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SUMMARY:Microsoft Excel for Construction Scheduling & Estimating (4 Week Class)
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to improve your estimating templates in Microsoft Excel? Would you like to be able to quickly create and view a simple Gannt schedule? Using Excel\, you can do that and much more. Learning specific Excel formulas that assist the Estimating team can result in more accurate bids\, less human error\, and provide automation – all of which save time and money. Project Managers and Superintendents can create a schedule in just a few minutes and calculate working loads/durations in seconds. \nZenTek Consultants\, a nationally recognized Construction Consulting expert and Microsoft Partner\, will show you the most effective ways of using Excel in a construction environment. This eight (8) hour program is delivered in four (4)\, two-hour long sessions that students can attend online\, right from their own desk. A live instructor will explain the detailed functions\, and address questions as the class progresses. \nNote: Instructor will be using the latest version of Microsoft Excel and students are encouraged to use same. \nRecording: Registrants for this course will receive access to a recording of each session for 7 consecutive hours. Access will start the next business day after the session ends. \nMust attend all four sessions. \nSession 1: Excel Overview and Basics \n\nReview the functions & interface within Excel\nLoading templates from Microsoft\nNavigating Excel\nFormulas\, Number Types\nAdding Notes & Comments to Cells\nFreezing Cells\, Printing\, and Headers\n\nSession 2: Fun with Functions and Formulas \n\nUsing scheduling specific formulas\nConditional Formatting related to dates & scheduling\nUsing Data Validation within a schedule\nDeveloping a Gantt Chart within Excel\n\nSession 3: Delving into Data \n\nCreating & Using Tables\nUsing estimating specific formulas\nConditional Formatting related to estimating\nUsing Data Validation within an estimate\nProtecting your workbook\n\nSession 4: Summarizing Simplified \n\nAdvanced formulas\nWorkflow Improvement & Efficiency\nBest Practices for Presenting Data (Estimate\, Schedule\, Financial\, etc.)\n\nSessions will be held May 8th\, 15th\, 22nd & 29th
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-excel-for-construction-scheduling-estimating-4-week-class/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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SUMMARY:The Corporate Transparency Act:  What Companies Involved in Construction Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:The Corporate Transparency Act is a new law that imposes certain reporting obligations on newly formed domestic and foreign companies.  The beneficial ownership reporting will be made to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Treasury Department (FinCEN) and be maintained in a registry.  While the purpose of the act is to assist the government in combating illegal activity\, the government is casting a wider net covering legally permissible and innocent conduct that\, if not done in compliance with this statute\, could get those same companies in trouble.  This program will explain what the new law does\, who is required to report under it\, and what needs to be reported.  With single purpose entities and new companies popping up in the construction industry all the time\, this is a can’t miss program to stay ahead of the curve. \n  \nThis seminar is hosted by ABC Member Josh Quinter with Offit Kurman\, PA
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/the-corporate-transparency-act-what-companies-involved-in-construction-need-to-know/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T100000
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SUMMARY:Don’t Fear the Reader!
DESCRIPTION:Do you know that reputable general contractors and construction managers appreciate when subcontractors and suppliers take the time to review and understand contract terms before they’re signed?  Well-informed contracting parties make lasting construction partners.  Construction attorney and Chapter Board Member Bob Watson of Eastburn and Gray\, PC will walk you through key provisions in the construction documents he sees and works with on a daily basis\, as well as possible solutions to difficult problems which may arise.  Even if you cannot negotiate new terms\, you should understand what you’re signing and what to look out for as a project winds ahead.  Join us in our new Hazleton office for a worthwhile and informative walk-through of the good\, the bad and the ugly of common contract language. \nHosted by ABC Member Bob Watson\, Eastburn & Gray \n  \n 
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/dont-fear-the-reader/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T080000
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SUMMARY:Active Shooter Training
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this program is to familiarize attendees with basic response practices when encountering violent emergencies. Emergencies involving violence are unfortunately a real possibility in today’s workplace\, school or public venue. This can also include encountering an active shooter on the premises. One of your job responsibilities is to be prepared and know how to respond should such an emergency occur at your workplace. Knowing the proper procedures to follow during an emergency could mean the difference between life and death. Topics include indicators of potentially violent behavior\, how to respond to violent behavior\, how to respond to an active shooter situation and how to react when law enforcement arrives at an active shooter scene.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/active-shooter-training/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education,Safety Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T160000
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SUMMARY:Prevailing Wage: Davis Bacon Final Rule Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join ABC Eastern PA and the Contractors Plan for a seminar on the Davis Bacon Final Rule on May 30th from 4pm-6pm.  The seminar presentation will be held from 4pm-5pm and afterwards attendees can join us for a networking and light refreshments and snacks from 5pm-6pm. \nIn this seminar we will cover: \n\nOverview of Major Changes and Their Impact\nRule making changes\nBest practices for submitting bids\nUnfunded benefits\nSelf-funded/Level-funded healthcare\nSubmitting requests to unfunded@dol.gov\nDefined Contribution Pension Plans (DCPPs)\nIdentifying the correct wage determination\nFringe benefit calculations\nOvertime\, holidays\, paid time off (PTO)\, and weekend work\nIncreases in wages over the life of the project\nProper documentation for an investigation or audit\nHow different funding sources trigger different prevailing wage obligations\nHow to maximize fringe benefit obligations\nWhen bona bide benefits must be annualized\n\nAttendees will receive a signed copy of The Contractor’s Guide to the Davis-Bacon Act: Essential Knowledge for Bidding and Compliance on Prevailing Wage Jobs\, by Nat Peniston. This seminar will be presented by Nat Peniston\, Vice President of The Contractors Plan. To learn more about Nat\, view his bio Nathanial Peniston BIO v6
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/prevailing-wage-davis-bacon-final-rule-seminar/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Financial Classes,Classes,Legal Classes,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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