Overview

The USC Construction Management Symposium is an annual event organized the the USC Associated General Contractors (AGC) Student Chapter. The Symposium is a single evening that includes a reception, dinner, and a series of speakers. Hosted this year at the newly constructed Ronald Tutor Campus Center, the Symposium attracts a multitude of individuals from the AEC industry as well as developers, lawyers, government officials, and many more.

The Symposium proceeds benefit the USC AGC Scholarship fund. Symposium 15 in April of 2009 marked the very first year of the scholarship. Scholarships will be presented at the opening of the Symposium to AGC members who have excelled in the classroom, industry, and as a member of the USC Associated General Contractors.

Symposium 15 marked the beginning of a 5 part series of Megacities. This year’s topic is Transportation. Speakers will address the new initiatives in the field of Transportation and how an improved infrastructure can aid our economy. The speakers for this year’s Symposium have yet to be determined. Please check back soon.

Megacities Theme

Last year’s Symposium began a five year track on Megacities.

Part 1: Technology

Part 2: Sustainability

Part 3: Transportation

Part 4: Infrastructure

Part 5: Development

Past Symposiums

Previous Symposiums have included a culmination of contractors, architects, engineers, and government officials as speakers. Symposium 14 in 2007 featured the LA Live development. In 2008, the California Bond Infrastructure was explored by keynote speaker Bill Lockyer, California State Treasurer. Symposium 15 highlighted BIM & Integrated Practice with Frank Gehry as the keynote speaker. Last year’s Symposium addressed the Green issue and how the contracting world has shifted towards sustainability. Last year was also the first year AGC awards its two new annual award: The Innovator Award and Visionary Award.