Construction Monthly Magazine | Charlotte 2022 Build Expo Show Edition

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Introduction to Construction Cost Estimating
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room E220A ESTIMATING
Saleh Mubarak
Author, Public Speaker & Trainer
Cost estimating is arguably the most important function in construction project management. It may be indeed the difference
between winning and losing. The seminar briefly covers the principles of construction cost estimating, direct vs indirect
costs, detailed vs approximate estimates, and more.
Target Audience: Builders and Contractors
Get Visible, Get Credible : Get More Customers
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room E219BC WEB MARKETING
Javier Cepeda
Account Manager | Birdeye
Word of mouth has always been the foundation for the acquisition of new customers for businesses but in our internet age,
word of mouth is transformed because of reviews sites like Google, Yelp, and Facebook. Online reviews are now one of the
biggest ranking factors in a local search.
In this seminar, we share numerous tips and best practices to not only become credible but visible online. We will also
discuss the system that has been tried and tested in many businesses to help take their company to the next level.
Target Audience: All Building and Construction Professionals
Behavioral Based Safety Leadership
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room E219D
Shiron Vick
Owner & Founder | Evolution Safety
SAFETY
What is Behavioral Based Safety and why is it vital in your organization?
Behavioral Based Safety identifies the cause of unsafe behaviors and then applies research-based techniques to eliminate
this behavior. Whether your organization uses a top-down measure, a bottom-up technique, or a group collective, applying
effective behavioral-based applications will reduce hazards and create or enhance your safety culture.
Target Audience: All Managerial Staff and Supervision, Project Managers, and Foreman
Manage Your Jobs More Profitably - From Estimating to Job Costing and
Invoicing
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room E216B PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Eric Fortenberry
Founder and CEO | JobTread
In today’s highly competitive market, it’s more important than ever to be on top of your numbers. If you can’t price your
jobs accurately and don’t have a great process for managing your costs throughout the job, you’re setting yourself up for
failure. During this presentation, we’ll discuss common pitfalls, cover lessons learned from real-world experiences, and
provide actionable takeaways to improve your processes for everything from estimating to bidding, job costing, purchase
orders, vendor bills, customer invoicing, and more.
Target Audience: Builders, Contractors, Remodelers, Specialty Contractors, Business Owners
PVC101 – The Benefits & Uses of Cellular PVC | 1 AIA Credit
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room E219A AIA
Rich Maurer
Southeast Regional Sales Manager | Versatex Building Products
Upon completion of this course, architects and participants will understand:
• Properties of cellular PVC
• Cellular PVC micro-ingredients
• Key differences between high and low-quality cellular PVC
• Ease of use and adaptability
• Common and unique end-use applications
• Painting, staining, and laminating options
• PVC’s contributions to Sustainability
• Properties of Cellular PVC Trim
• Are all cellular PVC Trims the same?
• Working With PVC
• Uses & Applications
1. Residential – Exterior & Interior
2. Commercial
3. Multi-Family
4. Historical Preservation
• Dark paint technology for cellular PVC trim
• New trim surface technology - Film Laminates
• PVC’s contribution to Sustainability
Target Audience: Builders, Contractors and Architects in Commercial and Residential applications.