84th Annual Conference

January 26 & 27, 2017
Westin Westminster


Session Descriptions

Are you baffled and overwhelmed with social media for your business?


Speaker:  Lisa Haas  

Are you baffled and overwhelmed with social media for your business? Are you unsure of where to start, where to be and what to say that help grow your business, not just steal time away from your day? Join industry expert Lisa Haas of Actuate Social for this insightful and interactive session to empower yourself in the world of social media.  You will gain knowledge about why social media is exploding around us, how the big networks are used to reach certain audiences, etiquette for posting meaningful content that will engage your audience and more. This session has been reported by others to be "simple, accessible and an excellent starting point" for anyone interested in furthering their use of social networks.    

Construction and Mobile Software: The future...and the present.


Speaker:  Jeff Megrew  

Mobile software tools have changed the game for construction companies around the world by putting information at everyone's fingertips in real time, saving money and improving safety. And it can be done simply and securely.

Crisis Management


Speaker:  Bill Ray

We all know that crises happen. We work hard to avoid them through training, safety and other measures. But no matter your business, one day you will confront a situation that could threaten the safety of people and/or property, seriously interrupt business operations, or significantly damage your reputation. And all of these situations could negatively impact the bottom line. Managing a crisis quickly, calmly and effectively is critical—and how you communicate during that time is often one of the key factors toward successfully emerging from the crisis. Crisis communications depend on clear, concise and honest messages delivered to multiple audiences, including customers, employees, public safety, government officials, and the general public. This session will take a look at several steps to prepare to respond to a crisis and then how to quickly rollout a communications plan.    


Reconstructing Your Personal Work Life Balance


Speaker:  Jodi Holstein
 
Work-life balance is defined as “the comfortable state of equilibrium achieved between employment position and private lifestyle.” Sounds simple enough… right? Just be home by 5PM, available for all needs of children, and attentive to your spouse, while taking care of aging parents, participating in a community organization, and paying the mortgage. Is there any wonder why so many fail to achieve work-life balance?   Is it possible that work-life balance actually can’t be universally defined?   In this session attendees will engage in thought that allows them to take themselves off the hook and stop measuring their balance against their neighbor, start setting new boundaries and defining new expectations, and implement some measures that can squeeze more time out of a day.

2D and 3D Machine Control Technology

Speaker:  Brennan O'Neill

Machine control can be broken out in 2D and 3D technology. Both allow the machine to be guided and controlled by Technology. 2D is defined by flat or inclined surfaces that are controlled by technology such as Cross-Slope sensors, Laser systems and Sonic Tracers. 3D is defined as machines controlled by a Digital surface that has complex structure such as a road or an over-lot grading job. The Technology that controls these machines is GPS or Robotic Total stations. Both types of technology have their time and place of use. We will discuss the need for both types and explain when and where you would use one or the other or a combination of both. Also, we will discuss how to use both and the things to think about when considering the Machine Control.

Fun Night Magic


Entertainment:  Brad Alan

The Magic of Brad Alan is a must see experience.  Having performed for thousands throughout the United States and Internationally, Brad Alan is an award winning Magician, Illusionist and Entertainer that will amaze you with his slight of hand, his whimsical humor and thought provoking misdirection. Don’t miss this performance!