Andrew Blumenfeld is the program manager for the Renovation of the Pentagon, a slab-to-slab renovation of the Department of Defense headquarters. Since taking the reins as Program Manager in 2006, more than 3 million square feet have been renovated. The $1.7 billion project, approaching completion, is currently 9% under budget and 14 months ahead of schedule. Prior to becoming Program Manager, Mr. Blumenfeld was an attorney specializing in design and construction issues: From 1998 to 2006 he served as Chief Counsel for the Pentagon Renovation Program, and before that he served with the Army Corps of Engineers, providing legal counsel to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Capital Restoration program, the American Battle Monuments Commission, Arlington National Cemetery and a variety of other large federal construction projects. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Blumenfeld was a Contracting Officer with the Naval Air Systems Command.

Mr. Blumenfeld's particular focus is on risk allocation in complex constuction projects, and in his presentation next week, on Wednesday evening, January 12, he will analyze the reasons why realistic assignments of risk that reflect the commercial reality of a project are essential to the project's success. He will also outline a series of best practices for general contractors, and best practices for project owners that have been employed in the Pentagon Renovation Program.

Cost of the event, which will be held at the Blair Mansion Inn (7711 Eastern Avenue - Silver Spring, MD 20912), is $35 (payment in advance, or $40 at the door). Sign-in and networking begin at 6:00 pm, dinner is at 7:00 pm, chapter business starts at 7:40 pm, and the evening presentation will begin at 8:00 pm. This event is worth 1.5 PDUs. For directions to the Blair Mansion Inn, click here.

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