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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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Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 |
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3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT) |
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60 minutes |
| Speakers: |
Maria Davidson, CEO and Founder, Kojo; Chris Martinez, President, Central Electric |
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Matt Abeles, Vice President of Construction Technology and Innovation, ABC National |
Webinar Description
Good materials procurement keeps a business operating, but great procurement allows a contractor to:
- Outperform their competition
- Grow their top-line revenue at scale
- Withstand unforeseen changes in pricing and availability
- Complete more work with less overhead
- Reduce risk of errors and job delays
After interviewing thousands of contractors, Kojo identified that there are seven steps that businesses with an efficient procurement process follow. During this webinar, learn about the 7 Steps to Better Procurement, identifying common inefficiencies and opportunities to implement change. In addition, you’ll hear real-world examples on improvements to streamline procurement processes from Central Electric President Chris Martinez.
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SPEAKERS INFO
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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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MODERATOR INFO
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Matthew Abeles is vice president of construction technology and innovation for Associated Builders and Contractors. In this role, Abeles spearheads efforts to integrate construction technology and innovation into all aspects of ABC’s strategic initiatives, included but not limited to total human health, world-class safety and workforce development. His team provides ABC members with the annual Tech Report, Tech Marketplace and Tech Alliance.
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| Date: |
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 |
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| Time: |
3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT) |
| Length: |
60 minutes |
| Speakers: |
Michael Dickran, Enterprise Sales Director, ExakTime & Arcoro; Hugo Ramirez, Customer Success Specialist, ExakTime & Arcoro |
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Patrick Scarpati, Director of Construction Technology and Innovation, ABC National |
ABC Members Only
With new changes to prevailing wage regulations that went into effect in October, proving your workers are being paid a prevailing wage on government contracts is more important than ever.
Unfortunately, tracking worker hours on government projects via paper or spreadsheets can not only make processing certified payroll a nightmare but possibly put construction companies on a path for noncompliance.
Learn how construction companies are using ExakTime to prove prevailing wage simply and effectively by:
- Easy clock in and out from the mobile app.
- A dropdown menu that allows employees to simply choose “certified payroll” for a jobsite, automatically classifying all hours worked at the site.
- Choice of “contract action” or job for each payroll site.
- A certified payroll report that lets managers review the hours worked at those sites by employee.
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Michael Dickran boasts an impressive career spanning over a decade in the construction industry. He’s been a driving force for thousands of contractors, helping them simplify their time collection and operational processes. With a knack for blending tech know-how with exceptional customer service, Dickran is the go-to guy for construction firms looking to streamline their operations and boost their success.
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Hugo Ramirez is a seasoned Customer Success Specialist at ExakTime, specializing in Post Onboarding check-ins and Retention strategies. With a wealth of knowledge, he serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ExakTime, ensuring optimal client experiences and sustained satisfaction.
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Patrick Scarpati is director of construction technology and innovation for Associated Builders and Contractors. In this role, Scarpati provides construction technology education to all members and chapters and researches 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 trade partner where he ensured collaboration, purpose and process were the keys to successful implementation.
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| Date: |
Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 |
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2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT) |
| Length: |
90 minutes |
| Speaker(s): |
Anirban Basu, Chief Economist, Associated Builders and Contractors |
| Moderator: |
Grace Calengor, Associate Editor, Construction Executive |
Webinar Description
Crafted with commercial contractors in mind, ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu’s presentation will reflect on an unusual year—one that started with high inflation and fears of an impending recession but ultimately held steady, producing more stable growth than anticipated—and will continue with a look forward into 2024 and beyond.
As always, Basu offers insights on challenges facing the industry, sharing data and insights on labor expenses, materials pricing, market sector growth and construction spending, as well as the latest on inflation and the Fed’s efforts to engineer a soft landing and his predictions as to if and/or when we’ll actually see a recession.
Sign up for this 60-minute presentation, followed by 30 minutes of live Q&A. Questions may be submitted in advance when you register for this webinar.
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Anirban Basu is chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm in Baltimore. He is chief economist for Associated Builders and Contractors. The Baltimore Business Journal named him one of the region’s 20 most powerful business leaders in 2010. His radio show can be heard weekdays on WYPR, 88.1 FM Baltimore. He teaches History of Economic Thought at Goucher College as their Distinguished Economist in Residence.
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| Date: |
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 |
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| Time: |
3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT) |
| Length: |
60 minutes |
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Speaker(s): Nick Espinosa, Security Fanatics and Nick Decker, Practice Leader, Egnyte |
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Matt Abeles, Vice President of Construction Technology and Innovation, ABC National |
Webinar Description
For ABC Members and Chapter Staff only.
In today’s interconnected world, the construction industry is increasingly reliant on technology and data to drive productivity and efficiency. However, this digital transformation comes with significant cybersecurity risks. With the rise of cyberthreats, it is vital for construction companies to prioritize their cybersecurity measures.
Some key takeaways include:
- Cybersecurity for construction—Understanding the unique challenges and vulnerabilities the construction industry faces in the digital landscape and learn how to protect projects, data and operations.
- Egnyte solutions for secure data management—Explore the latest innovations in secure data management from Egnyte and how these solutions can fortify your construction business against cyberthreats.
- Expert insights—Gain invaluable insights from renowned cybersecurity expert Nick Espinosa, who will share real-world experiences and strategies to mitigate cyberrisks and keep your construction company safe.
- Interactive Q&A session—Engage with industry experts during a live Q&A session to address specific cybersecurity concerns and receive personalized guidance.
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Nick Decker is the practice leader for construction at Egnyte. He brings experience in the construction technology and innovation space from his time at Bluebeam and Dusty Robotics. Decker originally comes from the construction and engineering industry.
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An expert in cybersecurity and network infrastructure, Nick Espinosa has consulted with clients ranging from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies. In 2015, he launched Security Fanatics, dedicated to designing custom cyberdefense strategies for medium to large-scale enterprise corporations. Espinosa is a member of the Forbes Technology Council, a TEDx speaker and co-author of the bestselling book “Easy Prey.”
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Matthew Abeles is vice president of construction technology and innovation for Associated Builders and Contractors. In this role, Abeles spearheads efforts to integrate construction technology and innovation into all aspects of ABC’s strategic initiatives, included but not limited to total human health, industry-leading safety and workforce development. His team provides ABC members with the annual Tech Report, Tech Marketplace and Tech Alliance.
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