AGC Massachusetts

2012 Schedule - Young Contractors Professional Institute

Seminars run 2pm to 6 pm, with light supper and a tour by the host organization.

Four (4) Boston Society of Architects Joint Sessions - Young Designers & Young Contractors

Date

Topic

Instructors and Host Organization

1/17

Setting Smart GoalsIdentifying, building on strengths and weaknesses.  Understanding key construction success factors and differentiators. Diverse success paths in the construction industry. Setting goals that matter, getting started now to achieve them.

Bill Aalerud, Project Executive, Columbia Construction

William Ronco, YCPI Director

Host - A.J. Martini Inc., Winchester, MA

1/31

Managing FinancesIncreasing project cost controls and profit.  Spotting and addressing project financial problems quickly. Achieving full financial literacy and meeting current standards.  Understanding company finances, your role and impact as a young contractor.

Scott Lerner, VP Finance Consigli Construction

Mark Paronich, CFO New Focus Consulting.

Host - Consigli Construction, Milford, MA

2/15

BSA Joint Session

Effective Architect/Contractor Teamwork“What were you thinking?” Understanding predictable architect/contractor differences and using differences as a resource.  Improving meetings, discussions and follow through.  Solving problems and generating solutions.

Marc Truant, Marc Truant and Associates

George Takoudes, Martin Batt Architects

Kimberly Plummer, Partners Health Care System

Host - Payette Associates, Boston, MA

2/28

Improving Writing Skills.Increasing email skills, impact, efficiency, results.  Writing reports more clearly, logically, quickly, thoughtfully.  Blogs and print, chronicling projects, tasks, experiences.  Writing to strengthen client relations and develop business.

William Ronco, YCPI Director

Host - National Grid, Waltham, MA

3/13

The Evolving Project ManagerUnderstanding, using new project management methods.  Increasing productivity and using lean construction principles. Increasing personal productivity, organization, efficiency, focus and planning.

Lee Michael Kennedy, President Lee Kennedy Co.

Richard Walsh, President Walsh Brothers

Ben McConchie, Project Engineer, A. J. Martini Inc.

Host - Walsh Brothers, Boston, MA

3/27

Improving Presentation SkillsIncreasing skills, comfort, confidence and influence.  Presenting more persuasively, easily.  Telling a compelling story.  Engaging all participants for productive discussion.

Kathy McMahon, Director Marketing and Business Development, CBT Architects.

Host - Skanska Building USA Inc., Boston, MA

4/11

Strengthening Contractor / Subcontractor PartneringAnticipating, addressing the predictable ways Contractors and Subcontractors misunderstand each other.  How can each work together to achieve greater results for the client and each other.

Brad Keyes, President, Keyes North Atlantic

Chris Thompson, Richard White Sons

Jaimey Buckley, Central Ceilings

Host - Keyes North Atlantic, Watertown, MA

4/24

BSA Joint Session

Understanding the Value of BIM / IPDNew Technology, New Roles.  Understanding the use of the most current tech tools.  Defining BIM expectations, optimal use, change management.  Performing optimally in Integrated Project Delivery.  Using “IPD- Lite” on your project.

Chris Leary, Kling Stubbins

Mike Cannistraro, JC Cannistraro

Luciana Burdi, DCAM

Host - Museum of Plumbing, Watertown, MA

9/18

BSA Joint Session

Increasing Negotiation Skills Recognizing your negotiations style, strengths, weaknesses. Identifying the negotiations hot spots in your work.  Approaching negotiations constructively, pragmatically. Increasing your effectiveness achieving 1 + 1 = 3 results.

Mary Feeney, Esq., Bowditch & Dewey

David Hancock, AIA, CBT Architects

Robert Douglas, Town of Andover

CJ Fraser, President/CEO, Fraser Engineering

Host - CBT Architects, Boston, MA

10/2

Building Marketing / BD Skills  Why, how to get involved with marketing and business development.  Five pitfalls to avoid. Increasing your comfort and effectiveness with networking.  Why, how to connect with, market to existing and new clients.

Ed Bond, President, Bond

Margaret Neil, Director of Project Services, Consigli Construction

Host - Barr & Barr, Framingham, MA

10/23

From Manager To Leader   What got you here won’t get you there.  Identifying, addressing the 4 construction leadership gaps.  Using 360 surveys to increase awareness.  Building both strategic and collaborative leadership competencies. 

William Ronco, AGC YCPI  Director

Host - AGC of MA, Wellesley, MA

11/6

BSA Joint Session

What Clients Really Want  How contractors and architects misunderstand, frustrate clients. Responding to client needs in different market sectors.  How to increase client satisfaction and repeat business.

Douglas Noonan, Adidas- Reebok

Buzz Stapczynski, Town of Andover

David Hanitchak, Partners Health Care System

Host - Reebok Corporation, Canton, MA