Wall And Ceiling Alliance Events Newswire

2023 CISCA CONNECT 10/3/2023 - 10/6/2023

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:44:25 GMT

*A MUST ATTEND EVENT*

CISCA is the global premier authority for the interior construction, acoustical ceilings and acoustical treatment industry. CISCA fosters and enables professional development and exchanges for and between association members and industry professionals.

Connect is a smaller event allowing Contractor Peer Groups, Emerging Leaders and attendees the opportunity to network, learn and relax which leads to new connections and friends.

To learn more about this event, and / or to register, visit CISCA's website www.ciscaconvention.org

From Boomers to Zoomers: Building Generational Collaboration Webinar 10/4/2023 10:30 AM - 10/4/2023 11:30 AM

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:00:13 GMT

Cost: Free

Generation X is almost 60 and soon will start retiring, which means that you will be relying on Millennials and Gen Z to be successful. Understanding these generations is the key to attracting and retaining top talent in the years ahead. Don’t be left behind as the workplace environment shifts! In this seminar, you will learn the techniques and skills that enable you to forge stronger, more productive relationships with the next generation workforce.

· What Millennials and Gen Z really want from leaders and the workplace

· The power of pull communication - increase motivation, get more done

· Turn transparency and authenticity into trust

· Emotional intelligence and accountability

· Using technology to your advantage

· How Millennials and Gen Z differ when it comes to feedback

· Best practices for communicating with Millennials and Gen Z

*Register with a computer. Using a mobile device may not take you to registration.

To register, visit the zoom website: www.zoom.com

The Life Cycle of Estimating 10/5/2023 2:30 PM - 10/5/2023 4:30 PM

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:45:41 GMT

With the technology available to the industry, it is possible to price work utilizing data instead of estimating software with the "hope" that it contains the correct information to help land the job AND not lose profit. During this session, we ·will discuss the life cycle of estimating and the critical path of information that must be shared through the get work, do work, and keep score functions to allow for this critical information to be gathered, extracted, and utilized.

What You Will Learn

Define bid selection criteria - not all opportunities are good ones
Discuss the utilization of data and data mining in the bid strategy
Outline the link of consistency required between estimating and work breakdown structure
Show the critical role of the estimator in the essential preconstruction planning process
List the lessons learned needed to close the information loop. This is the most valuable information that is so seldom shared

Target Audience

Field leaders, estimators, project managers

Instructor

Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit UCON's website: www.unitedcontractors.org

High Impact Performance Reviews: How to Develop and Retain Talent in a Competitive Job-Market 10/10/2023 2:30 PM - 10/10/2023 4:00 PM

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:48:34 GMT

Get ready to ace your performance reviews with our comprehensive course. You'll learn how to prepare by understanding the purpose of the review, setting clear objectives and behaviors for the role you are reviewing, and using 360s to gather feedback. During the review, you'll learn how to individualize your approach, handle conflict gracefully, and be patient but demanding. And when it's time to wrap up, you'll learn how to co-create a development plan with your direct report so that they continue to grow and improve. After this course, you'll be well-equipped to knock your performance reviews out of the park. Enroll now!

What You Will Learn

Prepare: Understanding the purpose of a performance review. The “never settle” mindset that drives reviews. Clarify the core purpose, objectives, and behaviors of the role. How to use 360s to get feedback from peers and direct reports
Conduct: How to individualize your approach, be precise as possible, and be patient but demanding. Seven conversational principles to use when conflict arises
Conclude: How to co-create a development plan that focuses on improving the execution of vital tasks that lead to high-priority outcomes

Target Audience

Owners, Executives, Field and Office Leaders

Instructor

Eric Anderton, Construction Genius

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit UCON's website: www.unitedcontractors.org

The Challenge of Conflict: Cutting Through Conflict and Dealing with Difficult Behavior Webinar 10/11/2023 10:30 AM - 10/11/2023 11:30 AM

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:13:14 GMT

Cost: Free

Conflict kills productivity, roils interpersonal relationships and is a major cause of talent turnover. Knowing how to transform conflict from a destructive force into a collaborative effort takes skill. Understanding how to peacefully put an end to difficult behavior may not come naturally but it is necessary.

Luckily, solutions do exist for putting an end to destructive conflict and the difficult behaviors that drive them. In this seminar you will learn the techniques of strategic conflict management and discover powerful communication tools that help challenge and change difficult behavior. Stop wasting time and energy fighting conflict. Transform it into something useful. Take this seminar and learn to work with conflict so that you can get on with the things that matter most.

· Emotionally intelligent conflict management

· Demonstrating trust and respect in the workplace

· Moving people who are angry or highly emotional to a resource state

· Seeing the problem from the other persons perspective

· The common causes of workplace conflict

· Preventing conflict before it begins

· Moving from accusing to inquiring

· Demonstrating that you do understand everyone’s concerns and needs

· How to manage external conflict that finds its way into the work place

· Diplomacy and dealing with unacceptable behavior from a peer or boss

· Using disclosure to disarm and gain cooperation

· Maintaining composure, dignity and personal power when faced with conflict and hostility

· A four-step tool for communicating clearly about behavior that needs to change

*Register with a computer. Using a mobile device may not take you to registration.

To register, visit the zoom website: www.zoom.com

How to Communicate with Diplomacy and Tact 10/12/2023 8:30 AM - 10/13/2023 4:30 PM

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:13:26 GMT

This course will help you influence outcomes and create cooperation through diplomatic and tactful communication. You’ll realize that standing up for yourself, when done effectively, doesn’t offend others; rather it strengthens your relationships and enables positive results through effective communication. Diplomatic communication skills not only improve your professional image; they just make people like you!

Display a positive attitude and professional image.
Increase trust, credibility, and respect through words and actions.
Speak confidently, diplomatically, and tactfully in difficult situations.
Build rapport and strengthen relationships.
Use emotional controls to sustain success.

What You’ll Learn

Develop flexibility in your communication style and assess the intent of your messages against the outcomes. Learn to control your “hot buttons” and respond instead of reacting, maintain composure when criticized. Avoid conflict by staying calm and poised under pressure.

Why You Want To Learn It

You'll gain dexterity and grace in dealing with new or trying situations. You’ll recognize how you come across to others, learn to speak honestly and confidently, manage your emotions, give and receive criticism constructively, and present yourself as strong – but not intimidating. Most importantly, you’ll discover how to communicate in a manner that does not offend or create conflict.

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How It Will Help You

This course sheds new light on your communication strengths and weaknesses. You’ll learn to disagree in an agreeable manner. Addressing difficult situations assertively and diplomatically, builds your image as a strong, fair-minded leader.

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit the Dale Carnegie website: www.dalecarnegie.com/

Webinar - Cyber Deconstructed from ASA 10/17/2023 9:00 AM - 10/17/2023 10:00 AM

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:12:27 GMT

We’ve all heard of the term “cyber” or “cyber liability” and regularly read about the scary things going on in that world. But what does invoice manipulation, payment re-routing, and funds transfer fraud all have in common? They are all examples of what contractors are dealing with right now in the cyber world, that don’t have a lot to do with their computer systems. Cyber goes much further than computer networks, multi-factor authentication, social engineering, and extortion. Many companies don’t think they have cyber exposure because they don’t use a lot of technology or they’re a small company that no one will target. Join us for a contractors-only special into the cyber world on why we need to expand our thinking on what cyber really means and ways that you can protect yourself, your customers, your employees, and ultimately the future of your company from this $6 Trillion a year industry called cybercrime.

Presented By: Darren Faye

Darren Faye has been a broker in the insurance industry for over 25 years. He is an Executive Vice President at AssuredPartners. AssuredPartners’ tag line is #PowerThroughPartnership and this resonates strongly with him. He works with clients and producers all over the world helping them identify vulnerabilities in their systems, networks, and operations with the goal of reducing the likelihood of a breach or hack resulting in the loss of intellectual property, assets, and most importantly profits. He has developed a Cyber Hygiene Baseline Assessment (NIST-based) which takes a company through a cyber risk audit and identifies areas that need more attention to reduce exposures. In addition, he holds strong relationships on the carrier side helping with risk transfer and their adaptation to the ever-changing landscape. He has been certified through Carnegie Mellon’s Heinz College CCIC program and holds a BSIT degree with a focus on information security. Since 95% of all cyber security incidents involve human error, his primary goal is to educate employees and owners on how to reduce and prevent these breaches which compromised over 5 billion records last year alone. With cyber claims up over 600% year-over-year, it comes down controls, policies, and people to take back our systems and bankrupt the hackers.

Additional Information:

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

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit ASA's registration website: www.asaonline.com/

2023 - 2024 AWCI Awards Program 10/17/2023 - 10/20/2023

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 07:45:43 GMT

To learn more about this event, and/or to bookmark the site, visit AWCI's website at:

www.awci.org

AWCI Industry Leadership Conference 10/17/2023 - 10/20/2023

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 14:47:19 GMT

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit AWCI's website www.awci.org

How to Administer a Construction Project 10/17/2023 2:30 PM - 10/17/2023 4:30 PM

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:52:41 GMT

Contracts are at the heart of every construction project. And whether administering prime contracts, sub-contracts, or purchase orders, the required contractual tasks can be overwhelming. This 2-hour window into the life of a Contract Administrator will serve as a great overview of the contracting life cycle and critical associated tasks. Participants will work through identifying essential requirements, setting up effective systems, and managing within them. From negotiations to final closeout, every important step is considered.

What You Will Learn

How to create essential tools that assist in the administration of contracts
Define and understand roles, responsibilities, and authority levels under the contract
How prudent contract administration helps to build healthy relationships
Learn how the contract itself is a management tool, minimizing problems and issues.
What happens when things change? Understand and manage contract modifications
Understand inspection, acceptance, and payment provisions of the contract
Understand, apply, and enforce flow-down provisions
The relationship between project close-out and contract administration

Target Audience

Project Engineers and Contract Administrators

Instructor

Paul Stout, Power Summit

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit UCON's website: www.unitedcontractors.org

Webinar - Cyber Deconstructed from ASA 10/18/2023 8:00 AM - 10/18/2023 9:00 AM

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:03:38 GMT

Presented By: Darren Faye

Additional Information:

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

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit ASA's registration website: www.asaonline.com/

The Foundations of Leadership: Three Steps to Becoming an Outstanding Leader Webinar 10/18/2023 10:30 AM - 10/18/2023 11:30 AM

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:25:14 GMT

Cost: Free

Outstanding leadership is built on three essential elements: strength of character, effective communication, and the ability to bring out the best in others through challenge.

When you learn how to strengthen character traits, such as empathy and respect, and how to communicate in a way that successfully transmits the message, people are motivated to action. Through challenge and accountability, you take that giant step from a manager or supervisor up to a leader. This course touches on a broad spectrum of leadership responsibilities, covering everything from analyzing leadership styles to the do’s and don’ts of delegation.

? Developing a leadership style that works for you

? The 6-character traits that make you someone that others want to follow.

? Moving from managing things to leading people

? Communicating with clarity and purpose

? Offering feedback that doesn’t put people on the defensive and praising in a way that’s guaranteed to raise productivity

? Understanding the 3 major motivators that move people to action

? Supporting struggling employees and managing difficult ones

? The 3 secrets to getting things done, getting them done well, and getting them delivered on time

? How to hold others accountable without damaging the relationship

? Managing your leader

*Register with a computer. Using a mobile device may not take you to registration.

To register, visit the zoom website: www.zoom.com

Leadership Training for Results: Unleash Talent in Others 10/18/2023 8:30 AM - 10/20/2023 4:30 PM

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:07:06 GMT

Whether leadership is given with a title or earned through the respect of others, it is a unique and difficult skill that requires the ability and willingness to face the ultimate unpredictable variable: people. This variability takes the form not just of diversity of people (generational, cultural, educational, mindset, etc.), but also the differences in lives, emotions, situations, abilities, and preferences.

What You’ll Learn

In this course, we distinguish between leadership (the people side of getting things done) and management (the process side). Both elements are necessary, yet not individually sufficient. These two aspects come together in five key drivers:

1. Take responsibility for the future (self-direction and learning agility) - Leaders cocreate the vision, work to achieve it, achieve results, and learn from their mistakes. They follow their values to create a productive culture through their leadership and focus on developing people to their maximum potential.

2. Build a culture of trust and psychological safety - Leaders make it safe for people to perform and to innovate. By creating teams and partnerships through the development of trust and respect, leaders are able to create a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts.

3. Create a culture for collaboration - Leaders allow solutions to develop from the best ideas of the group and take a team approach to problem-solving. A collaborative environment is based on trust in each other, and in the systems and resources needed to be successful. Leaders enable their teams to flourish by providing resources that are necessary to allow people to do their jobs well.

4. Communicate effectively - Leaders influence people in their work by building relationships, creating a compelling desired future, and helping people figure out where they fit into that. They do this through effective and empathetic questioning and listening to everyone with a perspective on the organization to help people feel a sense of belonging and being important They actively solicit feedback and act on what they hear to build credibility and trust.

5. Demonstrate reliability - Leaders do what they say they will do, and ensure that others do as well, to obtain the results that are vital for organizational success. They set clear performance objectives and close the gap between expected and actual performance through coaching and mentoring. They give credit to others not taking credit for themselves.

Build on your unique strengths as a leader and develop additional competencies that will help you achieve the skills and characteristics that can push you to your next level of success as a leader in your organization.

Expect Thoroughly Trained Trainers: The participants in Leadership Training for Results: Unleash Talent in Others are made up of a spectrum of experience from people new to sales to veterans retooling their skills. Psychological Safety is emphasized to create a safe place to try out new skills and ideas. The trainers are highly vetted and undergo intense training that is ISO9002 certified to achieve consistent results globally. While part of a global organization, they are connected to your local culture, customs and language.

Expect Breakthroughs: Each time a new tool is introduced, it is demonstrated and practiced the ‘right’ way and coached in the moment before moving it out into your sales practice. Once a tool has been tested with customers and others, the group holds itself accountable by reporting back on what did or did not work. This fascinating approach makes it possible for everyone to learn from each other’s efforts. By experiencing a series of successful attempts with positive reinforcement, habits are changed, and new skills are ingrained.

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit the Dale Carnegie website: www.dalecarnegie.com/

WACA Top Golf Members Meeting - San Jose 10/19/2023 3:30 PM - 10/19/2023 7:30 PM

Tue, 23 May 2023 14:34:15 GMT

Join Us for a Topgolf Members Meeting. We are hosting two Topgolf events, one in Roseville and the other in San Jose.

So what is Topgolf? In short, a sports entertainment complex that features an inclusive, high-tech golf game that everyone can enjoy. Paired with an outstanding food and beverage menu, climate-controlled hitting bays and music. Topgolf offers a wide selection of games that utilize micro-chipped golf balls and Toptracer technology to keep track of every shot. There are beginner, intermediate and advanced simulated golf plays to choose from. Guests do not have to be experienced golf players to play, each guest can select their own game and play level.

Topgolf event tickets can be purchased per person, or per Bay for four (4) or six (6) people. If you register for an individual ticket, we will place you in a bay with other players. Play includes two (2) full hours. Game play may be extended by 30 minutes.

Event Cost: $75 per person, includes dinner and play

1 bay of four (4) people $300. 1 bay of six (6) people $450.

$400 Sponsorship Opportunity- includes (2) players, logo signage at event, and in magazine & e-newsletter

3:30- 4:30 Cocktails & Appetizers

5:00- Dinner

4:30- 7:30 Dinner & Play

Questions? Contact Sherry, Event Coordinator at sherry@wallandceiling.org

Cancellation Policy: Full refund without penalty will be granted 7 days prior to the event date. Cancellations received less than 7 days from the event date are responsible for the full registration fee. To cancel, email Sherry Hadnot at: sherry@wallandceiling.org

25th Annual Lean Construction Congress 10/24/2023 - 10/27/2023

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:13:54 GMT

ADVANCE YOUR LEAN JOURNEY AT CONGRESS

Gain new ideas and perspectives that will enrich your work and drive your Lean practice forward. Playing a vital role in the ever-evolving design and construction industry for 25 years, Congress is where your Lean community comes together for unparalleled knowledge-sharing across disciplines. Attendees come back year after year to reconnect while sharing experiences and successes—and return home with critical, actionable knowledge.

Join more than 1,400 of your colleagues and industry leaders for the Lean event of the year. You will have the opportunity to earn continuing education credits, engage in cutting-edge Lean methods, and network with your peers and Lean leaders. Registration details will be available soon.

To learn more about this event, and/or to register soon, visit LCI's website www.lcicongress.org

LEADING THE WAY: Career Development for Project Managers & Engineers A Leadership Training Program, A Live Virtual Event 10/25/2023 10:00 AM - 10/25/2023 11:30 AM

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:40:02 GMT

This is a friendly reminder that our virtual event, "LEADING THE WAY: Career Development for Project Managers & Engineers" is just around the corner. This program is designed specifically for construction project managers and engineers and will equip them with the tools they need to take their leadership skills to the next level. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from Mark Breslin and develop your leadership abilities. From effective communication and delegation to problem-solving and decision-making, you'll walk away from this event with the confidence and ability to lead your team to success.

Secure your spot today and join us for an informative and empowering learning experience. Don't wait, register now!

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit the Breslin Strategies Inc. website: https://breslin.biz/

American Concrete Institute Fall Convention 10/29/2023 - 11/2/2023

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:52:33 GMT

ACI is pleased to be hosting its ACI Concrete Convention in-person, in Boston, MA, USA, on October 29 - November 2, 2023. The convention will have a robust schedule that includes traditional in-person activities. Select programming will also be available on-demand to attendees who choose to participate remotely. All committee meetings and all social events will be limited to in-person attendees.

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit ACI's website www.concrete.org