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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity for Business Leaders
DESCRIPTION:If you are a business owner or leader who wants to understand your business’ risk level\, or if you have concerns about hackers holding your systems hostage (ransomware) or losing company data through a cyber-attack\, you will want to attend this this session! \nDuring this presentation you will learn: \nHow to Understand Cybersecurity at the Leadership Level\nA Gold Standard Strategic Framework for Cybersecurity That You Can Apply to Your Business \nHow Your Business Measures Up Against Your Peers\nActionable Takeaways to Improve Your Business’ Cybersecurity Posture \nWhat to Expect: \nStep 1: Complete a personalized Self Risk Assessment prior to Presentation (30 min) \n\nNo IT knowledge required\n\nStep 2: Attend Cybersecurity Presentation (50 min) \nStep 3: Receive Your Personalized Results and Plan \n• ONE2ONE will create FREE Personalized Results and a Cybersecurity Plan for your business.\n• Schedule a FREE Executive Call to review your Results\, Plan\, and Actionable Next Steps to reduce your cybersecurity risk
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/cybersecurity-for-business-leaders/
CATEGORIES:Management Education,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201103T170333Z
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UID:23710-1620810000-1620833400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Excel Level 2
DESCRIPTION:Working with Functions: Work with Ranges Use Specialized Functions Work with Logical Functions Work with Date & Time Functions Work with Text Functions \nWorking with Lists:  Sort Data Filter Data Query Data with Database Functions Outline and Subtotal Data \n Analyzing Data: Create and Modify Tables Apply Intermediate Conditional Formatting Apply Advanced Conditional Formatting \nVisualizing Data with Charts: Create Charts Modify and Format Charts Use Advanced Chart Features \nUsing PivotTables and PivotCharts: Create a PivotTable Analyze PivotTable Data Present Data with PivotCharts Filter Data by Using Timelines and Slicers
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/excel-level-2/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Amy McCafferty":MAILTO:amccafferty@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201103T172413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210505T142933Z
UID:23716-1620203400-1620216000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Seller Doer Training
DESCRIPTION:Never before has it been so important for everyone in your organization to help win new work. Today\, being technically proficient is simply not enough. Whether you are in a marketing function for an A/E/C Organization or whether you are part of a Project Team\, you have some responsibility for winning new business – whether it is in your job description or not. \nThis program outlines a simple and clear process\, and provides the tools needed to arm key project professionals to help win work…without becoming a salesman.  Here is what we’ll discuss…\n\n· Selling in The Building Industry – why it is unique\n· Adding value to your Company’s marketing efforts\n· How to draft a personal BD Plan to balance selling and project delivery responsibilities. \nWhy you should attend… For Project Team Members who have responsibility to help win work\, one of the biggest challenges is finding time in your schedule. This program outlines a simple and clear process\, and provides the tools needed to get it done. \nWho should attend… This program is designed for anyone involved with designing\, bidding or closing\, managing project work… including Executives\, Project Managers\, Superintendents\, Estimators and Engineers. If you are a President who needs your Project Team to participate more effectively in Business Development\, then this seminar will help you understand your role in creating a culture where everyone helps win new work.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/seller-doer-training/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T090000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20210311T152610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T170002Z
UID:24145-1619683200-1619686800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:The Five Biggest HR/Payroll Issues Facing the Construction Industry
DESCRIPTION:If your construction company has been managing its human capital the same way for years\, you may be falling behind. Human resources and payroll matters change regularly\, especially for a labor-intensive industry like construction.\n\n\nWe will review these five categories\, the regulatory concerns and best practices.\n\n\nEmployee Handbook:\n\n\n\nIs your handbook updated for new sick and family leave requirements?\n\n\nHave you updated the new provisions outlined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?\n\n\nAre your workplace attire policies gender neutral?\n\n\nDo you have a vaccine policy and is it compliant with the EEOC and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?\n\n\n\nRecruitment\, Applicant Tracking and New Hires:\n\n\n\n Do you review job descriptions annually to ensure they match the role and work performed?\n\n\n Are the interviewers trained on proper and compliant interview techniques?\n\n\n Are new hires engaged and provided with the tools they need to be successful on their first day?\n\n\n Are you using the most recent Form W-4\, I-9 and state and Local required documents? Are you ensuring accurate and timely completion by new hires?\n\n\n\nWorkforce Management:\n\n\n\n Are you confident you would pass an I-9 audit and e-Verify procedure review?\n\n\n How seamless and transparent is your harassment complaint and investigation process?\n\n\n Is your disciplinary process effective\, clear\, documented\, transparent and administered consistently?\n\n\n Are you protecting employee information?\n\n\n\nWorkplace Safety:\n\n\n\n In the last year\, have you reviewed and tested your disaster recovery and business continuity plan to ensure its effectiveness? Is it compliant with your insurance company requirements?\n\n\n Does your Safety Committee meet regularly and actively engage in injury prevention and investigation? Are you taking advantage of the workers compensation discounts available? Is your drug testing policy and response consistent\, holistic and transparent?\n\n\n Do you have a training program that outlines emergency response (active shooters\, shelter in place\, response to medical emergencies such as injuries\, heart attacks and overdoses\, etc.)?\n\n\n\nWage and Hour:\n\n\n\n Are employees and managers signing off on timesheets?\n\n\n Are you compliant with the calculation of bonuses (on-call\, attendance\, etc.) in the overtime pay calculation?\n\n\n Are you including all payments to employees in their wage history?\n\n\n Are the deductions from employee pay compliant with federal\, state and local limitations and requirements?\n\n\n\n \n\n\nWebinar will be hosted by ABC Eastern PA Member: Trisha Richardson\, RKL\, LLP.\n\n\nTricia is a Senior Consultant with RKL’s Human Capital Management Practice. With expertise in payroll and human resources\, she is able to help companies align their HR policies with the final payroll product. She also provides guidance and assistance with fringe benefit policies and taxation and helps clients implement and adhere to payroll and human resource regulatory compliance and best practices. Tricia focuses on optimizing her clients’ human capital management processes and practices to achieve their business goals.\n\n\nShe brings to the firm 25 years of experience in all aspects of payroll processing\, fringe benefit reporting\, human resources and payroll taxation\, as well as the development and implementation of policies and procedures surrounding payroll and human resources. Tricia previously worked at a large payroll service bureau and at an accounting firm\, where she consulted with small businesses on their payroll and human resources needs and business process assessments. Having worked on both sides of the pendulum\, as service receiver and provider\, Tricia’s focus remains on client needs and solutions.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/the-five-biggest-hr-payroll-issues-facing-the-construction-industry/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Financial Classes,Management Education,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201103T154636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T183743Z
UID:23707-1619082000-1619092800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Microsoft Teams
DESCRIPTION:Public and Private Teams \nCreate Teams\nEdit team name\nManaging team settings \nWork with Channels\nCreate a channel\nNotify team members about a channel\nFollow a channel\nDelete a channel \nUsing Tabs\nAdd a tab to a channel\nBegin a conversation in a tab\nRemove a tab \nConversations \nStart a new conversation in a channel\nReply to a message\nEdit a message\nAdd file or attachment\nSave a message \nView saved messages\nDelete a message\nViewing older conversations\nSearch for messages and attachments \nTeam Meetings\nSchedule a team meeting\nView scheduled meetings\nChat with meeting participants before a meeting\nEdit meeting details\nJoin a team meeting \nOne on One and Group Calls\nStart a call \nFiles\nCreate a new file\nUpload a file to a channel\nMove a file to a different channel\nDownload a file\nEditing files \n 
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-teams/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20210204T165207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T195630Z
UID:23942-1617897600-1617908400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Estimating
DESCRIPTION:Construction Estimating: \nThis class will help the student to develop the necessary fundamental knowledge of the procedures\, materials\, equipment\, and practices needed when estimating for any trade discipline and/or type of construction. The class will also provide the fundamental knowledge of construction materials & processes that utilize these materials. One trade discipline and material category\, process and system is covered each week. These materials and processes are normally encountered by the student in the workplace. \nThis class provides a starting point for developing the mathematical skills necessary through practice and application to the construction trade. Calculations and quantities of volumes and areas will include trades such as concrete\, masonry and carpentry as well as others. \nThe class will provide hands-on detailed estimating procedures in which students learn how to estimate the general conditions of a construction project\, site work\, excavation\, concrete and masonry as well as other trade disciplines. This course also features hands-on estimating and quantity take off activities associated with Metals\, Wood\, Doors and Windows and Finishes as well as other types of materials. \n  \nClass will run every Tuesday Evening\, beginning on April 8 and will continue for 8 weeks. (April 8\, April 15\, April 22\,April 28\, May 6th\, May 13th\, May 20th\, May 27th)
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-estimating/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Hart":MAILTO:dhart@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20210220T192339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T151853Z
UID:23995-1617782400-1617796800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:4 Hour Workzone Safety/ PA Flagger Certification
DESCRIPTION:This training will provide the training certification required for flagging in Pennsylvania and provide general hazard recognition regarding working in live traffic. At the completion of the course\, and successfully passing the flagger test/evaluation\, the participant will be qualified by their employer to flag for 3 years in Pennsylvania from that day. \nWhile the workzone safety portion is not a mandated requirement\, OSHA requires workers to be trained in the tasks they are assigned. This portion of the course will provide participants a valuable understanding of the most common accidents in workzone and how to prevent them\, understanding the components of a workzone and general set-up and teardown techniques. This awareness training is essential for workers in live traffic.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/4-hour-workzone-safety-pa-flagger-certification/
CATEGORIES:Management Education,Safety Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Hart":MAILTO:dhart@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20210221T155737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T122032Z
UID:23999-1617696000-1617710400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Ideal for construction project managers at all levels\, Construction Project Management is a 4-week class/workshop that offers strategies and solutions to attain the highest level of professionalism and productivity. The class addresses both hard and soft skills needed to be successful as a project manager\, including human relations and effectively using authority\, negotiations\, documents\, planning and scheduling among other topics. This comprehensive National Center for Construction Education and Research curriculum will emphasize cost and resource awareness/control along with a total quality management process. The class emphasizes leadership skills and effective communication strategies. Due to a small group setting with peer to peer interaction\, space is limited. \nDave Liddle has numerous years of experience with Healthcare facilities and construction as well as higher education facilities. He holds numerous specialty environmental and safety engineering certifications. \n  \nThis class will run every Tuesday morning for four weeks\, beginning April 6th from 8am- 12pm. (April 6th\, April 13th\, April 20th & April 27th)
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-project-management-2/
CATEGORIES:Management Education,Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Hart":MAILTO:dhart@abceastpa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201103T152150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T204035Z
UID:23697-1615453200-1615464000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Excel Tips & Tricks
DESCRIPTION:Quick and Easy Way to Do Math\nAuto sum shortcut\nExpanded Auto sum Capability – Other Functions\nUsing the Fill Series Feature\nWorking with a Selected Range\nHighlighting Techniques\nNavigation Techniques\nUsing the Format Painter\nFormat as Table\nSorting\nMultilevel\nBased on color
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/excel-tips-tricks/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201030T142743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T142955Z
UID:23626-1614254400-1614258000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Retirement Plans for Prevailing Wage Jobs: The Benefits of Contributing Fringe Money to Your Company’s Retirement Plan
DESCRIPTION:In this free online session\, we will review the fundamentals of the Davis Bacon Act\, the fundamentals of operating a successful and compliant retirement plan\, and provide practical information on the benefits of using a retirement plan to meet the requirements of the Davis Bacon Act on prevailing wage jobs.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/retirement-plans-for-prevailing-wage-jobs-the-benefits-of-contributing-fringe-money-to-your-companys-retirement-plan/
CATEGORIES:Accounting/Financial Classes,Management Education,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201030T150836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T201211Z
UID:23629-1614243600-1614267000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Office 365
DESCRIPTION:OneNote: Creating notebooks\, Adding and manipulating sections\, Attaching and embedding documents\, &  Managing Notebooks \nOneDrive: Adding documents\, Sharing documents\, Organization and versioning Security \nPlanner: Create plans for Teams\, Quickly view the status of a plan\, Easily edit and modify a plan\, & See all tasks assigned to yourself \nSway: Create interactive\, visual presentations quickly and easily Share and collaborate on presentations with colleagues \nForms: Create survey’s and quizzes \nTo-Do: Create your personal To Do list that syncs up everywhere & Add steps to your tasks \nOneDrive for Business vs SharePoint Document Libraries: Personal site vs Team site\, Auditing and Reporting Granular Control\, Adding and Deleting Documents Collaboration Organization and Versioning \nTeams: Create a team\, Collaborate with a Team\, Video Conferencing Meetings Private Chats\, Working with Files\, Adding and customizing tabs\, Using Search in Teams \nSway: Adding content Design elements
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/office-365/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201030T142438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T195533Z
UID:23623-1614153600-1614160800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Prompt Payment Acts & Bonds Claims
DESCRIPTION:Join ABC Board Member and construction attorney Bob Watson from Eastburn and Gray\, PC for an informative seminar explaining your rights under Pennsylvania’s Public and Private Prompt Payment Acts\, as well as important deadlines to bear in mind if you’re working on a project with a payment bond.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-prompt-payment-acts-bonds-claims/
CATEGORIES:Legal Classes,Management Education,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201030T184121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T184121Z
UID:23648-1613635200-1614358800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:OSHA 30 Hour Certification (4 Day Course)
DESCRIPTION:If you perform work in Philadelphia\, all site supervisors now need the OSHA 30-hour certification. \n\n\n \n\n\nThis in-depth 4 day course is designed to educate construction professionals on federal regulations and compliance. It is a must for those desiring a complete understanding of OSHA regulations. The course is also instructive on how to communicate critical safety information to other employees.\n\n\nClass will be held on February 18th\, 19th\, 25th\, & 26th from 8am-5pm.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/osha-30-hour-certification-4-day-course/
CATEGORIES:Management Education,Safety Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201030T182812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T183826Z
UID:23635-1613635200-1613746800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:OSHA 10 Hour Certification (2 Day Course)
DESCRIPTION:If you perform work in Philadelphia\, all employees now must have the OSHA 10-hour certification. \nThis 2 day course is designed to provide an overview of required safety regulations to meet Federal OSHA Standards on all construction sites and for all trades. It covers an introduction to OSHA\, fall protection\, electrical safety\, personal protective equipment\, material handling\, HazCom\, scaffolds\, ladders\, trenching\, confined spaces and fire protection. \nClass will be held on February 18th & 19th from 8am-3pm.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/osha-10-hour-certification-2-day-course/
CATEGORIES:Management Education,Safety Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201029T184903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T184648Z
UID:23617-1611734400-1611741600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Killer Contracts
DESCRIPTION:Make that contract a tool-not a weapon! This seminar will provide important information on how to use a contract or sub-contract to your advantage for maximum profit on the job. \nSeminar will be hosted by ABC Member Robert Watson\, Eastburn and Gray PC
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/killer-contracts/
CATEGORIES:Legal Classes,Management Education,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201029T183629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T184020Z
UID:23612-1611219600-1611243000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Microsoft Project Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Getting Started with Microsoft Project\nIdentify Project Management Concepts\nNavigate the Microsoft Project 2016 Environment \nDefining a Project\nCreate a New Project Plan\nDefine a Project\nAssign a Project Calendar \nCreating and Organizing Tasks\nAdd Tasks to a Project Plan\nImport Tasks From Other Programs\nCreate a Work Breakdown Structure\nDefine Task Relationships\nSchedule Tasks \nManaging Project Plan Resources\nAdd Resources to a Project Plan\nCreate a Resource Calendar\nEnter Costs for Resources\nAssign Resources to Tasks\nResolve Resource Conflicts \nFinalizing a Project Plan\nOptimize a Project Plan\nSet a Baseline
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-project-level-1/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201215T210344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201215T210558Z
UID:23810-1611043200-1611057600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Ideal for construction project managers at all levels\, Construction Project Management is a 4-week class/workshop that offers strategies and solutions to attain the highest level of professionalism and productivity. The class addresses both hard and soft skills needed to be successful as a project manager\, including human relations and effectively using authority\, negotiations\, documents\, planning and scheduling among other topics. This comprehensive National Center for Construction Education and Research curriculum will emphasize cost and resource awareness/control along with a total quality management process. The class emphasizes leadership skills and effective communication strategies. Due to a small group setting with peer to peer interaction\, space is limited. \nDave Liddle has numerous years of experience with Healthcare facilities and construction as well as higher education facilities. He holds numerous specialty environmental and safety engineering certifications. \n  \nThis class will run every Tuesday morning for four weeks\, beginning January 19th from 8am- 12pm. (January 19th-February 9th)
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-project-management/
CATEGORIES:Management Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Hart":MAILTO:dhart@abceastpa.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201029T184408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T183835Z
UID:23615-1610701200-1610724600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Microsoft Excel Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Getting Started with Microsoft Office Excel 2016 \nNavigate the Excel User\, Interface Use Excel Commands\, Create and Save a Basic Workbook\, Enter Cell Data Use Excel Help \n Performing Calculations \nCreate Worksheet Formulas\, Insert Functions\, Reuse Formulas and Functions \nModifying a Worksheet \nInsert\, Delete\, and Adjust Cells\, Columns\, and Rows\, Search for and Replace Data\, Use Proofing and Research Tools \nFormatting a Worksheet \nApply Text Formats\, Apply Number Formats\, Align Cell Contents\, Apply Styles and Themes Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Create and Use Templates \nPrinting Workbooks \nPreview and Print a Workbook\, Set Up the Page Layout\, Configure Headers and Footers \nManaging Workbooks \nManage Worksheets\, Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views\, Manage Workbook Properties
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-excel-level-1/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201104T205642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T205642Z
UID:23766-1608192000-1608220800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Market Based Estimating\, Bidding\, and Proposing
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to increase your share of profitable work and decrease the chance of being the low bidder on unprofitable jobs. Invest yourself at our Market Based Estimating\, Bidding\, and Pricing seminar and we will show you the techniques you need to improve your current results. \nTOPICS COVERED: \nPricing\, Bidding and Selling: Myths and Mysteries  \n• Low Bidder Mentality \n• Hit Rates / Margins and Bottom Lines \n• Labor is the key \n• What is a good job? \n• Target Marketing Process \nTake Off \n• Counting it \n• Assemblies \n• Data \n• Tips \nProfit Budgeting and Costs \n• Cost is Key \n• Capturing Cost Data \n• Bottom Up Budgeting \n• Overhead Allocation per Department \nOverhead Recovery: A Real World Approach \n• What is Overhead \n• What generates Overhead \n• Banking Data \n• Application of the Right Cost \n• Allocation of Overhead to Labor vs. Material \n• Proof and Testing \nPricing by Project Size \n• Economies of Large and Small Projects \n• Cost / Pricing \n• Overhead and Allocation to Large / Small \n• Profit Margin \nBidding Smart \n• Factors that decrease and increase price \n• Who is your competition \n• Gates Model 1 and 2 \n• Taking advantage of luck \n• Leave less money on table \n• Real world sales model \n• What financially successful contractors do differently \n• What are the habits of the top 25% of all estimators \nBENEFITS OF ATTENDING THIS SEMINAR \n• Determine your installed cost \n• Budgeting techniques that give you the cost and profit picture \n• Find which projects are most profitable for you. \n• Determine the best jobs with your best chances \n• Overhead and overhead recovery \n• Adjust your price based on project size \n• Understand competitor’s bidding behavior \n• Comprehend competitive / risk factors to consider in each project \n• Market to your best profit opportunity. \n• Understand selling processes based on value not low price. \nWho Should Attend  \nMarket Based Estimating\, Bidding and Proposing Strategy is designed for anyone involved with pricing\, bidding or selling jobs including Executives; Project Managers; Estimators; and Business Development Persons. If you are a contractor looking to acquire better work\, then this seminar is for you. \n*Participants are Provided Lunch \nInstructor:   Dr. Matt Stevens (Stevens-Day Construction Institute\, Inc.) \nInstructor Bio:  Dr. Matt Stevens is an owner and management adviser with Stevens-Day Construction Institute\, Inc. which works exclusively with construction contractors. Stevens has been advising since 1994 and his industry experience spans over 35 years. \nIn addition to receiving his Doctorate from the University of Florida\, he has authored two industry books; Managing a Construction Firm on Just 24 Hours a Day and The Construction MBA. Matt’s advising work focuses on Strategic Planning\, Business Evaluations\, Best Practices\, and Productivity.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/market-based-estimating-bidding-and-proposing/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201104T204735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T204735Z
UID:23762-1608105600-1608134400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Organizational Productivity
DESCRIPTION:Construction Organizational Productivity for Specialty Contracting Firms is one of the greatest competitive edges and contractors are in a constant “arms race” with their peers to stay ahead. Field and office efficiency is a consistent need for construction contractors regardless of business climate or industry change. It is a strategic issue. This important competitive edge can be elusive…..unless a fresh look including current research is offered as part of the examination. \nTOPICS TO BE COVERED: \nThe State of Construction Productivity \n• Changes \no Improvements \no Negative impacts \n• The quantitative measures of construction productivity \nThe Frameworks for Construction Organizational Productivity \n• Framework \n• Data \n• Results \n• Conclusions \nSpecial Issues Concerning Construction Organizational Productivity \n• Subcontract or to not subcontract? \n• Metrics \no Work acquisition \no Constructing work \no Keeping track \no Human resources \no Strategic directions and business decision-making \nCase Studies \n• Specialty Contractors \no Work Acquisition \no Constructing Work \no Keeping Track \no Human Resources \nBENEFITS OF THE SEMINAR \n• The crucial components of determining your companies practices actual financial value \n• 30 best and good practices for construction companies \n• A dozen worst practices and why their elimination is critical to a businesses success \n• What are the “next practices” and why they are important \nWho Should Attend  \nExecutives\, Project Managers\, Field Supervisors\, Administrators\, and Financial Managers. \n*Participants are Provided Lunch \nInstructor:   Dr. Matt Stevens (Stevens-Day Construction Institute\, Inc.) \nInstructor Bio:  Dr. Matt Stevens is an owner and management adviser with Stevens-Day Construction Institute\, Inc. which works exclusively with construction contractors. Stevens has been advising since 1994 and his industry experience spans over 35 years. \nIn addition to receiving his Doctorate from the University of Florida\, he has authored two industry books; Managing a Construction Firm on Just 24 Hours a Day and The Construction MBA. Matt’s advising work focuses on Strategic Planning\, Business Evaluations\, Best Practices\, and Productivity.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-organizational-productivity/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201104T193459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T193459Z
UID:23758-1608019200-1608048000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Becoming a Field Manager
DESCRIPTION:Purpose: To move field supervisors toward thinking and acting more like a manager. We call it “Taking Off the Tool Belt”. As an average project contract amount is the same size as a small business’ revenue\, it is critical that a foreman or superintendent act more as if they have total profit and loss responsibility. \nIn our class\, we will give to your field staff the right focus\, processes and tools to improve project profitability and schedule adherence. \nThe aim of the course is to dispel the myths of good field management with the facts. Everyone has learned from someone else. Only through careful study and analysis have several construction industry trends and effective field techniques been uncovered. This course will meet your expectations of “real world” issues and answers. \nTOPICS TO BE COVERED: \nWhere is the Opportunity? \n\nNature of our Industry\nChanges in Industry\nControllable vs. Uncontrollable\nChoices\n\nThe Habits of Highly Effective Field Managers \n\nPlanning\nLogistics\nPeople\nMeasuring\nReporting\nQuality\nSafety\n\nBuilding a Project: a Real World Exercise \n\nBridge Building Exercise\nBidding Stage\nBuilding Stage\nFinancial Stage\nAssessment of What Works and What Doesn’t\n\nMeasurement makes Improvement Happen \n\nWhy Measurement is important?\nUpstream vs. Downstream Measurement\nBehavior vs. Results\nExamples / Forms / Templates\n\nWho Should Attend   \nField Managers i.e. Site Supervisors\, Foreperson\, Leadperson\, Superintendents and Crew Leaders \n*Participants are Provided Lunch \nInstructor:   Dr. Matt Stevens (Stevens-Day Construction Institute\, Inc.) \nInstructor Bio:  Dr. Matt Stevens is an owner and management adviser with Stevens-Day Construction Institute\, Inc. which works exclusively with construction contractors. Stevens has been advising since 1994 and his industry experience spans over 35 years. \nIn addition to receiving his Doctorate from the University of Florida\, he has authored two industry books; Managing a Construction Firm on Just 24 Hours a Day and The Construction MBA. Matt’s advising work focuses on Strategic Planning\, Business Evaluations\, Best Practices\, and Productivity.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/becoming-a-field-manager/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201104T184324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T184324Z
UID:23746-1607529600-1607540400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Financial Management Academy
DESCRIPTION:Construction Financial Management Academy is an accounting class for non-accountants. This one-day class is perfect for book keepers\, owners and superintendents looking to expand their knowledge of financial management. \nTopics Covered Include: Job Costing\, Financial Reporting\, Financial Management for the Non-Financial Manager\, Reconciling Project and Financial Management\, Job Costs Systems and their Components\, Allocating Costs to Jobs\, Cash Management\, Monthly Billing Cycles\, Surety/Banking\, Capacity to Pursue Work\, and the Users of a Job Cost System.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-financial-management-academy/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201104T000650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T000650Z
UID:23734-1607416200-1607445000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Project Scheduling
DESCRIPTION:This course will introduce students to critical path method (CPM) and other scheduling techniques. The CPM schedule is a valuable tool for determining what project issues impact the project completion.\n\n\nThis course will teach how to properly document and present time extension requests and delay claims in addition to covering detailed baseline schedules for acceptance as per contract requirements\, reviewing and analyzing Contractor Monthly CPM updates\, providing schedule analysis reports (SAR) and preparing time impact analysis (TIA). \nThe class will also cover Arrow Diagramming Method (ADM) and Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM)\, development of baseline schedules\, work breakdown structures (WBS)\, project resources and resource leveling\, resource and cost loaded baseline schedules\, schedule updating\, date\, constraints\, logical relationship\, activity duration estimating and contractor narrative report as per contract scheduling specifications and contract requirements. \nFollowing the successful completion of this course\, you will be able to: \n\nDefine the Critical Path Method\nKnow the importance of the Longest Path and Float in scheduling\nUnderstand the guidelines for developing a Baseline Schedule\nKnow the common mistakes in performing schedule updates\nKnow the difference between a recovery schedule and acceleration\nBe able to perform a schedule delay analysis\nDifferentiate the three major types of delays\nIdentify as well as remedy to prevent the financial damages associated with the different types of delays\n\nInstructor: Joseph R. Hellenbrand (Capital Project Management\, Inc.) –   Joseph Hellenbrand is an Schedule Engineer at Capital Project Management\, Inc. Mr. Hellenbrand has more than 25 years of experience in construction and project management\, planning\, scheduling\, engineering\, and claims analysis\, in the private and public sectors. He is knowledgeable in critical path method (CPM) scheduling\, damages assessment\, project controls\, site logistics and construction from project initiation to completion. \nRyan Clark has more than ten years of experience in planning\, scheduling\, construction\, manufacturing\, project management\, and quality management.  He has analyzed delay\, disruption\, inefficiency claims\, and the evaluated damages by reviewing project documents\, schedules\, and costs.  He has worked for both public and private organizations on a multitude of projects and programs worldwide. His responsibilities include document review\, analysis\, and development of CPM scheduling and graphics to support analyses for construction management\, delay claims\, and litigation. \nDavid Kendall has 11 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering. His responsibilities include document review\, technical analysis\, and preparation of fully exhibited reports to support construction management\, delay claims and litigation. He is knowledgeable in forensic CPM scheduling analysis\, issue analysis\, project cost and efficiency evaluation\, project controls\, quality management\, site logistics and construction from project initiation to completion. His project experience includes government facilities\, commercial development\, hotel\, stadium\, educational facilities\, and heavy civil and industrial projects.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-project-scheduling/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201103T233037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T233037Z
UID:23720-1605690000-1605697200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Change Order Management
DESCRIPTION:Differing site conditions\, delay\, scope changes\, force majeure events\, bad plans and specs\, and failure to disclose information are just a few of the causes of changes that can wreak havoc on a construction project.  Change orders in construction projects are the cause of more disputes and lawsuits than any other reason and can mean the difference between a successful project and an unsuccessful one. \nDon’t let change orders eat into your profits! \nAttend this information-packed seminar to understand best practices that will help your company successfully manage change orders to make sure you come out on top. You will learn about the contractual basis for change orders\, their impact on your schedule\, contract management\, documentation\, change management and much more. \nAttend to gain a clear understanding of change orders and be able to: \n-Recognize the considerations (both contractor and owner) for processing change requests. \n-Prepare appropriate back-up documentation. \n-Learn the importance of accurate coding of change orders for cost trending\, reporting and budget reforecasting. \n-Recognize the impact of timely processing of change orders. \n-Understand the pros and cons of manual processes versus software programs. \n-Comprehend the relationship of RFIs\, field change requests\, commercial correspondence and other project documentation. \n-Implement best practices to avoid or resolve change order claims and disputes. \n-And much\, much more! \n  \nAttend this seminar to learn best practices in change order management and how to avoid or resolve change order claims and disputes to keep your organization out of court! \nWho Should Attend \nThis session is primarily directed to current and potential project managers of all experience levels. However\, all office and field personnel\, including upper management\, will find the session worthwhile.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/change-order-management/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T090000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201030T211937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T211937Z
UID:23687-1605600000-1605603600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Supplier Diversity: A Business Advantage
DESCRIPTION:Supplier Diversity: \nWhat is it? Is my business qualified to be certified? if Not\, what are the benefits? Where would my company start? \nMany corporations\, government agencies\, and institutions have contracts that contain language regarding the required or requested inclusion of diverse suppliers as part of your sub-contractor teams. Learn about the benefits of utilizing diverse businesses\, having a Supplier Diversity program\, and how to create a successful program that can be used as an advantage for future contract opportunities.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/supplier-diversity-a-business-advantage/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201030T210428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T210428Z
UID:23683-1605256200-1605285000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Decision Making & Problem Solving Skills
DESCRIPTION:The ability to solve complex problems is an essential skill that a construction project manager must possess when entering the architecture\, engineering\, and construction industry. Such ability requires a mixture of problem-solving skills\, composed of lower and higher-order thinking skills\, which include the ability to develop and evaluate construction plans and manage the execution of such plans. \nThis course will help construction supervisors identify problems and how they occur and learn techniques for solving them in the construction industry. Supervisors will learn how to use the decision making process\,  how to use tools to solve problems in a lean manner\, and the important considerations to take into account. \nFollowing this course\, you will be able to: \n\nDefine the difference between traditional and lean problem solving.\nDescribe how to create a team environment to solve problems.\nDescribe Observation Walks.\nIdentify root causes of problems.\nIdentify human performance problems\nImplement the problem identification and decision making processes\nEffectively production plan\nEffectively manage labor costs and subcontractors\nUnderstand the production process improvement process and project-wide applications\nEffectively manage risks\, emergencies\, and crisis situations\n\nSIMULCASTING THIS LIVE TRAINING TO YOUR COMPUTER IS AN OPTION – IN ORDER TO DO SO\, PLEASE SELECT WHEN REGISTERING
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-decision-making-problem-solving-skills/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105101
CREATED:20201030T191321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T191321Z
UID:23638-1605169800-1605195000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Microsoft Project
DESCRIPTION:Learn the Features and Functions of Microsoft Project \nThis course with the knowledge and skills to become familiar with introductory and intermediate features and functionality of all versions of Microsoft Project. Topics covered include how to use Microsoft Project for setting up the tasks and resources needed to produce an effective project plan. It provides an appreciation of concepts and terminology used in project management and introduces the attendees to tools and techniques for analyzing project data and producing hard copy. \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN: \n• TOP Basics of the software \n• Create a new project and create\, edit\, and outline a task list\, as well as establish dependencies by linking tasks \n• Add and assign resources to a project\, work with project calendars\, and enter project costs (such as standard\, variable\, and fixed costs) \n• Apply page setup options\, create headers and footers\, insert page breaks\, and preview and print project information \n• Apply task type settings\, modify fixed tasks\, set task constraints\, and define and format the critical path \n• Apply preset and custom contours\, edit resource assignments\, identify and resolve resource overallocations\, and set and modify a baseline \n• Track the progress of a project\, update tasks and the schedule\, and compare baseline and actual dataSort\, filter\, and group views \n• and Format views as well as format the Gantt Chart
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-project/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education
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