Keynote Speakers
Ted Miltiades, Brandon Sexton, and Jim Reynolds
Dept. of Community Affairs Office of Construction Codes
A general update on the new 2020 code updates, including an overview of how the codes are created and modified. Details about the legislative aspect of construction codes will be discussed as well. The team from the Department of Construction Codes will be onsite to answer your questions.
Session Descriptions
"A Lawyer's Top Ten Tips for Construction Contracts" - William Downs, Attorney at Law | Downs Law, LLC
A construction contract is a big deal--and you need to get it right in order to protect your business and set good expectations for how the project will proceed. Whether you do it yourself or consult a lawyer to help, the clearer you are upfront, the smoother the project (and the happier you and your clients will be)! And while construction contracts and projects may vary in complexity, there is a way to set yourself up for success. Come hear a lawyer’s Top Ten Tips for how to protect your business with a good construction contract - the specifics to include, what is negotiable--and NON-negotiable--and how to set yourself up for success.
"Cyber Safety--Tips That Keep Your Business Online" - Howard W. Page | TeamLogic IT - Atlanta Midtown
Since every NARI business is on-line we'll discuss three things everyone needs to pay attention to in order to stay safe.
"Dealing with Difficult Jobs and Difficult Clients" - Keiffer Phillips | Phillips - Collins Construction Group, Inc.
All of us face difficult jobs at times, and difficult jobs are not something to shy away from in fact it is a way to separate yourself from a crowded field of competition. However, difficult clients are another matter and should be avoided when possible. As well as discussion on how to deal with the situation when you end up with a difficult job AND a difficult client.
"Deck Code" - Britt Richey | Simpson Strong Tie
Updates to the Deck Code will be shared and your questions answered.
"Don’t Kill Your Golden Goose--Protect & Perpetuate Your Business" - Angela Adams | American Society for Asset Protection
Is your financial house in order? Discover the tools you can use to become invincible to lawsuits, save thousands in taxes, and achieve financial peace of mind. By the end of the presentation you will know how to avoid the most common asset protection mistakes made by contractors and their advisors. How contractors can protect 100% of their professional and personal assets from lawsuits. How contractors can protect their business, property, and personal assets in the event of a judgment in excess of liability insurance or an exclusion in a policy. How contractors can minimize vicarious liability for the acts of other professionals and staff. Five strategies contractors can use to reduce income taxes by up to 40% each year. How contractors can eliminate the capital gains tax on the sale of a business, real estate, stocks or other assets. Techniques contractors can use to avoid probate and eliminate all estate taxes to pass assets to heirs tax free. How to effectively use corporations, trusts, wills, and family limited partnerships.
"Energy Code" - Mike Barcik | Southface
Updates to the Energy Code will be shared and your questions answered.
"'Is SEO Right for my Business?' and Other Ways to Get Consistent Quality Leads" - Mike Claudio | WinRate Consulting
The world of SEO and Google and Lead Generation as a whole has changed a lot and it can be confusing, expensive, and results will vary making it not the ideal focus for all businesses! I will be covering my experience with SEO from the perspective of what you can do yourself and when you are paying for help what you should expect. Overal from my perspective it is far from the only option a small business can take action on to create consistent lead sourcing for your business. I will be covering the top 5 things you can do other than focusing on SEO to get more qualified leads consistently.
"Mechanical Codes" - Speaker TBD
Updates to the Plumbing and HVAC Codes will be shared and your questions answered.
"Modern Materials for Contemporary Design" - Carmin Francisco | California Closets
A look at three contemporary high-end materials: aluminum, glass, and high gloss acrylic. First, we will review the inherent qualities of each, then we will look at how each might be incorporated into your designs. We will review the design options of each application and review how to specify these materials into your projects. And finally we will discuss the variety of building types in which these materials can be utilized.
"Putting Profit First in Construction" - Wade L. Carpenter, CPA, CGMA | Carpenter & Company, CPAs, PC
This course will teach the proven principles of Profit First as adapted for construction companies to help owners keep more of what they work so hard for.
"Quartz Surfacing Features and Benefits" - Jennifer Prins | Cambria
Provides a solid understanding of the fundamentals of quartz surfacing with an overview of the supply chain. Specification best practices will be discussed regarding the many ways quartz can be used in a variety of applications. You’ll also learn how to ensure spectacular results through optimal design engineering. In addition, we’ll examine how to choose the best surfaces for specific applications, as well as quality control considerations for manufacturing variables.
"Simplifying Social Media for Your Business" - Mike Claudio | WinRate Consulting
This is a social media 101 type starting point. We have all heard “you need to be putting out more content but what does that even mean and how do you make it happen? We will focus on Instagram, Facebook, and Linked In.
"Structural Code" - Joel Rodriguez | Gwinnett County Inspections Department
Updates to the Residential Structural Code will be shared and your questions answered.
"Talk'n Trash" - Kurt Anderson | Bin There Dump That
Current and future waste regulations and management.
"Understanding OSHA" - Mitchell Smith | Pike Consulting
This class is designed to instruct anyone in the Construction Industry on how to Understand OSHA and how it specifically relates to their companies, job sites, and workers per Federal Code.
A construction contract is a big deal--and you need to get it right in order to protect your business and set good expectations for how the project will proceed. Whether you do it yourself or consult a lawyer to help, the clearer you are upfront, the smoother the project (and the happier you and your clients will be)! And while construction contracts and projects may vary in complexity, there is a way to set yourself up for success. Come hear a lawyer’s Top Ten Tips for how to protect your business with a good construction contract - the specifics to include, what is negotiable--and NON-negotiable--and how to set yourself up for success.
"Cyber Safety--Tips That Keep Your Business Online" - Howard W. Page | TeamLogic IT - Atlanta Midtown
Since every NARI business is on-line we'll discuss three things everyone needs to pay attention to in order to stay safe.
"Dealing with Difficult Jobs and Difficult Clients" - Keiffer Phillips | Phillips - Collins Construction Group, Inc.
All of us face difficult jobs at times, and difficult jobs are not something to shy away from in fact it is a way to separate yourself from a crowded field of competition. However, difficult clients are another matter and should be avoided when possible. As well as discussion on how to deal with the situation when you end up with a difficult job AND a difficult client.
"Deck Code" - Britt Richey | Simpson Strong Tie
Updates to the Deck Code will be shared and your questions answered.
"Don’t Kill Your Golden Goose--Protect & Perpetuate Your Business" - Angela Adams | American Society for Asset Protection
Is your financial house in order? Discover the tools you can use to become invincible to lawsuits, save thousands in taxes, and achieve financial peace of mind. By the end of the presentation you will know how to avoid the most common asset protection mistakes made by contractors and their advisors. How contractors can protect 100% of their professional and personal assets from lawsuits. How contractors can protect their business, property, and personal assets in the event of a judgment in excess of liability insurance or an exclusion in a policy. How contractors can minimize vicarious liability for the acts of other professionals and staff. Five strategies contractors can use to reduce income taxes by up to 40% each year. How contractors can eliminate the capital gains tax on the sale of a business, real estate, stocks or other assets. Techniques contractors can use to avoid probate and eliminate all estate taxes to pass assets to heirs tax free. How to effectively use corporations, trusts, wills, and family limited partnerships.
"Energy Code" - Mike Barcik | Southface
Updates to the Energy Code will be shared and your questions answered.
"'Is SEO Right for my Business?' and Other Ways to Get Consistent Quality Leads" - Mike Claudio | WinRate Consulting
The world of SEO and Google and Lead Generation as a whole has changed a lot and it can be confusing, expensive, and results will vary making it not the ideal focus for all businesses! I will be covering my experience with SEO from the perspective of what you can do yourself and when you are paying for help what you should expect. Overal from my perspective it is far from the only option a small business can take action on to create consistent lead sourcing for your business. I will be covering the top 5 things you can do other than focusing on SEO to get more qualified leads consistently.
"Mechanical Codes" - Speaker TBD
Updates to the Plumbing and HVAC Codes will be shared and your questions answered.
"Modern Materials for Contemporary Design" - Carmin Francisco | California Closets
A look at three contemporary high-end materials: aluminum, glass, and high gloss acrylic. First, we will review the inherent qualities of each, then we will look at how each might be incorporated into your designs. We will review the design options of each application and review how to specify these materials into your projects. And finally we will discuss the variety of building types in which these materials can be utilized.
"Putting Profit First in Construction" - Wade L. Carpenter, CPA, CGMA | Carpenter & Company, CPAs, PC
This course will teach the proven principles of Profit First as adapted for construction companies to help owners keep more of what they work so hard for.
"Quartz Surfacing Features and Benefits" - Jennifer Prins | Cambria
Provides a solid understanding of the fundamentals of quartz surfacing with an overview of the supply chain. Specification best practices will be discussed regarding the many ways quartz can be used in a variety of applications. You’ll also learn how to ensure spectacular results through optimal design engineering. In addition, we’ll examine how to choose the best surfaces for specific applications, as well as quality control considerations for manufacturing variables.
"Simplifying Social Media for Your Business" - Mike Claudio | WinRate Consulting
This is a social media 101 type starting point. We have all heard “you need to be putting out more content but what does that even mean and how do you make it happen? We will focus on Instagram, Facebook, and Linked In.
"Structural Code" - Joel Rodriguez | Gwinnett County Inspections Department
Updates to the Residential Structural Code will be shared and your questions answered.
"Talk'n Trash" - Kurt Anderson | Bin There Dump That
Current and future waste regulations and management.
"Understanding OSHA" - Mitchell Smith | Pike Consulting
This class is designed to instruct anyone in the Construction Industry on how to Understand OSHA and how it specifically relates to their companies, job sites, and workers per Federal Code.
