ORINDA, Calif., May 4 -- Tradeline's Leading-edge Planning and Management Models for Capital Projects and Facilities Management conference in San Diego, August 1-2, 2005, will feature more than 20 general sessions, forums, and special discussion groups on successful strategies for capital programs and operations being utilized around the world today.

The gathering is a unique opportunity for strategic planners, capital program executives, facility directors, operations and project managers, business analysts, and financial executives to examine the advanced management philosophy of peer organizations, as well as remain current on industry best practices and "lessons learned."

Leading-edge Planning and Management Models for Capital Projects and Facilities Management will reveal novel achievements in reducing "total spend" for corporate and institutional assets, effective risk management strategies for large projects, techniques for maximizing operational improvements from performance metrics data, and methods of leveraging outsource service contracts. Software tools for asset tracking and space utilization, mobile solutions for field activity, as well as staffing requirements for data collection and validation will also be topics of discussion.

For more information about the Leading-edge Planning and Management Models for Capital projects and Facilities Management conference, go to http://www.TradelineInc.Com/Models .

About Tradeline Inc.
Tradeline Inc. produces a series of conferences on leading-edge planning, design, and construction of facilities, and the management of facilities portfolios and workplace support services. Now in its 26th year, this acclaimed conference series addresses research buildings, corporate facilities, and college and university campuses. The Tradeline Web site provides a host of specialized tools and resources to facilities professionals enabling them to make the critical decisions that shape their organizations. Tradeline also publishes an online Directory of consultants, contractors,vendors, and service providers. For more information go to http://www.TradelineInc.com.