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Gretchen Bockenhauer
Gretchen Bockenhauer
Gretchen grew up in the construction industry with her family construction business, She graduated UW-Platteville with a B.S. in Industrial Technology Management in an emphasis in Building Construction Management. After graduation, Gretchen worked at IIW, P.C. as Construction Services Team Leader and managed DOT projects in the tri-state area.Gretchen is currently serving as Co-Program Coordinator in the Construction Management Program and a lecturer in the Construction Management and Construction Safety Management Program. Likewise, she is the Construction Management Association Student Organization Advisor and is the ABC Construction Management Competition Advisor.
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Course Overview: The Working with Construction Documents course covers documentation throughout the construction process. Participants will learn about the different types of documents encountered in the various stages of the
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Course Overview: The Working with Construction Documents course covers documentation throughout the construction process. Participants will learn about the different types of documents encountered in the various stages of the construction process, from planning to closeout. Students will learn to read documents and to place an importance on developing a proactive approach to obtaining, processing and maintaining these documents.
Who should attend: Construction documents rule the construction process from start to finish. This course is for those who are on the project management team and encounter documents, including project supervisors, project coordinators, assistant project managers and perhaps even new and future project managers. This program is also suitable for associate and supplier member employees who want to gain a better understanding of the industry. Note: This is a basic course and is not designed for experienced project managers. Working with Construction Documents is one of five courses in the Project Coordinator Program.
Format: ABC of Wisconsin uses the GoToWebinar format for online classes. Construction Documentation online series consists of 90-minute to 2-hour live online modules that provides participants with the knowledge they need to build their project coordination skills. Once a person has registered and is approved, an automated invitation will be sent. Click on the link at the appropriate time and follow the prompts.
Workbooks: Before each module starts, a PDF of the workbook will be sent to download. The workbook is a tool participants can use as part of the program. It includes exercises and activities that can be shared with employers and team members.
The fee is $189 per seat.
Online Schedule:
1. Documentation Stages – Tuesday, April 13, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT/11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. Participants will understand how to read and work with various construction documents. This session will review project stages and identify documents within each stage, starting with planning. Participants will learn methods of managing documents and how to work with others in the delivery and management teams to improvement document flow methods.
2. Planning Documents – Thursday, April 15, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT/11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. This module will review the CSI MasterFormat® outline. Participants will review different contract documents and will identify components of contract documents including SOW and cost breakdowns. Participants will also differentiate between general and special conditions.
3. Project Documents – Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT/11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. This session will review how to generate and maintain daily logs and reports. Participants will identify the important of shop drawings in the construction process and will review various submittal documents in the context of the submittal process.
4. Project Closeout – Thursday, April 22, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT/11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. Participants will review change orders, back-charge forms, as-built drawing, punch lists and other documents related to the closeout process.
Note: This is course 2 of the 5-course Project Coordinator Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course.
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(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CST
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Join ABC Members for networking, appetizers, and drinks at Ironworks Golf Lab in Beloit! Come and try your hand at the perfect drive, or come just to socialize and have
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Join ABC Members for networking, appetizers, and drinks at Ironworks Golf Lab in Beloit! Come and try your hand at the perfect drive, or come just to socialize and have some appetizers! You are not required to golf if you are not interested.
While this event is free to members, we still need to know how many individuals will attend at least 48 hours in advance.
**If you are feeling ill or have any symptoms related to COVID-19 (such as cough, shortness of breath or fever), please stay home to keep everybody safe.**
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(Wednesday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST
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625 3rd Street, Beloit, WI
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Angela Zausch, CCSW
Angela Zausch, CCSW
Health & Wellbeing Consultant, Marsh & McLennan Agency
As the Health & Wellbeing Consultant with Marsh & McLennan Agency (MMA), Angela is responsible for providing clients with expert wellness solutions including wellness programming through strategic planning, establishing wellness committees, and implementing culture audits and data analysis. Angela is part of a team of specialists dedicated to helping client’s lower healthcare costs and increases productivity by improving employees’ health.Angela has worked in the health and wellness industry since 2007. Previously, Angela served as a Consumer Experience Consultant at Humana, launching a carrier program to the state of Wisconsin and developing strategies through those offerings, which would drive the necessary results through premiums and renewals. Before Humana, Angela also worked at GE Healthcare as an Employee & Wellness Manager where she managed a global program to assist different locations in developing autonomous, relevant programs to their local populations.With these combined experiences, Angela’s passion resides in being able to “collaborate on [her] experience in the different avenues of worksite wellness, from product to the employer, and carrier, and bring such insights to clients in assisting them to create industry-leading wellbeing initiatives for the people they serve.”Angela prides herself on a deep passion for developing robust, efficient, and capable employee wellness committees. “My daily responsibilities often flex to meet the needs of any client,” Angela said. By taking the time to carve out dedicated focus on specific projects to create better results, Angela knows she can and will continue to empower clients to create meaningful offerings to their employee that will also satisfy the business needs at the end of the day.EDUCATION University of Wisconsin - Parkside, 2004 to 2009 Bachelor of Science in Fitness ManagementPROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS & LICENSES Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist Life & Health License WELCOA Faculty Member
Health & Wellbeing Consultant, Marsh & McLennan Agency
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Bruce Morton, CHST
Bruce Morton, CHST
Senior Loss Control Consultant, Marsh & McLennan Agency
Bruce Morton is the senior loss control consultant in the business insurance operations at Marsh & McLennan Agency in Wisconsin. Bruce provides loss control and safety services to construction, manufacturing, general industry and trucking clients, specializing in construction. His goal is to provide high-end services to help companies and their employees strive to make the workplace safer and more productive. Bruce also provides training in many areas, including the following: OSHA 10 & 30 hour courses in construction, First Aid and CPR. He has successfully assisted clients who have had OSHA inspections, reducing monetary fees and fines on average 53%. In addition, Bruce is a highly sought-after speaker and a published author. Prior to joining Marsh & McLennan Agency in 2011, Bruce spent 10 years as a safety director/consultant at a general contractor.EDUCATION University of Wisconsin, Whitewater – B.S. in Occupational SafetyAFFILIATIONS & RECOGNITIONS American Society of Safety Engineers, Professional Member 2012 – 2014: President, American Society of Safety Engineers, WI Chapter 2013: Regional Safety Professional of the Year, ASSE AGC Milwaukee, Member AGC Wisconsin, Member ABC Wisconsin, Member Wisconsin Underground Construction Association, Member
Senior Loss Control Consultant, Marsh & McLennan Agency
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Hear on the job stories of why mental health specifically suicide, hit harder in this industry than any other.As risk professionals, we see our share of various types of risks
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Hear on the job stories of why mental health specifically suicide, hit harder in this industry than any other.
- As risk professionals, we see our share of various types of risks the construction industry and by far we have seen an increased need to support our clients in regards to mental health awareness.
- Every day there are approximately three fatal accidents on construction jobsites, but behind the scenes, there are an additional fifteen suicides among construction workers.
- Our speaker will discuss their personal and professional experiences with mental health, and why specifically suicide, hits harder in this industry than others.
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(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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Michael Somers
Michael Somers
The Construction Classroom
Mike is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a degree in Business Management. He has over 30 years construction experience as Owner and Manager of construction businesses in Wisconsin. Mike has served on the ABC Wisconsin Board of Directors and was the driving force behind the creation of the ABC Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship program, having taught the program for several years. Currently, Mike teaches several Construction leadership and management courses for ABC Wisconsin. In addition, he continues to travel throughout the United States and Canada teaching construction professionals and sharing a lifetime of “real experiences” in and personal enthusiasm for construction.
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Sessions are held Mon/Wed from April 26 – May 10 from 1:00-3:00 pm CST Program Overview: Becoming a great leader will result in better performance for the entire team. In this
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Sessions are held Mon/Wed from April 26 – May 10 from 1:00-3:00 pm CST
Program Overview:
Becoming a great leader will result in better performance for the entire team. In this five-module program, participants will learn the leadership skills they need to become top performers. Note: This program complements the Construction Foreman series. The topics are different.
Format
This program will be using GoToWebinar for it’s five two-hour live online modules. Participants will receive an invitation to join the sessions after completing the registration. The program includes a downloadable, interactive workbook. The fee is $169 per seat.
Who should attend
This is a construction industry leadership program for those who are responsible for supervising others, including crew leaders, foremen, supervisors, project managers and company leaders. Company owners are encouraged to attend.
Online Schedule
- Construction Leader Qualities
Monday, April 26 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST
What is Leadership? This module focuses on leadership rather than management of
construction work groups. - Construction Leaders
Wednesday, April 28 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST
Construction leaders are liaisons between their teams and upper management. This
module looks at the role of leaders and the six actions they can take to produce
superior results. - Team Leaders
Monday, May 3 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST
Successful team leaders build effective teams through an understanding of
performance styles. - Leadership is Hard
Wednesday, May 5 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST
Experienced leaders understand the power of conflict and motivation. This module will
look at motivation, demotivation and how to promote employee accountability. - The Great Leader
Monday, May 10 – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST
The great leader isolates and identifies the root problems of poor performance. This
module also looks at the power of praise to increase team enthusiasm.
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(Monday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST
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Michael Somers
Michael Somers
The Construction Classroom
Mike is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a degree in Business Management. He has over 30 years construction experience as Owner and Manager of construction businesses in Wisconsin. Mike has served on the ABC Wisconsin Board of Directors and was the driving force behind the creation of the ABC Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship program, having taught the program for several years. Currently, Mike teaches several Construction leadership and management courses for ABC Wisconsin. In addition, he continues to travel throughout the United States and Canada teaching construction professionals and sharing a lifetime of “real experiences” in and personal enthusiasm for construction.
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Course Overview: The Communication, Negotiation & Time Management course covers communicating to understand and to be understood—verbal, nonverbal, written, e-mail, and phone skills. Participants will learn to listen, understand the art
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Course Overview: The Communication, Negotiation & Time Management course covers communicating to understand and to be understood—verbal, nonverbal, written, e-mail, and phone skills. Participants will learn to listen, understand the art of influence, and participate in results-oriented meetings. It will also cover time management methods and techniques to immediately apply to the job.
Who should attend: Communication, negotiation and time management are all keys to achieving outstanding results so this course is beneficial to anyone on the project management team. This includes, project supervisors, project coordinators, assistant project managers and newer project managers. This course is also suitable for field personnel who would like to move into project management along with others who want to gain a better understanding of the industry. *Communication, Negotiation & Time Management is offered as either stand-alone training or for those who are in the Project Coordinator Program.
Format: ABC of Wisconsin uses the GoToWebinar format for online classes. The Communication, Negotiation, & Time Management online series consists of 90-minute to 2-hour live online modules that provides participants with the knowledge they need to build their project coordination skills. Once a person has registered and is approved, an automated invitation will be sent. Click on the link at the appropriate time and follow the prompts.
Workbooks: Before each session starts, a PDF of the workbook will be sent to download. The workbook is a tool participants can use as part of the program. It includes exercises and activities that can be shared with employers and team members.
The fee is $189 per seat.
Session details:
1. Communication Model/Active listening — Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT/11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. This session reviews the communication model and looks at the many ways a message can get lost in the communication cycle between a sender and receiver. It then looks at how to overcome communication barriers and discusses the power of active listening.
2. Communication Channels/Meetings — Thursday, April 29, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT/11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. Communicating ethically and earning respect are at the very core of an effective construction company. This session outlines the behaviors of a high trust working environment. It also covers different communication styles and channels. Meetings can be a waste of time or they can move a project forward. Participants will learn how to plan and participate in effective meetings, including taking meeting minutes or notes. They will also understand the importance of doing follow-up on action items generated by meetings.
3. Negotiating with Purpose — Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT/11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. The ability to negotiate effectively is a major component of communication. We negotiate for schedules, time, and resources every day, often without realizing it. This session will lay out win-win negotiation basics and will demonstrate how these principles apply to both the home and work environments.
4. The Value of Time — Thursday, May 6, 2021,10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT/11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. Time management is fiction. No one can actually manage time, but we can manage what we do with the time we have. This session will discuss both workspace and workflow management. Participants will understand how to effectively prioritize tasks and how to communicate those priorities to other work team members.
Note: This is course 3 of the 5-course Project Coordinator Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course.
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This 6-hour class: – Meets OSHA qualification standard for rigging and signal person – Includes written and practical training and testing – Qualification compliance card issued upon successful completion Facility will
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This 6-hour class:
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fri07may7:30 am11:30 amFA/CPR Training - Kenosha7:30 am - 11:30 am Kenosha Area
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Gold Cross FA/CPR – May 7 from 7:30 am – 11:30 am This course combines CPR and First Aid training. It was designed for the occupational first aid provider, this extremely
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Gold Cross FA/CPR – May 7 from 7:30 am – 11:30 am
This course combines CPR and First Aid training. It was designed for the occupational first aid provider, this extremely flexible program can help employers meet OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training employees how to respond and care for medical emergencies at work.
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Josh Levy
Josh Levy
Husch Blackwell
A member of Husch Blackwell's Real Estate, Development & Construction team, Josh leads the firm’s Construction practice. Josh has represented clients for more than 29 years in the complete array of construction services and litigation. Josh provides contractors, designers, owners and developers with tremendous experience and knowledge in all areas of construction. Josh trains companies in his own version of best practices he has named "Breachless Execution." The Breachless program implements the Law in Action approach taught at the University of Wisconsin Law School. Josh helps clients and industry groups appreciate the benefits realized if all parties to a project understand their obligations, execute their responsibilities, collaborate on problem solving and minimize the disruption caused by disputes. Additionally, as an American Arbitration Association Arbitrator Josh uses that experience as a foundation to leverage his exposure to a variety of construction challenges when helping clients avoid risks in project performance.
Husch Blackwell
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Course Overview: Contract language can sometimes be confusing to the uninitiated. Construction Law/Breachless Execution provides a new way for construction professionals to look at the contracts and other legal documents used
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Course Overview: Contract language can sometimes be confusing to the uninitiated. Construction Law/Breachless Execution provides a new way for construction professionals to look at the contracts and other legal documents used daily. Examining real-life construction disputes, participants will gain an understanding of the basics behind being “breachless” and operating consistently with their construction contracts to protect their companies from litigation.
Who should attend: This course is for individuals who are on the project management team. This includes, project supervisors, project coordinators, assistant project managers and newer project managers. Construction Law/Breachless Execution is also suitable for field personnel who would like to move into project management along with others who want to gain a better understanding of the industry. Construction Law/Breachless Execution is offered as either stand-alone training or for those who are in the Project Coordinator Program.
Format: ABC of Wisconsin uses the GoToWebinar format for online classes. The online series consists of 90-minute to 2-hour live online sessions that provides participants with the knowledge they need to build their project coordination skills. Once a person has registered and is approved, an automated invitation will be sent. Click on the link at the appropriate time and follow the prompts.
Workbooks: Before each module starts, a PDF of the workbook will be sent to download. The workbook is a tool participants can use as part of the program. It includes exercises and activities that can be shared with employers and team members.
The fee is $189 per seat.
Session details:
1. Contracts and Terminology – Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT/11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. Project Coordinators are often working with contract language. This session will discuss the concepts of breachless execution. Participants will learn commonly used terms and concepts, including contracts, contract breach, and indemnification.
2. Contracts, Issues, and Resolution – Thursday, May 13, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT/11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. Participants will learn about contract modifications including the importance of written change orders, and construction change directives. This session will also review AIA A201 forms and their use.
3. Progress Billing and Payment Process – Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT/11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. Participants will learn about scheduled values, how to properly execute pay applications, and when to use certificate of payments. The instructor will review lien and bond waivers. Subcontractor payment issues and non-payment remedies will be discussed.
4. Performance Issues, Default, and Termination – Thursday, May 20, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT/11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. Participants will learn the three kinds of terminations, termination procedures and post-default actions.
Note: This is course 4 of the 5-course Project Coordinator Program but can be taken as a stand-alone course.
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Gold Cross FA/CPR – May 12 from 8 am – 12 pm This course combines CPR and First Aid training. It was designed for the occupational first aid provider, this extremely
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Gold Cross FA/CPR – May 12 from 8 am – 12 pm
This course combines CPR and First Aid training. It was designed for the occupational first aid provider, this extremely flexible program can help employers meet OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training employees how to respond and care for medical emergencies at work.
Class is limited to 10 participants.
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ABC of Wisconsin
5330 Wall St., Madison, WI 53718
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Join ABC Members for an afternoon of competitive fun at Whispering Emerald Ridge Game Farm! www.whisperingemeraldridge.com Cost to attend is $100 per
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Join ABC Members for an afternoon of competitive fun
at Whispering Emerald Ridge Game Farm!
www.whisperingemeraldridge.com
Cost to attend is $100 per person and includes
ammo, hat and dinner & drinks!
Registration: 1:00pm
Practice Shooting: 1:30pm – 2:00pm (if interested)
Safety Speech: 2:15pm
Shooting Begins: 2:30pm
Dinner & Awards: 4:30pm
**If you are feeling ill or have any symptoms related to COVID-19 (such as cough,
shortness of breath or fever), please stay home to keep everybody safe.**
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Michael Somers
Michael Somers
The Construction Classroom
Mike is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a degree in Business Management. He has over 30 years construction experience as Owner and Manager of construction businesses in Wisconsin. Mike has served on the ABC Wisconsin Board of Directors and was the driving force behind the creation of the ABC Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship program, having taught the program for several years. Currently, Mike teaches several Construction leadership and management courses for ABC Wisconsin. In addition, he continues to travel throughout the United States and Canada teaching construction professionals and sharing a lifetime of “real experiences” in and personal enthusiasm for construction.
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Begins Monday, May 17 Session overview: The Construction Team course focuses on the team approach to construction or, essentially, getting the most out of teams. This includes learning how to tap
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Begins Monday, May 17
Session overview: The Construction Team course focuses on the team approach to construction or, essentially, getting the most out of teams. This includes learning how to tap into talents, developing trust, avoiding and resolving conflict, mentoring and continuous personal leadership development.
Who should attend: This program is for individuals who are beginning to manage teams or who are going to be taking more of a leadership role in the company. This could include anyone who manages or works closely with teams and want to improve upon the soft skills of leadership.
Format: This program will be using the online GoToWebinar platform and consists of five, 1 ½ – 2-hour live online sessions that provide participants with knowledge they need to build their leadership skills with an emphasis on their team. Participants will receive an invitation to join the sessions after completing the registration. The program includes a downloadable, interactive workbook.
The fee is $189 per seat.
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1. Team Builder – Mon. May 17, 2021, 5:00pm – 7:00 pm CDT. Lessons on leadership often forget to address the need for leaders to build their teams. The initial segment in this series investigates how leaders can tap the unique talents of their people to build better teams. Participants will finish this segment knowing how to be a team builder.
2. Building Team Trust – Tue. May 18, 2021, 5:00pm – 7:00 pm CDT. Obtaining trust from the team is paramount to being an effective team leader. Find out why trusted leaders are more successful. Participants learn how to build trust with their teams and use that trust to achieve positive results.
3. Team Leader’s Toolbox – Wed. May 19, 2021, 5:00pm – 7:00 pm CDT. Leaders need a set of useable skills to get the most from their teams. This segment discusses a number of these skills including problem solving, team decision making, working through conflicts, critical thinking, and communication. All topics are viewed through the lens of the team leader.
4. Team Mentor – Mon. May 24, 2021, 5:00pm – 7:00 pm CDT. Leaders need to be mentors. team members need mentors to grow in their careers. Coaching is a part of the mix. The Team Mentor segment discusses how all these elements of the team relationship need to work together for a winning team.
5. Your Winning Team – Wed. May 26, 2021, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm CDT. Team Leaders never stop learning and improving. The final segment in this series adds several tips on how to continuously improve as a team leader. Participants will wrap up their journey in becoming a better team leader by learning valuable lessons in how to get the most from their team, now and in the future.
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Join ABC Members for networking, appetizers, drinks, and axe throwing at Lumber Axe in Waukesha from 5 pm -7 pm! Cost to attend is $40 and includes
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Join ABC Members for networking, appetizers, drinks, and
axe throwing at Lumber Axe in Waukesha from 5 pm -7 pm!
Cost to attend is $40 and includes axe throwing, drinks and appetizers.
Come for the axe throwing or come for the socializing!
Please RSVP – we will need to know how many individuals will attend at least 48 hours in advance.
**If you are feeling ill or have any symptoms related to COVID-19 (such as cough, shortness of breath or fever), please stay home to keep everybody safe.**
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This 6-hour class: – Meets OSHA qualification standard for rigging and signal person – Includes written and practical training and testing – Qualification compliance card issued upon successful completion Facility will
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mon24may9:00 am1:00 pmFA/CPR Training – Eau Claire9:00 am - 1:00 pm Eau Claire Area
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May 24 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm This course combines CPR and First Aid training. It was designed for the occupational first aid provider, this extremely flexible program can help
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May 24 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
This course combines CPR and First Aid training. It was designed for the occupational first aid provider, this extremely flexible program can help employers meet OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training employees how to respond and care for medical emergencies at work.
Class is limited to 12 participants.
Location will be secured when minimum attendance numbers are reached. Confirmations will be emailed/mailed out at that time.
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Michael Somers
Michael Somers
The Construction Classroom
Mike is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a degree in Business Management. He has over 30 years construction experience as Owner and Manager of construction businesses in Wisconsin. Mike has served on the ABC Wisconsin Board of Directors and was the driving force behind the creation of the ABC Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship program, having taught the program for several years. Currently, Mike teaches several Construction leadership and management courses for ABC Wisconsin. In addition, he continues to travel throughout the United States and Canada teaching construction professionals and sharing a lifetime of “real experiences” in and personal enthusiasm for construction.
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Course Overview: This course focuses on project delivery, from the initial estimate to closeout. Students will learn the basics of estimating, discovering why projects go wrong, examining the science of
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Course Overview: This course focuses on project delivery, from the initial estimate to closeout. Students will learn the basics of estimating, discovering why projects go wrong, examining the science of production and examining common reasons for cost overruns. It will also teach about control project budgets, and how to efficiently plan and maintain projects.
Who Should Attend: This course is for those who help manage the delivery of construction projects. This would include project superintendents, project coordinators, assistant project managers and newer project managers and estimators. This program is also suitable for field personnel who would like to move into project coordination or management. The course is not designed for experienced project managers.
Format: ABC of Wisconsin uses the GoToWebinar format for online classes. The Construction Project Delivery sessions consist of 90-minute to 2-hour live online sessions that provides participants with the knowledge they need to build their project coordination skills. Once a person has registered and is approved, an automated invitation will be sent. Click on the link at the appropriate time and follow the prompts.
Workbooks: Before each session starts, a PDF of the workbook will be sent to download. The workbook is a tool participants can use as part of the program. It includes exercises and activities that can be shared with employers and team members.
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1. Introduction to Construction Planning and Scheduling – Tuesday, May 25, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT. 11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. Introduction to basic construction planning and scheduling, which includes learning commonly-used construction scheduling methods.
2. Project Setup through Closeout – Thursday, May 29, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT. 11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. Discover typical construction project workflows; the contractor-subcontractor relationship, including proper communication; learn typical checklist items used in setting up projects; get tips on managing the change order process.
3. Production, Leadership and Project Delivery – Tuesday, June 1, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT. 11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. Explore the supervisor’s role in successful project delivery; learn the definition of productivity and how to benchmark productivity and look at the relationships between leadership, project delivery and productivity.
4. Delivering a Profitable Project – Thursday, June 3, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT. 11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. Examine a project’s cost basis while looking at it from a supervisor’s and a project manager’s viewpoint; learn the primary costs in a typical project and their origins in the estimate; discuss drivers which have direct impact on the typical project and their origins in the estimate and discuss drivers which have direct impact on the project’s cost.
5. Improving Project Delivery – Tuesday, June 8, 2021, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT. 11:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT. Covers use of scheduling, costs, and field management; covers how the supervisor’ management and leadership skills become key in productivity improvement.
Note: This is course 5 of the 5-course Project Coordinator Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course.
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