From category archives: ABC Academy & GA Articles

How to Eliminate Chaos and Inefficiency in Your Service Business

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2015
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Time: 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 1:00 p.m. (CT) / 12:00 p.m. (MT) / 11:00 a.m. (PT)
Length: 60 minutes
Fee: Free
Speaker: Ray Thomas, VP Sales, MSI Data
  Scott Hegrenes, Product Manager,Viewpoint Construction Software
 
Category: AQC   
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
Learn how the right mix of people, processes and technology can effectively position your service business for rapid growth and increased profits.  Read the rest of entry »

Content Marketing for Commercial Construction: How you can use resonating & original content and Social Media to improve your SEO

Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2015
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Time: 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 1:00 p.m. (CT) / 12:00 p.m. (MT) / 11:00 a.m. (PT)
Length: 60 minutes
Fee: Free
Speaker: Taylor Vieger, Chief of Content/Owner, Resounding Mountain 
Category: Training and Education, HR Policy  
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
A lean and memorable guide to strategically using original content, Social Media and your website to improve your Search Engine Optimization. Read the rest of entry »

Mastering Profit-ABILITY: The Three “Pillars” that Drive Your Bottom Line

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2015
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Time: 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 1:00 p.m. (CT) / 12:00 p.m. (MT) / 11:00 a.m. (PT)
Length: 60 minutes
Fee: Free
Speaker: Gene Morton, Author, "Leaders First: Six Bold Steps to Sustain Breakthroughs in Construction”  
  Susan Hasty, Principle, 360 Profit Masters
 
Category: AQC   
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
This webinar will explain the foundational components that make up a company’s business model, define what is becoming essential to building a “Results based Culture” and internal reporting system that, when aligned, is the catalyst for improving a businesses’ ability to sustain profits consistently in a changing world.   
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Code Green: What Contractors Need to Know to Work on IgCC Projects

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2015
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Time: 1:00 p.m. (ET) / 12:00 p.m. (CT) / 11:00 a.m. (MT) / 12:00 p.m. (PT)
Length: 60 minutes
Fee: Free
Speaker: Stuart D. Kaplow, P.A.
  Will Kelley, Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP
 
Category: Training and Education, Green Building  
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
The 2015 version of the International Green Construction Code had been approved. The IgCC is spreading across the country and it is in your future. Are you ready? Read the rest of entry »

LEED v4 Lessons Learned

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2015
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Time: 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 1:00 p.m. (CT) / 12:00 p.m. (MT) / 11:00 a.m. (PT)
Length: 60 minutes
Fee: Free
Speaker: Michael Picone, LEED® AP ID+C, Google
   Hawkins Thomas, LEED® AP BD+C, HITT Construction Inc. 
 
Category: Training and Education  
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
The introduction of the newest iteration of the LEED rating system has left many people scratching their heads. As some may know, the LEED v3 project registration sunset date is approaching and quite rapidly. It’s safe to say that LEED v4 is here and it’s here to stay! As with anything new, there is always a learning curve associated.
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LEEDv4: What Contractors Need to Know

Date: Wednesday. March 11, 2015
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Time: 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 1:00 p.m. (CT) / 12:00 p.m. (MT) / 11:00 a.m. (PT)
Length: 60 minutes
Fee: Free
Speaker: April Ambrose, LEED AP BD+C, Territory Manager,  Viridian
Category: Training and Education  
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
April Ambrose, LEED AP BD&C, will review the new LEED v4 rating system as it affects contractors highlighting changes from LEED 2009, new requirements, credits, and timeline for LEED v4 projects. From strategies to documentation, you will want to hear this review! 

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Webinar: A360 Collabortion for Revit Presented by Synergis

Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2015
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Time: 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 1:00 p.m. (CT) / 12:00 p.m. (MT) / 11:00 a.m. (PT)
Length: 60 minutes
Fee: Free
Speaker: Bill Knittle, Synergis Building Solutions Engineer
Category: Training and Education  
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
A360 Collaboration for Revit® cloud service connects project teams with centralized access to BIM project data in the cloud, with no need for costly IT setup. Participants stay better connected in real time using the Communicator chat tool within models. With Revit and Autodesk® A360 integration, the entire project team is able to view, search, and socially interact on models.

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ABC National Board of Directors Orientation

Date: Monday, February 2, 2015 Watch Now
Time: 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 1:00 p.m. (CT) / 12:00 p.m. (MT) / 11:00 a.m. (PT)
Length: 30 minutes
Fee: Free
Speaker: Mike Bellaman, President & CEO, Associated Builder and Contracts
   Maury Baskin, Esq, Littler
 
Category: Training and Education  
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
This webinar will guide you through your roles and responsibilities as a member of the National Board of Directors.

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The Evolution of Intelligent Field Layout

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2015
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Time: 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 1:00 p.m. (CT) / 12:00 p.m. (MT) / 11:00 a.m. (PT)
Length: 60 minutes
Fee: Free
Speaker: Sam Robins, Industry Manager, Autodesk
   Zach Crumel, Technical Specialist, Autodesk  
Category: Training and Education  
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
The evolution of intelligent field layout is changing the landscape of the construction industry. Learn about the current trends, the latest software, and most innovative field layout tools in this Autodesk-led webinar.

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Volunteer Orientation

Date: Friday, January 23, 2015
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Time: 2:30 p.m. (ET) / 1:30 p.m. (CT) / 12:30 p.m. (MT) / 11:30 a.m. (PT)
Length: 30 minutes
Fee: Free
Speaker: Mike Bellaman, President and CEO, Associated Builders and Contractors
   Pamela Vohm, National Chair, Associated Builders and Contractors
 
Category: Training and Education  
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
ABC has an exciting year planned for 2015, and our committees play a crucial role in that plan. To help you and your committee achieve success in the coming year, ABC has designed an orientation webinar. Whether this is your first year on a committee or you’ve served in this capacity for years—everyone will benefit from attending this webinar.

Key takeaways: how committees enable the Association to achieve strategic goals, new resources and opportunities in 2015

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