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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
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
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.
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CST
Webinar
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
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.
(Wednesday) 8:00 am - 12:00 am
ABC of Wisconsin
5330 Wall St., Madison, WI 53718
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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Safety Speech: 2:15pm
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Dinner & Awards: 4:30pm
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shortness of breath or fever), please stay home to keep everybody safe.**
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(Wednesday) 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Whispering Emerald Ridge Game Farm
640th Street, Menomonie, WI
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.
The Construction Classroom
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
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.
Session details:
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.
(Monday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST
Webinar
BrandSafway Access, Inc.
Kevin O'Shea is an internationally recognized expert in the "powered access" industry, with 30 years' experience in rental, manufacturing, safety and training, a representative of three "not for profit" organizations, involved in industry design committees, and the recipient of a number of industry awards.
BrandSafway Access, Inc.
Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWP’s) are an extremely popular tool for the positioning of trades, tools and materials safely at height. OSHA categorizes MCWP’s as ‘supported scaffold’ but without any
Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWP’s) are an extremely popular tool for the positioning of trades, tools and materials safely at height. OSHA categorizes MCWP’s as ‘supported scaffold’ but without any sub-classification, and the product’s ANSI standard is not formally adopted by OSHA. This presentation will therefore seek to provide clarity for General Contractors, Contractors and Safety Professionals on:
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Webinar
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
**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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(Thursday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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
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 be secured once minimum attendance number is reached. Confirmations will be sent out at that time to all registered attendees.
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(Friday) 7:00 am - 1:00 pm CST
Pewaukee Area
mon24may9:00 am1:00 pmFA/CPR Training – Eau Claire9:00 am - 1:00 pm Eau Claire Area
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
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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(Monday) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Eau Claire Area
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.
The Construction Classroom
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
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.
Session details:
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.
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CST
Webinar
ABC of Wisconsin is hosting virtual quarterly safety breakfast meetings that are open to all member company management team members to provide the latest information on important safety matters. Invite
ABC of Wisconsin is hosting virtual quarterly safety breakfast meetings that are open to all member company management team members to provide the latest information on important safety matters. Invite your associates to these important safety events!
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(Wednesday) 8:00 am - 9:30 am
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june
Join us on June 9th for the 2021 Golf Scramble at The Oaks! Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. with a Shotgun start to 11:00 a.m. New this
**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.**
(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Oaks Golf Course
4740 Pierceville Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
Gold Cross FA/CPR – June 11th from 7:00 am – 11:00 am This course combines CPR and First Aid training. It was designed for the occupational first aid provider, this extremely
Gold Cross FA/CPR – June 11th from 7:00 am – 11:00 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.
Classes are limited to 12 participants.
In-house courses are also available. Contact ABC for rates at 608-244-5883.
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(Friday) 7:00 am - 11:00 am
Wildwood Lodge Pewaukee
N14 W24121 Tower Place
A seminar for all field personnel, management personnel, safety directors, and owners.Confined Spaces require special training and equipment in order to safely complete work. Confined Spaces kill construction
A seminar for all field personnel, management personnel,
safety directors, and owners.
Confined Spaces require special training and equipment in order to
safely complete work. Confined Spaces kill construction workers
every month in this country – let’s make sure you make it out alive!
This hands-on course will prepare you to perform confined space work
and understand the hazards involved.
The course is extremely interactive – participants will spend about
1/2 of the course working with the confined space simulator, atmospheric
monitoring, ventilation, fall protection, and rescue/retrieval equipment.
Participants should come prepared to get involved –
bring your gloves, hard hats, safety boots and safety
glasses, and dress for outdoor activities.
(Monday) 8:00 am - 2:30 pm CST
ABC of Wisconsin
5330 Wall St., Madison, WI 53718
Join ABC Members for networking, appetizers, and drinks on June 23 at the Boat House Pub & Eatery in Fox Lake from 5 PM – 7 PM.
While this event is free to members, we still need to know how many individuals will attend at least 48 hours in advance.
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shortness of breath or fever), please stay home to keep everybody safe.**
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(Wednesday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST
Boat House Pub & Eatery
N10575 Chief Kuno Trail
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 Class size
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
Class size may be limited based on Dane County Guidelines!
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(Monday) 8:00 am - 2:00 pm CST
ABC of Wisconsin
5330 Wall St., Madison, WI 53718
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