Preparing for New Accounting & Reporting Changes that Affect Contractors

Jun 29, 2010 2:30pm ‐ Jun 29, 2010 4:30pm

Credits: None available.

This session will review the impact of new accounting and reporting standards on construction contractors that will become effective in 2010 and beyond. A "plain Eng­lish," non-technical discussion of the new standards (including practical examples) will help you understand and implement them. Some of the topics that will be covered include:

  • Latest standards issued by the FASB and IASB
  • Revenue recognition
  • Leases
  • Going concern

2010 Economic Outlook Update: Back to the Future

Jun 30, 2010 6:00am ‐ Jun 30, 2010 7:15am

Credits: None available.

How will 2010-2011 look for the construction industry?

Attracting & Retaining Great Employees

Jun 30, 2010 7:30am ‐ Jun 30, 2010 9:30am

Credits: None available.

Business success and growth in any industry is clearly linked to the attraction and retention of talent. This employee retention and employee turnover reduction session will examine how to deal with the most challenging problems companies face, including:

  • Tips to keep your turnover rate low
  • How to develop a culture where people want to work and grow
  • How to identify major reasons for employee turnover
  • What you can do immediately to increase job satisfaction
  • Case studies and steps that leading companies are taking to retain staff

Why Not Enjoy the Process?

Jun 30, 2010 7:30am ‐ Jun 30, 2010 9:30am

Credits: None available.

We spend most of our waking hours at our place of employment and much of our leisure time thinking about it. We can let the stress, fast pace, and challenges control our emotions or, we can lighten up, have fun, and enjoy the process. It's always a matter of choice! Acquiring a healthy state of mind is essential to produce quality sales, quality customer service, teamwork, and communication. Learn how to overcome the everyday pressures that can stifle productivity and creativity in the workplace, while enjoying the process. In this program, you will gain the secrets of:

  • Acquiring the attitude you need to succeed
  • Using the power of choice to your advantage
  • Seeing the brighter alternative to a potentially negative situation
  • Finding the laughter in between and during the tough times
  • How to maintain emotional stability and eliminate stress

BIM is the Buzz - What You Need to Know as the CFO

Jun 30, 2010 7:30am ‐ Jun 30, 2010 9:30am

Credits: None available.

Attend the session to:

  • Understand BIM, virtual design, and construction (and related) jargon
  • Find out how BIM has affected the CFO's position and responsibilities
  • Discover how the CCIFP Body of Knowledge is affected through risk management, HR, legal, IT, A&R, budgeting and planning, and revenue recognition
  • Learn what's next for Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

Drilling For Optimism

Jun 30, 2010 9:45am ‐ Jun 30, 2010 11:00am

Credits: None available.

In times of economic distress, opportunities don't disappear - they manifest in new and dif­ferent ways. Optimism is the key to recognizing these opportunities when they arise. This program examines the real power of optimism as a currency that creates storm-weathering attitudes and allows the flexibility to identify alternate routes to suc­cess, even in this severe economic climate. This session provides the necessary tools for tapping into the posi­tive reserves within all of us. Prepare to dig deep and learn how to:

  • Create new ways of thinking to transform these challenging times into opportunities
  • Bring out the best in yourself and others
  • Laugh off fears and take control of emotions
  • Enjoy the rebuilding process
  • Maintain emotional stability and eliminate stress