From category archives: ABC Academy & GA Articles

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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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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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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Why 2016 is the Year to Retire Your Old Project Management System

Date: Tuesday, March 8, 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: Cory McFarlane, PMP, LEED AP BD+C, Chief Visionary, Pinnacle Construction Support Group, Inc.
Category: Training and Education  
Presented by ABC's National Event Sponsor - Procore

WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
Following tech fads, or adopting solutions that are provided by companies that deliver project management software as an afterthought, can cost your company time, money, and possibly jobs. You don’t have the bandwidth to keep solutions hopping. So make 2016 the year you select a project management software that is going to meet your needs today and evolve with your business to meet the needs of tomorrow.

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BIM and Laser Scanning Save Time and Reduce Risk

Date: Wednesday, February 24, 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: John M. Russo, President / CEO, Architectural Resource Consultants (ARC)
Category: Training and Education  
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
The built environment is complex.  Designing, constructing and operating buildings without understanding existing conditions is risky. Learn proven methods you can implement today that can save you time, money and reduce risk on your projects.
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Updated OSHA Confined Spaces Standard: How do I Comply?

Date: Thursday, February 11, 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: Gary Clevenger, CNA National Risk Control Director, CNA 
Category: Compliance, Training and Education, AQC  
Presented by ABC's Strategic Partner - CNA

WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
OSHA released the long-anticipated Confined Space Standard for Construction, which took effect August 3, 2015. Given the new standard's complexity, organizations should not wait to review the changes. The new OSHA standard will affect every workplace that performs confined space entries. Read the rest of entry »

Making the Most of ABC National's Workforce Week

Date: Tuesday, February 9, 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: Allyson Nelson, Senior Manager of Sponsorships and Exhibits, ABC National 
Category: Training and Education  
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION 
If you are joining ABC National at our Workforce Week and National Craft Championships as a sponsor or exhibitor, please join us for this webinar.  

Learn the what you should expect before, during and after the event and how to make it beneficial to you and your organization. ABC National staff, Allyson Nelson, will take you through set-up to move-out!
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Volunteer Orientation

Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 Watch Now
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: Dave Chapin, National Chair
  Mike Bellaman, President and CEO  
Category: Training and Education  
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION 
ABC has an exciting year planned for 2016, and our committees play a crucial role in that plan. To help you and your committee achieve success in the coming year, ABC has designed an orientation webinar for committee chairs. Whether this is your first year as chair or you’ve served in this capacity for years—everyone will benefit from attending this webinar. We will discuss how committees enable the Association to achieve strategic goals, tips for leading a successful meeting, new resources and opportunities in 2016 and much more!
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