Doing Business With Oak Ridge National Laboratory https://www.govassociation.org/events The Oak Ridge National Laboratory Small Business Programs Office focuses daily on small business outreach, counseling, support, and advocacy. This includes attending conferences and trade shows, one-on-one meetings with small businesses, and individual problem-solving. As a contractor to the Department of Energy (DOE), ORNL works to meet annual small busine...

It's no secret that construction contractors are facing outsized challenges in today's environment: Labor-strapped teams are pushing hard to chase larger projects while wildly fluctuating material pricing and availability are putting margins under assault. With the industry already under stress, the last thing a building pro needs to worry about is their bonding and insurance status—but surety bonds and construction insurance, which are...

There is a lot riding on your capital planning approach. After all, the long-term goals of your community depend on successful CIPs and the littlest thing, like a procurement misstep, can trip up the best-laid plans. Join us for this webinar, featuring Montgomery County, PA's Chief Financial Officer Dean Dortone to learn: What You Need to Know About a CIP Strategic Capital Planning: From Start to Finish Communicating Project Updates from Start...

There are many risks that come with running a construction company, such as natural disasters, employee safety, and ability to meet contract terms. By making a risk management plan, you can follow detailed processes to prepare for external risks. In this Construction Accounting University 2.0 class, you will learn: What risk management is and the types of construction risk management How to plan for, analyze, and manage potential risks Benefit...

Many industrial products and construction organizations continue to experience growth as the global economy gradually recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. A new set of opportunities and challenges could unleash or constrain growth ambitions in 2023. How can companies stay ahead and extend their momentum? We’ll discuss: Sector-by-sector outlooks on the trends likely to affect key markets Insights on how pressing topics including shortages...

It’s no secret that construction contractors are facing outsized challenges in today’s environment: Labor-strapped teams are pushing hard to chase larger projects while wildly fluctuating material pricing and availability are putting margins under assault. With the industry already under stress, the last thing a building pro needs to worry about is their bonding and insurance status—but surety bonds and construction insurance...

This webinar will include a discussion of common challenges with the design review process for dam safety projects and present strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the process with a focus on early and regular engagement of the owner, regulator, and designer. Learning Objectives of This Webinar: Pitfalls to avoid during the design review process. Strategies to improve the efficiency of the design review process. Independen...

Expanding Your Business With Government Contracting https://www.govassociation.org/events If you own a business that you want to expand from the commercial market to the government market, then this training session is for you. The government is the largest customer in the world and you should be selling your product or service to your country. Find out how you can expand your business by working with Uncle Sam. When: Thursday, November 3, 202...

Are short-term rentals (STRs), often found on sites like Airbnb and VRBO, required to meet the same safety standards as traditional lodging options in your community? While there may be some exceptions, the answer is likely no. With record numbers of new hosts, new visitors, and STR related accidents, now is the time to prioritize life safety in your community.Join Granicus for a 15-minute session with vacation rental safety expert, Justin For...

PROPOSAL: Developing the Technical Proposal Come join us weekly as we train and prepare you to capture government contracts. These sessions are designed to prepare those enrolled in the Certified Capture Manager (CCM) Program to prepare their businesses for success and to prepare them to become certified capture manager professionals. CLASS TIME: Every Tuesday evening from 6pm to 8pm EST/3pm to 5pm PST LOCATION: Online (Remote access will be e...