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Services and Our Mission

Safety

Providing world-class safety to members

ABC of Wisconsin can help with your safety needs, including ever-changing rules by OSHA. ABC’s in-house safety team is made up of four experts with many years of construction-field experience, so your needs are met immediately upon request.

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Successfully advancing free enterprise in construction

Our on-staff, professional lobbyists in Madison and Washington represent the interests of merit contractors. ABC monitors every bill introduced to ensure that it will not adversely affect members.

Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Program

ABC of Wisconsin offers an Apprenticeship Program. Over the next three to five years, the apprentice will learn everything they need – through in-class and on-the-job training – to strive in all aspects of their chosen trade.

Construction U Education

Management Education

ABC of Wisconsin offers top-notch, industry specific programs for safety management, project supervision, project coordination, and leaders in the construction industry across Wisconsin. These courses are offered in multi-day session as well as one day programs.

EVENT CALENDAR

november 2024

Event Type

Event Location

fri01nov7:30 amfri3:00 pmCommunication Skills – For You and Your Crew

Event Details

Mastering communication and interpersonal skills are an essential in the success of projects. Construction projects follow a chain of communication from one person to the next, and from one party to another. With strong communication skills and workplace relationships, you can avoid delays, rework, and costly misunderstandings. Communication Skills was designed to enhance communication and improve teamwork which ultimately impacts your project success.

What You Will Learn:

Understanding your role as a trainer, role-model, and mentor
Recognizing communication & behavior styles in yourself and others
Explore active listening techniques and recognize the barriers
Discuss the importance of feedback and identify successful techniques for giving and receiving it
Understand the impact of professionalism on the job site with peers, supervisors, and clients

Who Should Attend:

Field workers
Rising leaders & key personnel in team culture
Administrative professionals
Entry Level Workers & Apprentices
People interested in enhancing their communication skills

This course counts for 7 hours of Unpaid Related Instruction (URI)!

Course Session Time: 7:30 – 3:00 p.m.
*NOTE DATE CHANGE

Instructor(s): Dan Paulson, InVision Development International, LLC

Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

Registration Fee: $200 Members & Apprentices

TICKETS

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Speakers for this event

Dan Paulson

Dan Paulson

Chief Plateau Buster
InVision Development International, LLC
URL https://danpaulsonletsgo.com

Chief Plateau Buster

Time

(Friday) 7:30 am – 3:00 pm CST

Location

ABC of Wisconsin

5330 Wall St., Madison, WI 53718

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tue05nov8:00 amtue3:00 pmConstruction Operations – from Field to Office (Day 3 of 4)

Event Details

In the evolving world of construction, moving from fieldwork to the office can be a big adjustment. Transitioning to this new role may require a new set of skills and a different set of abilities. ABC of WI has developed a course that will help those in this transition phase learn a new set of skills that are required to be successful in this role.

This full four day course gives the transitioning worker an opportunity to develop their skills, share experiences, and ask questions from industry experts that will set them up for success in their new role.

Who Should Attend:

Project Managers
Project Supervisors
Crew Leaders / Foreman transitioning to next role

Day 3: Understanding Financials

Description:

Understanding financial statements is essential to the short term and long-term success of construction companies. This course will remove the complexity of their financial statements that will drive making informed business decisions, help quickly and easily identify areas that need attention, provide insight into the operations, improve predictability, and enable greater management of cash flow.

Full 4 -Day Program Registration: $1,000 for 1st attendee; $850 for each additional attendee

Single Day Session Cost: $325

Note: This is session 3 of a four day program. This one day session can be registered as a stand – alone class.

Speakers for this event

John Schwab

John Schwab

Executive Coach, EOS Worldwide
John is a professional implementor of EOS (Entrepreneurial
Operating System), an executive coach and an expert in mergers and
acquisitions. John was the national leader of construction and real estate for
Wipfi LLP a top 15 CPA firm. This business grew from $4MM to $80MM during
John’s leadership. John and Wipfli are long time supporters of ABC. John was
instrumental in several Wipfli acquisitions during his tenure and advised a
significant number of his clients in selling their businesses EOS is a complete
set of simple concepts and practical tools that have helped thousands of
entrepreneurs get what they want from their business. John is part of the
senior leadership teams of both Catalyst Construction and Three Leaf Partners
in a fractional role focused on growth, strategy and executive coaching. John
has a great love for travel and exploring. John is a certified Yoga instructor
and scuba diving instructor. His son Jonathan is a critical care doctor in
Virginia and his son Alex is a developer at Phoenix Partners. John has long
been active in the community serving on the NAIOP Wisconsin board, NAIOP
national board and NAIOP Governors Foundation. He also served on the boards for
Commonbond Communities, Potawatomi Area Boy Scouts, and Journey House.

Time

(Tuesday) 8:00 am – 3:00 pm CST

Location

ABC of Wisconsin

5330 Wall St., Madison, WI 53718

Registration

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