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Build Build business with build expo SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS FREE TO ATTEND BUILDING A GREAT LINKEDIN PROFILE WEDNESDAY:: 9:30AM - 11:00AM This 60 minute training is for introductory or beginner level users of LinkedIn and is focused on how to craft a professional profile. • Parts of the personal profile covered piece by piece • Content strategies for each section of the personal profile • The importance of crafting a great headline • Marketing our skills and endorsements • Attaching previous projects, awards, and recognitions • Explaining how a great profile is the first step in successfully using LinkedIn The purpose of this course is for all attendees to leave with the knowledge and skills necessary to build a great profile that they would be proud to show a prospect or client. Presented by Aaron Hockel — Business Development :: Alta Vista Strategic Partners LOCATED IN ROOM 141 LEVERAGING LINKEDIN THURSDAY :: 9:30AM - 11:00AM This 60 minute training is designed for the intermediate user of LinkedIn who is looking to use their account to generate opportunities in the business to business sales environment. • Using LinkedIn’s built in search functions to target key prospects • Organizing and sorting connections on LinkedIn • How to use LinkedIn to engage in a social sales touch • Content posting strategies to drive profile traffic • Crafting effective messaging for connection requests • Effective follow up process after a prospect accepts our connection • Executing mass messaging campaigns using LinkedIn • Exporting all of our connections into excel Presented by Aaron Hockel — Business Development :: Alta Vista Strategic Partners LOCATED IN ROOM 141 COST EFFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION MARKETING BOTH DAYS :: 9:30AM - 11:00AM Business owners and professionals will learn the following at this seminar: • The importance of an impacting brand • The difference between an effective brand and one that is not • The secrets behind getting a good website at an affordable price point • The most cost effective marketing vehicles for your brand • How to tie your sales efforts to your marketing push • Representation at events • How to handle social media in your company • Simple marketing tools that will elevate your company’s image Bring your current marketing materials to this seminar for a complimentary evaluation, as this seminar concludes with a Q&A session. Presented by Stephanie Woodcock — President Seal the Deal Too LOCATED IN ROOM 144 SUSTAINABILITY: FACT OR FICTION? WEDNESDAY :: 9:30AM - 11:00AM Can you believe everything you read about sustainability? This session will address the ongoing debate about the feasibilities and realities of residential and commercial green building. Topics of discussion will include LEED and other green building rating systems, return on investment, market trends and demand. The course qualifies for 1.5 hours of continuing education hours for GBCI. Presented by Sarah Andrews — CSI, CDT, LEED AP BD+C, USGBC Faculty :: AGC Approved Instructor LOCATED IN ROOM 142 SUSTAINABILITY: THE LATEST THING THURSDAY :: 9:30AM - 11:00AM What’s the outlook for green construction? What are the latest trends and technologies? This session will throw the spotlight on cutting edge construction science and the newest strategies being used in green building. Topics will include whole house systems, water and energy efficiencies, cool roofing, solar power, and current thinking about human health and welfare. The course qualifies for 1.5 hours of continuing education hours for GBCI. Presented by Sarah Andrews — CSI, CDT, LEED AP BD+C, USGBC Faculty :: AGC Approved Instructor LOCATED IN ROOM 142 21ST CENTURY QUICKBOOKS WEDNESDAY :: 9:30AM - 11:00AM This class will discuss how using bank feeds, reminders and memorized transactions can speed up data entry, tracking and the reconciliation process. An overview of popular apps in the industry that can be used to get even more out of QB. How to use these apps and other solutions to gain access to your desktop QB on the go. Presented by Lisa McGarry :: Proficient Financial Management LOCATED IN ROOM 143 COMMON MISTAKES IN CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNTING QUICKBOOKS THURSDAY :: 9:30AM - 11:00AM This class discusses features commonly unused in QB that can enhance reporting as well as the underuse of features that can enhance reporting, especially in the job costing areas. Using reports to spot some of these errors. Presented by Lisa McGarry :: Proficient Financial Management LOCATED IN ROOM 143 DESIGN BUILD PROJECT CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT BOTH DAYS :: 9:30AM - 11:00AM • Construction Quality Management Planning (CQMP) • Owner’s Role • Acceptance Testing (QA) • Owner’s Verification Testing (OV) • Change Orders- Change Management • TxDOT Model for Design Build Projects Presented by K.D. Warach :: PE — Atkins LOCATED IN ROOM 145 expo 4 www.buildexpousa.com :: 877.219.3976
Build Build business with build expo SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS FREE TO ATTEND ACCESSIBLE DESIGN IS THE BASICS FOR SUSTAINABLE DESIGN BOTH DAYS :: 9:30AM - 10:30AM According to the principles of Whole Building Design, buildings that are not accessible are not sustainable. Settlements and other legal agreements reached between developers and the courts have resulted in the substantial renovation of newly constructed buildings to incorporate legally required accessibility. If a newly constructed sustainable building must be substantially renovated to incorporate accessibility, how truly sustainable is it? Senior Accessibility Consultant, Mark Jackson with Steven Winter Associates will review what is legally required for accessibility compliance during design, development and construction to produce a truly sustainable project. Presented by Mark S. Jackson :: Senior Accessibility Consultant — Steven Winter Associates, Inc. LOCATED IN ROOM 146 1.0 AIA UNDERSTAND ENERGY STAR BUILT HOMES WEDNESDAY :: 9:30AM - 11:00AM The ENERGY STAR label on a home means that it has been designed and built to standards well above other homes in the market today. It means better quality, better comfort, and better durability. It also means that the home is a better value for today, and a better investment for tomorrow. The ENERGY STAR label gives homeowners the peace of mind that their home has undergone a better process for inspections, testing, and verification to ensure that it meets strict requirements set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This workshop explains the basics of the EPA program and outlines the general requirements. Presented by Jerry D. Hackney :: Certified Home Energy Rating System Rater (HERS Rater) LOCATED IN ROOM 147 WHAT TO EXPECT UNDER THE 2012 IECC THURSDAY :: 9:30AM - 11:00AM The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is a model code that regulates minimum energy conservation requirements for new buildings. The IECC addresses energy conservation requirements for all aspects of energy uses in both commercial and residential, including heating and ventilating, lighting, water heating and power usage for appliances and building systems. This workshop delves into the details of the soon to come energy code in Texas. Presented by Jerry D. Hackney :: Certified Home Energy Rating System Rater (HERS Rater) LOCATED IN ROOM 147 CHANGE ORDERS, CHARGE BACKS, AND RETAINAGE: GETTING PAID ON THE JOB BOTH DAYS :: 9:30AM - 11:00AM collecting your money at the end In this seminar, we will discuss the most frequent reasons contractors Have you been having trouble of the project? Are you getting hit with wrongful charge backs, denied change orders, assessed delay charges and other claims that prevent you from collecting the money that is rightfully owed to you? are not paid money, such as retainage, on projects. This seminar will provide you tips on what to do to protect yourself and your retainage funds. Here of some of the topics we will be covering: • Change Orders • Charge Backs • Man the Job Notices • Delays • Retainage • Retainage Liens Presented by Kelly M. Davis :: Owner — Kelly M. Davis & Associates, LLC LOCATED IN ROOM 149 HVAC SYSTEMS AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY: THE CLEANLINESS CONNECTION WEDNESDAY :: 9:30AM - 10:30AM In this course we will discuss the effectiveness of HVAC/duct cleaning on indoor environments, look at published studies, and examine real-life case examples of the good, the bad, and the ugly in the industry. We will define criteria for finding qualified, licensed contractors, and acquaint facilities managers with the voluntary guidelines of the ACR 2013, the National Air Duct Cleaners Association standard for assessment, cleaning and restoration of HVAC systems. Presented by Melinda Allen — Allen & Company Environmental Services LOCATED IN ROOM 150 1.0 TDI ASBESTOS: IS IT ANY OF MY BUSINESS? THURSDAY :: 9:30AM - 10:30AM What every contractor, facilities manager and building owner should know about asbestos in order to effectively maintain structures of any age, and provide a safe environment for employees and building occupants. This course briefly covers history and multiple uses of asbestos in buildings, health effects, Federal Regulations/Law, Classifications of work, EPA and OSHA regulations, and safety precautions for those who might be exposed. Presented by Melinda Allen — Allen & Company Environmental Services LOCATED IN ROOM 150 1.0 TDI GEO THERMAL HVAC BOTH DAYS :: 11:30AM - 12:30PM 1. Explanation of how geo thermal works 2. Display the material used and why 3. Fusion weld process 4. Ground up install and discussion points a. Layout b.Drilling c. Grouting d. Outside manifolding e. Header runs f. Purge assemblies g.Inside piping h. Unit connections i. Purging process j. Start-up 5.Data collected on a. Cost per square foot/ton b. Dollar savings c. Kilowatt usage d. Solar comparison 6. Outside air quality 7. Carbon footprint 8. Net zero energy, leed ect. 9. Net zero water 10. Tax deduction Presented by Jimmy Gaffney :: Owner — Earth Tech LOCATED IN ROOM 150 ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH A PURPOSE BOTH DAYS :: 11:30AM - 12:30PM Educating builders and all professionals in the architectural industry about the purpose of photography in marketing and learning effective advertising, social media, and marketing techniques. Presented by Richard Sharum :: Shoot2Sell Photography LOCATED IN ROOM 149 expo 5 www.buildexpousa.com :: 877.219.3976
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