The Influence of Technology on Workforce Development

Date: Monday, July 25, 2016 Watch Now
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: Gregg Schoppman, Principal, FMI Corporation 
Category: Training and Education  
PRESENTED AND SPONSORED BY ABC'S STRATEGIC PARTNER - VIEWPOINT 



WEBINAR DESCRIPTION 
This webinar looks at the contemporary influences that motivate workforce teams today. Today’s workforce is increasingly made up of millennials, a generation widely known for embracing state-of-the art solutions, making technology a major motivating factor. Results of the 2015 AGC workforce development survey indicated that, 73 percent of respondents will be hiring and replacing professionals in their organization and 55 percent experience challenges filling key project management positions. 

Join us for this free webinar that explores how technology will give you the leg up on recruiting and retaining your project workforce and learn how to benefit from this generation’s strengths of bringing about change and adopting technology into new processes.

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The Fourth Dimension of Jobsite Tech: Wearables

Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 Watch Now
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 Cupp, Project Solutions Technologist, Mortenson Construction
  Zach Goepel, Field Marketing Manager, Procore Technologies, Inc.
 
Category:    
PRESENTED BY ABC'S NATIONAL EVENT SPONSOR - PROCORE

WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
The biggest reality is that virtual, mixed, and augmented reality will be making their way to your job site. And the impact will be enormous. While the possibilities for businesses are endless, the biggest impact will happen in the field. Yes, wearables will be infiltrating the job site and the question is not whether you will adopt them, the question is how fast, and who will be the first? Join Taylor Cupp, Mortenson Construction, and Zach Goepel, Procore, as they step into the fast growing world of wearable technology. As we stand at the intersection of gaming technology, wearable computing and machine learning, will you be ready for a rapid proliferation of multi-player collaborative environments to optimize design, sequencing, coordination and safety planning? No? Maybe you should really attend!

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STEP - World Class Safety Programs

Date: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Watch Now
Time: 3:00 p.m. (ET) / 2:00 p.m. (CT) / 1:00 p.m. (MT) / 12:00 p.m. (PT)
Length: 60 minutes
Fee: Free
Speaker: Greg Sizemore, Vice President of EHS and Workforce Development, ABC National 
Category: Training and Education, AQC  
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION 
In this webinar, you’ll learn the first steps to take to improve safety performance, understand leadership commitment required and you will learn the importance of the role of cultural transformation in achieving world class safety. We will be using ABC’s award winning Safety Performance Report as a learning tool throughout the webinar.
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Achieve Project Control through Mobile Data Capture and Reporting

Date: Thursday, June 30, 2016 Watch Now
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: Barry Frangipane, Product Manager, Mobile Solutions, Viewpoint 
Category:  Training and Education  
PRESENTED AND SPONSORED BY ABC'S STRATEGIC PARTNER - VIEWPOINT 



WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
While many contractors have made great strides in using mobile devices and apps to collect information from the job site, not everyone is effectively utilizing this data to analyze performance, track exceptions and ultimately improve project controls based on management KPIs.  In this webinar, we’ll discuss how contractors have taken advantage of tools like Viewpoint’s Field View to manage processes and tasks on site and in the office.

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2016 The Year of Marijuana Medical Marijuana Today: Federal/State Laws

Date: Thursday, June 9, 2016
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Time: 1:30 p.m. (ET) / 12:30 p.m. (CT) / 11:30 a.m. (MT) / 10:30 a.m. (PT)
Length: 60 minutes
Fee: Free
Speaker: Faye Caldwell, Attorney at Law, Caldwell Everson PLLC
Category: Training and Education  
Presented by ABC's Strategic Partner - CNA

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At the end of this webinar, you will understand the science behind Medical Marijuana and the debate associated with it. Read the rest of entry »

Supplemental Unemployment Benefit ("SUB") Plans & Annualization

Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 and Thursday, June 16, 2016
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Length: 30 minutes
Fee: Free
Speaker: Nat Peniston, Vice President, Fringe Benefit Group
  Mike Rogers, Chief Compliance Officer, Fringe Benefit Group  
Category: Training and Education  
PRESENTED BY ABC'S STRATEGIC PARTNER - FRINGE BENEFIT GROUP



WEBINAR DESCRIPTION 
Fringe Benefit Group is the Associated Builders & Contractors’ Strategic Partner for Compliance & Ethics. In an effort to ensure all chapters are aware of recent changes regarding Supplemental Unemployment Benefit (SUB) plans, this Webinar is being held. We encourage discussion and questions during this meeting to ensure all staff are aware of critical regulatory guidance that has recently been released.

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How Tech is Controlling Your Quality & Safety Program

Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2016
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Time: 1:00 p.m. (ET) / 12:00 p.m. (CT) / 11:00 a.m. (MT) / 10:00 a.m. (PT)
Length: 60 minutes
Fee: Free
Speaker: Jim Rogers, Construction Industry Educator
  Moritz Schmid, Superintendent, Consigli Construction Company, Inc.
 
Category: Training and Education, AQC  
PRESENTED AND SPONSORED BY ABC's NATIONAL EVENT SPONSOR - PROCORE 



WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
Data-driven decisions based on financial impacts and the strong influence of data in risk analysis will help shape the future of quality and safety programs. In this webinar, leading experts reveal how technology will be instrumental in successfully implementing a quality and safety program and why merging new technology with current best practices can increase program adoption and inform future program investments.

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Strategic Partner Launch

Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2016 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: Allison Huffman, Industry Initiative Marketing Manager, Autodesk 
  Gregg Christensen, Vice Presidents of National Accounts, United Rentals   
Category: Training and Education  
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION 
Please join ABC National for an informative webinar introducing ABC's two newest Strategic Partners - Autodesk and United Rentals.
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Construction Contractors: How to Use Retirement Plans for Compliance on PW Jobs

Date: Tuesday, June 7, 2016
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Time: 11:00 a.m. (ET) / 10:00 a.m. (CT) / 9:00 a.m. (MT) / 8:00 a.m. (PT)
Length: 60 minutes
Fee: Free
Speaker: K.C. Cannon, Vice President, Fringe Benefit Group
Category: Training and Education  
Presented by ABC's Strategic Partner - Fringe Benefit Group



WEBINAR DESCRIPTION 
The Contractors Plan - Leverage retirement plans to comply with prevailing wage legislation and increase contributions to owners and highly compensated executives.
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Calculating Fall Clearance with Different Fall Arrest Systems

Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2016
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Time: 3:00 p.m. (ET) / 2:00 p.m. (CT) / 1:00 p.m. (MT) / 12:00 p.m. (PT)
Length: 60 minutes
Fee: Free
Speaker: Chris Irwin, Global Safety Trainer, Mine Safety Appliances (MSA)
Category: Training and Education, AQC  
Presented and Sponsored by Mine Safety Appliances (MSA)



WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
Although there was a time when knowing one simple equation was all that was needed to calculate fall arrest clearance, a broad influx of new technology and new regulations for equipment has necessitated learning how to calculate clearance differently based on particular systems being used. This Webinar  will take on this seemingly simple concept and illustrate how calculating clearance is changed based on the different "PFAS" equipment being used as well as give general guidance on systems utilizing  energy-absorbing lanyards, SRLs, horizontal lifelines, and vertical lifelines. Read the rest of entry »

The Basics of Lean Construction

Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2016
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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: Mikael Reckley, Field Marketing Manager, Procore Technologies, Inc.
Category: Training and Education, AQC  
Presented and Sponsored by ABC's National Event Sponsor - Procore

WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
Learn Lean. Procore expert Mikael Reckley, formerly of Turner Construction, will be walking you through the basics to help you and your teams understand the foundation of lean principles and how they impact your job site and your overall business. Learn how lean building fits into the the overall industry, and how it can you help solve waste and inefficiencies that lead to lower productivity.

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Chapter Communications Webinar

Date: Thursday, April 28, 2016 Watch Now
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: Jeff Leieritz, Senior Media Relation Manager, ABC National
Category:    

 WEBINAR DESCRIPTION 
Join ABC National for a overview of effective communication strategies for your Chapter.

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The Survival Guide for General Contractors

Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Watch Now
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
Category: Training and Education, AQC  
Presented by ABC's National Event Sponsor - Procore

WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
Our webinar led by Nick Miller, a Solutions Engineer for Procore, will walk you through the essential steps for any general contractor from newcomer to veteran, from small to large organizations, in order to best achieve project success.
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ABC of Michigan-Supported Apprenticeship Ratio Reform Signed Into Law

ABC of Michigan secured an important victory for electricians when Gov. Rick Snyder (R-Mich.) signed industry-backed Public Act 73 of 2016 on April 5. The chapter advocated for the legislation, which will increase the ratio from one to three apprentices per one journeyman electrician through an amendment of the Electrical Administrative Act. State Rep. Amanda Price (R-Holland) introduced the bill in January 2016 in response to a 2008 court decision that lifted an injunction and allowed the previous one-to-one ratio to be implemented. 
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ABC Files Comments on New Paid Sick Leave Requirement for Fed Contractors

On April 12, ABC submitted comments in response to the U.S. Department (DOL) of Labor Wage and Hour Division’s proposed rule on establishing paid sick leave for federal contractors. The proposed rule requires certain federal contractors to offer employees up to seven days of paid sick leave annually, including paid leave for family care. The paid sick leave required by the proposal is in addition to a contractor’s obligations under the Service Contract Act (SCA) and Davis-Bacon Act (DBA). Therefore, a contractor may not receive credit toward its prevailing wage or fringe benefit obligation under the SCA and DBA for paid sick leave provided in satisfaction of the requirements of the proposed rule.
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