Wall And Ceiling Alliance Events Newswire

SprayFoam 2024 Convention & Expo 3/3/2024 - 3/6/2024

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 09:01:07 GMT

The SprayFoam 2024 Convention & Expo will be held March 3^rd through March 6^th in Las Vegas, Nevada. At this event, industry leaders and professionals in spray foam insulation, roofing, specialty applications, coatings and related equipment from all over the U.S. and abroad meet in Las Vegas to learn the latest developments in spray polyurethane foam and participate in vast education, enrichment and networking opportunities.

“The SprayFoam Convention & Expo is our industry’s most anticipated event of the year,” says Rick Duncan, executive director of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance. “The event continues to grow in both offerings and attendees and anyone and everyone looking to expand their knowledge, marketability and career trajectory should plan to attend.”

The event’s agenda encompasses a variety of offerings including: Over 40 educational break-out sessions; a robust exhibits hall; SPFA Professional Certification Program (PCP) courses, installer training, written exams and free field exams; the ABAA Certified Applicator Training (a co-located event); the annual Golf Tournament; member and contractor-only events; and much more.

To learn more about this event, visit SprayFoam's website: www.sprayfoam.org

26th Annual Women in Construction Week (WIC) 2024 3/3/2024 8:00 AM - 3/9/2024 5:00 PM

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:30:10 GMT

About WIC Week

WIC Week™, or Women in Construction Week™, celebrates and promotes the role of women in the construction industry. NAWIC held the first WIC Week in 1998 and it has grown and expanded each year since. Many of NAWIC's local chapters hold WIC Week events, which can include making presentations to high school classes, job site tours, luncheons and virtual events.

This year's theme, 'Keys to the Future', celebrates the strength and knowledge of women and the vital role they play in shaping the future of the construction industry.

Construction firms of all sizes and types are encouraged to participate in WIC Week and show their support for their women employees. They can also find events to participate near them on NAWIC's event calendar.

To learn more about this week-long event, visit NAWIC's Women in Construction website: www.womeninconstruction.com

2024 WIC Week: Keys to the Future NEF/NFSF Panel 3/4/2024 10:00 AM - 3/4/2024 11:00 AM

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:37:53 GMT

Kick off WIC Week by joining our panel discussion with the foundation leadership and learn about education resources available to advance your career.

To Be Discussed:

• The importance of NFSF and NEF

• How can members/advocates continue to bring awareness to the foundations? How can they overall help further the education for the younger generation?

• What are the biggest barriers keeping people from furthering their education in the construction industry?

• How does NAWIC help further the mission of each foundation?

• NFSF scholarship opportunities

• NEF certifications and Block Kids

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit NAWIC's zoom registration page: www.nawic.zoom

Managing Conflict in the Workplace 3/5/2024 10:00 AM - 3/5/2024 11:30 AM

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:02:36 GMT

This course will teach you to diagnose conflict before it intensifies, apply appropriate conflict resolution techniques to specific situations, and remain calm under fire.

About

This 3-hour course includes 90 minutes of live online instruction and 90 minutes of self-directed learning.

In a perfect world, unicorns would roam the woods, rainbows would cover the skies, chocolate would have no calories and there would be no conflict. Sadly, the world is not perfect, and managers are required to resolve conflicts between associates, subordinates, and even their own peers. By listening empathetically, asking pertinent questions, evaluating the personalities involved, and determining the appropriate level of intervention, a good manager can resolve the strife without ever having to draw his sword.

Objectives:

Diagnose conflict within your organization.
Analyze your conflict response style.
Apply a variety of strategies for managing and resolving conflict.

What You’ll Learn

This course will teach you to diagnose conflict before it intensifies, apply appropriate conflict resolution techniques to specific situations, and remain calm under fire. Learn to recognize your own anger triggers and ways to address them confidently. Analyze methods for resolving conflict that leave valuable relationships unscathed.

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

Communicate with Different Personality Styles (Live Online) 3/5/2024 11:00 AM - 3/5/2024 12:00 Noon

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:07:14 GMT

Unlock your ability to communicate effectively with absolutely everyone. Understand the four dominant personality styles, explore your own communication style and build effective approaches to build collaboration, trust, and influence.

About: This 2-hour course includes 1 hour of live online instruction and 1 hour of self-directed learning. Grow your understanding of different personality styles and get equipped with the knowledge to approach each conversation in a way that creates positive outcomes. Grow your ability to enhance relationships and get things done!

Objectives

Define the four main personality styles
Identify your own style and how it influences your behavior
Gain the insights to effectively connect with people of various styles

What You Will Learn:

Identify your own personality style and how you react under pressure. Explore other personality styles and how each style reacts to each other, then be able to modify your behaviors so you can connect and become more effective at influencing attitudes and the behaviors of others.

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

Build Trust, Credibility and Respect (Live Online) 3/6/2024 11:00 AM - 3/6/2024 12:30 PM

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:52:19 GMT

You’ll learn the communication fundamentals for building trust, and be able to share them across your team.

About

This 3-hour course includes 90 minutes of live online instruction and 90 minutes of self-directed learning.

Some statistics say that only 21% of employees strongly agree that they trust the leadership of their organization*. Without trust, employees feel a sense of uncertainty, insecurity, and worry which creates a barrier to effective performance. With our current business reality and global economy dependent on relationships and partnerships, the ability to establish, cultivate, and restore trust with our colleagues, employees, vendors, and clients is an essential leadership capability. In addition, demands for talented workers are on the rise and competition to hire and retain the best is increasing. There’s a growing need to build trust in our companies and to find ways to engage our employees more fully, so they might resist the temptation to move to another organization that offers a more rewarding and trusting business environment.

This program looks at the relationship between trust, credibility, and respect and provides principles and tools for restoring broken trust and building a trust-driven business environment.

Objectives

Become familiar with the cycle of development
Understand the relationship between trust, credibility, and respect
Minimize trust-busters and restore broken trust
Apply principles to cultivate a trust-based business environment

What You'll Learn

Employees perform better in a trusting environment, but how do you know whether your workforce is operating with full confidence in one another. You’ll learn the communication fundamentals for building trust, and be able to share them across your team. You’ll also be able to spot and defuse mistrust and adopt actions to begin restoring trust. This course follows a cycle for growth and personal change valuable for leaders at any level.

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

SUBExcel 2024 3/6/2024 - 3/9/2024

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:37:44 GMT

The Premier Education and Networking Event for Subcontractors, Specialty Trade Contractors and Suppliers.

Experts on motivation; Leadership; Succession planning; Contracts; SLDF cases; planning for growth; inspiring high performers; attracting, retaining, and building young leaders; Supply chain issues & escalation; and Economic update

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

2024 WIC Week: Prioritizing Women’s Safety: A Guide to Finding the Right PPE 3/7/2024 10:00 AM - 3/7/2024 11:00 AM

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:43:38 GMT

Join speakers Marjorie DelToro, NAWIC OSHA Alliance Chair, and Amy Roosa, the founder of The Safety Rack to talk workplace safety and gain knowledge about how you can not only be aware of what workwear is available, but also how you can become a resource for other women in the industry. Be at part of the discuss about how women can continue to push for proper fitting workwear and what that may look like when speaking to their employer on how to obtain proper fitting gear and following proper safety guidelines.

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit NAWIC's zoom registration page: www.nawic.zoom

2024 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show 3/8/2024 - 3/11/2024

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:48:15 GMT

IIBEC’s premier annual event features over 17 hours of live, in-person educational seminars, a two-day trade show, and live product demonstrations.

It’s a great opportunity to meet with fellow members, discover the newest developments in building enclosure technology, and earn a full year’s worth of continuing education credit — all at one event.

IIBEC is the primary professional organization for building enclosure consultants. Established in 1983, IIBEC, formerly RCI, Inc., is the only industry association featuring such a concentrated membership of building exterior specfiers.

To learn more, visit their website here.

2024 WIC Week: Empowering Women: Be an Ally with Impact 3/8/2024 10:00 AM - 3/8/2024 11:00 AM

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:57:17 GMT

A WIC Week Event for Everyone…Especially Men & Leaders | Brought to You by Ambition Theory and the NAWIC Leadership Academy

Often, the burden of addressing barriers to women's career advancement falls solely on women. This WIC Week, we're flipping the script –– this webinar is for the men.

We’re extending a special invitation to the men, leaders and anyone who wants to play a more active role in transforming the industry and best support the women on their teams and in their companies.

We’re diving deep into research that explores:

~ What’s really holding women in construction back.

~ Tangible ways you can support the women in your company and across the industry.

Here’s the thing. When a woman taps into her own unique brand of leadership, the result is more than personal success; it's a powerful shift that’s felt by her team and beyond. In the heart of our NAWIC Leadership Academy lies a powerful truth: while designed for women, the ripple effect of the training across participants’ organizations is where the real potential for transformation lies.

Real-Life Success Story: In the session, you won't just hear about the transformative power of our Leadership Academy—you'll witness it. You’ll meet a graduate who, armed with newfound leadership confidence and skills, is not only propelling her own career to new heights but is also serving as a dynamic catalyst for positive change within her entire company. So really, this webinar is for everyone. It’s for anyone who recognizes that creating a construction industry where everyone can thrive requires everyone’s support. It's about addressing the barriers, taking direct action, and actively dismantling obstacles together. Join us in shaping the keys to the future of construction, where everyone can thrive.

Hope to see you there—men and leaders included!

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit NAWIC's zoom registration page: www.nawic.zoom

2024 WIC Week: Wrap Up / Call to Action 3/9/2024 2:00 PM - 3/9/2024 3:00 PM

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:11:34 GMT

WRAP UP THE WEEK WITH NAWIC!

Discuss the Women in Construction 2024 week's highlights and reflect on everything you've learned.

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit NAWIC's zoom registration page: www.nawic.zoom

Effortless Accountability: Pipe Dream or Possibility with Kelly Riggs 3/12/2024 10:00 AM - 3/12/2024 11:00 AM

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:24:01 GMT

Every manager craves the opportunity to lead a group of people who take ownership of their work — who are naturally and consistently accountable. However, what managers typically fail to understand is accountability is not something one demands; rather, it is a process you create! In this presentation, Kelly reveals how effective leaders follow a specific three-step process to create a culture of accountability. Presenter: Kelly Riggs is the Founder & President of the Business LockerRoom, Inc. for this eve

To learn more and/or register for this event, visit AWCI's registration website: www.awci.org

Build Trust, Credibility and Respect (Live Online) 3/14/2024 7:00 AM - 3/14/2024 8:30 AM

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:57:20 GMT

You’ll learn the communication fundamentals for building trust, and be able to share them across your team.

About

This 3-hour course includes 90 minutes of live online instruction and 90 minutes of self-directed learning.

This program looks at the relationship between trust, credibility, and respect and provides principles and tools for restoring broken trust and building a trust-driven business environment.

Objectives

Become familiar with the cycle of development
Understand the relationship between trust, credibility, and respect
Minimize trust-busters and restore broken trust
Apply principles to cultivate a trust-based business environment

What You'll Learn

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

Leadership Training for Managers (In-Person Training) 3/20/2024 8:30 AM - 3/21/2024 4:30 PM

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:24:23 GMT

Learn proven methods for developing engaged, high-performing teams.

In a results-oriented business environment, accomplished leaders know that engaging their teams is critical to achieving goals. To that end, a study conducted by Dale Carnegie found that teams who are enthusiastic, inspired, confident, and empowered are considerably more likely to engage in achieving organizational goals. The research also indicated that leaders who sincerely care about their people foster a culture of engagement.

Today, more than ever, shaping how an organization ticks and how employees function within are top priorities.

Objectives:

Empower others and hold them accountable.
Build a culture of engagement.
Align performance goals with strategy.
Apply effective coaching techniques.
Recognize team success with enthusiasm.
Own and learn from mistakes.

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

CI & CRC Joint Conference 2024 (formerly Construction Institute Summit) 3/20/2024 - 3/23/2024

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:17:27 GMT

The CRC leads academic, cutting-edge construction research, and Iowa State University will host the annual Construction Research Congress. The Construction Institute Summit, with its heavy industry component, will facilitate interaction between construction research professionals, contractors, owners, and practitioners. Together, we will share new developments and innovative practices. Network with peers, earn PDHs, and get access to top-notch industry research.

Top 5 Reasons to Attend

Participate in wide-ranging discussions with academic and industry experts about finding real solutions to the top problems in the construction industry.
Witness an overview of a high-performance project, firsthand from the project team’s perspective, and participate in an insider tour.
Meet and mingle with academic and industry peers from around the country to share insights with one another as we look toward next generation construction.
Earn PDHs via technical sessions, technical tours, and keynote presentations.
Visit the quaint neighborhoods, boutique businesses, beautiful parks, award-winning restaurants, and an abundance of public art in, Des Moines, Iowa's cosmopolitan capital city.

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit their website: www.cisummit-crc.asce.org/

Communicate with Different Personality Styles (Live Online) 3/22/2024 10:00 AM - 3/22/2024 11:00 AM

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:20:20 GMT

Unlock your ability to communicate effectively with absolutely everyone.

Understand the four dominant personality styles, explore your own communication style and build effective approaches to build collaboration, trust, and influence.

About

This 2-hour course includes 1 hour of live online instruction and 1 hour of self-directed learning.

Grow your understanding of different personality styles and get equipped with the knowledge to approach each conversation in a way that creates positive outcomes. Grow your ability to enhance relationships and get things done!

Objectives

Define the four main personality styles
Identify your own style and how it influences your behavior
Gain the insights to effectively connect with people of various styles

What You'll Learn

Identify your own personality style and how you react under pressure. Explore other personality styles and how each style reacts to each other, then be able to modify your behaviors so you can connect and become more effective at influencing attitudes and the behaviors of others.

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

2024 CISCA Convention 3/25/2024 - 3/27/2024

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:38:03 GMT

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit their website: www.cisca.org

Self-Awareness: Leading with Emotional Intelligence (Live Online) 3/25/2024 2:00 PM - 3/26/2024 3:30 PM

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:20:55 GMT

Discover the importance of self-awareness in leadership. When you become more self-aware, you also become an effective leader who makes better decisions with increased empathy. This course includes live online instruction and self-directed learning.

A boss demands, while a leader guides. There are many approaches and philosophies for effective employee management. But if an employee doesn’t like your style, they aren’t going to stick around. Therefore, it’s critical to lead with empathy and cultivate high emotional intelligence. This starts with self-awareness training. Having more knowledge of ourselves can only be beneficial. Through introspection and with help from others to fill in our blind spots, we can discover how we work best, how we react to stress, and much more. Being a leader to others means knowing how to lead ourselves first.

Objectives:

Describe the relationship between perspective and self-awareness
Discover Open and Hidden leadership qualities
Identify the positive impact of self-awareness on your ability to lead effectively
Practice "feedforward" as a tool for personal growth and self-awareness

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

Successful Public Speaking (+On Demand Bonus) 3/25/2024 2:00 PM - 3/25/2024 3:30 PM

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:30:43 GMT

This 3-hour live online public speaking course allows participants to interact with an instructor as they learn the skills that Dale Carnegie has taught for generations. You will discover how to best minimize the fear of public speaking and gain greater confidence as you practice presenting in front of others. And as a bonus, you’ll have access to unlimited presentation skills training for a full year!

Objectives:

Identify reasons for the uneasiness when public speaking.
Apply tools to minimize discomfort and nervousness.
Explain and use preparation methods to build confidence.
Plan an opening, message delivery, and closing that have impact.

Who should attend?

Anyone who wants to build their confidence and credibility before their next opportunity to stand up and speak in front of an audience.

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

Disagree Agreeably (Live Online) 3/26/2024 6:00 PM - 3/26/2024 7:30 PM

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:35:56 GMT

Navigate disagreements, create understanding and respect.

About

This 3-hour course includes 90 minutes of live online instruction and 90 minutes of self-directed learning. Disagreements left unresolved can grow, foster ressentiment, generate bad reviews, and can create conflict that harm productivity, morale, and culture.

Objectives:

Keep lines of communication open
Identify personal hot buttons
Foster greater acceptance in disagreements
Apply a formula to disagree in an agreeable way
Create bridges to common ground

What You’ll Learn

Gain insight into your own reactions to discord, and practice expressing yourself in productive way. Learn to be more tolerant of alternate viewpoints and discover six rules for disagreeing agreeably.

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

Leading Across Generations (Live Online) 3/26/2024 10:00 AM - 3/26/2024 12:00 Noon

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:27:39 GMT

Inclusion is the key to diversity.

This course provides insights and tools to help you turn the attitudes and skills each generation brings to the table into powerful performance drivers.

About

In the quest for inclusivity, honoring the strengths of each generation is foundational. It is a well-documented fact that diversity leads to more innovation, retention, and bottom-line success.

Leading a team of diverse generations can be an incredibly rich and productive experience when you have the skills in place to capitalize on the strengths of each generation. You will learn the approaches that will most often help you lead members of each generation, resulting in an engaging and productive work environment for everyone.

Objectives:

Identify the values, expectations, and issues that shape the multigenerational work environment.
Commit to motivating and inspiring individuals from all generations.
Plan to honor generational diversity to achieve success.
Use a generational approach to deliver constructive feedback and coaching.

What You’ll Learn

Learn the characteristics of each generation and analyze the make-up of your team.
Strategize on how to adapt your preferred communication style to influence other generations.
Discuss the value of targeted feedback and how to connect it to the individual.
Discover and practice a coaching model that operates in the context of the team member’s generational preferences.

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

The Five Minute Foreman: Mastering the People Side of Construction 3/27/2024 9:30 AM - 3/27/2024 11:00 AM

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 09:58:11 GMT

Join Breslin Strategies on March 27, 2024, from 9:30-11:00 am PT for "The Five Minute Foreman," their annual vital webinar tailored for field leaders. Sharpen leadership skills and elevate team performance.

Key Learning Points:

Effective Communication: Boosting Team Loyalty and Results
Positive Reinforcement for Motivation
Enhancing Quality and Minimizing Rework
Goal Setting for Production Excellence
Fostering Teamwork and Accountability

Who Should Attend: Foremen, General Foremen, Superintendents, Supervisors, and Upcoming Leaders.
Early Registration: Available until February 9, 2024.

Develop high-performing leaders to drive growth and enhance talent retention in your organization.

To learn more about this event, and/or to register, visit Breslin Strategies at: www.breslinstrategies.com

Communicate Effectively (Live Online) 3/28/2024 11:00 AM - 3/28/2024 12:30 PM

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:04:23 GMT

Get Your Message Across Clearly & Skillfully.

About

This 3-hour course includes 90 minutes of live online instruction and 90 minutes of self-directed learning.

Communication is key in every aspect of life, from business to personal. So, why not become a more effective communicator? This two-hour workshop is presented live online to walk you through the steps of becoming a better communicator.

Whether you're giving a presentation, speaking in front of a team, or just want to have better one-on-one dialogue, it's important to know what you want to convey and how. This course prepares you to speak with others in ways that keep your message clear.

Objectives:

Make connections that are instantly meaningful
Discover how to lead valuable conversations
Gain skills to communicate with emotional intelligence
Amplify collaboration by recognizing and honoring differences

What You’ll Learn

In this course, you’ll discover how to build rapport, why listening is a key component of speaking, and how to adapt your message to account for our diverse personalities and communication styles. By communicating effectively with our peers and reports, we can unlock the potential for greatness inherent in every team.

Your Dale Carnegie trainers are experienced communicators. You’ll learn not only from what they’re teaching you but also from the way they communicate the course materials to you. After this course, you’ll be able to elaborate your message in a clear and effective manner.

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

Powerful Conversations to Engage Your Workforce 3/28/2024 6:00 PM - 3/28/2024 7:00 PM

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:20:00 GMT

You’ll learn a proven process for connecting with others through effective and engaging conversations.

About

Even though you may interact with team members on a regular basis, some may still feel like strangers to you. The best way to create the foundation for professional relationships is by connecting with others as individuals, looking beyond their role in the organization. Great conversationalists put others at ease, build trust, and improve teamwork.

Objectives:

Analyze ways that professional relationships can influence your career
Identify the 3 types of questions for effective conversations
Recognize how to utilize conversation to bridge cultural boundaries
Use the Conversation Starter Guide to have meaningful conversations with anyone

What You’ll Learn

You’ll learn a proven process for connecting with others through effective and engaging conversations. Build questioning skills that help you start a conversation and engage in ways that helps you learn from others. Using the 7 keys to being a great conversationalist, you’ll be able to strike up a conversation with anyone and keep it going naturally and productively.

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

Successful Public Speaking (+On Demand Bonus) 3/29/2024 4:00 PM - 3/29/2024 7:00 PM

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:33:51 GMT

Objectives:

Identify reasons for the uneasiness when public speaking.
Apply tools to minimize discomfort and nervousness.
Explain and use preparation methods to build confidence.
Plan an opening, message delivery, and closing that have impact.

Who should attend?

Anyone who wants to build their confidence and credibility before their next opportunity to stand up and speak in front of an audience.

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