Identification: GS1
When COVID-19 hit, some companies were able to respond quickly and others were caught flat-footed. When paper instantly became a liability and working in person became a problem, the adoption of digital tools was accelerated, and the use of internet of things (IoT) devices to automatically measure density and distance became imperative. In this discussion, we are going to review the top tools that enabled the entire construction industry to undergo a radical digital transformation in record time. We'll also discuss the mindset that enabled some companies to step on the gas while others had to pump on the breaks. We are going to cover technology topics ranging from prefabrication to a paperless jobsite to IoT and worker tracking.
Identification: S1
This panel will discuss the current and future impact that COVID-19 is having on construction companies, businesses, employees, and the economy. Note: Due to the ever-changing landscape of this issue, CFMA will secure the exact topics and industry experts prior to the session.
Identification: S2
Identification: S3
This presentation will provide a review of the current state of the surety industry and provide insightful information that contractors can use to improve their surety relationships.
Identification: S4
As CFMs are equipped to become the change agents for construction companies across the country, this session will present practical uses of analytical tools. It will cover the fundamental process for identifying critical pain points within an organization and how analytics can help resolve issues and find process efficiencies. Diagnostics of each sector of an organization can create positive and necessary changes as companies seek to establish continuity and sustainability through economic changes.
Identification: S5
Communication skills are vital to your success as a leader and can be the biggest stumbling blocks you will encounter. This interactive presentation reveals the secrets from the book "Shut Up and Lead: A Communicator’s Guide to Quiet Leadership" to help you interact more assertively and authentically at work and in your personal life. It will outline a three-step assertive communication process, provide little-known listening tips, and share information about how to effectively deal with difficult people.
Identification: S6
Identification: S7
This panel will discuss additional critical topics that that COVID-19 is having on construction companies, businesses, employees, and the economy. Note: Due to the ever-changing landscape of this issue, CFMA will secure the exact topics and industry experts prior to the session.
Identification: S8
The old adage, perception is reality, has never been more true than in today’s superficial, hyper-critical, and social media-driven world. Studies increasingly show that perception trumps facts when people make judgments of others. For today’s business leaders, communicating clearly – both interpersonally and organizationally – is often the number one driver in controlling that perception. This session, popular as a keynote, gives executives pragmatic keys to swaying internal and external perception in their favor.
Identification: S10
This session will discuss the myths and realities of cybercrime, how construction organizations are targeted by hackers, what hackers are commonly looking for, and how they profit from it on the dark web. It will share crucial insights, with real-world examples and situations, into what construction companies can do to mitigate risk, fight against cybercrime, and harden the organization to prevent attacks.