| | | | Abstracts presented from the Women in Project Controls at the 2008 Annual Meeting (DEV.02) (Panel Discussion) Costs and Benefits of Building Green (Sponsored by the AACE Women in Project Controls Taskforce) Primary Author: Ms Alexia A Nalewaik CCE Moss Adams LLP Co-author(s): Ms Valerie G Venters CCC Venters Consulting LLC Audience Skill Level: Basic Abstract: Sustainable development is the most vibrant and enigmatic global topic in the construction industry in more than a decade. Green buildings are the darling of the media and trendy, politically-correct owners & tenants. Building green is also a means to an end, used by public agencies to bolster community support and public image. But what does it cost? Is popular perception correct, that green buildings cost more? Do lower lifecycle costs offset any increase in the initial construction cost? Do the benefits related to human performance and health balance the cost of sustainable design? Can you afford NOT to build green? Is building green justifiable as a business case? This paper provides a brief overview of green building and available rating systems, followed by a discussion about the tangible and intangible benefits of sustainable design. The relative cost of green construction is debated, and the discourse concludes with some cost-savings guidance. (DEV.09) (Panel Discussion) Women in International Business - Sponsored by the Women in Project Controls Committee Primary Author: Dr. Anamarie Popescu PE CPM Consulting LLC Co-author(s): Ms. Marlene Hyde CCE  Hyde Consulting LLC Audience Skill Level: Basic Abstract: Women face major obstacles when conducting business in the global community. There are two primary factors that contribute to creating these barriers for women: no protocols exist for conducting business interactions between genders and there are stereotypical expectations of female roles. This paper will explore the different protocols women must adhere to in order to be able to effectively conduct business in foreign countries. The first part of the paper breaks down the countries of the world into five (5) categories. The categories range from “impossible to conduct business here as a woman” to “no problems conducting business here as women.” Then the paper will discuss certain countries with specific business etiquette standards that a woman needs to adhere to in order to be successful in that country. These countries include Russia, China, India, and Brazil. Three areas of etiquette will be covered in each country discussed: appearance, behavior, and communication. You can purchase a copy of the 2008 Transactions CD here. About Us |  Officers |  Brochure |  Surveys  |  Home |  aace Home