7:00am Registration & Breakfast7:00am - 8:00amRegistration & Breakfast

8:00am How to Expo (So You Actually Get Business) Part 18:00am - 9:00amDo you struggle with coming out of a business expo with a stack of leads, only to find that weeks later, you still haven’t found time to call everyone? Or worse – that you’ve spent valuable time giving a quote to someone who’s just shopping on price? Here’s how to come away from the Expo with real leads who are ready to buy from you, and at the price you deserve. Part one will share pre-show marketing strategies to drive traffic to your booth and design key messages for your target market. We will begin the discussion on strategies for during the show.Speakers: ActionCoach of Madison

9:00am Break9:00am - 9:15amBreak

9:15am How to Expo (So You Actually Get Business) Part 29:15am - 10:15amThis session is the second part of the previous session and will continue to share strategies for during the show and then dive into post-show strategies, including rules for successful show follow-up, prioritizing who to follow-up with and developing a campaign for those who don’t engage with you. Speakers: ActionCoach of Madison

10:15am Break with Exhibitors10:15am - 10:45amTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

10:45am Crisis Communications: The Small Stuff10:45am - 11:45amWhile there is no such thing as a small crisis, we’ll walk through how to manage a small situation and successfully keep it small. What do you need to do to manage a crisis and keep control of the message? What steps can you take to prepare? How do you respond? Together, we will go through a scenario that will give you the basics if a small crisis occurs, and what you can do in the digital world to monitor and manage your reputation not only during, but after the crisis has passed.  Speakers: Laura Monagle

11:45am Lunch & Chairman's Comments11:45am - 12:30pmJoin us for lunch and hear remarks from ABC of Wisconsin's board chairman.

12:30pm New Media Ideas for Recruiting Employees12:30pm - 1:30pmAttracting talent in a tight labor market is no easy task, especially for industries like construction. But construction is not the only industry experiencing this challenge. This panel-discussion will explore what other industries, like manufacturing and construction, are doing for recruitment marketing, including any new creative media or tactics for expanding the talent pool.

1:30pm Break with Exhibitors1:30pm - 2:00pmTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

2:00pm Put Your Website to Work For You2:00pm - 3:00pmYour website should be an active member of your sales team. In this session, we’ll cover the 10 most important actions that will turn your website from an online brochure to a lead generation machine! You’ll walk away with understanding how websites have changed over the last 3-5 years and what you need to do differently to continue to see success in 2020 and beyond.Speakers: Catherine Wilson

3:00pm Break3:00pm - 3:15pmBreak

3:15pm Why You Need a Lead Generation Funnel and Not Just a Website3:15pm - 4:15pmOnline marketing agency owner Eagan Heath will show you why the majority of your website visitors leave without contacting you and what to do about it. Most websites offer a confusing array of options with no clear call to action and no reason to take any. People don’t want to be sold to, but they love to receive things for free or at a great value, and that can be your company’s secret weapon! Come learn what marketing funnels are, why they draw in so many more leads and sales than traditional marketing, and what successful examples that have transformed businesses just like yours look like in action.Speakers: Eagan Heath

3:15pm BONUS SESSION: Media Training 101 with Rebecca Kleefisch3:15pm - 4:15pmBy the time you need to learn to deal with the media, it is often too late. Get this crash course in crisis communication, how to earn positive media, and the nightmare words that will surely get you on TV. Presented by award-winning journalist, former PR guru and ABC Jobs Ambassador Rebecca Kleefisch.Speakers: Rebecca Kleefisch

4:30pm ABC of Wisconsin Annual Meeting4:30pm - 5:00pmABC of Wisconsin Annual Meeting

5:00pm Beam Club Awards5:00pm - 5:15pmBeam Club Awards

5:15pm Social, Casino Night & PAC Auctions5:15pm - 9:30pmCASINO NIGHT: Join fellow ABC members for roulette, blackjack and craps. No cost to play! Everyone starts with the same number of chips and the top winners at the end of the night go home with prizes. Be sure to sign up when you register for SuperCon. Spouses are also welcome.

PAC AUCTIONS: Help defend the merit shop philosophy and the free enterprise system. Bid on items at the ABC of Wisconsin PAC silent and live auctions during Casino Night. Items will also be available for online bidding at charityauction.bid/PACAuction.

Want to donate an item for the auction? Contact John Schulze at 608-244-5883 or jschulze@abcwi.org.

7:00am Registration & Breakfast7:00am - 8:00amRegistration & Breakfast

8:00am Not So Sexy Marketing8:00am - 9:00amIf you think it’s difficult marketing your “not-so-sexy” industry on social media, there always seems to be someone who may have it more challenging than you. This panel of representatives from different industries has been assembled to share creative and engaging ways to bust through all the “boring” messaging out there and successfully convey your messaging on social media, even if you don’t have a cool product or service to market. Panel discussion will be led by social media expert Spencer X. Smith.Speakers: Spencer X. Smith

9:00am Break9:00am - 9:15amBreak

9:15am LinkedIn for Beginners9:15am - 10:15amAre you just getting started with LinkedIn but you aren’t sure how to best spend your time on this power platform? Then this session is for you! We’ll talk about properly setting up your account, learning how to post updates and articles, the importance of engaging with your community and much more. And before the session is through, we’ll spend some time working on our personal bios to make sure that they are just right. Bring your laptop or mobile device.Speakers: Josh Klemons

10:15am Break with Exhibitors10:15am - 10:45amTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

10:45am Getting More Out of LinkedIn10:45am - 11:45amIs your LinkedIn bio telling the story you want it to tell to the audience you are hoping to reach? Is your LinkedIn URL memorable enough to share at a networking event? Does your headline pop (and does it do so with words that are likely to get found during LI searches)? If your answer to any of these questions wasn’t a resounding YES, then join Josh Klemons of Reverbal Communications and let’s step up your LinkedIn game. We’ll talk about optimizing your account, taking your own searches to another level, publishing articles and quality content with your network and more.Speakers: Josh Klemons

11:45am Lunch & Chairman's Comments11:45am - 12:30pmJoin us for lunch and hear remarks from ABC of Wisconsin's board chairman.

12:30pm Building Your B2B-Based Business in a Complex Selling Environment12:30pm - 1:30pmBusiness-to-Business sales and Business-to-Consumer-based selling environments are two different animals. Is your organization looking to sell to other businesses? Do you struggle identifying how to gain access to key decision makers? Are you unsure of the best way to generate leads in this complex market? If so, this talk is for you. Matthew will take you through a journey of understanding how to first generate leads in the B2B market, and then how to navigate the tumultuous waters of multiple decision makers. Leave understanding how to increase your B2B book of business and land more profitable deals faster for your organization.Speakers: Matthew Pletzer

1:30pm Break with Exhibitors1:30pm - 2:00pmTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

2:00pm A Contractor's Guide to Branding2:00pm - 3:00pmBranding is more than a well-designed logo and color scheme. Done right, a brand has the power to drive or derail engagement by employees and customers alike. Join Jessica Drexler to learn about the critical elements affecting your brand, and the impact it can have on your top-line and bottomline growth. She’ll cover topics like culture, message communication and creative execution to help you set your brand vision for 2020 and beyond.Speakers: Jessica Drexler

3:00pm Break3:00pm - 3:15pmBreak

3:15pm Bid>Wait>Hope>Chase Is No Strategy At All3:15pm - 4:15pmIn the contractor world, so much time is spent bidding on projects with no payback, no return, and no positive outcome. Is everyone really a prospect? Are some projects more profitable than others… and others end up being not profitable at all? Do you provide free plans and free consulting all too often? Attend this talk to identify your most ideal clients and projects,  to learn how to take back control of the sales process, and to limit bid expenses in a world where margins are already thin. Attendees will leave understanding how to make their business more profitable by focusing on the right prospects and increasing their bid-hit ratio by following a sales process.Speakers: Dave Schwallier

3:15pm BONUS SESSION: Media Training 101 with Rebecca Kleefisch3:15pm - 4:15pmBy the time you need to learn to deal with the media, it is often too late. Get this crash course in crisis communication, how to earn positive media, and the nightmare words that will surely get you on TV. Presented by award-winning journalist, former PR guru and ABC Jobs Ambassador Rebecca Kleefisch.Speakers: Rebecca Kleefisch

4:30pm ABC of Wisconsin Annual Meeting4:30pm - 5:00pmABC of Wisconsin Annual Meeting

5:00pm Beam Club Awards5:00pm - 5:15pmBeam Club Awards

5:15pm Social, Casino Night & PAC Auctions5:15pm - 9:30pmCASINO NIGHT: Join fellow ABC members for roulette, blackjack and craps. No cost to play! Everyone starts with the same number of chips and the top winners at the end of the night go home with prizes. Be sure to sign up when you register for SuperCon. Spouses are also welcome.

PAC AUCTIONS: Help defend the merit shop philosophy and the free enterprise system. Bid on items at the ABC of Wisconsin PAC silent and live auctions during Casino Night. Items will also be available for online bidding at charityauction.bid/PACAuction.

Want to donate an item for the auction? Contact John Schulze at 608-244-5883 or jschulze@abcwi.org.

7:00am Registration & Breakfast7:00am - 8:00amRegistration & Breakfast

8:00am Strategic Planning & Your Professional Presence8:00am - 4:15pmThis full-day interactive and engaging training is designed to provide emerging leaders in the construction industry with specific take-away strategies, techniques, tips and actions that will position them for career success.

During the training, workshop facilitator, Randy Goruk will utilize power point slides, video, audio, interactive professional development techniques, electronic polling technology, customized worksheets and templates from The Ultimate Leaders Playbook™ to enhance the learning experience. Working in small groups, participants will address situations by thinking through solutions to problems presented, then sharing those solutions in larger group discussion.

In a constructive and fun workshop environment, the participants will learn:

• The process and components of a strategic plan.

• How to properly use the planning components to create a long-range plan.

• Planning mistakes and how to avoid them.

• How to inspire, empower and engage the team to deliver on the plan.

• The attributes, characteristics and qualities of professional presence.

• How to strategically build their professional presence within their company and within the industry.Speakers: Randy Goruk

9:00am Break9:00am - 9:15amBreak

10:15am Break with Exhibitors10:15am - 10:45amTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

11:45am Lunch & Chairman's Comments11:45am - 12:30pmJoin us for lunch and hear remarks from ABC of Wisconsin's board chairman.

1:30pm Break with Exhibitors1:30pm - 2:00pmTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

3:00pm Break3:00pm - 3:15pmBreak

4:30pm ABC of Wisconsin Annual Meeting4:30pm - 5:00pmABC of Wisconsin Annual Meeting

5:00pm Beam Club Awards5:00pm - 5:15pmBeam Club Awards

5:15pm Social, Casino Night & PAC Auctions5:15pm - 9:30pmCASINO NIGHT: Join fellow ABC members for roulette, blackjack and craps. No cost to play! Everyone starts with the same number of chips and the top winners at the end of the night go home with prizes. Be sure to sign up when you register for SuperCon. Spouses are also welcome.

PAC AUCTIONS: Help defend the merit shop philosophy and the free enterprise system. Bid on items at the ABC of Wisconsin PAC silent and live auctions during Casino Night. Items will also be available for online bidding at charityauction.bid/PACAuction.

Want to donate an item for the auction? Contact John Schulze at 608-244-5883 or jschulze@abcwi.org.

7:00am Registration & Breakfast7:00am - 8:00amRegistration & Breakfast

8:00am Strategic Planning & Your Professional Presence8:00am - 4:15pmConstruction companies need well trained leaders and employees need effective coaching. Given what is occurring on a daily basis in construction, a company lacking leadership will not perform up to its potential – and may even fail entirely.

This session will help define leadership in a modern construction firm. With practical examples of how it can be used to achieve improved results.

The difference between chaos and a well-run construction site is planning. We will review two types of planning; short term and long term; defining both and going through some of the challenges of each. We will demonstrate how simple math can be used to make you a better scheduler.

During this session, we will utilize a personality profiling tool to help you define your own personal communication profile. Once you understand your own profile, we will review what that means, what you like and don’t like, how you prefer communication, and, in turn, how to communicate more effectively with others. This is a game changer!

This is a nuts-and-bolts leadership session – you’re not just going to sit there!

You’ll take away the insights, tips and techniques to help you develop and grow in any leadership position. Leaders coach and coaches lead... and whether you’re new to leadership or are a veteran leader, this new workshop will help you do a better job for those you lead, your company and yourself. Speakers: Jeff Pigott

9:00am Break9:00am - 9:15amBreak

10:15am Break with Exhibitors10:15am - 10:45amTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

11:45am Lunch & Chairman's Comments11:45am - 12:30pmJoin us for lunch and hear remarks from ABC of Wisconsin's board chairman.

1:30pm Break with Exhibitors1:30pm - 2:00pmTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

3:00pm Break3:00pm - 3:15pmBreak

4:30pm ABC of Wisconsin Annual Meeting4:30pm - 5:00pmABC of Wisconsin Annual Meeting

5:00pm Beam Club Awards5:00pm - 5:15pmBeam Club Awards

5:15pm Social, Casino Night & PAC Auctions5:15pm - 9:30pmCASINO NIGHT: Join fellow ABC members for roulette, blackjack and craps. No cost to play! Everyone starts with the same number of chips and the top winners at the end of the night go home with prizes. Be sure to sign up when you register for SuperCon. Spouses are also welcome.

PAC AUCTIONS: Help defend the merit shop philosophy and the free enterprise system. Bid on items at the ABC of Wisconsin PAC silent and live auctions during Casino Night. Items will also be available for online bidding at charityauction.bid/PACAuction.

Want to donate an item for the auction? Contact John Schulze at 608-244-5883 or jschulze@abcwi.org.

7:00am Registration & Breakfast7:00am - 8:00amRegistration & Breakfast

8:00am Competent Person Training for Excavation8:00am - 4:15pmTrenching and excavation hazards result in 54 deaths annually. Soil stability, soil type, changes in weather, and unshored trench walls all can contribute to trench cave-ins. Hazards associated with trench work and excavation are recognized and preventable, yet injuries and fatalities associated with these hazards continue to occur. This session will provide you with information on regulations and consensus standards describe engineering controls, protective equipment, and safe work practices to minimize hazards for workers during trench work and excavations. This eight hour certified program covers the scope and application of the excavation standard, general excavation requirements, protective systems requirements, and soil classifications along with OSHA inspections. Speakers: Dan Parks

9:00am Break9:00am - 9:15amBreak

10:15am Break with Exhibitors10:15am - 10:45amTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

11:45am Lunch & Chairman's Comments11:45am - 12:30pmJoin us for lunch and hear remarks from ABC of Wisconsin's board chairman.

1:30pm Break with Exhibitors1:30pm - 2:00pmTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

3:00pm Break3:00pm - 3:15pmBreak

4:30pm ABC of Wisconsin Annual Meeting4:30pm - 5:00pmABC of Wisconsin Annual Meeting

5:00pm Beam Club Awards5:00pm - 5:15pmBeam Club Awards

5:15pm Social, Casino Night & PAC Auctions5:15pm - 9:30pmCASINO NIGHT: Join fellow ABC members for roulette, blackjack and craps. No cost to play! Everyone starts with the same number of chips and the top winners at the end of the night go home with prizes. Be sure to sign up when you register for SuperCon. Spouses are also welcome.

PAC AUCTIONS: Help defend the merit shop philosophy and the free enterprise system. Bid on items at the ABC of Wisconsin PAC silent and live auctions during Casino Night. Items will also be available for online bidding at charityauction.bid/PACAuction.

Want to donate an item for the auction? Contact John Schulze at 608-244-5883 or jschulze@abcwi.org.

6:00am Registration & Breakfast6:00am - 7:00amRegistration & Breakfast

7:00am Opening Session and ABC of Wisconsin Safety Awards7:00am - 7:55amOpening Session and ABC of Wisconsin Safety Awards

8:00am Organizational Excellence and the Importance of Standard Operating Procedures – How the Big Boys Do it8:00am - 9:20amSuccessful businesses are often a result of strong leadership. As construction organizations grow, leadership may lose some contact with the field. New people are brought in, the size and number of jobs increase, and some of the practices that have contributed to the company’s success are not always followed. That is often because new people don’t know what those successful practices are. Projects and operational staff need to be supported and guided by best practices and organizational excellence. Well led companies monitor their results and support their teams on a regular and repetitive basis. During this seminar, we will review operational excellence and the “cornerstones” of implementing best practices for your business. Transitioning to an organization that defines organizational excellence, documents best practices, and utilizes standard operating procedures is a game changer.Speakers: Jeff Pigott

9:20am Break with Exhibitors9:20am - 9:50amTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

9:50am Becoming an Agent of Change – The Power of Managing Change9:50am - 10:50amThis program will define the principle of utilizing best in class practices for all projects, which can help your organization achieve operational excellence. The following topic reviews the power of being a source of positive energy. Demonstrating how positive energy creates an environment that people enjoy being a part of, and correspondingly, how negativity can be a very destructive force.

• Understanding the principles of change management

• Examine the principles of continuous improvement and defining best practices.

• Determine the best practices and repeat them as often as possible.

• The danger of not having systems and processes, is that key items are often forgotten.

• The importance of a planned and methodical approach to managing construction projects.

• Avoiding the dangers of too much change.Speakers: Jeff Pigott

10:50am Break10:50am - 11:00amBreak

11:00am Project Planning and Project Scheduling – The Lost Art of Construction11:00am - 12:00pmConstruction is a very complicated business. The number of variables, unknown events and conditions can be overwhelming. One opportunity to avoid the pitfalls of construction is to plan your work. Failing to plan is planning to fail. This seminar focuses on the importance of scheduling your work. Making sure before you start work, you have a plan on how it will be executed. This seminar will define the principles of long-term and short-term planning, giving real world examples of both types of scheduling. Scheduling long and short term are basic communication tools. Once you have them in place, you need a program of how they will be used and communicated to key project stakeholders. Schedules need to be a living and ever-evolving program that is used to communicate clear goals and objective for project stakeholders.Speakers: Jeff Pigott

12:00pm Lunch & Keynote Speaker Marty Wilberding12:00pm - 1:00pmBuried Alive: Lessons From a Trench Collapse Survivor Plumbing and heating contractor Marty Wilberding of Cuba City will recount his story of surviving a near-fatal trench collapse on June 20, 2017 in Lafayette County. He broke his neck, eye socket, hip and 16 ribs after being buried up to his head in the accident. Wilberding has been in the business for about 30 years and a firefighter with the Cuba City Volunteer Fire Department since 1987.Speakers: Marty Wilberding

1:00pm Time Management – How to Manage Multiple Projects Without Going Crazy1:00pm - 2:00pmWe are often asked to take on multiple, or very complex projects. As one’s career progresses, you may be asked to take on some big assignments. The ability to successfully navigate and prioritize these challenges could be key to the progression of that career. For some, the challenge of time management becomes overwhelming. The goal of this course is to give your team some tools and techniques to master time management.

• Plan each day, week and month. Develop a system that can be repeated.

• Work smarter, not harder.

• The importance of making lists.

• Effective delegation, and not being everyone’s solution.

• Be timely. Don’t be late. Lateness is a sign of lack of organization and disrespect.

• Understand one’s deadlines and creating deadlines for others. Speakers: Jeff Pigott

2:00pm Break with Exhibitors2:00pm - 2:30pmTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

2:30pm Driving Job Profitability Through Management of Productivity and Labor Hours2:30pm - 3:30pmWe are facing a new reality. The generation of skilled workers is diminishing. And in general terms, the profit on projects has diminished as well. Companies are forced to execute work with less skilled labor in a more competitive marketplace. Making craft labor management critical. The goal is to introduce attendees to the principle that stated, “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.” – Peter Drucker

• Outline the importance of tracking quantities and the principle that it must be measured to be managed.

• Provide math-based examples of crew planning, productivity planning, and productivity reporting; in both simple and complex formats; demonstrating possibilities.

• Dispel the myth that quantity reporting in the field is not accurate or very difficult. Use simple examples to determine weekly quantities.

• Demonstrate that a simple quantity reports can help you make more informed decisions that can improve your costs. Speakers: Jeff Pigott

3:30pm Travel to Closing Session3:30pm - 3:35pmTravel to Closing Session

3:35pm Closing Session3:35pm - 4:00pmClosing Session

5:30pm Projects of Distinction Awards5:30pm - 9:00pmSeparate Registration Required The Projects of Distinction Awards Banquet highlights the quality and professionalism of merit construction projects by ABC of Wisconsin members.

• Cocktail Hour – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• Dinner – 6:30 p.m. with Program to Follow

Register online at abcwi.org/POD

6:00am Registration & Breakfast6:00am - 7:00amRegistration & Breakfast

7:00am Opening Session and ABC of Wisconsin Safety Awards7:00am - 7:55amOpening Session and ABC of Wisconsin Safety Awards

8:00am Leadership Behaviors for Retaining and Building the Team8:00am - 9:20amIf you are looking for ways to improve communication, teamwork, workforce morale and engagement while reducing workforce turn-over, this session is for you. You’ll develop greater self-confidence and control when you learn how to develop and reinforce the top six behaviors of construction leaders. You will also build a loyal, dedicated team for maximum performance and long-term growth. Speakers: Randy Goruk

9:20am Break with Exhibitors9:20am - 9:50amTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

9:50am Employee Disengagement: The Dog That Will Bite You!9:50am - 10:50amWhat most construction leaders really want is an organization that runs smoothly and efficiently. This objective is readily achieved with fully engaged employees. Employees that are engaged feel passionate about their jobs, are committed to the organization, and put discretionary effort into their work. A disengaged employee will generate unexpected costs and unwelcomed turmoil. In today’s competitive work environment, knowing what drives exceptional performance is critical to long term success. In this highly interactive presentation, we will share the key drivers for engaging employees and the strategies, techniques and tips to achieve a fully engaged team. Speakers: Randy Goruk

10:50am Break10:50am - 11:00amBreak

11:00am 21 Leadership Tips for Elevating Your Performance11:00am - 12:00pmLeaders are always looking for professional development strategies, techniques and tips. Responsible leaders will attend seminars, conferences and networking meetings. They will read books, articles, blogs and newspapers. They will work with a mentor or coach. All this work for the sake of professional development and / or career advancement. Save the time of all the above. Attend this presentation and receive 21 thought-provoking, proven and practical leadership tips on a silver platter. If you’re looking for ways to become an even better leader, this session will provide you with some new ideas on “what to do” to elevate your performance and “how to do it.” Speakers: Randy Goruk

12:00pm Lunch & Keynote Speaker Marty Wilberding12:00pm - 1:00pmBuried Alive: Lessons From a Trench Collapse Survivor Plumbing and heating contractor Marty Wilberding of Cuba City will recount his story of surviving a near-fatal trench collapse on June 20, 2017 in Lafayette County. He broke his neck, eye socket, hip and 16 ribs after being buried up to his head in the accident. Wilberding has been in the business for about 30 years and a firefighter with the Cuba City Volunteer Fire Department since 1987.Speakers: Marty Wilberding

1:00pm Play Like a True Champion – The Skills and Habits of Construction Professionals1:00pm - 2:00pm‘Play Like a Champion’ is a professional development, sports-themed presentation that is intended to be highly interactive, educational and a fun experience. It will lead to sharpening the competitive spirit, while developing the leadership skills of the participants. During this session we focus on factors related to ‘Eliminating Mistakes’. We discuss what they are, site real-world examples, then as a group identify specific opportunities for the individual and the team to improve.Speakers: Randy Goruk

2:00pm Break with Exhibitors2:00pm - 2:30pmTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

2:30pm End the Chaos: Become a Personal Productivity Champion2:30pm - 3:30pmAs a leader, how is your time management, or as our presenter Randy Goruk likes to refer to time management, how is your personal productivity? It is essential for a leader’s success, and health, to take full control of the time in their world. They need to become a personal productivity champion. Many of us in the construction industry never seem to have the time to do everything we set out to do. We are constantly challenged with time pressures that never seem to go away. This interactive presentation is designed to share proven strategies and techniques that can be immediately implemented and help end the chaos. Speakers: Randy Goruk

3:30pm Travel to Closing Session3:30pm - 3:35pmTravel to Closing Session

3:35pm Closing Session3:35pm - 4:00pmClosing Session

5:30pm Projects of Distinction Awards5:30pm - 9:00pmSeparate Registration Required The Projects of Distinction Awards Banquet highlights the quality and professionalism of merit construction projects by ABC of Wisconsin members.

• Cocktail Hour – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• Dinner – 6:30 p.m. with Program to Follow

Register online at abcwi.org/POD

6:00am Registration & Breakfast6:00am - 7:00amRegistration & Breakfast

7:00am Opening Session and ABC of Wisconsin Safety Awards7:00am - 7:55amOpening Session and ABC of Wisconsin Safety Awards

8:00am Breaking Through Your Comfort Zones8:00am - 9:20amStuck in a rut? Difficult to change? Do you know you need to grow, but pushing yourself feels like such a daunting task? In this session, attendees will learn to expand their comfort zones and elevate their personal and professional performance to a new level. New mindset, new habits, new results.Speakers: Dave Schwallier, Matthew Pletzer

9:20am Break with Exhibitors9:20am - 9:50amTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

9:50am Establishing Clarity and Aligning on External Expectations9:50am - 10:50amDo you or your team struggle with unclear expectations and a lack of understanding of what’s happening, when, and who’s responsible? In this talk, attendees will learn a powerful tactic that sets clear mutually-understood ground rules for meetings and interactions. This tool will allow them to stay in control of situations. Ultimately, they’ll establish crystal clear next steps that will set clients, prospects, co-workers, and themselves at ease. The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. Misunderstanding just costs too much.Speakers: Dave Schwallier, Matthew Pletzer

10:50am Break10:50am - 11:00amBreak

11:00am Personal Prioritization and Time Management11:00am - 12:00pmDoes there never seem to be enough time in the day? Are you always really busy but sometimes don’t feel like you’re getting important things completed? Attend this session to improve how you manage your time and make your calendar your boss so that you accomplish the most important tasks and move the needle for your organization. We’ll cover the powerful “one-thing” concept, calendar management, and journaling.Speakers: Dave Schwallier, Matthew Pletzer

12:00pm Lunch & Keynote Speaker Marty Wilberding12:00pm - 1:00pmBuried Alive: Lessons From a Trench Collapse Survivor Plumbing and heating contractor Marty Wilberding of Cuba City will recount his story of surviving a near-fatal trench collapse on June 20, 2017 in Lafayette County. He broke his neck, eye socket, hip and 16 ribs after being buried up to his head in the accident. Wilberding has been in the business for about 30 years and a firefighter with the Cuba City Volunteer Fire Department since 1987.Speakers: Marty Wilberding

1:00pm The Four Hats of Leadership1:00pm - 2:00pmAre you a new manager? Do you have new supervisors or managers in your team? New managers may have been great in their functional area, but they don’t necessarily have the skills to be effective leaders. Attend this talk or send your emerging leaders in order to understand the four hats of leadership, when to “wear” them, and how to be effective in each: supervising, training, coaching, and mentoring.Speakers: Dave Schwallier, Matthew Pletzer

2:00pm Break with Exhibitors2:00pm - 2:30pmTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

2:30pm Dealing with Difficult People2:30pm - 3:30pmHow do you keep your composure when dealing with challenging GCs, sub-contractors, employees, or clients? It’s often extremely hard! We all have different behavioral styles … and so do they. In this session, learn how to deal effectively with difficult people and achieve positive outcomes. You’ll walk away with strategies to adjust your communication to be most effective, to not get emotionally involved, to manage customer/partner perceptions, and to ultimately solve problems and maintain relationships. Speakers: Dave Schwallier, Matthew Pletzer

3:30pm Travel to Closing Session3:30pm - 3:35pmTravel to Closing Session

3:35pm Closing Session3:35pm - 4:00pmClosing Session

5:30pm Projects of Distinction Awards5:30pm - 9:00pmSeparate Registration Required The Projects of Distinction Awards Banquet highlights the quality and professionalism of merit construction projects by ABC of Wisconsin members.

• Cocktail Hour – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• Dinner – 6:30 p.m. with Program to Follow

Register online at abcwi.org/POD

6:00am Registration & Breakfast6:00am - 7:00amRegistration & Breakfast

7:00am Opening Session and ABC of Wisconsin Safety Awards7:00am - 7:55amOpening Session and ABC of Wisconsin Safety Awards

8:00am Tight Labor Market: Market & Merit Pay8:00am - 9:20amHow do companies keep up with the market to pay their skilled labor? How can you keep talent and attract new talent in this tight labor market with pay? How do you communicate and structure communication to employees about their pay? The speakers will discuss ways that they have to attract and retain key talent, reward high performing employees, and reward and pay competitively in the market. Speakers: Gene Jacobson, Holly Kellesvig

9:20am Break with Exhibitors9:20am - 9:50amTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

9:50am 20/20 Insight on the 2020 Elections9:50am - 10:50amWisconsin’s top independent pollster, Charles Franklin, will present on issues and trends that will affect campaign 2020 and the key Midwest battleground of Wisconsin.Speakers: Charles Franklin

10:50am Break10:50am - 11:00amBreak

11:00am The Current and Future Trajectory of the Wisconsin Economy11:00am - 12:00pmRon Wirtz will discuss the current state and long-term trajectory of the Wisconsin economy, reviewing trends in recent economic activity, annual output, job growth, hiring demand and other measures across the state and in the construction sector, along with the role of labor supply on future growth. Ron also uses an interactive survey to anonymously poll attendees to gauge how firms are performing in the current economy, and what their outlook is for 2020.Speakers: Ron Wirtz

12:00pm Lunch & Keynote Speaker Marty Wilberding12:00pm - 1:00pmBuried Alive: Lessons From a Trench Collapse Survivor Plumbing and heating contractor Marty Wilberding of Cuba City will recount his story of surviving a near-fatal trench collapse on June 20, 2017 in Lafayette County. He broke his neck, eye socket, hip and 16 ribs after being buried up to his head in the accident. Wilberding has been in the business for about 30 years and a firefighter with the Cuba City Volunteer Fire Department since 1987.Speakers: Marty Wilberding

1:00pm Developing a Total Rewards Program to Hire and Retain the Best Talent1:00pm - 2:00pmDuring this session, attendees will learn what benefits are relevant to employees, options in the group medical market, how to evaluate competitiveness of your plan, how to manage health within your population and how to communicate value to employees.Speakers: John Vose, CPCU, Nate Priestaf, JD, MBA

2:00pm Break with Exhibitors2:00pm - 2:30pmTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

2:30pm Communication to Retain, Motivate and Engage Your Employees2:30pm - 3:30pmLife would be much simpler if we all communicated and were motivated in the same way, but that doesn’t exist. Different generations, while they may all essentially want similar things, certainly don’t communicate in the same way. In this session, we will look at communication within your organization to retain, motivate and engage your employees. Speakers: Kate Schieldt

3:30pm Travel to Closing Session3:30pm - 3:35pmTravel to Closing Session

3:35pm Closing Session3:35pm - 4:00pmClosing Session

5:30pm Projects of Distinction Awards5:30pm - 9:00pmSeparate Registration Required The Projects of Distinction Awards Banquet highlights the quality and professionalism of merit construction projects by ABC of Wisconsin members.

• Cocktail Hour – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• Dinner – 6:30 p.m. with Program to Follow

Register online at abcwi.org/POD

6:00am Registration & Breakfast6:00am - 7:00amRegistration & Breakfast

7:00am Opening Session and ABC of Wisconsin Safety Awards7:00am - 7:55amOpening Session and ABC of Wisconsin Safety Awards

8:00am Fall Protection8:00am - 9:00amMany workers use “tie-off”as a form of fall protection. But unfortunately many do not properly manage the fall arrest process. This session will look at the true causes of fall, what happens during a fall and the catch when fall arrest equipment is used. Students will learn how to assess and manage work activities to assure that fall-arrest equipment can be effective. This interactive session will also demonstrate what happens in a fall. Rescue of a fall worker will also be discussed.Speakers: Patrick Harel

9:00am Break9:00am - 9:10amBreak

9:10am Ladder Safety: Preventing Injuries, Saving Lives9:10am - 10:30amFall prevention is the big focus of safety leaders and professionals. Prevention through design, combined with new trainings, is helping organizations save time, money, and most importantly, lives. Every day nearly 2,000 people are injured while using ladders, and as many as 100 of them will suffer a long-term disability. Today, one person will die in a ladder-related accident. Reducing the number of ladder-related injuries is becoming top priority for the nation’s foremost companies. Dave engages attendees and uses case studies, real-life examples and practical solutions involving cutting-edge strategies to prevent prevalent OSHA/safety compliance ladder-related issues will hold participants interest for the entire session. In addition, Dave's use of audio/visual teaching tools makes this a number one requested safety training with top companies in many industries around the nation. Speakers: David Francis

10:30am Break with Exhibitors10:30am - 11:00amTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

11:00am Wood Frame Safety Solutions in Construction11:00am - 12:00pmThis session will focus on wood frame construction and safety risks associated with this type of work. We will be reviewing standards and best practices being implemented industry wide. We will also take a look at new equipment available to the industry. Bring your questions and ideas!Speakers: Cullen Schmeling, Ryan Ogrizovich

12:00pm Lunch & Keynote Speaker Marty Wilberding12:00pm - 1:00pmBuried Alive: Lessons From a Trench Collapse Survivor Plumbing and heating contractor Marty Wilberding of Cuba City will recount his story of surviving a near-fatal trench collapse on June 20, 2017 in Lafayette County. He broke his neck, eye socket, hip and 16 ribs after being buried up to his head in the accident. Wilberding has been in the business for about 30 years and a firefighter with the Cuba City Volunteer Fire Department since 1987.Speakers: Marty Wilberding

1:00pm Rooftop Requirements for the Non-Roofer1:00pm - 2:00pmThis class will explore the requirements for non-roofers working in close proximity to the roof edge. Options for fall protection and fall restraint will also be discussed.Speakers: Alex Jackson

2:00pm Break with Exhibitors2:00pm - 2:30pmTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

2:30pm Hidden Scars of Safety2:30pm - 3:30pmTraining, reminders and enforcement penalties are important, but sometimes, real life examples of workplace accidents do more to convince workers to comply with what you’ve been trained to do. Because after all, should our employment dictate our quality of life for the remainder of our lives? When an accident occurs, very serious consequences may be the result. In this session, we will discuss the personal stories of workers who have experienced significant injuries on the job. Through each story, attendees will experience the importance of following safe work practices in order to prevent similar events from happening. Each story will give a different perspective and will show just how important it is to be aware of safety procedures and your surroundings, as nobody expects to be injured. This session will address the “it won’t happen to me” attitude.Speakers: Alex Johnson

3:30pm Travel to Closing Session3:30pm - 3:35pmTravel to Closing Session

3:35pm Closing Session3:35pm - 4:00pmClosing Session

5:30pm Projects of Distinction Awards5:30pm - 9:00pmSeparate Registration Required The Projects of Distinction Awards Banquet highlights the quality and professionalism of merit construction projects by ABC of Wisconsin members.

• Cocktail Hour – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• Dinner – 6:30 p.m. with Program to Follow

Register online at abcwi.org/POD

6:00am Registration & Breakfast6:00am - 7:00amRegistration & Breakfast

7:00am Opening Session and ABC of Wisconsin Safety Awards7:00am - 7:55amOpening Session and ABC of Wisconsin Safety Awards

8:00am Powder Actuated Tool Certification8:00am - 9:00amPowder actuated tools, used for fastening operations, have injured and even killed workers on jobsites. These tools should be treated with respect and precaution at all times. This interactive session will cover proper use of powder actuated tools, while showing you the hazards firsthand.Speakers: Dean Rodewald

9:00am Break9:00am - 9:10amBreak

9:10am Rigging/Signaling9:10am - 10:30amLearn to identify proper rigging and rigging procedures and the ASME B30.5 standard hand signals to make sure your crews are OSHA Compliant, which required them to be a minimum qualified riggers as of Nov. 10, 2010. Also, learn the difference between a qualified rigger versus a certified rigger as well as other signaling requirements that were put in place in the Nov. 10, 2010 version of 1926.1400 sub part CC pertaining to crane work within the construction trades.Speakers: Dan Swiggum

10:30am Break with Exhibitors10:30am - 11:00amTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

11:00am Job Safety Analysis11:00am - 12:00pmThis session will go through the process of assessing individual tasks where there is a significant safety hazard. We will identify hazards associated in each step of the process and develop mitigation techniques for the steps with hazards. This session will provide tools for documenting safety controls and training techniques for each significant safety hazard. We call this Job Safety Analysis.Speakers: Rick Barton

12:00pm Lunch & Keynote Speaker Marty Wilberding12:00pm - 1:00pmBuried Alive: Lessons From a Trench Collapse Survivor Plumbing and heating contractor Marty Wilberding of Cuba City will recount his story of surviving a near-fatal trench collapse on June 20, 2017 in Lafayette County. He broke his neck, eye socket, hip and 16 ribs after being buried up to his head in the accident. Wilberding has been in the business for about 30 years and a firefighter with the Cuba City Volunteer Fire Department since 1987.Speakers: Marty Wilberding

1:00pm Struck By/Caught Between1:00pm - 2:00pmStruck-By/Caught-In incidents are the leading cause of fatal incidents in Wisconsin almost every year. Whether you are a homebuilder or a commercial contractor building multistory complexes, Struck-By/Caught-In hazards are present on every project. This session will provide hazard identification strategies, OSHA standards that may apply, and best practices you can implement tomorrow to better prevent these types of incidents.Speakers: Nathan Fritsch

2:00pm Break with Exhibitors2:00pm - 2:30pmTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

2:30pm Hidden Scars of Safety2:30pm - 3:30pmTraining, reminders and enforcement penalties are important, but sometimes, real life examples of workplace accidents do more to convince workers to comply with what you’ve been trained to do. Because after all, should our employment dictate our quality of life for the remainder of our lives? When an accident occurs, very serious consequences may be the result. In this session, we will discuss the personal stories of workers who have experienced significant injuries on the job. Through each story, attendees will experience the importance of following safe work practices in order to prevent similar events from happening. Each story will give a different perspective and will show just how important it is to be aware of safety procedures and your surroundings, as nobody expects to be injured. This session will address the “it won’t happen to me” attitude.Speakers: Alex Jackson

3:30pm Travel to Closing Session3:30pm - 3:35pmTravel to Closing Session

3:35pm Closing Session3:35pm - 4:00pmClosing Session

5:30pm Projects of Distinction Awards5:30pm - 9:00pmSeparate Registration Required The Projects of Distinction Awards Banquet highlights the quality and professionalism of merit construction projects by ABC of Wisconsin members.

• Cocktail Hour – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• Dinner – 6:30 p.m. with Program to Follow

Register online at abcwi.org/POD

6:00am Registration & Breakfast6:00am - 7:00amRegistration & Breakfast

7:00am Opening Session and ABC of Wisconsin Safety Awards7:00am - 7:55amOpening Session and ABC of Wisconsin Safety Awards

8:00am Utility Strikes8:00am - 9:00amDamaging underground utilities can be costly and could cause serious injuries. With more than 25 years of experience in underground utility locates and instructing more than 1,000 workers on safe digging practices. Justin will give attendees an opportunity to ask the tough questions and walk away with a better understanding on how to avoid these costly mistakes.Speakers: Justin Larson

9:00am Break9:00am - 9:10amBreak

9:10am Distracted Driving9:10am - 10:30amDriving kills nearly 40,000 people a year, injures more than 4.5 million people, and is the number one cause of occupational death in the US. One in five crashes are blamed on distracted driving. This seminar will tackle some of the most effective ways to reduce your chances of being involved, injured, killed or held personally liable for a crash.Speakers: Clint Spejcher

10:30am Break with Exhibitors10:30am - 11:00amTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

11:00am OSHA Inspections11:00am - 12:00pmThis program will offer a unique opportunity to gain insight into why your jobs are selected for inspection. Learn your rights and responsibilities, the three phases of the inspection process, steps you should take during the inspection process and what not to do during the inspection. The program will also discuss the post-citation process including the contest procedure up to preparing the case for trial. Speakers: OSHA

12:00pm Lunch & Keynote Speaker Marty Wilberding12:00pm - 1:00pmBuried Alive: Lessons From a Trench Collapse Survivor Plumbing and heating contractor Marty Wilberding of Cuba City will recount his story of surviving a near-fatal trench collapse on June 20, 2017 in Lafayette County. He broke his neck, eye socket, hip and 16 ribs after being buried up to his head in the accident. Wilberding has been in the business for about 30 years and a firefighter with the Cuba City Volunteer Fire Department since 1987.Speakers: Marty Wilberding

1:00pm Electrical1:00pm - 2:00pmThis high impact session is designed for every tradesperson on a construction jobsite. Electricity impacts our jobsites on a daily basis just like our personal lives. This High Impact session will explain; basic electrical theory, how does electricity work on our jobsites, the hazards of electricity and what are the Best Practices for.Speakers: OSHA

2:00pm Break with Exhibitors2:00pm - 2:30pmTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

2:30pm Hidden Scars of Safety2:30pm - 3:30pmTraining, reminders and enforcement penalties are important, but sometimes, real life examples of workplace accidents do more to convince workers to comply with what you’ve been trained to do. Because after all, should our employment dictate our quality of life for the remainder of our lives? When an accident occurs, very serious consequences may be the result. In this session, we will discuss the personal stories of workers who have experienced significant injuries on the job. Through each story, attendees will experience the importance of following safe work practices in order to prevent similar events from happening. Each story will give a different perspective and will show just how important it is to be aware of safety procedures and your surroundings, as nobody expects to be injured. This session will address the “it won’t happen to me” attitude.Speakers: Alex Jackson

3:30pm Travel to Closing Session3:30pm - 3:35pmTravel to Closing Session

3:35pm Closing Session3:35pm - 4:00pmClosing Session

5:30pm Projects of Distinction Awards5:30pm - 9:00pmSeparate Registration Required The Projects of Distinction Awards Banquet highlights the quality and professionalism of merit construction projects by ABC of Wisconsin members.

• Cocktail Hour – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• Dinner – 6:30 p.m. with Program to Follow

Register online at abcwi.org/POD

6:00am Registration & Breakfast6:00am - 7:00amRegistration & Breakfast

7:00am Opening Session and ABC of Wisconsin Safety Awards7:00am - 7:55amOpening Session and ABC of Wisconsin Safety Awards

8:00am Jobsite Hazards8:00am - 9:00amDamaging underground utilities can be costly and could cause serious injuries. With more than 25 years of experience in underground utility locates and instructing more than 1,000 workers on safe digging practices. Justin will give attendees an opportunity to ask the tough questions and walk away with a better understanding on how to avoid these costly mistakes.Speakers: Alex Jackson, Brian Shields

9:00am Break9:00am - 9:10amBreak

9:10am Aerial Lift9:10am - 10:30amThere have been recent updates to ANSI’s standards for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs). This session will discuss those updates as well as some of the most frequent misuses of aerial boom lifts and scissor lifts. In addition, the session will discuss the latest attachments available for MEWPs to help contractors maximize the use of this equipment. Speakers: Jess Lawinger, John Egan

10:30am Break with Exhibitors10:30am - 11:00amTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

11:00am Gas Detection11:00am - 12:00pmThis session will cover what you need to know and consider now and in the future; gas detection acronyms (how many do you know?); regulatory landscape (any changes coming?); LEL, if you assume things may go KABOOM!; Is 5-gas the new 4-gas monitor? PID Technology; Staying in communication (when to go wireless); and instrument management systems.Speakers: Andrew Saunders, Curt Woda

12:00pm Lunch & Keynote Speaker Marty Wilberding12:00pm - 1:00pmBuried Alive: Lessons From a Trench Collapse Survivor Plumbing and heating contractor Marty Wilberding of Cuba City will recount his story of surviving a near-fatal trench collapse on June 20, 2017 in Lafayette County. He broke his neck, eye socket, hip and 16 ribs after being buried up to his head in the accident. Wilberding has been in the business for about 30 years and a firefighter with the Cuba City Volunteer Fire Department since 1987.Speakers: Marty Wilberding

1:00pm Chain Saw and Felling Safety1:00pm - 2:00pmThis interactive program on chain saw safety will cover: safety features of the chain saw, starting, holding and retreating, the common areas of injuries, best practices in personal protective equipment, OSHA regulations and accident statistics. Speakers: Nathan Stanford

2:00pm Break with Exhibitors2:00pm - 2:30pmTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

2:30pm Hidden Scars of Safety2:30pm - 3:30pmTraining, reminders and enforcement penalties are important, but sometimes, real life examples of workplace accidents do more to convince workers to comply with what you’ve been trained to do. Because after all, should our employment dictate our quality of life for the remainder of our lives? When an accident occurs, very serious consequences may be the result. In this session, we will discuss the personal stories of workers who have experienced significant injuries on the job. Through each story, attendees will experience the importance of following safe work practices in order to prevent similar events from happening. Each story will give a different perspective and will show just how important it is to be aware of safety procedures and your surroundings, as nobody expects to be injured. This session will address the “it won’t happen to me” attitude.Speakers: Alex Jackson

3:30pm Travel to Closing Session3:30pm - 3:35pmTravel to Closing Session

3:35pm Closing Session3:35pm - 4:00pmClosing Session

5:30pm Projects of Distinction Awards5:30pm - 9:00pmSeparate Registration Required The Projects of Distinction Awards Banquet highlights the quality and professionalism of merit construction projects by ABC of Wisconsin members.

• Cocktail Hour – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• Dinner – 6:30 p.m. with Program to Follow

Register online at abcwi.org/POD

6:00am Registration & Breakfast6:00am - 7:00amRegistration & Breakfast

7:00am Opening Session and ABC of Wisconsin Safety Awards7:00am - 7:55amOpening Session and ABC of Wisconsin Safety Awards

8:00am DOT Hot Topics8:00am - 9:00amThis session will discuss some of the biggest issues facing commercial drivers, including load securement, hours of service, vehicle maintenance/inspections, and other common safety issues. Bring your DOT questions for Q&A time at the end of the presentation.Speakers: Wisconsin State Patrol

9:00am Break9:00am - 9:10amBreak

9:10am Active Shooter9:10am - 10:30amWhether your construction company has implemented Run-Hide-Fight, Lockdown, Evacuation or other crisis action protocols, it is critical that your company comprehends how to place as many ‘roadblocks’ as possible between your employees and the intruder/shooter to increase your chances of surviving an active shooter event. For this reason, it is critical that your employees receive training on how to rapidly respond to an armed intruder or active shooter incident on the construction site – whether working within a manufacturing facility or at an outdoor construction site. Statistics indicate that a little more than 60% of active shooter situations are over within five (5) minutes – the shooter leaves the area, the shooter takes their own life (about 40%), or law enforcement/a prepared citizen neutralizes the situation. Knowing exactly what to do during those few minutes may mean the difference between life and death for you, a coworker and many others on your construction site. Are all of your construction employees prepared to deal with an armed intruder or an active shooter on your job site? Speakers: Ted Hayes

10:30am Break with Exhibitors10:30am - 11:00amTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

11:00am Suicide in Construction QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer11:00am - 12:00pmThe construction industry has the highest rate of suicide for any job. But suicide deaths are preventable. Find out what you can do to help someone in a crisis. QPR, like CPR, can help you take bold action to save a life. Speakers: Jean Papalia

12:00pm Lunch & Keynote Speaker Marty Wilberding12:00pm - 1:00pmBuried Alive: Lessons From a Trench Collapse Survivor Plumbing and heating contractor Marty Wilberding of Cuba City will recount his story of surviving a near-fatal trench collapse on June 20, 2017 in Lafayette County. He broke his neck, eye socket, hip and 16 ribs after being buried up to his head in the accident. Wilberding has been in the business for about 30 years and a firefighter with the Cuba City Volunteer Fire Department since 1987.Speakers: Marty Wilberding

1:00pm Safety 24-71:00pm - 2:00pmThis training session will discuss key elements to creating and maintaining a safe work site. The following topics will be the focus of our discussion: Each attendee will leave with simple ideas on how to enhance your safety “day to day;” new worker orientation; pre-task planning; safety communication; safety inspections; accident and near miss reporting and investigation.Speakers: Robert Tenhagen

2:00pm Break with Exhibitors2:00pm - 2:30pmTake a break and visit some of the nearly 50 vendors in the trade show!

2:30pm Hidden Scars of Safety2:30pm - 3:30pmTraining, reminders and enforcement penalties are important, but sometimes, real life examples of workplace accidents do more to convince workers to comply with what you’ve been trained to do. Because after all, should our employment dictate our quality of life for the remainder of our lives? When an accident occurs, very serious consequences may be the result. In this session, we will discuss the personal stories of workers who have experienced significant injuries on the job. Through each story, attendees will experience the importance of following safe work practices in order to prevent similar events from happening. Each story will give a different perspective and will show just how important it is to be aware of safety procedures and your surroundings, as nobody expects to be injured. This session will address the “it won’t happen to me” attitude.Speakers: Alex Jackson

3:30pm Travel to Closing Session3:30pm - 3:35pmTravel to Closing Session

3:35pm Closing Session3:35pm - 4:00pmClosing Session

5:30pm Projects of Distinction Awards5:30pm - 9:00pmSeparate Registration Required The Projects of Distinction Awards Banquet highlights the quality and professionalism of merit construction projects by ABC of Wisconsin members.

• Cocktail Hour – 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• Dinner – 6:30 p.m. with Program to Follow

Register online at abcwi.org/POD