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The CBC New Board and Officers
Connecticut An Interview: James Fuda
High-Profile recently had the opportunity to talk with this year’s president of the Connecticut Building Congress (CBC), James Fuda, PE, vice president and director of operations for Alfred Benesch & Company of Glastonbury, Conn. HP: What’s James Fuda up next for CBC? JF: Our next monthly program in January presents the topic of construction claims. We are offering insight into how to be proactive on avoiding them and identifying the typical situations in which claims arise. As you know there are a lot of ways to avoid bigger problems later, such as addressing possible issues early on. In my years of experience I am well aware of how being proactive can keep things running smoothly and avoid problems for yourself and for owners. HP: In February its “The Roll of the Dice”? JF: Yes, “Casinos in New England.” We are continuing our commitment to
be forward thinking for attendees of our programs and the CBC membership. The CBC Program Committee, realizing that Massachusetts has been the current focus of casinos in New England, convened a panel of experts in the casino industry that will talk about not just what they see happening in the Massachusetts environment, but identify industry trends and opportunities in the Northeast. We also will take a look at New York, which is following a similar path as Massachusetts in regard to casinos. The panelists have experience in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Maine. So it’s going to be an interesting program to show what the trends are, where we stand today, and where they may develop in the future. HP: Your company, Benesch, has a Boston office…How much outreach to other states besides Connecticut does CBC represent? JF: I’d say primarily Connecticut, but we do have a few Massachusetts firms that are represented by our Connecticut members. HP: What’s the Annual Joint Dinner for Design and Construction? JF: That is one of the highlights of Continued on page 38
Front Row: Katherine Ellithorpe, Bob May, Ron Goodin, Theresa Casey, Jim Fuda, John Hawley, Richard Bergan; Back Row: John Jenney, Thomas Beebe, Joseph Spagnoletti, Douglas Poulin, Norman Goldman Hartford, CT - The Connecticut Building Congress announced that it has elected its 2013-2014 board of directors and officers: President - James Fuda, PE, Alfred Benesch & Co. President-elect - Thomas Beebe, Arcadi US, Inc. First vice president - Edward Weber, PE, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank. Second Vice President - Catherine J. Ellithorpe, AIA, The S/L/A/M Collaborative. Secretary - John Jenney, Fletcher-Thompson Inc. Treasurer - Joseph Spagnoletti, CPA, CCIFP, CohnReznick Directors 2014: Nicole Micklich, Esq., Garcia &
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