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July 4, 2023
ABC Nevada's e-BRIEF published by Nevada's ONLY voice for Merit Contractors
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ABC NEVADA'S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE | |
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Registration for ABC Nevada's Rising Leaders is open!
NEXT TRAINING CAMP RUNS
SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2023
Click here to learn more and register.
Travel Vouchers are available for our Northern Nevada members.
Email Stacey Hine for more information.
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July 25th: Rising Leaders Luncheon | |
August 15th: Workforce Workshop | |
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Workforce Workshop | Communication
Join us for our first Workforce Workshop! This interactive session, facilitated by Guy Martin, President of Martin-Harris Construction, will focus on effective and productive workplace communication. Bring your current communication challenges and let's collaboratively brainstorm solutions!
This event will be taking place in both Reno and Las Vegas on August 15th.
Lunch will be provided. There is no charge and seating is limited.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCES | |
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FranklinCovey's 7 Habits Coach
Members can sign up for FranklinCovey’s 7 Habits Coach 10-episode webcast series designed to help navigate real problems in challenging times. The series will be delivered daily for 10 days to help you:
- Focus on what you can influence when there is a lot out of your control.
- Get the skills to prioritize in the midst of overwhelming outside sources.
- Apply timeless principles to preserve relationships with family, friends and colleagues in times of stress.
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15 Ways You May Be
Mismanaging Conflict
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You can turn uncomfortable disagreements into constructive conversations. Start by avoiding these common pitfalls.
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How To Write Emails That Pass the 10-Second Test
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Readers often decide within 10 seconds whether to skim, respond to, put off or trash your message.
Learn more.
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100 Great Sandler Questions...and WHEN to Ask Them.
The message for sales professionals is simple: You’re a consultant, so behave like one. That means asking the right questions...then asking more questions…and even more questions …until you fully understand what the buyer needs and can close the gap between where they are and where they want to be. Here is a list of 100 classic “Sandler Questions”—five questions in 20 categories—that can get your creative juices going. Learn more.
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Click here to access upcoming and previously recorded webinars hosted by ABC National. | | | |
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Construction Field Tech for Faster, More Efficient Results: Embracing Digital Solutions in the Building Industry
Date: Wednesday, July 12Register
Time:3-4 p.m. EDT (12-1 p.m. PT)
Length:60 minutes
Speakers: Paul Hedgepath, Director of Virtual Construction, M.J. Harris; Steven Ostrowski, Capture & Mixed Reality Sales Manager, Trimble
Moderator: Matt Abeles, Vice President of Construction Technology and Innovation, ABC National
Webinar Description
In this dynamic session, we will explore the transformative power of construction field technology and how it is reshaping the way projects are planned, executed and completed. See a basic demo of the equipment and see how M.J. Harris is using it on their Southeastern-located jobsites. Gain valuable insights into how field tech can empower your team, reduce costly errors and improve collaboration between stakeholders.
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Construction Executive: Get Paid Faster With Cash Flow Management
Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2023Register Time:2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT)
Length:60 minutes
Speakers: John Meibers, Vice President and General Manager, Deltek ComputerEase
Moderator:Maggie Murphy, Managing Editor, Construction Executive
In this webinar, we will discuss:
- Different billing methods that can be used to manage cash flow
- How to create a smooth cash-flow experience through the initial contract
- Best practices for collecting receivables to ensure timely payments
- How to manage retainage so that cash isn’t on hold
- Critical construction cash-flow reports and how to spot cash drains
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Construction Executive: Reducing Risk and Improving Margins With Digital Twins
Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2023Register Now
Time:2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT)
Length:60 minutes
Speaker(s):Paul R. Connell, Senior Strategy and Enablement Consulting Lead, Hexagon; Scott Oskins, Senior Industry Consultant, Construction, Hexagon
Moderator: Maggie Murphy, Managing Editor, Construction Executive
WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
The technology landscape continues to evolve across the entire engineering and construction project lifecycle. There are so many options constantly being introduced, but how do you prioritize them? And which one will make the biggest impact to project success and your bottom line?
This webinar will explore key technologies and approaches that can drive consistent project success today and for the years ahead. Topics include:
- What are digital twins and how to make them sustainable and relevant
- The difference between high-performing and low-performing project organizations
- Important technology trends to consider as you develop your internal digital roadmap
- Considerations for which projects are best fits for digital twins
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Thank you to ABC Nevada's Leadership Institute Platinum Partner!
We appreciate your continued leadership and support!
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Email Stacey Hine for additional information and/or sponsorship opportunities. | | |
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ABC's Construction Executive Magazine Wins Silver in Publishing Competition
Construction Executive won the Silver EXCEL award from Association Media and Publishing for general excellence in the magazine—circulation 50,001 or more category. Since its launch in 2003, CE has won more than 20 editorial awards.
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How To Stay Safe in Extreme Heat
Construction is highly labor-intensive, and nothing gets done without our highly skilled and dedicated workforce. While standards tend to treat everyone equally, construction workers are not equally affected by heat those with certain health conditions or circumstances are more susceptible to heat illness. Thus, requirements designed for the least affected workers might not be sufficient to protect those at higher risk. One size does not fit all.
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EPA and Army Corps Pause WOTUS Determinations, Plan Rule by Sept. 1
At a June 22 House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Michael Connor informed the committee that the Army Corps would be pausing all Clean Water Act jurisdictional determinations until a rulemaking revising the definition of “waters of the United States” is complete.
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ABC Supports Legislation Codifying AHPs, ACA Health Care Contributions
On June 20, ABC joined two letters from coalitions of business organizations supporting the Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act, which was approved by the House on June 21, by a vote of 220-209. The legislation would codify two health care policy rules from the Trump administration: a 2018 rule that permits businesses to join together to provide association health plans, and a 2019 rule that allows employers to provide tax-free contributions to employees to pay for Affordable Care Act plans in the individual market through individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements.
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ABC Supports R&D Tax Credit
On June 13, ABC authored a letter to the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee for its markup of H.R. 3938, the Build It in America Act. ABC supports this legislation, which would extend key provisions of the ABC-supported Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and provide additional certainty to the construction industry, including the deduction for research and development and the extension of the 100% bonus depreciation.
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Participate in Congress’s Workforce Survey by July 7
ABC, as part of the Jobs and Careers Coalition, is working with staff of the House Education and Labor Committee as they draft legislation to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. ABC encourages members to fill out the WIOA survey today to provide important feedback on this critical workforce bill.
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ABC, CDW Oppose PRO Act Ahead of Markup
On June 21, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a markup of ABC-opposed legislation, including the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, Paycheck Fairness Act and Healthy Families Act. Ahead of the hearing, ABC sent a letter to the committee highlighting concerns with the bills marked up in committee and urging members of the committee to oppose the partisan proposals being considered. ABC also joined with the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace to oppose the proposals.
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OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED IN YOUR ASSOCIATION
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
The Workforce Development Committee leads the effort in establishing ABC Nevada as the leading presence when it comes to providing industry professionals with top-quality professional development opportunities throughout the state of Nevada. This committee selects industry-related topics, identifies and recruits and speakers, develops content, promotes sales, and secures sponsorships in alignment with ABC Nevada’s Leadership Institute’s focus to build the leaders of tomorrow.
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SAFETY MEETINGS
The Safety Committee selects speakers, current safety topics, and best practices to keep ABC members up to date on the latest information regarding construction safety. It provides the opportunity for members to learn from their peers on matters related to construction safety through monthly meetings, training, job safety walks, and awards programs.
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ABC COMMITTEES MEETINGS
This committee leads the effort to build a strong and active membership that strengthens the industry and delivers value added service to all members. This committee is responsible for membership development, including recruitment, retention, and involvement. In order to provide opportunities for members to learn from their peers and industry experts, this committee selects speakers, topics, and identifies best practices to keep members up to date on the latest information regarding construction safety.
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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
This Committee provides guidance on legislative and regulatory matters, recommends positions and potential action on issues, interviews political candidates, and recommends endorsements.
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EVENTS & MEETINGS COMMITTEE
The ABC Events Committee will help to guide and implement all ABC sponsored events and meetings under the direction of the events manager. The committee will help to engage the association members in all sponsored events and assist the events manager with implementation of said events. The committee will assist in setting event goals and objectives and obtaining the desired outcomes. The members may decide which element of the event they would like to participate in such as logistics, hospitality, entertainment, and any other part of the event. This is a fun and interactive committee that will put the members in the middle of the planning and implementation of ABCs events.
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