Computer Guidance

Surviving the Canadian Economic Boom and Labor Shortage: What's a contractor to do?
Presenter: Mark Bridgers and Bill Meloche, FMI
Host: Kevin Basso, Marketing Manager - Computer Guidance Corporation
Date: Thursday August 21, 2008

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Presenters: Bill Meloche, "Innovation Capitalist" - Management Consulting, FMI
Mark Bridgers, Utility Vertical Market Leader - Management Consulting, FMI

Who Should Attend: C-level executives, senior and middle management, and project executives responsible for managing firms working in Canada and/or pursuing or managing construction projects in Canada.

Topic: Bill & Mark will discuss the challenges of an economic boom and labor shortage in Canada. Specific attention will be paid to the issues of attracting, retaining, and training field, project management, and project controls staff throughout Canada. A focus on the impact the Alberta oil sands boom in the province of Alberta is having on the rest of Canada. Solutions and recommendations, along with a case study demonstrating practical actions that can be taken, will round out the discussion. We encourage several members of your organization to participate in the webcast so they are able to react to the discussion based upon their experience.

About Bill Meloche: Bill's background in bringing together owners, contractors and engineers to resolve cross-organizational challenges is unique. As a Canadian citizen, entrepreneur and business consultant, his experience is lifelong. He has been published in many publications including PE magazine, for the society of professional engineers, "Construction Industry Innovation: An Oxymoron?" This article focused on the need for more productive and profitable contractor and owner relationships through "integrated practice". In addition, Bill's work and research has been featured in ENR, "Extended Enterprise Service Helps Write Project Success Stories", to introduce what he refers to as "Extended Enterprise" relationships. These collaborations require seamless integration of collective brainpower around common goals and objectives.

About Mark Bridgers: Mark's background includes extensive work in Canada to support labor intensive contractors in the development and implementation of successful business strategies. Some specific examples include helping a large underground utility contractor successfully pursue staff, and begin the execution of a $500 million work program over multiple years.

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Trends for Specialty Contractors - Randy Stutzman, FMI
Presenter: Randy Stutzman, Director, FMI Group
Host: Kevin Basso, Marketing Manager - Computer Guidance Corporation
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Presentation Description: Randy will be discussing current “Trends Driving Specialty Contractors” The key themes driving these trends involve: 1) Shortage of talent at all levels; 2) Technology; 3) The Heightened Emphasis on the Environment; and 4) The Greater Emphasis on Increased Productivity. Randy will drill down into each of these themes and help business owners prepare themselves, and their businesses, for the inevitable changes so they are better prepared to compete and win in the coming decade.

Topic: Trends in the Heavy/Highway Construction Industry – The State of the Infrastructure
Presenter: Brian Moore, Senior Consultant, FMI
Host: Kevin Basso, Marketing Manager - Computer Guidance Corporation
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Presentation Description: Brian discusses the current “Trends in the Highway/Heavy Construction Industry.” The key themes driving these trends involve: 1) funding; 2) demographic demand; 3) competition for resources; and 4) technology. Brian drills down into each of these themes and help business owners prepare themselves, and their businesses, for the inevitable changes so they are better prepared to compete and win in the coming decade.
Topic: Ten Megatrends for the Engineering and Construction Industry
Presenter: Lee Smither, Managing Director - Management Consulting, FMI
Host: Kevin Basso, Marketing Manager - Computer Guidance Corporation
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Topics: Lee will be discussing "Ten Megatrends for the Engineering and Construction Industry." The trends range from "talent" and "technology" to "globalization" and "the environment." In addition to sharing the 10 trends, Lee will share 100 actions engineering and construction firms can take to leverage these trends, rather than being consumed by them. These 100 actions will leave listeners with plenty to think about, discuss, plan and act upon in both the short- and long-term. We encourage several members of your organization to participate in the webcast so they are able to make a more significant positive impact on their firm as a team, rather than as an individual.
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