by American Subcontractors Association
Networking and education opportunities abound at SUBExcel 2018, ASA’s annual convention, which will take place Feb. 28 through March 3 at the Tempe Mission Palms in Tempe, Ariz. Visit www.subexcel.com for details.
NETWORKING
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Hospitality Suite—Open to all attendees
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
ASA President’s and ASA of Arizona’s Welcome Reception
Thursday, March 1, 2018
7:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m.
Breakfast with Arizona Secretary of State Michele Reagan followed by Peer-to-Peer Leadership Round Tables Facilitated by Danny Creed
10:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Networking Break
12:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.
Lunch and Chapter Leadership Peer-to-Peer Round Tables Facilitated by Danny Creed
2:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
Networking Break
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
EXPO & Mini Golf Tournament with Exhibitors
Friday, March 2, 2018
10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Networking Break with Exhibitors
12:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
Lunch with Exhibitors and Chapter Leadership Peer-to-Peer Round Tables Facilitated by Danny Creed
3:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Networking Break
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Attorneys’ Council Reception—Café Boa
7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Attorneys’ Council Dinner—Café Boa
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Reception, Banquet & Awards Ceremony—Rustler’s Roost—Wear your cowboy hats and boots!
EDUCATION
Thursday, March 1, 2018
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Opening General Session—“Brace for Impact” by Dave Sanderson
Dave Sanderson is an inspirational survivor, speaker, and author. His thoughts on leadership have made him an internationally sought-out speaker. When US Airways Flight 1549, or “The Miracle on the Hudson,” ditched into the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, Dave Sanderson knew he was exactly where he was supposed to be. The last passenger off the back of the plane on that fateful day, he was largely responsible for the well-being and safety of others, risking his own life in frigid water to help other passengers off the plane. Despite the hazards to himself, Sanderson thought only of helping others and emerged from the wreckage with a mission: to encourage others to do the right thing. That experience profoundly changed his life and today he travels the globe sharing his inspirational and motivational leadership messages to help people make a difference in how they do business and live their lives.
10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Education Workshop—“Contract Strategies in Challenging Markets” by Teresa Magnus, Magnus & Company
Successful contracting strategies on projects focus on shared objectives, maximizing communication and knowledge sharing, jointly mitigating project risks, and fostering a cooperative, trusting, respectful environment. With the exceptional challenges in today’s market, particular emphasis should be laid on mitigating the effects of the constrained labor market by expanding the pool of qualified contractors, thereby increasing access to front line supervision, scope of work expertise, and skilled craft labor. Traditional contracting models focus on risk avoidance at the expense of a single party and the resolution of conflict after the failure of the project. While improving contract language would help this scenario, it is generally not within the scope of control of the subcontractor. So, what role can a subcontractor play in contracting strategy and performance of work within a contract to improve project performance for everyone?
1:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Education Workshop—“Lean Transformations” by Stephane McShane, Maxim Consulting Group
With the future bringing more of the same accelerated challenges of schedule compression, pricing pressure, and manpower shortages, the industry will be forced to innovate at a heightened clip. Most contractors are trying to solve these massive industry issues with tactical solutions and everyone is basically trying the same approach they have used for years. The reality is a new business model that is evolving to address these challenges with strategic, long-term solutions. Best-in-class electrical contractors are utilizing value stream mapping to visualize work systems (prefabrication, IT, financial systems, etc.) and identify the gaps, overlaps and roadblocks in how customer requests/orders are completed. McShane will use case studies of U.S.-based contractors including pictures and detailed descriptions of what they have done, why, and the substantial bottom line results they are enjoying.
2:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Education Workshop—“Project Management Through Production Metrics” by Stephen Rohrbach, F.A. Rohrbach, Allentown, Pa.
This is not a program about the merits of 10-unit measurements. This is about data. As a constructor, it’s your secret weapon and your best friend. When formulated into a metric, your data can tell you where and how to boost productivity, compare your planned vs. actual variances, and accurately forecast whether you are heading toward a profit or a loss. Used during the course of a project, these insights give you the opportunity to take real-time action and make the adjustments needed to ensure that your team delivers work that is on time and on budget. In this workshop, Rohrbach will explain how to analyze project budgets and costs to identify meaningful metrics that can be used to effectively manage your people, your process, and your client relationships. Participants are encouraged to bring actual project budgets and apply these concepts to current challenges. Be prepared for valuable discussion with your industry peers.
Friday, March 2, 2018
9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Education Workshop—“Recession Proofing Your Company” by Joel Stinson, FMI
How do you prepare for the next economic downturn? While FMI does not see a recession on the immediate horizon, the next recession is inevitable and the best time to prepare is when times are good. Topics covered include:
- Recognize key economic indicators and the state of current markets
- Develop insights for your firm
- Understand tactics for success
- Assess readiness and implement steps to prepare your firm
9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
Executive Directors’ Education Workshop—“How To Be Productive Every Day: Tips on How to Tame Your Inbox & Apps You Can’t Live Without” by Soraya Herbert
Ignore it all you want. But that intimidating number above your mail icon isn’t going anywhere until you take action. Your to-do list won’t disappear either. So how do you handle it all with the latest apps and tech out there? In this workshop, Herbert will share tips on how to tame your unruly inbox and a list of productivity apps that can make your life easier and more productive. Herbert will change the way you do things and help you create better habits with must-have apps!
10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Education Workshop—“Riding an Elephant: Harnessing the Dual Challenges Leading for Impact While Managing Complexity” by Griff Hall, Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business
How do you harness your opportunities for growth while confronting the realities of labor, contracts, and running projects or the business? Leading for impact while managing for complexity are universal dual challenges. There are well-known reasons not everyone successfully meets the mark. The strategies for achieving both are surprisingly simple, yet not inherently easy. Using a framework for developing mastery to meet these dual challenges will help you think and act at deeper levels for sustainable success.
10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Executive Directors’ Education Workshop—“10 Ways to Manage Your Online Reputation and the Social Media Tools to Get It Done Smartly” by Soraya Herbert
Learn how to manage your online reputation like a pro. Your brand’s reputation affects your business directly. People won’t buy your products if they don’t feel they can trust you–or worse, if they feel that others don’t trust you. Monitoring what people say about you and your business may seem overwhelming, but there are many free or low-cost tools to help you monitor your online reputation. In this workshop, Herbert will:
- Explore cool social media tools to help you manage your online reputation.
- Explain how consumers see your business.
- Share easy ways to manage your online reputation.
2:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
Education Workshop—“Employment Law Mistakes Most Commonly Made by Subcontractors” by Philip J. Siegel, Esq., Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel
What steps can you take to minimize potential liability for employment law matters? Find out in this workshop, which will address the top employment law mistakes made by subcontractors. Philip Siegel will explain how to ensure that a former employee is prohibited from bringing claims against the company, and how to avoid other common traps in the employment law arena. He will also address proper classification of independent contractors, severance pay, documenting disciplinary actions, the importance of written job descriptions, the importance of a discrimination and harassment policy, and common wage and hour mistakes such as those made regarding travel pay.
3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
Education Workshop—“Trending Now: Lean Construction Top 10 Topics” by Bryan Bernardo, LEED-AP, Kitchell Contractors
As experienced workers leave the construction industry and fewer trades enter, we must transform the way we think and deliver projects. Lean design and construction enables that shift by focusing on eliminating waste and increasing value with safer job sites, improved profitability and reduced schedules. In this workshop, gain awareness of the eight wastes plus 10 trending Lean construction tools that improve the way we build.
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