Session 1
"We're (Still) Hiring: How to Win the War on Talent Acquisition" - Victoria Downing and Mark Harari | Remodelers Advantage
We’re experiencing a business environment where access to top talent is not only putting a strain on productivity, but also limiting growth. Your talent strategy directly impacts your business performance, yet most don’t give it the attention it deserves. Indeed, the art of finding good talent has long mystified even the most progressive business leaders. But the stakes are too high to treat talent as an afterthought.
The good news? There are simple steps to transform your recruiting process from uncoordinated and desperate to systematic and competitive. In this fast-paced, interactive session, you’ll learn how to build a recruitment program that attracts and retains high-quality talent consistently, in even the most competitive markets.
"Outdoor Living Should be a Part of Your Business" - John Lea | Decksouth, Inc.
Home remodeling took on a whole new perspective through 2020-21 as the pandemic effect revealed just how important to our mental and physical wellness and embracing the outdoors really is. Taking home remodeling outdoors is not a fashion fad it’s a genetic demand that reduces stress, can lower blood pressure and heart rate while increasing mood and improving overall mental and physical health. The presentation will show how linking the desire for an outdoor living experience as good as an indoor one can bring these benefits whilst also enabling you to build a stronger more profitable and long-term business.
"OSHA News and Updates for Remodelers" - Tom Bartlett | Pike Consulting Group
Discussion of the 29 CFR 1926 and its effects on the construction industry.
We’re experiencing a business environment where access to top talent is not only putting a strain on productivity, but also limiting growth. Your talent strategy directly impacts your business performance, yet most don’t give it the attention it deserves. Indeed, the art of finding good talent has long mystified even the most progressive business leaders. But the stakes are too high to treat talent as an afterthought.
The good news? There are simple steps to transform your recruiting process from uncoordinated and desperate to systematic and competitive. In this fast-paced, interactive session, you’ll learn how to build a recruitment program that attracts and retains high-quality talent consistently, in even the most competitive markets.
"Outdoor Living Should be a Part of Your Business" - John Lea | Decksouth, Inc.
Home remodeling took on a whole new perspective through 2020-21 as the pandemic effect revealed just how important to our mental and physical wellness and embracing the outdoors really is. Taking home remodeling outdoors is not a fashion fad it’s a genetic demand that reduces stress, can lower blood pressure and heart rate while increasing mood and improving overall mental and physical health. The presentation will show how linking the desire for an outdoor living experience as good as an indoor one can bring these benefits whilst also enabling you to build a stronger more profitable and long-term business.
"OSHA News and Updates for Remodelers" - Tom Bartlett | Pike Consulting Group
Discussion of the 29 CFR 1926 and its effects on the construction industry.
Session 2
"Hidden Gold: Missed Marketing Opportunities That You Need to Start Using Now" - Mark Harari | Remodelers Advantage
Every single touch with another human being is an opportunity for your company to shine. More importantly, it’s a chance to differentiate yourself from the competition. But there are a handful of situations where you can reap massive rewards, and you’re ignoring them. In this session, Mark will share the three golden opportunities that you are missing out on right now, and how to start taking advantage of them immediately.
"A Environment / C Environment" - Farrell Middleton | The Bell Curve of Life
The goal of this presentation is to determine what your organizational environment is – A, B, or C and how you can or should improve in certain areas - company vision, operational efficiency, customer relations, internal relationships, trade partnering, etc. As leaders and managers, you will start on a path to review your staff members to determine where they are as performers – A, B, or C, and how you will work with them for improvement in certain areas – efficiency, job knowledge, attitude, comradery, etc.
"Universal Design 101: An Introduction to Universal Design" - Bryce Jacob, MCR, UDCP | Element One Design + Build Studio
Universal Design has become common language among design professionals, and it is evolving at a rapid rate. This course will start you with a basic understanding of Universal Design and leave you with tools to strengthen your grasp and communication of design.
Every single touch with another human being is an opportunity for your company to shine. More importantly, it’s a chance to differentiate yourself from the competition. But there are a handful of situations where you can reap massive rewards, and you’re ignoring them. In this session, Mark will share the three golden opportunities that you are missing out on right now, and how to start taking advantage of them immediately.
"A Environment / C Environment" - Farrell Middleton | The Bell Curve of Life
The goal of this presentation is to determine what your organizational environment is – A, B, or C and how you can or should improve in certain areas - company vision, operational efficiency, customer relations, internal relationships, trade partnering, etc. As leaders and managers, you will start on a path to review your staff members to determine where they are as performers – A, B, or C, and how you will work with them for improvement in certain areas – efficiency, job knowledge, attitude, comradery, etc.
"Universal Design 101: An Introduction to Universal Design" - Bryce Jacob, MCR, UDCP | Element One Design + Build Studio
Universal Design has become common language among design professionals, and it is evolving at a rapid rate. This course will start you with a basic understanding of Universal Design and leave you with tools to strengthen your grasp and communication of design.
Session 3
"Gaining Commitment for Sales and Project Managers" - Jeff Hanlon | Against The Grain
We’ll discuss and work out how to structure meetings and conversations in a way that eliminates unwanted surprises, allows you to control the sales and project management process, handles stalls and objections before they pop up, strengthens our rapport with clients, and ensures that true commitments are secured. Come prepared with real world examples of the issues you are currently experiencing.
"Universal Design 201: The Universally Designed Bathroom" - Bryce Jacob, MCR, UDCP | Element One Design + Build Studio
Learn why the bathroom is the most dangerous room in a home and why it is the most commonly remodeled using Universal Design techniques. You will not only learn the latest trends in bathroom design, but the construction techniques that go along with them.
"Strategic Planning by the Numbers" - Victoria Downing | Remodelers Advantage
You’ve been told it’s important to “know your numbers” but do you know how to use your financial information to help you make hard-hitting, profit-insuring decisions for your company? Join industry expert, Victoria Downing, president of Remodelers Advantage Inc., as she explains the key financial indicators in every company and demonstrates exactly what they are telling you. Then join your peers as you interpret real-life financial information and solve your company’s most common problems.
We’ll discuss and work out how to structure meetings and conversations in a way that eliminates unwanted surprises, allows you to control the sales and project management process, handles stalls and objections before they pop up, strengthens our rapport with clients, and ensures that true commitments are secured. Come prepared with real world examples of the issues you are currently experiencing.
"Universal Design 201: The Universally Designed Bathroom" - Bryce Jacob, MCR, UDCP | Element One Design + Build Studio
Learn why the bathroom is the most dangerous room in a home and why it is the most commonly remodeled using Universal Design techniques. You will not only learn the latest trends in bathroom design, but the construction techniques that go along with them.
"Strategic Planning by the Numbers" - Victoria Downing | Remodelers Advantage
You’ve been told it’s important to “know your numbers” but do you know how to use your financial information to help you make hard-hitting, profit-insuring decisions for your company? Join industry expert, Victoria Downing, president of Remodelers Advantage Inc., as she explains the key financial indicators in every company and demonstrates exactly what they are telling you. Then join your peers as you interpret real-life financial information and solve your company’s most common problems.
Session 4
"Sneak Peek: Future Code Changes" - Joel Rodriguez | Gwinnett County Inspections Department
Get a first look at future significant construction code changes as found in the 2021 ICC code editions. These will not necessarily be a requirement for Georgia in 2023, but they may provide a resource for future construction considerations. We will come to understand new directions where the codes are heading. In addition, this session will give attendees the opportunity to provide input with any desired state amendments for these future new codes.
"The Mechanics of Mechanic's (and Materialmen's) Liens" - William Downs | Downs Law, LLC
This presentation will cover the ins and outs of preparing and filing mechanics liens, from what must be included to potential pitfalls. We will also cover how to perfect liens, how to foreclose on them, and what to do if your lien is contested.
"Surviving the Minefield" - Robert Ross, AIA | Ross Design, Architects
The Contractor-Architect Relationship on Residential Projects. This session will be a discussion on how to best identify, avoid, and resolve typical relationship failures between contractors and architects.
Get a first look at future significant construction code changes as found in the 2021 ICC code editions. These will not necessarily be a requirement for Georgia in 2023, but they may provide a resource for future construction considerations. We will come to understand new directions where the codes are heading. In addition, this session will give attendees the opportunity to provide input with any desired state amendments for these future new codes.
"The Mechanics of Mechanic's (and Materialmen's) Liens" - William Downs | Downs Law, LLC
This presentation will cover the ins and outs of preparing and filing mechanics liens, from what must be included to potential pitfalls. We will also cover how to perfect liens, how to foreclose on them, and what to do if your lien is contested.
"Surviving the Minefield" - Robert Ross, AIA | Ross Design, Architects
The Contractor-Architect Relationship on Residential Projects. This session will be a discussion on how to best identify, avoid, and resolve typical relationship failures between contractors and architects.
Session 5
"Critical Deck Connections in the 2018 IRC" - Brian Blackwood | Simpson Strong-Tie
Focusing on the 2018 IRC with Georgia amendments and addressing common misunderstandings of the requirements.
"Emotions, Expectations, and Economics" - Herman "Tommy" Thompson | Innovative Financial Group
In this session you will cover three scenarios involving emotions, expectations and economics:
First, you'll explore how fear, the media and the urge to time the markets influence investors’ emotions. Second, you'll discuss investors’ expectations during bull markets and their predisposition to think, “This time it’s different.” Three types of investors and their market expectations will be covered. Finally, a brief overview of U.S. economic history over the last eight decades will be reviewed.
Focusing on the 2018 IRC with Georgia amendments and addressing common misunderstandings of the requirements.
"Emotions, Expectations, and Economics" - Herman "Tommy" Thompson | Innovative Financial Group
In this session you will cover three scenarios involving emotions, expectations and economics:
First, you'll explore how fear, the media and the urge to time the markets influence investors’ emotions. Second, you'll discuss investors’ expectations during bull markets and their predisposition to think, “This time it’s different.” Three types of investors and their market expectations will be covered. Finally, a brief overview of U.S. economic history over the last eight decades will be reviewed.
Session 6
Demo Hall - General Session
Attendees will circulate through 20-minute demonstrations on the following topics:
Attendees will circulate through 20-minute demonstrations on the following topics:
- Dust Protection and Site Prep
- Shower Systems Overview: "What Does it Mean to be Waterproof?"
- Cabinet Installation: "What Installers Want You to Know"
- Window Installation: An Introduction to Flashing
- Wood Flooring: "The Questions You Didn't Know to Ask"
- 1-on-1 Contract Review with Downs Law, LLC (by appointment only)
