Assess your drivers’ impact on your business

Join James A. Solomon, Director of Program Development and Training for the National Safety Council defensive driving courses, as he shares his expertise on evaluating and improving your company's driver safety program.

Mr Solomon holds worldwide credentials for training instructors for National Safety Council courses involving cars, trucks, tractor-trailers and buses, and specializes in teaching senior citizens, police, ambulance and fire apparatus driver trainers and those in need of driver attitude modification. This Webinar will teach you:

• The most crucial driver safety concerns for utility companies
• How to evaluate your driver risk and best practices for driver improvement
• How to begin your custom assessment to develop a driver safety plan

Participate in this webinar from the comfort of your own office.

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Key Performance Indicators: A matter of life or death?

As a pilot, not paying attention to Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) could mean the difference between life and death. While in business this scenario may not be as extreme, the lack of attention to detail is what’s important and could very well kill a business.

Hear how Pilot Advisors uses similar disciplines to help contractors stay focused on what is important to their success.

In this webinar you’ll learn how leading contractors can create, implement, and report KPI’s, and review various KPI factors including types, quantity, frequency and data quality.

We’ll also look at how to create cohesive and collaborative KPI plans that can be matched to departments and/or individuals of each department.

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Microtrenching – The new fiber installation process

To meet the ever-growing demand for bandwidth-consuming Internet applications, network service providers are rapidly deploying state-of-the-art fiber networks. Answering the call, utility installers are considering new and cost-effective installation options like microtrenching.

Microtrenching is an installation method in which a narrow (.75 to 2.25-inch) and relatively shallow trench (8 to 16 inches) is cut, typically on one side of a roadway. Then a vacuum system connected to the cutter wheel attachment diverts and transports the dry and dusty spoil away from the worksite. Once the conduit pipe is laid, the trench is backfilled with a grout compound. An asphalt sealer may then be used to finish the cut flush with the surface. It’s all completed in one quick and efficient pass.

This webinar will provide an overview of the microtrenching process and equipment, as well as present a case study in how the system has been used on fiber projects in the Southwest.

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Cloud Computing: A strategic shift in the Construction Industry

The speed and complexity of today’s construction business isn’t slowing down. Many forwardthinking companies are looking “to the cloud” for “anytime-anywhere” access to their missioncritical data and software. In this webinar, Henry Ferguson of Viewpoint Construction Software will explain how cutting edge companies are recognizing the numerous benefits of the cloud:

• Relieve the stress of purchasing and managing servers
  
• Utilize 24x7 data accessibility
• Have access to critical data from any internet connection
• Enjoy piece of mind with greater security for all business systems
  

The good news is that many of today’s best technologies are affordable and relatively easy to implement. Most importantly, cloud computing allows companies to focus on their core business - construction.

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Specific Software Solutions for Heavy/Utility Contractors

Presenters: Brent Kuenzi of Viewpoint with guests Tim McNally and Jeff Fuqua

Viewpoint Construction Software is pleased to present the highly informative webinar, Specific Software Solutions for Heavy/Utility Contractors, designed to address the unique issues experienced by Heavy/Utility Contractors.

Lead by Viewpoint’s Brent Kuenzi with guests from two Viewpoint Heavy/Utility customers, the webinar will be an interactive format inviting open discussion about how contemporary construction software has helped their businesses stay profitable in a tricky economy.

• Listen to contractors describe their first-hand experiences with using Heavy/Utility-specific software and how the solution has helped solve many of their most difficult challenges.
• Learn about Viewpoint software workflows specifically designed for the Heavy/Utility industry, developed from nearly 30 years of working with and listening to the needs of leaders in this construction market segment.

By offering integrated modules focused specifically on Heavy/Utility contractors, Viewpoint Construction Software maintains its position as the market leader in Heavy/Utility construction software solutions. Learn what it can do for your business. Register today or call 800.333.3197 for more information.

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Establishing a competitive advantage with higher labor productivity

How do you win in today’s tough economy? Becoming a lower-cost producer is probably the best strategy. There is nothing you can do that will have a more significant impact on your competitiveness and bottom line than to improve productivity. Contrary to popular believe, productivity is not a field problem, but rather an important management and leadership issue. Whether it’s your people, your systems, or a combination of both that needs improvement, the change has to come from the top in order to have a significant and sustainable impact. FMI's’ Model provides a comprehensive framework to address productivity and includes a focus on the human element of productivity. As a road builder or self performing general contractor, the difference between a successful project and a losing project is your ability to effectively manage labor. For many construction companies, field labor represents the largest, single controllable cost and therefore, the largest potential opportunity to impact the bottom line.

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Trenchless Case Studies– New and Rehab

In this webinar, SSC will present two case studies both with detailed trenchless technology involvement. The first project required the installation of a 36" RGRCP T-lock sewer line installed under 56th St. north of the 101 in Phoenix, Arizona. The second project had the challenge of being located in St. Croix, USVI..

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Make Sense of Mixed Ground

Machine selection can make or break a trenchless job, and one of the deciding factors is project geology. Which machines work best in different ground conditions and why? What should be done in known mixed ground or if the ground changes?

Learn more at our webinar, which will discuss trenchless solutions for projects over 24 inches in diameter based on a wide variety of geologic conditions. Recent case studies and machine performances will also be examined from projects around the world.

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Educational Webinar Series: What is the Real Value of Your Business?

Ever wonder what your services and products are really worth? Using a custom Corporate Value Calculator Tool that will be provided to every participant, Brad Dawson, Managing Director of LTV Dynamics and Utility Contractor contributing writer, will show business owners how to determine their current business value and, by developing various growth scenarios, see the impact of those decisions on their business value. This webinar has been touted as one of the business owner's favorites!

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Emergency Fleet Fueling Best Practices to Put in Place Before a Disaster Occurs

This webinar will feature emergency fueling procedures and strategies from three perspectives – fleet manager, emergency fuel provider and fleet card provider. The attendees will learn what emergency fleet procedures must be in place prior to a natural disaster occurring; how fleet card providers can be utilized as a “fueling information source” during natural disasters and best practices to use when working with emergency fuel providers.

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Educational Webinar Series: Predicting Your Business Future

In this webinar, Brad Dawson, Managing Director of LTV Dynamics and Utility Contractor contributing writer, gazes into his crystal ball to provide participant with a clear explanation of the five phases of the natural business cycle and pinpoints the exact location their business is in with regards to this cycle. This information is used to predict the future activities of the business and, using the same logic, the cycle position and expectations of their competitors and customers. As the business cycle occurs with every business, this approach allows business owners to find comfort that the current economic climate.

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New Construction Using Trenchless Techniques

Controlling Fleet Costs in a Tight Economy

Are your fuel costs getting out of hand? Are you concerned about escalating maintenance costs? Are your fleet operating costs climbing, but the cause is unclear? Would you like to streamline your operation but don't know where to start? Or if it's worth the expense?

Join Lance Massey with BorgSolutions for this informative webinar on how to streamline your fleet operation to reduce fuel, maintenance and labor expenses. Lance will share real world examples of how leading construction companies are combating current economic pressure by improving efficiencies and the information they use to control their fleet costs.  

Log on to this FREE webinar to learn more.  Attendees will be able to ask questions and interact with the presenter throughout the entire event.

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Pipe Selection Series – HDPE Session

HDPE Pipe – The Cost Effective and Environmental Solution

Offering superior resistance to rust and abrasion and outstanding joint performance in pressure and non-pressure applications, high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe delivers exceptional value to all utilities including water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, fuel gas, conduit and plumbing & heating.  Join the Plastics Pipe Institute for a live, one hour webinar to learn more about this versatile pipe material, installation techniques and how it supports today’s growing demand for environmental stewardship. 

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