Date: May 13, 2010
Time: 11am PST (2pm EST)

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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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