Wall And Ceiling Alliance Events Newswire

New Year's Day - WACA closed 1/1/2020

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 18:05:44 GMT

Webinar: Payment Clauses: What to Watch For and How to Negotiate Them 1/7/2020 3:00 PM - 1/7/2020 4:00 PM

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:56:47 GMT

Payment Clauses: What to Watch For and How to Negotiate Them

Register At: https://members.asaonline.com/calendar/Details/payment-clauses-what-to-watch-for-and-how-to-negotiate-them-122429?sourceTypeId=Website

Pricing: Complimentary

Speaker Bios: James Yand is a partner and a member of the firm’s litigation practice team. Jim has more than 20 years of experience resolving disputes for business owners and individuals in construction law, products liability, e-discovery, franchise and commercial law.

Clients in the Northwest and around the world know Jim as a reliable ally who practices with integrity and is focused on delivering results. Reputed for critical thinking and problem-solving, no matter the size of the case, Jim specializes in resolving high-conflict cases that often determine the continued success of the client’s interest. He seeks effective resolutions with cost-efficiency. From discovery conducted in Hong Kong to local cases filed in Seattle, Jim leverages his local-national-global knowledge. Jim is a frequently requested speaker for business and legal programs, providing guidance on legal industry protocol, e-discovery, and relationship development among attorneys.

Brian Esler leads Miller Nash Graham & Dunn’s Washington State commercial litigation team. He was recently recognized as one of the Top 100 Attorneys in Washington State by Super Lawyers magazine. His practice emphasizes intellectual property advice and litigation, construction litigation, defense of financial institutions, and appellate advocacy.

Additional Information

Event Contact: Jessica Enochs | Email: jenochs@asa-hq.com | Contact Organization: American Subcontractors Association - National (ASA)

NAHB IBS 2020 1/21/2020 9:00 AM - 1/23/2020 5:00 PM

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:28:46 GMT

The NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS) is the largest annual light construction show in the world, every year attracting more than 60,000 visitors from 100 countries.

All Homes Start Here: Exhibits

IBS brings together the industry’s most important global manufacturers and suppliers and showcases the latest products, materials and technologies involved in all types of buildings— including wood, concrete, stone and brick. See more than 565,000 net square feet of exhibits and more than 1,500 manufacturers and suppliers of the latest and most in-demand products and services.

Don’t miss visiting The New American Home—NAHB's show home—which highlights new products and techniques. See cutting-edge efficiency, technology and sustainability, all set in a contemporary style home with a stunning water view.

And now you can see even more of what the building universe has to offer in one trip through Design & Construction Week® (DCW). DCW features the co-location of the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS). Registered IBS attendees have access to the exhibit floors of both DCW shows.

Expertise Starts Here: Education

In addition to the must-see products and exhibits, IBS also offers the most up-to-date and innovative education the industry has to offer. The 2017 show features 160+ sessions in eight tracks, taught by renowned building industry experts from across the country. With topics ranging from sales and marketing to construction and codes, there is literally something for everyone.

You can also go in-depth with pre-show courses that can count toward an industry designation, or hands-on with demos and education on the show floor. You won’t find a more impressive collection of knowledge and new ideas for improving your business anywhere else.

Relationships Start Here: Networking

From The House Party to the Spike Concert, you’ll have a blast at exclusive IBS events inside and out of the convention center. The Centrals are the place to get new ideas and information about your specific niche. Open to all IBS registrants, the Centrals are the hubs for lively programs, demonstrations and hands-on workshops. In addition to meeting and networking with others in an enjoyable, relaxed setting, the Centrals feature some of the industry’s top professionals who are passionate about their area of expertise—so the discussions are always enthusiastic, entertaining and fun!

Visit their website at https://www.buildersshow.com/Home/ for more info and future registration, or click on "Register" below.

ABA Forum on Construction Law 1/22/2020 - 1/24/2020

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 17:54:23 GMT

This program will offer advice for litigators and transactional lawyers alike, as well as in-house and outside counsel. Experienced lawyers and industry leaders in cybersecurity and technology will explore the role of expanding technology in construction and design, and resultant changes in risk assessment and management.

To register, visit their website at https://www.americanbar.org/events-cle/mtg/inperson/376952840/ or click on "Register" below.

Leadership in Tech: Women of Inspiration Luncheon 1/22/2020 11:30 AM - 1/22/2020 1:30 PM

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 14:09:07 GMT

Leadership and learning go hand in hand. Join us for an illuminating lunch discussion and hear firsthand what it means to be a woman and a leader at the intersection of real estate and technology from three of the top women in the industry: Julie Zhuo (Facebook; The Making of a Manager) Tracy Young (PlanGrid), and Susan Rozakis (Google), in conversation with CREW SF 2020 President Samantha Low (Cushman & Wakefield; TenantSee).
Member - $85 | Non member - $105
Register by: Monday, January 20th

Featured speakers/moderator:

Tracy Young

Co-Founder of PlanGrid
VP of Strategy at Autodesk Construction Solutions
Visiting partner at YCombinator

Julie Zhuo

VP of Product Design at Facebook
Author of The Making of a Manager

Susan Rozakis

Director of Real Estate + Construction
Bay Area at Google

Samantha S. Low

Co-Founder of TenantSee
Director at Cushman & Wakefield
CREW SF 2020 President

Tracy Young was co-founder and CEO of PlanGrid, construction productivity software. Under her leadership PlanGrid grew to over 450 employees, helped build over $1M in construction projects worldwide and sold to Autodesk in 2018. She currently works for Autodesk and YCombinator.

Julie Zhuo is one of Silicon Valley's top product design executives. She has lead teams behind some of the world's most popular mobile and web services used by billions of people every day. Her field guide to management, The Making of a Manager, became an instant Wall Street Journal bestseller and was selected as one of Amazon's Best Business and Leadership Books of 2019. She graduated with a computer science degree from Stanford University and lives with her husband and three children in California's Bay Area.

Susan Rozakis leads the Real Estate, Design & Delivery team at Google, responsible for a diverse team and portfolio of innovative & user focused high tech interiors in Google's Silicon Valley offices. With 35+ years of experience under her belt, she has managed all aspects of capital projects, from concept to move-in during 17 years at Stanford University along with various initiatives. Her previous experience with construction disputes, estimating and contracts, construction management degrees, design experience and a focus on diversity, equity & inclusion has led her to a successful and well-rounded career in the real estate, design & construction industry in the SF Bay Area.

Samantha S. Low is 2020 CREW SF President, a tenant real estate advisor at Cushman and Wakefield and a co-founder of TenantSee (www.tenantsee.co), a technology that empowers tenants with knowledge on what goes on behind the CRE transaction curtain, which provides transparency and efficiency from site selections to moving into a new space, which won an award at the CRE Tech Conference in December 2018 She was recognized by Bisnow as one of the Bay Area Power Women in 2019 and the 2019 CREW SF MVP in the Elevate. She is also the Philanthropy chair of the Cushman & Wakefield WIN (Women Integrated Network) SF Chapter, the West Region co-chair of C&W ASPIRE (Asian and Pacific Islanders Professionals in Real Estate), and a prominent diversity & inclusion advocator.

Each attendant will get a copy of Julie’s book, The Making of a Manager.

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2020 Mayors' Economic Forecast 1/31/2020 7:30 AM - 1/31/2020 10:00 AM

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 14:28:02 GMT

San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf are leading two of the most dynamic cities in the nation. While each has unique goals and challenges, they share many common challenges and opportunities.

How are these two mayors and other leaders in the region working together to address the current state of housing, transportation, office development and challenges such as homelessness and workforce development? How are they nurturing a strong business climate, as other states attempt to woo our companies?

The program opens with an illuminating 2020 real estate forecast by Ken Rosen, Chairman, Fisher Center for Real Estate & Urban Economics Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, and financial forecast by Kathryn Cassavell, Vice President and Investment Strategist, Bank of America to prepare you with an economic outlook for the year.

AGENDA:

7:15-7:45am: Registration & Breakfast

7:45-8:00am: Welcome & Opening Remarks

8:00-8:10am: Financial Forecast with Kathryn McDonald, Vice President and Investment Strategist, Chief Investment Office, Bank of America

8:10-8:20am: Real Estate Forecast with Ken Rosen, Chairman, Fisher Center for Real Estate & Urban Economics Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley

8:20-9:45am: Moderated Q&A with San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf

To register, visit the SF Business Times website at https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/event/164698/2020/2020-mayors-economic-forecast or click on "Register" below.