Program at a Glance

Preview of 2010 Conference Schedule

Wednesday, March 17, 2010
REGISTRATION: 1:00 P.M.–5:00 P.M.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: 8:00 A.M.–9:45 A.M.

• New SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards
• The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be–Adjusting To Meet A Changing Industry
• Emerging Growth Markets
• Apprentice Opportunities Are Endless–Where Do You Go From Here?
• Town Hall Meeting With SMWIA Leadership
• Green Expertise

BREAKOUT SESSIONS: 10:00 A.M.–11:45 A.M.

• New SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards
• Wanted: Project Managers
• Wanted: Foremen
• Best Practices For Capturing And Maintaining Market Share
• Are Leaders Born Or Are They Made?
• Residential + Service Markets = $$$$$

BREAKOUT SESSIONS: 1:30 P.M.–3:00 P.M.

• BIM Basics
• Wanted: Estimators
• Size Doesn’t Matter: Market Opportunities For Small Contractors
• Using All The Tools In The Toolbox
• Get Ahead With A Leadership Makeover–Traits Contractors Look For In Their Future Leaders
• Mining Gold From The Green Building Revolution

CONFERENCE OPENING CEREMONY: 5:30 P.M.–9:00 P.M.

• Dinner and Apprentice Competition Awards
• Entertainment–The Passing Zone

Friday, March 19, 2010
GENERAL SESSION: 8:00 A.M.–9:30 A.M.
REGIONAL BREAKOUT SESSIONS: 10:00 A.M.–3:30 P.M.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
KEY NOTE SPEAKER, MARK BRESLIN: 8:30 A.M.–10:30 A.M.