Wall And Ceiling Alliance Events Newswire

A'21: AIA Conference on Architecture 2021, Online Everywhere in June 6/1/2020

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:12:25 GMT

Dates now subject to change due to restrictions from COVID-19. Visit the event website to learn more.

Join the Architecture Expo!

Connect with thousands of architectural decision-makers looking for project and product solutions.

AIA Conference on Architecture is one of the largest and most exciting annual gatherings of architects and designers in the US. The event brings together influential practitioners from all 50 states and nearly 100 foreign countries. The expo isn’t just an exhibit hall—it’s also a temporary built environment packed with solutions for architects and designers.

Nearly all conference attendees—90%—visit the expo floor, ranking it among the top 3 reasons they attend.

Overall, 94% of attendees would recommend the event to their peers.

Be seen—and chosen—before the build!

To learn more, visit their website at https://conferenceonarchitecture.com/

Littler's First Friday Webinar Series: June 5, 2020 - COVID-19 in the Workplace: Recent Developments and Compliance Challenges 6/5/2020 8:30 AM - 6/5/2020 9:30 AM

Thu, 14 May 2020 13:41:08 GMT

It has become apparent that COVID-19 is going to dominate employment and labor law issues for the foreseeable future. On Friday, April 3, Littler's Sacramento office presented a webinar on dealing with COVID-19 in the workplace. More than 500 attendees generated over 100 questions, and we were unable to answer all of them in the allotted time. Plus, the laws relating to the pandemic are changing virtually every day.

Therefore, to address evolving labor and employment law challenges, we have decided to continue with a COVID-19 webinar on the First Friday of each month. The series is designed so that business leaders, human resources professionals, and in-house counsel can stay current with the best thinking that Littler has to offer during the crisis.

Each session will begin with a 30 minute update on recent legal developments, including practical suggestions and strategic thinking for responding to new COVID-19 challenges. We will then devote a full 30 minutes to an “open microphone" session to answer your questions.

Webinar is complimentary.

CLE credit requires following State-by-State Guide for submission. CLE is not available for Kansas or Ohio.

SPHR/PHR and SHRM certifications are pending approval.

Speakers:

Bruce J. Sarchet, Shareholder | Kayla K. Cox, Associate

To register, visit Littler's website here or click on "Register" below.

Leave Laws Webinar 6/10/2020 12:00 Noon - 6/10/2020 1:00 PM

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 08:12:54 GMT

California Leave Laws are confusing! With over 20 different leave laws and the FFCRA ePSL and eFMLA, how do you know if your company has to provide the leave and/or which of your employees are eligible to take time off work? As employees come back to work after and during quarantine, how do you know what leave someone is eligible to take and how do you document and apply the time off accurately?

After the webinar, you will have a clear understanding of:
• Leave and time off laws governing employers: Pregnancy, Personal Leaves, FFCRA ePSL and eFMLA, Domestic Violence, School Suspension, School Activities, and more...)
• Who is eligible
• Employee’s rights under the law
• Notice requirements
• Effects on PTO, vacation, sick, and wages
• Employer Rights & Responsibilities

Approved for 1 HRCI Credit.
The use of this seal confirms that this activity has met HR Certification Institute’s (HRCI) criteria for recertification pre-approval.

To register for this webinar, visit their website here or click on "Register" below.

Construction Excellence Awards Show 2020 - Postponed 6/11/2020 4:00 PM - 6/11/2020 8:00 PM

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 13:45:54 GMT

Event Questions? Contact Sherry Hadnot at sherry@wallandceiling.org

No courtesy hotel room block available. Hotel recommendations: Fairmont, Marriott, and Hilton

Cancellation Policy: Full refund without penalty will be granted 14 days prior to the event date. Cancellations received less than 14 days from the event date are responsible for the full registration fee. To cancel, email Maria Carlomagno at: maria@wallandceiling.org

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Webinar: How to Recruit, Hire and Onboard Virtually - Best Practices to Manage Your Talent Pool Amid Covid-19 Crisis 6/12/2020 10:00 AM - 6/12/2020 11:00 AM

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 09:27:34 GMT

Introduction

For the first time in our history we are dealing with a public health crisis that have a major impact on our businesses from how we work, how we manage our employees, how we grow our businesses and our bottom line. It is imperative now that organizations leverage technology to continue and grow their business. The old way of hiring has been disrupted and many organizations are looking at innovative ways to continue the hiring and onboarding process.

Learning Objectives

This webinar will provide tools and techniques to recruit, hire and onboard virtually. You will learn how to recruit and hire during the coronavirus outbreak and virtual onboarding best practices.

Area Covered In The Webinar

*How to move from face to face interviewing to virtual recruitment strategies
*What technology is needed to successfully hire and onboard new employees virtually
*The pro and cons of hiring and onboarding virtually
*Identify what is needed to ensure the process is successful
*How to identify and select employees who have an entrepreneurial mindset to work independently
*How to build a team to help facilitate the virtual employee onboarding process
*How to create a positive virtual onboarding and the new hire experience
*Virtual onboarding best practices and how to keep employees engaged

Why should you attend?

This webinar will provide strategies to leverage technology for the hiring and onboarding process. Many organizations have realized that technology helps employers save more time and reach a broader candidate pool. Attend this webinar to learn virtual recruitment strategies and how to successfully onboard new employees virtually.

Who Will Benefit

HR
Hiring Managers
Office Manager

To register, visit their website here or click on "Register" below.

ENR Webinar | How to Survive and Thrive in Construction: How Persistent Women Make Change Happen 6/16/2020 11:00 AM - 6/16/2020 12:00 Noon

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 10:34:20 GMT

Women are clearly underrepresented in the construction sector workforce, and it can be hard for an individual in the industry to understand the organizational barriers that make advancement more difficult. This webinar will present new research on industry workplace retention dynamics focused on key personal and organizational factors that build persistence and success, including perceived ability to navigate within your organizational culture.

As the industry pushes to revive growth and build economic impact, how can women lead needed transformation for AEC firms and owners to integrate new tools and processes within organizations and across project teams? Presenters will share successful approaches effectively communicate change, reduce and manage resistance, measure adoption and maximize results.

To register, visit their website here or click on "Register" below.

Amy King Lewis | Project Manager, Long Range Facilities Planning | PhD candidate, Oklahoma State University

Amy has an extensive construction background. Over the last 30 years, she has worked in the field as a project engineer and manager, in business development and as a scheduling consultant for Brown & Root, Sundt Cos., and Satterfield and Pontikes. Amy received her bachelor of science in construction management from Oklahoma State University, a masters degree from Texas State University and is currently working on a Ph.D. with an emphasis on women in construction.

Kristen Hurtado, PhD | Assistant Research Professor, Engineering | Arizona State University

Kristen is an Assistant Research Professor at Arizona State University in the School of Engineering, specializing in organizational change, project management, & professional training. Over the past 12 years, Kristen has assisted public and private organizations in streamlining their construction processes and training. She has managed over 200 projects ($1 Billion+) with the US government, state agencies, universities, and utilities. She’s taught classes and workshops on construction delivery, RFP development, and software. Kristen develops and manages professional training programs for working professionals in the built environment. Previously, she worked for Turner Construction Co., McCarthy Builders, and Intel Corp.

Ileana Holguin | Project Director | McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

In her 20 years with McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., Project Director Ileana Holguin has worked on multiple successful projects in Southern California. She moved up the ranks of her firm from Project Engineer by staying true to herself and having open and honest discussions with all project stakeholders. This facilitated her to make her projects succeed while strengthening relationships with those at the project level as well as in her company. As a Project Director, she currently leads the design and construction of various multi-million dollar projects in her region. Ileana’s passion for mentoring, and supporting women in the construction industry is shown as she coordinates and executes community outreach programs for young women considering construction as an option for their future. She is a graduate of California Polytechnic State University with a BS degree in architectural and structural engineering, is LEED accredited and minored in construction management “to insure better opportunities.” Ileana is an active member of McCarthy Partnership for Women, the National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) and Women in Construction Operations (WiOPS).

Debra Rubin | (Moderator) | Editor-at-Large | Management, Business & Workforce Engineering News-Record

Debra K. Rubin is Editor-at-Large/Management, Business and Workforce for Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine, the leading weekly business and project news publication and website for the $8.5-trillion global construction industry. She covers business and management news, issues and trends related to thousands of global engineering, architecture, construction and related firms, as well as overall industry trends in mergers and acquisitions, regulation, risk and compliance, workforce development, education, and other key areas in the U.S. and abroad. Debra also is editor of ENR WorkforceToday, a monthly e-newsletter covering news, trends and opinion on talent acquisition and management issues in construction, and plans and manages content for key ENR conferences and events.

CE Center Webinar, The Building Envelope Campaign: Creating More Energy-Efficient Buildings 6/16/2020 11:00 AM

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 11:14:26 GMT

Sponsored by SOPREMA | Presented by Hayley McLeod and Dr. Simon Pallin

To register, visit their website here or click on "Register" below.

Learning Objectives:

Describe how to register for the Building Envelope Campaign and access the associated resources.
Review the Building Envelope Performance metric, from input data to output values.
Calculate possible new construction and retrofit improvement scenarios by incorporating solution packages.
Explain the benefits of joining the Building Envelope Campaign.

Credits:

1 AIA LU/Elective

0.1 IACET CEU*

1 IIBEC CEH

The Building Envelope Campaign, launching June 10, 2020, has been developed by the Building Envelope Technology Research Team, a part of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Buildings Program, to help building owners and managers create more energy-efficient buildings by targeting the building envelope thermal performance, determining available energy savings and providing technical support. Both new construction and retrofit projects completed since January 2019 are eligible to participate in the campaign and be recognized formally by DOE for their high-performing building envelope.

Ms. Hayley McLeod recently joined Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) after 5 years in industry as a LEED Specialist and Sustainability Consultant. She now serves as a technical professional and project manager for the Building Envelope and Urban Systems Research (BEUSR) Group, and is working on several projects across the commercial and residential building sectors.

Dr. Simon Pallin has worked in the building industry since 2005, and spent several years conducting research in Europe. He joined the Building Envelope Systems Research team at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in 2013. Dr. Pallin serves as a building envelope risk assessment expert and works with both existing simulation tools, as well as creating new tools, to estimate the hygrothermal (heat and moisture) performance of building elements, such as walls and roofs. He is the technical lead for the commercial building integration team at ORNL, and greatly involved in residential building research under the DOE Building America program.

Webinar: Drywall Suspension Systems: Surface vs Structure 6/17/2020 11:00 AM - 6/17/2020 12:00 Noon

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:25:41 GMT

Presented by USG

Join Michael O’Donnell, USG Contractor Specialty Representative for a broad discussion of: Flat Drywall Suspension Systems, Boxed Soffits & Bulkheads, Curved Drywall Suspension Systems.

To register, visit their website here or click on "Register" below.

Webinar: Construction Efficiencies with Pre-Engineered Solutions 6/24/2020 11:00 AM - 6/24/2020 12:00 Noon

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:55:45 GMT

The next in CISCA's series of Free Informational Webinars for CISCA Members

Join Cliff Snedeker, Senior Techical Sales Manager and James Rosborough, Regional Sales Manager

Traditional vs Pre-Engineered Solutions
Reducing labor for safer jobsites
Review Integrated Wall-to-Wall Solutions

To register, visit their website here or click on "Register" below

Webinar: Understanding the Data of an Unprecedented Crisis 6/25/2020 11:00 AM

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 12:23:26 GMT

ASA has partnered with Procore to provide an analysis of aggregated data from their platform as well as the latest industry data to see the impacts of the global pandemic. Join this webinar to hear:

* What sectors and vertices have been most impacted
* How different sized businesses have been affected differently
* How the decline in hours track with the nation's response

Presented by Eric Tucker, Business Development at Procore. Eric Tucker, Business Development Manager at Procore, has spent nearly a decade developing cloud partner ecosystems. He is currently responsible for leading Procore’s technology partnerships for Specialty Contractors. In this role, Eric brings leading technology solutions and industry associations together with Procore to solve collaboration, safety, and profitability challenges facing specialty contractors today and in the future.

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

To register, visit their website here or click on "Register" below.

Webinar: Embodied Carbon: Take Action to Reduce the Carbon Emissions of Building Materials 6/30/2020 11:00 AM

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:01:48 GMT

Learning Objectives:

Learn how to accelerate the transformation of the building sector to radically reduce and ultimately eliminate the embodied carbon in building materials and construction.
Gain an understanding of embodied carbon and how to take action to reduce carbon emissions. Embodied carbon refers to carbon dioxide emitted during the manufacture, transport and construction of building materials, together with the use phase and end of life emissions.
Learn about the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) Tool, an open source tool for architects, engineers, owners, construction companies, building material suppliers and policy makers to compare and reduce embodied carbon emissions from construction materials.
Experience a case study on embodied carbon for a major adaptive reuse project.

1 AIA LU/Elective; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU*; AAA 1 Structured Learning Hour; AANB 1 Hour of Core Learning; AAPEI 1 Structured Learning Hour; This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.; MAA 1 Structured Learning Hour; NLAA 1 Hour of Core Learning; NSAA 1 Hour of Core Learning; NWTAA 1 Structured Learning Hour; OAA 1 Learning Hour; SAA 1 Hour of Core Learning

To register, visit their website here or click on "Register" below.