WEDNESDAY, MAY 5

The Economy and Its Impact on Employee/Employer Negotiations
Anirban Basu, ABC National

 
Proven Techniques for Improving Construction Productivity
Gregg Schoppman, FMI

Contracting Opportunities with the Federal Government
Kirk G. McWethy, SDV Construction, Inc.

 
Leadership Essentials
Bill Harrison, PLI, Inc.

Mechanical Pre-Fabrication
Mike Mohnacs, Shapiro & Duncan, Inc.

Behind The Scenes of the ABC National Craft Craft Championships
Todd Staub, ABC National
Mike Stilley, S&B Constructors and Engineers, Ltd.

Innovative Training for Today’s Marketplace
Tom Fulcher, ABC Iowa Chapter
Jane Hanna, ABC TEXO Chapter


Social Learning for Achitecture Engineering and Construction Firms
Sebastian DeAlmenera, RedVector


Safety Summit and Roundtable(no handout available)
Chris Williams, ABC National

THURSDAY, MAY 6

NCCER and Industry Workforce Development
Steve Greene, NCCER 


Tech Theater: The Lowdown on Change Orders (Not Track Specific)
Giovanni Marcelli, Accubid Systems


Tech Theater: Trimble MEP Robotic Layout Solution  (Not Track Specific)
Rob Miller, QuickPen

Safety Program Management (Part 1)
Mike Moak, Keller, Inc.

Improving Project Performance
Gregg Schoppman, FMI

Pay-for-Performance Systems and Incentive Plans
Bill Harrison, PLI, Inc.

Developing the Superior FieldSupervisor (Part 1)
Bill Bledsoe, Penco Electric


Networking Roundtable for Chapter Education Professionals(no handout available)
Jeff Lambert, ABC National

Developing Your Chapter's LEED and Green Building Initiatives
Martha Pilkinton, ABC Indiana Chapter

Online Training
Tom Fulcher, ABC Iowa Chapter
Mike Merbach, Fox Valley Technical College

OSHA Update (no handout available)
Ed Foulke, Fisher & Phillips

Safety Program Management (Part 2)
Mike Moak, Keller, Inc.

Understanding and Applying Lean for Self-Performing Contractors
Michael Brunner, CCS Construction Training

Green Building: Understanding Certifications, Accreditations and Training
John F. Krecek, JFK Electrical Contracting Enterprises, Inc.
Daniele Stacey, NCCER
Bruce Offner, Resource Dynamics, Inc./Green Building Education
J.O. Evans III, FutureProof

Developing the Superior Field Supervisor (Part 2)
Bill Bledsoe, Penco Electric

Developing and Growing Your Management Education Program
Lori Blake, ABC Central Florida Chapter

Working with Generation Y
Jeff Hooper, Construction Industry and Trades Council

The New Web-Enabled Database
Irene Griffin, ABC National

Using STEP to Your Chapter’s Advantage
Martha Pilkinton, ABC Indiana Chapter
Elizabeth Yorio, ABC Western Pennsylvania Chapter
More information via webinar


OSHA’s National Emphasis Program on Recordkeeping: Be Prepared!
OSHA's Recordkeeping Checklist
Bill Holder, STARCON International
Dave Blastick, STARCON International

Worksite Auditing and Compliance (Part 1)
Mike Moak, Keller, Inc.
Steve Tomlinson, New Enterprise Stone & Lime

How to Avoid Confrontation with Change Orders
Gregg Schoppman, FMI

Design-Build for Subcontractors
Robert Upchurch, Upchurch Plumbing
Mike Upchurch, Upchurch Plumbing

How to Execute a Pre-Fab (Part 1) (no handout available)
Kelly Allen, 1st Electric, Inc.

 
Energy Efficiency: What Mechanical Contractors Need to Know
Patrik Lazzari, W.G. Yates & Sons Construction
Gary Sweatt, Building Diagnostics and Property Science


Grant Writing Basics: Where Do You Find the Money?
Kelley Ewing, JAE Enterprises

The Relationship Between Membership and Training
Lori Blake, ABC Central Florida Chapter

 
Time Management
Roger Liska, Clemson University

Behind the Value of STEP: What the Numbers and Information Mean
Craig Shaffer, SafetyWorks, Inc.

How Behavior-Based Safety Programs Work
Ralph Riley, S&B Constructors and Engineers, Ltd.
Rich Baldwin, PCL Constructors

Worksite Auditing and Compliance (Part 2)
Mike Moak, Keller, Inc.
Steve Tomlinson, New Enterprise Stone & Lime

FRIDAY, MAY 7

Execution: The Art of Getting Things Done
Bill Harrison, PLI, Inc.

How to Reduce Costs in a Poor Economy
Andy Patron, FMI

How to Execute a Pre-Fab (Part 2) (no handout available)
Kelly Allen, 1st Electric, Inc.

Future Economic Trends for Mechanical Contracting MC
Randy Stutzman, FMI

ERISA and New Federal Standards Facing Training Programs in the Obama Administration
Maury Baskin, Venable LLP


Instructor Development
Jeff Hooper, CITC


How to Build an Exceptional Team (no handout available)
Tom Tansey, Tansey & Associates


The Value of STEP
Craig Shaffer, SafetyWorks, Inc.
Dave Remick, ABC Central Pennsylvania Chapter


Equipment Use Training and Professional Responsibilities (Part 1)
Steve Tomlinson, New Enterprise Stone & Lime


Be a Project Leader, Not a Project Witness!
Andy Patron, FMI


Labor Law Developments in Year Two of the Obama Administration
Maury Baskin, Venable LLP

 
OSHA’s Here… Now What?
Craig Shaffer, Safety Works Inc.

Web 2.0 and the ABC Community(no handout available)
Mary Schroer, ABC National

Increase the Visibility of Your Green Training Through the USGBC Education Provider Program
Ryan Snow, U.S. Green Building Council

How an Effective Safety Program Saves You Money(no handout available)
Mike Friedebeil, Willis

Equipment Use Training and Professional Responsibilities (Part 2)
Steve Tomlinson, New Enterprise Stone & Lime