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BNBuilders' Jamie Awford, DBIA, to Moderate Orange County Development Conference

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 12, 2019, Jamie Awford, DBIA, Principal at BNBuilders, will moderate a panel titled "Development Dynamics" for Bisnow's Orange County Construction & Development Conference.  The breakfast event will explore financing and development trends affecting new construction in Orange County.  Taking place at the Irvine Marriott at 18000 Von Karman Avenue in Irvine, CA, the conference will leverage Mr. Awford's 25 years of experience building in Southern California and beyond.

Moderated by Jamie Awford, the "Development Dynamics" panel at The Orange County Construction & Development conference will focus on the future of building in Orange County.  Overall themes include combatting rising construction costs, labor shortages, and building major projects. Panelists include:

  • Chris Marsh, President, Apartment Development Division, The Irvine Company
  • Dan Almquist, Managing Partner, Frontier Real Estate Investments
  • Bob Sonnenblick, Principal, Sonnenblick Development
  • Jason Check, Managing Director, Raintree Partners

The event is sponsored by BNBuilders, among several others.

James Awford, DBIA, has over 25 years of experience leading construction projects throughout Southern California.  As Principal of BNBuilders, he is part of the management team responsible for the company's strategic growth, business development, and operations.  He works closely with owners and designers to ensure every project is delivered as promised, on time.  Many of his projects include fast track schedules with tight site constraints integrating Lean principles to optimize the team's performance.  A few project types under his leadership have included administrative offices, high-rise residential, laboratories, hospitals, university facilities, and other public facilities ranging from less than $1 million to over $450 million.  Experienced in leading speaking panels, Mr. Awford has also moderated at several events for the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) San Diego Chapter.

About BNBuilders
Founded in 2000 in Seattle, BNBuilders is a West Coast general contractor that specializes in complex projects for clients in the life sciences, education, healthcare, public, and technology sectors. They are known for their innovative solutions to highly technical issues, comprehensive preconstruction services, passion for sustainable construction practices, and commitment to the communities in which they do business. With three offices, 500+ employees, and a strong presence in the California and Washington construction markets, BNBuilders is a leader and preferred contractor on the West Coast. For more information, visit www.bnbuilders.com.

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