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Members can also sign up for FranklinCovey’s 7 Habits Coach 10-episode webcast series designed to help navigate real problems in challenging times. The series will be delivered daily for 10 days to help you:
- Focus on what you can influence when there is a lot out of your control.
- Get the skills to prioritize in the midst of overwhelming outside sources.
- Apply timeless principles to preserve relationships with family, friends and colleagues in times of stress.
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Tuesday, Oct. 29 |
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2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) |
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1 hour and 15 minutes |
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w24q4abc |
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Brian Perlberg, Executive Director of the ConsensusDocs Coalition and Senior Counsel at the Associated General Contractors of America
Neal J. Sweeney, Partner, Construction Team, Jones Walker LLP |
Webinar Description
General contractors often face a delicate balance between owners and subcontractors. Join us to learn how to ppropriately pass through subcontract claims, differentiate between termination for cause and convenience and explore alternatives to termination and when they’re advisable.
As a current ABC member, you will receive $20 off on your registration rate using the code w24q4abc upon checkout, reducing the price to $79. Register Now.
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Neal Sweeney focuses exclusively on construction law and government contracts. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience with the construction industry, Sweeney counsels clients on major infrastructure and P3 projects such as transit, airports, highways, wastewater treatment and tunnels. He is also involved in energy and industrial projects linked to clean technology and renewable sources, including hydro, solar, wind, geothermal, integrated gasification combined cycle and landfill gas.
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Brian Perlberg serves as AGC of America’s senior counsel for construction law and contracts. He also serves as senior counsel and executive director for ConsensusDocs, a coalition of over 40 leading construction organizations. He has been recognized as a top legal voice by Engineering News-Record magazine and recognized by Who’s Who Legal for Construction. Perlberg is the only construction attorney in the United States who’s certified as a CM-Lean for lean construction.
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Wednesday, Oct. 30 |
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3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT) |
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60 minutes |
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Micah Rodman, COO and Co-Founder of Kojo |
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Patrick Scarpati, Director, Construction Technology and Innovation, Associated Builders and Contractors |
Webinar Description
Contractors across the country are asking how can they take advantage of the potential of artificial intelligence. Advancements in large language models and machine learning will help contractors plan, source, purchase, warehouse and pay for their materials and assets. Learn how these advancements in AI will help contractors procure materials.
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Micah Rodman is COO and co-founder of Kojo, the industry-leading construction procurement platform that has raised $84 million from leading venture capitalists and industry partners. Kojo brings the pen-and-paper world of materials procurement into the 21st century by streamlining the way materials are planned for, ordered and paid for, reducing costs and saving valuable field time. Rodman started his career as a manager on Ray Dalio’s team at Bridgewater Associates.
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Patrick Scarpati is ABC’s director of construction technology and innovation. In this role, Scarpati researches current and developing tech trends and provides construction technology education to ABC members and chapters. A licensed HVAC-R journey-level worker by trade, Scarpati previously led construction technology initiatives with a general contractor and trade partner, where he ensured collaboration, purpose and process resulted in successful implementations.
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Wednesday, Nov. 6 |
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2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) |
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60 minutes |
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Kristen Swearingen, ABC National; Vance Walter, ABC National |
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Melanie Pfeiffenberger, ABC National |
ABC MEMBERS ONLY
Webinar Description
Join Melanie Pfeiffenberger, Kristen Swearingen and Vance Walter from the ABC National Government Affairs team as they discuss the results of the 2024 election and the political advocacy efforts of ABC. All ABC members are eligible to attend the webinar and are invited to ask relevant questions.
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Kristen Swearingen is vice president of legislative & political affairs for ABC. She leads the association’s lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill and coalition efforts in the business community—chairing the 600-member Coalition for a Democratic Workplace. Prior to joining ABC, Swearingen was a staffer in the office of former Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky.
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Vance Walter helps lead the federal affairs team at ABC in a legislative and political capacity. Vance serves as a representative of ABC, advocating for ABC’s legislative positions on Capitol Hill. Vance also directs the political operations for ABC, serving as the staff liaison for ABC PAC. Prior to joining ABC, Vance worked in the polling industry for Public Opinion Strategies and worked for Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.
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Melanie Pfeiffenberger serves as the senior director of political affairs for ABC. Prior to joining ABC, she served as the executive director of the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee. Additionally, she has experience working in fundraising, grassroots advocacy and local government.
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Date: |
Wednesday, Nov. 20 |
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3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT) |
Length: |
60 minutes |
Speakers: |
Mohit Sinha, Head of Core Product, BuildOps |
Moderator: |
Patrick Scarpati, Director, Construction Technology and Innovation, ABC National |
Webinar Description
Struggling with manual data entry, communication issues or missed revenue in construction?. Discover how AI can eliminate these challenges, improve accuracy, streamline operations and boost productivity. We’ll explore practical, real-world AI applications to transform your daily workflow, such as tackling data entry bottlenecks, enhancing jobsite reporting, maximizing revenue potential and implementing AI in daily workflows. Walk away with actionable insights to assess and adopt the best-fit AI solutions for your needs.
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Mohit Sinha, head of core products at BuildOps, drives the integration of AI into the company’s solutions, fostering innovation in construction. He spearheaded the development of BuildOps’ service and project management modules and works closely with top specialty contractors to guide product direction. Previously, at Accenture, he led customer relationship management and field service transformations for large enterprises, and at Oxford Properties Group, implemented a CRM solution, shifting the company to cloud-based platforms.
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Patrick Scarpati is director of construction technology and innovation at ABC. In this role, Scarpati provides construction technology education to all ABC members and chapters while also researching all current and future potential trends. As a licensed HVAC-R journeyperson by trade, Scarpati has led various construction technology initiatives with a general contractor and a trade partner, where he ensured collaboration, purpose and process were the keys to successful implementation.
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Thursday, Nov. 21 |
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2:30 p.m. ET |
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60 minutes |
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Zach Giglio, CEO, GCM |
Webinar Description
Join us for an insightful introduction to artificial intelligence tailored for the construction industry. This webinar will explore how companies across the country are using ChatGPT to improve office workflows, making tasks faster and more efficient. We’ll dive into three real-world use cases where construction contractors have successfully implemented AI to enhance productivity and streamline operations. Discover how you can leverage these tools to stay ahead in the competitive landscape.
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Zach Giglio is the CEO of GCM, an award-winning agency that helps organizations leverage AI technology for efficiency and profitability. Certified in AI strategy by the Wharton School of Business, he is a faculty member at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management and a TEDx speaker. A frequent conference presenter, Giglio provides practical insights into AI for small- and medium-sized businesses..
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