Wall And Ceiling Alliance Events Newswire

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

2023 Design-Build Conference & Expo 11/1/2023 - 11/3/2023

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 16:16:03 GMT

The Design-Build Conference & Expo is the largest national gathering of the year for design-build. Learn more about the benefits of networking with thousands of design-build innovators and teams who will be leading the way to deliver the most cost and time-efficient infrastructure investment projects nationwide.

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

Construction Collection Remedies - Mechanics Lien Seminar 11/2/2023 10:00 AM - 11/2/2023 11:30 AM

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:34:08 GMT

Presenter: William M. Kaufman, Partner

Complimentary webinar. Must register to receive link.

Join us for an enlightening Zoom webinar. If the title piqued your interest, this webinar is tailor-made for you! This session is curated for professionals seeking to enhance their understanding in the following areas:

Topics to be covered:

Preliminary Notices: Understand the form's intricacies and the ideal times to utilize it.
Completion: While definitions exist in the Code, how do we truly determine it?
Private Work: Decipher when to record a Mechanics Lien or serve a Stop Payment Notice for effective collections.
Waiver and Release Forms: Dive into the specifics of California Civil Code §§ 8132, 8134, 8136, 8138.
Tenant Improvement Work: Unveiling potential pitfalls.
Top 5 Points: Strategies to effectively collect your hard-earned money.

The workshop will reserve the last 15 minutes for a Q&A session.

We look forward to seeing you there.

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, click here for the Zoom registration page.

About the presenter:

William M. Kaufman, Partner

Sweeney Mason LLP

wkaufman@smwb.com

William (“Bill”) Kaufman specializes in construction law and has represented numerous individuals and business entities alike as both plaintiffs and defendants in construction litigation cases throughout the Bay Area. Over the last several years, his practice has focused exclusively on aggressively litigating complex construction matters. Bill has a broad range of experience representing subcontractors, general contractors, owners, and suppliers in all aspects of construction litigation cases ranging from tens of thousands of dollars to multi-million dollar public and private works. He received his J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2005. Bill is an active member of his community and proud member of the San Jose Elks Lodge No. 522, Santa Clara County Bar Association, WACA (Wall And Ceiling Alliance), CFMA-Silicon Valley, and has also served on the ASAC (American Subcontractors Association of California) Legislative Bill Vetting Committee for Contracts, Construction Defects and is the Subcommittee Chairman for Mechanic’s Lien and Retention related topics. Bill is a member of the Campbell Chamber of Commerce and is currently serving a four-year term as a Commissioner and past Chairman on the City of Campbell’s Civic Improvement Commission.

Planning Your Exit and Business Valuation: Live Three-Day Program 11/5/2023 - 11/7/2023

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:57:20 GMT

The program will cover owner readiness, business readiness, market readiness, exit options, the sales process, and legal and tax consequences. Participants will know their choices and learn about realistic expectations and consequences with transferring ownership. Participants will develop personal actions plans that can be tracked and monitored.

Learn the Three Keys to a Planned Exit:

Owner Readiness Process – personal financial plan, lifestyle plan, and emotional preparedness
Business Readiness Process – review, assess and evaluate: sales, marketing, operations, org chart, financials and withdrawal liability
Market Readiness – valuation, financing, deal structure, and buyer types (financial vs. strategic)

Selecting a Planned Exit Option:

Voluntary – family transition, ESOP, 3^rd party sale, dissolution
Involuntary – death, divorce, departure, disability

Designing Your Planned Exit:

Align with the original objective – still on track?
Decide best option – how to best prepare the business
Consider the deal structure

Participants will learn about:

Options available
Where to start
Additional resources

Monday evening will include a panel discussion with three mentors (SMACNA contractors) that have already exited their businesses. Discussion will focus on successes, failures, best practices and lessons learned during their exiting process.

Participants will have the option to request a one-on-one appointment with Mr. Ovrom or Ms. Steinbrenner to discuss their personal exit plan. Alternatively, participants will have the option to schedule a conference call with Mr. Ovrom or Ms. Steinbrenner.

MENTORS

Richard J. Cramer, Sr., Chairman, Dee Cramer, Inc. and Mark Augsten, CEO, California Sheet Metal Works

PROGRAM TAKEAWAYS

Education: why planning for ownership transfer and business valuation is crucial
Action Items: what steps are needed to create a planned exit
Tools: how to accomplish task lists

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The target audience includes owners within five years (preferably) of retirement. Enrollment will be limited to 30 participants with a maximum of three from one company.

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

Tips for Your Employee Handbook 11/9/2023 11:00 AM - 11/9/2023 12:00 Noon

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:10:24 GMT

An employee handbook is one of the most important communication tools you can have between your company and your employees. Not only does it set your expectations for your employees, it also describes what they can expect from you, and ensures your business complies with State and Federal employment laws.

You will learn about:

Benefits (and risks!) of an employee handbook
Essential provisions
Policies required by California and Federal law
Recommended policies such as social media
What NOT to put in your employee handbook
And much more…

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. Approved for 1 SHRM Credit. CEA is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCP. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit shrmcertification.org.

Cost: Member: $69 | Non-Member: $149

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit the California Employers Association website: www.employers.org

How to Communicate with Diplomacy and Tact 11/9/2023 8:30 AM - 11/10/2023 4:30 PM

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:51:27 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/

How to Communicate with Diplomacy and Tact 11/14/2023 8:30 AM - 11/15/2023 4:30 PM

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:52:14 GMT

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

Why You Want To Learn It

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How It Will Help You

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

Develop Your Leadership Potential: Stop Doing, Start Leading 11/15/2023 8:30 AM - 11/17/2023 4:30 PM

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:25:59 GMT

Leading is hard. The transition from an individual contributor to a leader is even harder. The shift in your mindset from team member to leader is a transformational one. It requires commitment, trust, and the right communication skills to engage your team members and hold them and yourself accountable for results. Learn what it takes to be a successful leader in today’s workplace. Stop doing and start leading!

What You’ll Learn

Discover your unique strengths as a leader and develop additional competencies that will help you achieve the skills and characteristics that can push you to the next level of success as a leader in your organization. Work through others in a trusting and dynamic relationship to gain connection, cooperation, and collaboration.

Expect Thoroughly Trained Trainers: The participants in Develop Your Leadership Potential: Stop Doing, Start Doing are made up of both formal and informal leaders. 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 skill is introduced, it is practiced the ‘right’ way and coached in the moment before moving it out into your life and work. Once a skill has been tested with clients, team members, and others, the group holds itself accountable by reporting back on what did or did not work. This social learning 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/