This course will provide lessons learned from CFMs around technology implementations. The panel will cover the good and the bad of technology implementations, including real-world examples and discussion of failures and best practices. The panel is composed of CFMs from all areas of construction.

Learning Objectives:

• Best practices from system implemenations.
• Provide insight on how CFM's are selecting systems to drive business change.
• Give perspective on lessons learned from implementing systems.
• Learn first hand what has helped companies succeed and fail using technology.

Approximately 70% of workers are disengaged at work on a daily basis because of technology, leadership styles, or a multitude of other factors. And, the U.S. ranks 29th in the world in work-life balance and the quality of life among employees. Yet, most top executives aren’t sure what to do. This session will inspire attendees to have more fun at and away from work, help them discover simple tips to improve team communication, and examine the challenge of not having enough time.

Learning Objectives:

• Unity is authentic trust & respect which is leads to increased Performance in your work team process.
• Inspire managers to create a positive workplace process so everyone feels engaged in the process through Fun!
• Discover how to encourage employees to "park and recreate" or stop and have FUN away from work.
• Needs are met for the "I" or individual team member being part of the team and productivity for the organization!
• People who value time together in meetings create a sense of Friendship and value each other!

This interactive panel discussion will focus on how best-in-class Heavy Highway Contractors are leveraging technology to improve their bottom lines. Hear firsthand from a CFO, Fleet Manager and Software Provider. Learn what technology is in use now and what is coming soon.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how others are using the CFMA Benchmarker to improve their bottom line.
• KPIs most relevant to contractors, including those related to liquidity, profitability, leverage, efficiency, and productivity
• Learn the preliminary results from the 2017 Financial Survey highlighting the
• FMA's new online Financial Benchmarker tool for 24/7 benchmarking, reporting, and comparisons of your company's financial performance with others in the industry.
• Methods by which contractors may manage operations in order to improve financial ratios relied on by sureties and lenders.

All leaders face challenges, some of which are problems, but many of which are actually tensions. Tensions do not play by the same rules as problems: If you try to solve a tension, you create more problems. You don't solve tensions, you manage them. Simply being aware of this dynamic can improve your leadership, and becoming skilled at managing tensions can help you achieve breakthrough results.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand that not every challenge a leader faces is a problem. Some problems are actually tensions.
• You make progress as a leader not by eliminating tensions but by managing tensions.
• Managing tensions is as helpful in situations outside of work as inside work.
• Managing tensions is as helpful in situations outside of work as inside work.