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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 forces.
- Apply timeless principles to preserve relationships with family, friends and colleagues in times of stress.
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024 |
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Jonathan Mosse, Health and Welfare Benefits Consultant |
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Adam Bonsky, CEO and President, ABC Insurance Trust; Phil Grisafi, Chief Growth Officer, ABC Insurance Trust |
Webinar Description
ABC Members Only
Explore a groundbreaking approach to address soaring prescription drug costs, now accounting for over 30% of total medical plan claim spending. In the past decade, this percentage has tripled. Traditional benefit managers have not effectively curbed this cost surge. Join this ABC Insurance Trust webinar to discover how Rx Valet is pioneering innovative cost containment solutions, offering a superior experience and lower-to-no costs for plan members.
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Jonathan Mosse, Health and Welfare Benefits Consultant
With 30 years as a health and welfare benefits consultant, Jonathan Mosse offers practical and innovative solutions to diverse businesses, from family-owned to global corporations. A leader and advocate for alternative funding, consumer-driven health care, wellness programs, defined contribution health care and reference-based pricing, he addresses escalating health care costs. A featured speaker at industry conferences, Mosse served on the NFP Benefits Advisory Board for nearly a decade.
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Adam Bonsky brings over 30 years of expertise in employee benefits, health care and human capital management. He has led top-performing teams in sales, marketing, business development, client management, operations, compliance and legal for large banks, insurance companies and third-party administrators. Since taking the reins at the Trust, Bonsky and his team have pioneered several members-only programs for ABC, such as the Construction Healthcare Alliance.
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Philip Grisafi has an extensive insurance background and brings more than 38 years of experience in both the employee benefits and human resources arena. His current responsibilities include managing the direct sales team, the Trust’s independent agent relationships, chapter relations, carrier relations, product and business development and the overall growth of the ABC Insurance Trust. Grisafi has a deep experience of self-funded arrangements along with extensive knowledge in insurance captives.
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Wednesday, April 17, 2024 |
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2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT)
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Matt McCuen, National Marketing Executive, Imagine360 |
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Adam Bonsky, CEO and President, ABC Insurance Trust; Phil Grisafi, Chief Growth Officer, ABC Insurance Trust |
Webinar Description
ABC Members Only
Employer-sponsored health insurance costs continue to skyrocket, putting strain on corporate profits, but most importantly impacting the employees and families with higher out-of-pocket expenses and increasing insurance contributions. Explore cost-effective solutions for soaring employer-sponsored health insurance expenses in this webinar. Delve into state-of-the-art cost containment tools that dramatically reduce what contractors pay hospitals, discover HR support services enhancing healthcare experiences, and learn best practices for implementing and communicating your revamped health plan to employees.
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Matt McCuen, National Marketing Executive, Imagine360
With nearly 30 years in the self-funded industry, Matt McCuen serves as the national marketing executive at Imagine360. Leveraging over 50 years of expertise, Imagine360, a leading provider of employer-sponsored health plan solutions, delivers cost savings and concierge member support. McCuen collaborates with self-funded employers nationwide to enhance benefits for employees and families through innovative solutions, like reference-based pricing and efficient health plan administration.
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Adam Bonsky, CEO and President, ABC Insurance Trust
Adam Bonsky brings over 30 years of expertise in employee benefits, health care and human capital management. He has led top-performing teams in sales, marketing, business development, client management, operations, compliance and legal for large banks, insurance companies and third-party administrators. Since taking the reins at the Trust, Bonsky and his team have pioneered several members-only programs for ABC, such as the Construction Healthcare Alliance.
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Phil Grisafi, Chief Growth Officer, ABC Insurance Trusti
Philip Grisafi has an extensive insurance background and brings more than 38 years of experience in both the employee benefits and human resources arena. His current responsibilities include managing the direct sales team, the Trust’s independent agent relationships, chapter relations, carrier relations, product and business development and the overall growth of the ABC Insurance Trust. Grisafi has a deep experience of self-funded arrangements along with extensive knowledge in insurance captives.
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024 |
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2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) |
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60 minutes |
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Matt McCuen, National Marketing Executive, Imagine360 |
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Adam Bonsky, CEO and President, ABC Insurance Trust; Phil Grisafi, Chief Growth Officer, ABC Insurance Trust |
Webinar Description
ABC Members Only
Your business does not exist to provide health insurance to your employees. This webinar by ABC Insurance Trust will focus on the numerous resources that the Construction Healthcare Alliance and its vendor partners provide to create a best-in-class member experience, supporting your HR team and getting you out of the health insurance business so you can focus on your business.
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Matt McCuen, National Marketing Executive, Imagine360
With nearly 30 years in the self-funded industry, Matt McCuen serves as the national marketing executive at Imagine360. Leveraging over 50 years of expertise, Imagine360, a leading provider of employer-sponsored health plan solutions, delivers cost savings and concierge member support. McCuen collaborates with self-funded employers nationwide to enhance benefits for employees and families through innovative solutions, like reference-based pricing and efficient health plan administration.
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Adam Bonsky, CEO and President, ABC Insurance Trust
Adam Bonsky brings over 30 years of expertise in employee benefits, health care and human capital management. He has led top-performing teams in sales, marketing, business development, client management, operations, compliance and legal for large banks, insurance companies and third-party administrators. Since taking the reins at the Trust, Bonsky and his team have pioneered several members-only programs for ABC, such as the Construction Healthcare Alliance.
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Phil Grisafi, Chief Growth Officer, ABC Insurance Trusti
Philip Grisafi has an extensive insurance background and brings more than 38 years of experience in both the employee benefits and human resources arena. His current responsibilities include managing the direct sales team, the Trust’s independent agent relationships, chapter relations, carrier relations, product and business development and the overall growth of the ABC Insurance Trust. Grisafi has a deep experience of self-funded arrangements along with extensive knowledge in insurance captives.
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Date: |
Wednesday, April. 24, 2024 |
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2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) |
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60 minutes |
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Samantha DeAlmeida Roman, President ABC New Jersey, Jason Salmon, Heavy Equipment Master Trainer, Gerdau Long Steel North America Christa Fairchild, Product Marketing Manager, CM Labs |
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Maggie Murphy, Managing Editor, Construction Executive |
Webinar Description
In today’s rapidly evolving construction industry, the daunting trio of challenges—recruitment, retention and sustainability—significantly impacts profitability. A recent survey found that 88% of construction companies face difficulties in sourcing qualified workers, causing delays in 66% of projects.
This webinar aims to address these critical issues by presenting an innovative solution: simulation training for heavy equipment operators. As the industry grapples with skilled-labor shortages, forward-thinking contractors are turning to simulation training not only to find and train new workers but also to upskill and retain their current workforce. This method stands out for its ability to drastically reduce training times, cut down on equipment and training costs and provide a statistics-based approach to training.
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Samantha DeAlmeida Roman, President ABC New Jersey,
Samantha DeAlmeida Roman, the youngest president of the Associated Builders and Contractors New Jersey Chapter, represents more than 1,300 member firms in the construction industry. As the leader of one of the state’s most prominent trade associations, DeAlmeida Roman is a powerful advocate for the construction industry. Her leadership capabilities and political expertise lend merit shop business owners a strong voice.
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Jason Salmon, Heavy Equipment Master Trainer, Gerdau Long Steel North America, Christa Fairchild, Product Marketing Manager, CM Labs
With an extensive 10-year career in tech-related industries, Christa Fairchild has consistently excelled in addressing ambiguity and complexity. Her expertise in communication, with her insightful approach to marketing opportunities and product development, has been instrumental in driving growth and innovation within her field. Fairchild’s unique blend of skills and experience positions her as a strategic leader in shaping CM Labs’ offerings to meet the dynamic needs of construction and utilities sectors.
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Date: |
Thursday, April 25, 2024 |
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3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT) |
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60 minutes |
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Maria Davidson, CEO and Founder, Kojo; Chris Martinez, President, Central Electric |
Webinar Description
ABC Members Only
The construction industry has been slow to adopt new technologies. For many years, tech was seen as an optional add-on only for the most forward-thinking firms. However, that perception is changing and, in order to stay competitive, it’s imperative for every contractor to adopt tech solutions.
We’ll walk through the important steps to implementing the right software for your business by:
- Determining the right time for a new tech solution
- Identifying the pain points and selling the vision
- Managing risk during implementation
- Integrating adoption into business workflow
In addition, learn real life tips and experiences from Central Electric’s Chris Martinez to discover how they have implemented business software within their company and driven adoption.
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Maria Davidson is CEO and founder of Kojo, construction’s leading materials management software. Before Kojo, she helped build 8VC, a venture fund with over $3.5 billion in assets under management and spent time as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs. Davidson has been selected to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and named one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Female Founders.
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Chris Martinez is president of Central Electric. He and his brother bought Central Electric from their parents almost 10 years ago. When Martinez joined the company, there was a team of seven. Today, they boast a team of over 150 employees. He is most passionate about growing people; Central Electric is constantly working on team engagement and has an over 97% retention rate.
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Date: |
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 |
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2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) |
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60 minutes |
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John Meibers, Vice President and General Manager, Deltek ComputerEase |
Moderator: |
Maggie Murphy, Managing Editor, Construction Executive |
Webinar Description
Work in progress (WIP) is key to construction job costing, allowing contractors to proactively manage their jobs and businesses. By leveraging WIP reports, contractors can set their projects and businesses up for success.
In this webinar, you will learn:
- What WIP is and why it’s essential
- How WIP works with schedule of values, backlog, general ledger, etc.
- How to compare and analyze WIP reports from different time periods to stay on top of jobs
- How to calculate the progress of all ongoing work, allowing you to see what’s been done and what’s left to do—helping you manage budgets effectively.
- To create accurate financial statements, outlining exactly what was spent on individual projects and where.
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John Meibers, Vice President and General Manager, Deltek ComputerEase,
John Meibers has more than 35 years of experience serving the construction industry. He started in construction working for a large mechanical contractor in various roles (such as controller) and has spent the last 25 years serving more than 4,500 contractors nationwide as the leader of Deltek ComputerEase. He is focused on equipping contractors with the tools they need to manage profitability, drive growth and meet construction requirements.
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Despite being litigated for years, the Biden administration’s NLRB has revived controversial policy from the Obama era in the form of its Representation-Case Procedures final rule. The direct final rule, issued without notice and the opportunity to comment, essentially restores provisions of the “ambush” election rule of 2014 and rescinds the remaining ABC-supported provisions of the 2019 final rule. The rule will apply to representation petitions filed on or after Dec. 26, 2023, and employers will have less time to respond to representation petitions.
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On Aug. 24, 2016, the Obama administration issued the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces (or “blacklisting”) final rule, which would have threatened federal contractors’ due process rights, injected unwarranted subjectivity and added needless and duplicative layers of bureaucracy and costs into the federal acquisition process.
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In July 2022, Congress enacted the CHIPS Act of 2022 (Division A of P.L. 117-167), which was signed into law by President Biden on Aug. 9, 2022.
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On Feb. 4, 2022, President Biden signed Executive Order 14063, Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects. Once implemented following a rulemaking by the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council that is expected to be completed in 2023, federal agencies will require that every prime contractor and subcontractor on a federal construction project of $35 million or more performed within the United States to sign a PLA as a condition of winning a taxpayer-funded contract.
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On Jan. 5, the Federal Trade Commission issued a proposed rule that would ban all noncompete agreements with limited exceptions. According to the FTC, the proposed rule would make it illegal for an employer to enter into or attempt to enter into a noncompete with a worker, maintain a noncompete with a worker, or represent to a worker, under certain circumstances, that the worker is subject to a noncompete.
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Providing quality health care benefits is a top priority for ABC and its member companies.
ABC advocates for policies that would ensure employer-sponsored coverage is strengthened and remains a viable, affordable option for millions of hardworking Americans and their families.
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On Feb. 18, 2021, Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and Rep. Linda Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 (H.R. 1177/S. 348) to implement President Biden’s proposal on immigration reform.
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On Nov. 15, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which provides $550 billion in new funding to invest in America’s roads, bridges, utilities and other needs on top of baseline government infrastructure spending via existing programs and annual appropriations. Much of the IIJA funding will be distributed to states and localities and other stakeholders through discretionary grant programs; however, the Biden administration continues to promote pro-labor policies tied to IIJA dollars.
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