What Is Compensable Time Under the FLSA – Recent Developments and Special Challenges Facing Employers in the Construction Industry

Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2015
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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: Diane Apa Hauser, ESQ, Partner, PaisnerLitvin, LLP
Category: AQC, Training and Education  
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
During this webinar, we will review the new test defined by the Supreme Court regarding whether pre- and post- shift activities constitute compensable time. We also will review other special challenges that employers in the construction industry face when deciding what constitutes compensable time.  
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The Basics of Construction Accounting and Financial Management

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 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: Tony Stagliano, CPA, CCIFP, Director, CBIZ, MHM, LLC (CBIZ)
Category: AQC   
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
This webinar will offer an introduction to construction accounting processes and cost management systems. This webinar will also assess the most important elements of a contractor’s financial and cost management systems. It is geared toward accounting personnel, owners, financial service providers, project/construction managers, risk professionals, technology vendors and others who are familiar with construction accounting but want to learn more. Read the rest of entry »

Owner/Contractor Agreements and Choosing the Right One for Your Project

Date: Thursday, May 28, 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: Joshua Ballance, Senior Manager and Counsel, AIA Contract Documents
Category: Documents  
ABC MEMBER ONLY WEBINAR 
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
Learn about the new AIA Sustainable Projects documents and strengthen your knowledge of other AIA Contract Documents most commonly used by Contractors. Understand the contractual relationships when entering Owner/Contractor agreements using the various project delivery models, including: Design-Bid-Build, Construction Manager as Adviser, Construction Manager as Constructor, Design-Build, Integrated Project Delivery, and Small Projects.
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Leadership DNA

Date: Thursday, May 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: David Fair, Principal, The Callidus Group LLP
  Robert Graham, Principal, The Callidus Group LLP   
  Bill Ringle, Principal, The Callidus Group LLP   
Category: AQC, Training and Education  
Sponsored by BirdDogHR


 
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
Leadership DNA explores the fundamental truths of Leadership.  What exactly is Leadership?  Is it different than management? Can it be learned?  What are good leadership traits, practice and skills that good leaders practice.
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Leveraging the Cloud for Effective Job Sites

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2015
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Time: 12:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (CT) / 10:00 a.m. (MT) / 9:00 a.m. (PT)
Length: 60 minutes
Fee: Free
Speaker: Bill Kracunas, Principal, McGladrey
  Chris Wetmore, Director, McGladrey   
Category: Training and Education  
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
Bill Kracunas, Principal and Chris Wetmore, Director from McGladrey will be presenting on the latest technology trends hitting the construction industry.  They will be reviewing key jobsite technologies from cloud technology to mobile to how to handle and collaborate on large files.
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Introduction to Building Envelope Commissioning

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2015
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Time: 12:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (CT) / 10:00 a.m. (MT) / 9:00 a.m. (PT)
Length: 60 minutes
Fee: Free
Speaker: Kevin Perri, Energy Services Project Manager, Viridian
Category: Training and Education  
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
This webinar will focus on the overall building envelope commissioning process.  Topics will include considerations during design reviews, what to look for during site visits, and describe how functional testing is performed on building envelopes.

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Using Cloud-Based Technologies to Rapidly Scale Your Growing Business

Date: Tuesday, May 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: Gabe Cooley, CEO, Rayco Painting and Rayco Energy
  Mary West, CloudBase Services (an Intuit QuickBase SI)
 
Category: Business Development  
Webinar Sponsored by Intuit

WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
The construction industry is experiencing a major shift; new technologies are being introduced every day to help minimize the time, resources and dollars spent. Many construction companies are turning to cloud-based platforms to help maximize productivity including optimizing workflows, minimizing time spent waiting around for the right people, tasks and/or materials, and ensuring a safe worksite each and every day. Read the rest of entry »

Leverage Building Systems for Speed, Quality, and Profit

Date: Tuesday, May 12, 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: AQC, Jason Blenker, President, Blenker Building Systems, Inc.
Category: Training and Education  
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
This session will not only explore how applying building systems to your projects can solve common issues such as scheduling delays and material and labor shortages, but improve onsite efficiency and quality control, resulting in fewer callbacks and project delays. 
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Documentation Requirements for the Project Manager

Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2015
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Time: 12:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (CT) / 10:00 a.m. (MT) / 9:00 a.m. (PT)
Length: 60 minutes
Fee: Free
Speaker: Angela Stephens, Attorney, Stites & Harbison, PLLC
Category: AQC   
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
This session will cover documentation tips for your project managers so that they can gather necessary documents during the project that help support your claims long after the project is over, saving time and headaches down the road.
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Business Continuity

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2015
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Time: 12:00 p.m. (ET) / 11:00 a.m. (CT) / 10:00 a.m. (MT) / 9:00 a.m. (PT)
Length: 60 minutes
Fee: Free
Speaker: Pam Walaski, CSP, CHMM, Compliance Management International
Category: Training and Education  
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
Business continuity is essential for any organization and encompasses a variety of tasks and activities that assure critical operations are resilient in the face of a serious incident or disaster that significantly interrupts business functioning. Most organizations do not have sufficient continuity plans in place leaving them extremely vulnerable and likely to fail in the event of a crisis.

This session will cover the fundamentals of continuity planning following a model developed by the National Fire Protection Association along with pother best practices. 
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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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Immigration Compliance – I-9 Violations; Self-Audits, Correcting Errors & What to do if an Employee Presents a New Identity

Date: Thursday, April 9, 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: Bruce E. Buchanan, Attorney, Siskind Susser P.C.
Category: Training and Education  
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
This webinar will review a number of subjects that owners, HR professionals, superintendents and other management officials, need to know about immigration compliance.  Specifically, it will cover examples of I-9 violations, the potential costs of an ICE inspection, how to protect your company through I-9 self-audits, the proper way to correct I-9 form errors, and what to do if an employee presents a new identity.
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Fall Protection Issues in Construction

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 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: Gary Clevenger, CNA National Risk Control Director, CNA 
Category: AQC   
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
Falls are a leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry. This webinar covers fall protection issues directly related to construction hazards. Read the rest of entry »