ABC’s annual Workforce Development Conference is bringing construction professionals education, networking and the National Craft Championships, April 29-May 2, in Birmingham, Ala. Choose from more than 40 educational sessions, listen to keynote speakers and take advantage of networking to increase professional development.

The deadline to register for the preconference workshops is Friday, March 28. The workshops include:

• 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) Workshop
• Introduction to Lean Construction Workshop
• STEP Plus Safety Excellence Academy
• Autodesk® Revit® 2014 System Fundamentals 
• Autodesk® Revit® 2014 Project Fundamentals

With six designated tracks, the education sessions cover some of the most talked about topics in the industry including:

• Emerging Technologies;
• Increasing Productivity;
• Management & Implementation;
• Safety;
• Workforce Development; and
• Association Management

Meet industry leaders and experts and network with construction professionals from all over the country throughout the conference and during the receptions, which are outlined below:

• Opening Night Awards Ceremony: Tuesday, April 29
• Breakfast & Opening Keynote: Wednesday, April 30
• Ribbon Cutting with Birmingham’s Mayor
• Expo Hall Networking Reception: Wednesday, April 30
• National Craft Championships: Thursday, May 1
• Closing Keynote: Thursday, May 1
• Networking Night Reception: Thursday, May 1
• Careers in Construction Awards Ceremony: Friday, May 2

Register now to come to Birmingham.