*This event requires approval from a manager.

Details: ABA’s annual convention offers you an agenda rich with educational opportunities, as well as several fantastic opportunities for networking.

Who Should Attend the Convention?

Owner
President/Principal/CEO
General Manager
Project Director/Executive
Project Manager
Superintendent
Pre-Construction Manager
Estimator
Chief Financial Officer
Business Development/Marketing

Spouses will enjoy a full schedule of activities and are also welcome to attend all events, business sessions and meals. Meet new people, renew old acquaintances, learn about new construction techniques and processes, and enjoy a short get-away while networking with the BEST…ABA members! What About Kids? Bring them! Kids are welcome at all convention events.

Why Attend Convention? It’s an opportunity to meet in an informal, relaxed setting for the purpose of learning from construction experts and exchanging ideas with other construction professionals.

What About Price? The low ABA registration fee of $495 member / $740 non-member ($250 spouse, $35 child) includes two days includes outstanding educational seminars, excellent presenters, social events and meals. Plus, you’ll enjoy the extraordinary company of other fine construction folks.

What to Wear? Casual dress is worn to ALL convention events.

Where to Stay? Book your room ASAP!  Room Block will be released on August 26, 2018.  Call the hotel to book your room in ABA’s Block of rooms at the Prescott Resort & Spa.  The reservation line is 1-800-967-4637.   Note that you’re with Arizona Builders Alliance to receive special rates in our block of $117-147 per night.
2018 Convention Agenda
Wednesday, Sept. 26

10:30am
“Schweaty Balls” Golf Tournament Registration – Stoneridge Golf Course & Prescott Club at StoneRidge

11:30am
Golf Tournament Tee Off (Boxed Lunch Provided)

6:30-8:30pm
“Wild & Crazy Guys” Chairman’s Welcome Party

8:30pm
“Church Chat” BINGO

9pm
“Land Shark” Poker Tournament

Thursday, Sept. 27

7:30am
“Mr. Bill’s” Breakfast, All Guests Welcome

7:45am
Welcome & Chapter Updates

8:15am
THE DODGE PERSPECTIVE
Steve Jones, Senior Director, Dodge Data & Analytics

9:15-10:15am
RETHINKING ATTRACTING BEST-IN-CLASS TALENT:  A BATTLE YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO LOSE
Danielle Feroleto, President, Small Giants
James Murphy, President, Willmeng Construction

10:15-10:30am
“Need More Cowbell” Coffee Break

10:30-11:30am
Realizing Digital Transformation that Your Superintendent Will Appreciate
Justin Martin, President, Corbins Electric
Jarom “JD” Martin, Vice President Business Solutions, Corbins Electric
Josh Cranfill, Xalt, A Hexagon Company
Krupesh Kakkente, DPR Construction

11:30am
“Coneheads” Lunch

12:30pm
YOUR LIFE IS LIVE – ENJOY EVERY SECOND ON THE STAGE OF LIFE
Jon Bohm, Driven Coaching

1:30-2:30pm
OWNER’S PANEL
Bruce Jensen, Director, Capital Programs, ASU
Moderator: Dr. Tony Lamanna, Program Chair, Dell E. Webb School of Construction

3pm
ABA Board Meeting

6:30pm
“Night at the Roxbury” Chairman’s Reception & Welcome Party
Saturday Night Live Character Costumes Encouraged

Friday, Sept. 28

8:30am
“Weekend Update” Closing Breakfast

8:45-9:45am
ABA’S GENERAL CONTRACTOR PANEL
Moderator: Derek Wright, President, Suntec Concrete

9:45-10:30am
LEARNING LESSONS ON THE PHOENIX SKY TRAIN EXPANSION STAGE 2
Alex Bertolini, Operations Manager, Hensel Phelps
Andy Klem, Project Manager, The Wetiz Company
Eric Niec, Project Superintendent, Hensel Phelps
Kim Davids, General Manager, The Weitz Company

10:30-11:30am
BROWN SUGAR: DERIVING SATISFACTION THROUGH DATA ANALYSIS
Anriban Basu, Principal, Sage Policy Group

11:30-11:45am
Raffle Winners Drawn

11:45am
Convention Concludes

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