32 years US and international engineering and construction business for major EPC oil, gas, refining, LNG, power, water, chemical and petrochemical projects.  Former executive with CBI, an international EPC contractor.  12 years as Owner/President of Southernstar Consultants LLC providing professional services for construction contracts training, claims and dispute resolution,and international trade with Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, China and Japan.  Author of the book:  "Understanding and Negotiating Construction Contracts"