


Political PowerPolitical Power

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•Collective Understanding

•Assist the common good

•Get more done


ConclusionConclusion

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• I care about professional associations. I think they do important work.

• I think you should join – First AACE because if you are here in Fred’s CPM conference you already need the great things AACE can do for you.

• But I also think you should join CMAA, or other professional associations. They are all relatively cheap. Most are cheap even at twice the cost.


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John Livengood, Esq., AIA, FAACEManaging DirectorGlobal Construction Practice

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