Kansas City’s 19th Annual Estimating Academy - Construction Estimating Educational & Networking Event Hosted by American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) Kansas City Chapter 32 from 7:00AM-5:00PM Thursday 2/2/2023

For General Contractors, Subcontractors, Construction Cost Estimators, Project Managers & Suppliers. Join us as our Expert Speakers present a variety of Construction Estimating and Project Management topics and Learn about a variety of Construction Estimating topics ranging from the latest Estimating & Construction Technology to Construction Estimating Law and Soft Skills for Estimators.  Network all day long with other Construction Industry Professionals. Build on your Construction Estimating Knowledge and take part in some good networking all in one All Day, Big Event! ASPE CPE attendees can claim 5 PDUs in one day towards your professional development.

Platinum Sponsors:

Autodesk

Parrish & Son Construction

Gold Sponsors:

Design Supply Doors

Coreslab Structures

McCownGordon Construction

Hoidale

iPlanTables

Burns & McDonnell

Printing Sponsor:

Drexel Technologies, Inc.

2023 KC Estimating Academy is Hosted by American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) Heartland Chapter #32

THE CLASS THE NIGHT BEFORE THE 2023 ESTIMATING ACADEMY at Ball Event Center!

3:00PM - 6:00PM on Wed, 2/1/23 - Bid Day Simulation

This Class is designed for new Estimators and Project Managers that have not been through a Bid Day at a General Contractors firm. Teams will receive bids from Subcontractors and compete to provide the most competitive bid for the project and a prize will be given to the winning team. This Class will be taught by General Contractors experienced in running Bid Days at a General Contractor's Office.

Schedule for the 2023 KC Estimating Academy on Thursday February 2, 2023

7:OOAM-8:00AM Registrations & Continental Breakfast, Coffee, Juice, Networking, Vendor Booths

8:00 AM-8:05AM, Welcome Address and Introductions by Eric Soriano, ASPE Chapter 32 President

8:05 AM-8:25AM Keynote Address by Barb Allen, Title: Managing the People Contingency

Speech Abstract: Today more than ever, Recruiting and Retaining people is just as vital as Developing and Maintaining client relationships. Barb Allen will provide insights from her 30+ year career in the construction industry to show how Company Culture, Management Style and Diversity are key factors impacting your success rate for recruiting and retaining great people.

Bio: Barb’s construction career started at 16 when she accepted a job at Payless Cashways where she worked throughout high school and college. After receiving her degree in construction management, she climbed the field ladder rungs of Carpenter, Foreperson, Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent before moving into the office roles of Pre-Construction Manager, Project Executive and Operations Director. Holding positions in both the GC and Developer realms, her experience includes Concrete, Steel, Wood Frame and LGMF structures ranging from $3M to $120M in both Union and Non-Union environments from Des Moines to Houston.

In 2022, Barb started Levocity LLC, a Success Coaching, Public Speaking and Gender Diversity Consulting Business with a mission to increase the success of women in male dominated fields. Barb offers One-on-one coaching to people individually, or within corporate coaching programs, as well as Gender Diversity Training Sessions and Workshops to increase the success of company initiatives. Check out her website and find contact information at LevocityForChange.com.

8:25AM-9:00AM, Togal AI Estimating Presentation, Johnny Maghzal Head of Product Development Togal AI

Togal.AI uses proprietary AI algorithms to automatically and accurately detect, label, and measure project spaces, walls & objects within seconds. Additionally, Togal compares drawing versions and provides an instant quantitative analysis of all changes or modifications. Togal.AI supports all drawing formats, including PDF, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, etc. Togal reduces the takeoff process from days to seconds. Togal saves contractors time and money so they can concentrate on bringing more value to their clients.

Johnny Maghzal is Head of Product Development and a Founding Member of Togal.AI overseeing the daily development needs of the software including managing the proprietary data. He received his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon in addition to receiving his MBA from the Miami Herbert Business School at the University of Miami. An estimating expert, Johnny has been working in the construction industry for nearly a decade. Before moving to the United States, Johnny worked for the largest specialized engineer solutions firm in the Middle East. While studying for his MBA, Johnny joined the pre-construction department of one of the largest general contracting companies.

9:15AM-10:30AM Break Out Estimating Educational Sessions:

1. Construction Law Concepts for Estimators to Make Sure You Get Paid, Colin Quinn, Long & Robinson

2. "Bluebeam Material Takeoffs & Estimates – Basics & Beyond", Troy DeGroot , Bluebeam Certified Instructor at UChapter2.

We’re going to kick off this basics course showing Revu’s intuitive measurement tools and how we can trick the settings to provide even more harder to find measurements. Next you’ll see how various customization options help you itemize quantities and discuss the results in the Markups List.

• Standard Measurements like Length, Area, Volume and Counts

• Tricks to measure sloped and vertical and other hard to measure materials

• How to customize tools to track and sort quantities

3. "Basic Estimating for Beginning Estimators", Dan Frondorf, CPE, CDT, Chief Estimator DG Frondorf and Associates, LLC.

Morning Break - 10:30AM-10:45AM

10:45AM-Noon Break Out Estimating Educational Sessions:

1. Using the Latest Technology in Earthwork Estimating & Execution, Dan Frondorf, CPE, CDT, Construction Estimator, Andrew Patch, President, Heartland Drone Company-PropTech HD. Using (3) Levels of Reality Capture to insure accurate construction estimates. You may not need Lidar Radar for your reality capture. You may only need a good set of photogrammetry files or even just High Def Photography of the site and existing conditions. Attend this seminar to learn the most intelligent use of reality capture for construction estimating.

2. Mastering the Prequalification Process for Estimators, Sam Dwyer, AFSB, CPCU, Risk Manager, McCownGordon Construction. Successfully navigating the subcontractor prequalification process can make or break a project. Estimators are often a first-line of defense when it comes to identifying subcontractor risk and contributing to subcontractor award decisions. This class will discuss how estimators can enhance the prequalification process by analyzing data, asking good questions and building relationships.

3. Construction Law for Estimators, Lee Brumitt, Shareholder/Director•Dysart Taylor Cotter McMonigle & Brumitt, P.C.

Noon-1:00PM BBQ Buffet Lunch Catered by Fiorella's Jack Stack BBQ

1:00PM - 2:15PM Break Out Estimating Educational Sessions on:

1. Project Planning and Design: Inevitable Change for Estimators, Chris Ricke, RA, CSI, CCS, SCIP, Senior Specifications Writer Conspectus, Inc.

About:The Basis of Design, Owners Project Requirements, or Owner Value Definition are never static. Change happens, regularly throughout design and construction projects. Change may be minor with little impact. Change may be major due to either uncontrollable external conditions or team driven internal conditions. The speed and accuracy of the project team's reaction to inevitable change on a project is a direct consequence of decisions made and accurately recorded to preserve the project history. All members of the project must participate and play their role to ensure the owner's goals and user's needs are met. A collaborative relationship between key members - the owner, specifier, estimator, and design team, can positively influence the confidence in decisions and documentation that ultimately protect the occupants and end users. Together, the project team employs a new approach to improve estimating, specifying, and decision-making for the users' benefit.

Prerequisite Knowledge: Intermediate understanding of the project delivery process and the contractual relationships necessary to establish a sequential process of design and construction activities that converts a conceptual idea into a completed and occupied facility.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:Understand how the relationship and process of the specifier and an estimator, working alongside the design team, encourages questions and reveals answers.

Learning Objective 2:Describe building systems at all phases of design and document requirements for final work results.

Learning Objective 3:Confidently and continuously record design decisions that constantly analyze systems, assemblies, and products needed to satisfy and validate owner project requirements.

2. Bluebeam Material Takeoffs & Estimates – Advanced & “Wow, show that again”, Troy DeGroot , Bluebeam Certified Instructor at UChapter2. After finishing the Bluebeam Takeoffs & Estimates – Basics course we’ll dive into creating custom columns, embedding formulas, and organizing information. This course promises to be an eye opener for those of you doing estimates in an Excel spreadsheet. We might even have ideas to incorporate Bluebeam markups into your existing estimating software. • Creating Custom Columns

• Markup List results & Quantity Link capabilities

• Industry examples & ideas for Earth, Concrete, Steel & Electrical estimates

3. "Sales & Business Development for Estimators", Eric Soriano, Commercial Sales Rep., Hermes Landscaping, Inc.

Afternoon Break - 2:15PM-2:45PM

2:45PM-4:00 PM Break Out Estimating Educational Sessions on:

1. Negotiating Skills for Estimators & Project Managers, Dan Stalp, Owner

Often, we believe negotiating is only for the owners or business development roles within the construction industry. What if we expanded our thinking into change orders, landing/expanding a project, or presenting to a prospective client.

During this interactive session, you will discover:

• How personality and style influence negotiating.

• Differing points of view and how they operate.

• Best practices when negotiating.

While this session has a business angle to it, this information is transferable to your personal life. You won’t want to miss this session.

2. Excel Skills for Estimators, Kelly Jarman, Senior Estimator JE Dunn Construction

3. Preconstruction, the Evolution of Estimating Now and for the Future, Kevin D. Waddell, P.E. Assoc. DBIA, Manager of Estimating & Preconstruction for Water Burns & McDonnell

(Classes and Presenters subject to change)

(Refunds are available up until 7 days before the event because we have Signed Contracts with head counts with 2 Caterers, Ball Conference Center, Table Rental Vendor and Bartending Services Company.  Within 7 days of event you are welcome to send someone else in your place).

4:00PM-5:00PM Networking Happy Hour at with Beer, Wine, Appetizers and Give Aways

10 Reasons to Attend the 2022 KC Construction Estimating Academy

10. Stay abreast of the latest Construction Estimating Tools & Technology.

9. Meet and Learn from leading edge Construction Estimating Tools & Software Vendors.

8. Learn about the State of the Art and the Future of Construction Estimating from Key Stakeholders and Experts.

7. Learn how Contractors are managing construction materials pricing and availability instability.

6. Get answers to your Construction Law questions from a Construction Attorney.

5. Find ways to work Smarter and Faster Estimating Construction work.

4. Network with other Kansas City based Construction General Contractors, Subcontractors, Estimators, Project Managers, and Suppliers.

3. Learn more about Construction Estimating tools, techniques, and new technologies in one day than in a year spent in the office which helps you and your company stay competitive in today's rapidly changing construction market.

2. Meet and learn from some of the leading Construction Estimators from Kansas City and the USA.

1. Learn new strategies & techniques for improving your skills using Excel, Bluebeam & Other Estimating Software.

Dress Code: Business Casual (blue jeans are acceptable)

(Classes and Presenters subject to change)

(Refunds are available up until 7 days before the event because we have Signed Contracts with head counts with 2 Caterers, Ball Conference Center, Table Rental Vendor and Bartending Services Company.  Within 7 days of event you are welcome to send someone else in your place).

4:00PM-5:00PM Networking Happy Hour at with Beer, Wine, Appetizers and Give Aways (Open to all Attendees)

Kansas City’s 18 Annual Construction Estimating Educational & Networking Event Hosted by American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE)

About this event

Kansas City’s 18th Annual Construction Estimating Educational & Networking Event Hosted by American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) Kansas City Chapter 32

For General Contractors, Subcontractors, Construction Cost Estimators, Project Managers & Suppliers. Join us as our Expert Speakers present a variety of Construction Estimating and Project Management topics and Learn about a variety of Construction Estimating topics ranging from the latest Estimating & Construction Technology to Construction Estimating Law and Soft Skills for Estimators.  Network all day long with other Construction Industry Professionals. Build on your Construction Estimating Knowledge and take part in some good networking all in one all day, big event. ASPE CPE attendees can claim 5 PDUs in one day towards your professional development.

Diamond Event Sponsor

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors - Coreslab Structures

Silver Sponsors

Printing Sponsor

Hosted by American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) Heartland Chapter #32

Schedule for the day

7:OOAM-8:00AM Registrations & Continental Breakfast, Coffee, Juice

8:00 AM-8:10AM, Welcome Address by ASPE Chapter 32 President

8:10 AM-8:30AM Keynote Address by

8:30AM-9:00AM,

Senior Estimators Panel Discussion

 Important Trends in Construction Estimating, Moderated 

This Panel discussion will highlight the Most Important Changes, Challenges and Opportunities in Construction Estimating that Estimators need to know about to help their Construction Companies stay Competitve.  These Expert Estimators will also have wise words about Future Trends in Estimating.  Our Expert Senior Estimator Panelists are: TBD

9:15AM-10:30AM Break Out Sessions on: TBD, Construction Estimating Topics

10:45AM-Noon Break Out Sessions on: TBD, Construction Estimating Topics

Noon-1:00PM Lunch Catered by: TBD, Construction Estimating Topics

1:00PM - 2:15PM Break Out Sessions on: TBD, Construction Estimating Topics

2:30PM-3:45PM Break Out Sessions on: TBD, Construction Estimating Topics

Classes and Presenters subject to change)

(Refunds are available up until 7 days before the event because we have Signed Contracts with head counts with 2 Caterers, Ball Conference Center, Table Rental Vendor and Bartending Services Company.  Within 7 days of event you are welcome to send someone else in your place).

4:00PM-5:00PM Networking Happy Hour at 4:00PM with Beer, Wine, Appetizers and Give Aways

10.5 Reasons to Attend the 2022 KC Construction Estimating Academy

10.5 Stay abreast of the latest Construction Estimating Tools & Technology

10 Meet and Learn from leading edge Construction Estimating Tools & Software Vendors

9. Learn about the State of the Art and the Future of Construction Estimating from Key Stakeholders and Experts

8. Learn how Contractors are managing construction materials pricing and availability instability

7. Learn how to make sure your Firm Gets Paid on Construction Projects and get answers to your Construction Law questions from multiple Construction Attorneys

6. Learn how to use the BIM 3D Model for Estimating

5. Find ways to work Smarter and Faster Estimating Construction work

4. Network with other Kansas City based Construction General Contractors, Subcontractors, Estimators, Project Managers, and Suppliers.

3. Learn more about Construction Estimating tools, techniques, and new technologies in one day than in a year spent in the office which helps you and your company stay competitive in today's rapidly changing construction market.

2. Meet and learn from some of the leading Construction Estimators in Kansas City and the US

1. Learn new strategies & techniques for improving your skills in Excel & Other Estimating Software

APSE Chapter 32 Hosting Axe Throwing for Estimators Holiday Event, We have 3 private lanes for an Hour and a Half of Fun and Socializing

About this event

Discover your inner Lumber Jack and compete for bragging rights with your Axe Throwings Skills. Light Appetizers will be included, drinks are on you. Have early holiday fun with ASPE Chapter 32.

Tour of KCI Replacement Terminal Construction site with Clark Construction, Limited to 30 people, Happy Hour afterwards at KCI Marriot Hotel

About this event

ASPE Chapter 32 brings you a tour of the KCI Replacement Terminal Construction site with Clark Construction. Limited to 30 Attendees. Get an update of the progress of the construction of Kansas City's beautiful new replacement terminal. Enjoy a Happy Hour with Appetizers (Dry Rub Wings, Turkey BLTs, Fried Green Beans, Grilled Chicken Quesadillas) and first round of drinks on ASPE Chapter 32 at the KCI Marriott Hotel located at 775 Brasilia Ave Kansas City, MO immediately after jobsite tour (starts at approximately 5:15PM)

4th Annual Clays for Care ASPE 32 Sporting Clays Fall Classic Fund Raiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters

About this event

Join us for a great day of shooting on Thursday November 4, 2021 at Powder Creek in Lenexa, KS. starting at TBD. American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) Chapter 32 is holding our 4th Annual Clays for Care fund raising event for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. We will be shooting 100 Sporting Clays (on Standard Blue Course). Please bring your own shotgun, shooting glasses, hearing protection and shotgun shells (shot sizes 7 1/2, 8, 8 1/2, or 9 shot). You can purchase 12 gauge and 20 gauge shells, eye protection and hearing protection at Powder Creek with cash or credit card. (All shotgun shells are subject to Powder Creek Regulations, larger than 7 1/2 shot is not permitted). Sign up today, the weather may be cool so bring a jacket or coat! Awards, a Hot Meal and Refreshments will be served after the shooting has concluded.

Where: Powder Creek Shooting Park 8601 Monticello Rd Lenexa, KS

When: TBD Registration/Warm up Skeet Shooting (Skeet shooting is at your own expense if you want to warm up) TBD Fall Classic Starts

Who: ASPE Heartland Chapter Members and Guests

Why: Funds Raised are donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City

2nd Annual ASPE Fish Catchin' event 7AM September 11, 2021 Bucksaw Marina Clinton, MO - White Glove Guide Service with Boat

About this event

Get ready for the 2nd Annual ASPE Fish Catchin' Event! 410 Pounds of Fish caught last time. Starts at 7AM and ends about 2PM and the Guides will clean the fish. White Glove Service, Rods, Reels, bait, lures included. 10 Boat with Guides. Cost per person 2 Person Boat $170.00 per person. 3 Fishermen in Boat with Guides $135.00 per person Plus tips per person and tips from ASPE Association. Bring your own snacks, drinks, box lunch, etc. I all we can say is "Let's fill the boat with Fish!"

Hostile pricing in Construction is having a serious impact on project schedules. Listen to a Panel of Experts discuss what can be done.

About this event

Event Sponsors

Friend of ASPE Chapter 32 Event Sponsors

• Jacia Phillips Architectural Photographer with Arch Photo KC

Agenda:

4:30PM Happy Hour with Networking and Registrations

5:15PM, Delicious Pulled Pork BBQ Dinner, Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw, Beans, Rolls and Salad.

5:45PM Welcome Address by Dan with Doty Delta Services and DB2

5:50PM Welcome and Panelist Introductions by ASPE Chapter 32

5:55PM-7:00PM Focused Panel Discussion on Hostile Construction Pricing and possible Solutions for overcoming this current situation. Questions and Answers from the Audience to follow panel discussion.

ASPE Chapter 32 works to bring the hottest issues in construction estimating to the table. Join Chapter 32 and Guests for a focused Panel Discussion on the problems that unstable construction pricing is having on construction growth and listen to the lastest ideas on solutions for overcoming these problems.

No one has all the answers but this is the time to brainstorm with the construction professionals actively engaged in ensuring that projects are bought out effectively and on schedule. The focus will be on both strategies for overcoming the hostile pricing issues and managing construction projects with in some cases extreme supply chain delays and problems with availability of materials.

Construction Pricing Panelists

1. Alex Kenney, Project Estimator Neighbors Construction

2. Chris Stanton, Vice President, Preconstruction , McCownGordon Construction

3. Travis Barta, CPE \ LEED® AP \ DBIA \ Burns & McDonnell -Manager of Facilities Estimating \ Construction Design Build

4. Chance Doherty, Vice President Doherty Steel

5. Klint Kimball, DBIA, Preconstruction Manager - Flintco, LLC

Kansas City’s 18 Annual Construction Estimating Educational & Networking Event Hosted by American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE)

About this Event

The 2021 ASPE 18th Annual KC Construction Estimating Academy will bring the latest in Estimating Tools, Technology, Soft Skills and more to Estimators and Project Managers from around the region.

The Nation's Premier Construction Estimator Education one day event. Presenter Speaker Registration Page

About this Event

Kansas City's 18th Annual Construction Estimating Academy will bring the latest in Estimating Tools, Technology, Soft Skills and more to Estimators and Project Managers from around the region. The 2021 Estimating Academy is brought to you by the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE ) Chapter 32

For General Contractors, Subcontractors, Construction Cost Estimators, Project Managers & Suppliers. Join us as our Expert Speakers present a variety of Construction Estimating and Project Management topics and Learn about a variety of Construction Estimating topics ranging from the latest Estimating & Construction Technology to Construction Estimating Law and Soft Skills for Estimators. Network all day long with other Construction Industry Professionals. Build on your Construction Estimating Knowledge and take part in some good networking all in one all day, big event. ASPE CPE attendees can claim 5 PDUs in one day towards your professional development.

Diamond Event Sponsor, TBD

Platinum Sponsor, TBD

Gold Sponsor, TBD

Silver Sponsors, TBD

Printing Sponsor

Hosted by American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) Heartland Chapter #32

Schedule for the day

7:OOAM-8:00AM Registrations & Continental Breakfast, Coffee, Juice

8:00 AM-8:10AM, Welcome Address ASPE

8:10 AM-8:30AM Keynote Address

8:30AM-9:00AM,

Senior Estimators Panel Discussion

Important Trends in Construction Estimating, Moderated

Panel Members, TBD

9:15AM-10:30AM Break Out Sessions

10:45AM-Noon Break Out Sessions

Noon-1:00PM Lunch, Door Prize Give Aways

1:00PM - 2:15PM Break Out Sessions

2:30PM-3:45PM Break Out Sessions

(Classes and Presenters subject to change)

(Refunds are available up until 7 days before the event because we have Signed Contracts with head counts with 2 Caterers, Ball Conference Center, Table Rental Vendor and Bartending Services Company. Within 7 days of event you are welcome to send someone else in your place).

4:00PM-5:00PM Networking Happy Hour at 4:00PM with Beer, Wine, Appetizers and Give Aways

10.5 Reasons to Attend the 2020 KC Construction Estimating Academy

10.5 Stay abreast of the latest Construction Estimating Tools & Technology

10 Meet and Learn from leading edge Construction Estimating Tools & Software Vendors

9. Learn about the State of the Art and the Future of Construction Estimating from Key Stakeholders and Experts

8. Take part in a General Contractor Lead Bid Day Simulation

7. Learn how to make sure your Firm Gets Paid on Construction Projects and get answers to your Construction Law questions from multiple Construction Attorneys

6. Learn how to use the BIM 3D Model for Estimating

5. Find ways to work Smarter and Faster Estimating Construction work

4. Network with other Kansas City based Construction General Contractors, Subcontractors, Estimators, Project Managers, and Suppliers.

3. Learn more about Construction Estimating tools, techniques, and new technologies in one day than in a year spent in the office which helps you and your company stay competitive in today's rapidly changing construction market.

2. Meet and learn from some of the leading Construction Estimators in Kansas City and the US

1. Learn new strategies & techniques for improving your skills in Excel & Other Estimating Software

Special Presentation of cutting edge Construction Software for Directors of Preconstruction, Senior Estimators, Estimators, and others

About this Event

This special presentation will introduce the audience to some of the latest, cutting edge Preconstruction technology.

Schedule:

5:00PM Happy Hour and Appetizers

6:00PM Construction Technology Presentation

Experience the process of assembling and submitting a General Contractor Bid in a simulated General Contractor office on Bid Day with ASPE

About this Event

Educational Goal: Understand the process of estimating construction costs for a project and of bidding for a contract. Learn about and use scale when calculating costs from an architectural drawing.

This session starts with a brief overview of the pre-construction estimating process. Then teams engage in an exercise to estimate the construction costs of a construction project. Finally, based on their estimates, teams participate in a simulation of a bid-day environment when they take bids from subcontractors(played by mentors) and submit a sealed bid for the project. Time 2 hours. The cost estimating exercise requires about 60 minutes, and the bid simulation takes 60 minutes.

5:00 PM Happy Hour immediately following Bid Day Simulation in the Lobby

ASPE Chapter 32 presents 3rd Annual Clays for Care Sporting Clays event to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters

American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) Chapter 32's September, 2020 Dinner Meeting 3rd Annual Construction Trivia Night

About this Event

Our 3rd Annual Trivia Night will be a Hybrid In Person/Virtual event Presented by KC Crew. This event is a fun fund raising event for the Veterans Community Project (VCP) Homeless Veterans Tiny Houses project, Door prize drawings will be done throughout the event. Plenty of Networking Opportunities with General Contractors, Subcontractors, Estimators & Project Managers.

Event Sponsor

Happy Hour Sponsor

The Master of Ceremonies will provide a fun and exciting atmosphere for the 4 Round Construction Trivia contest with prizes for the winners of each round. Pay the MC $10.00 and he will do a Commercial for your Construction Company or Project. A 50/50 Raffle will provide an opportunity to donate and win cash. $5.00 Raffle Tickets will be available for the Grand Prize. The Construction Trivia questions are geared to challenge General Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers and others involved in the construction industry.

Masks will be required while entering, standing and walking around the event venue. Dinner will be a boxed dinner from a local restaurant. 6 foot social distancing will apply during this event.

This event will include Dinner, You are welcome to arrive early and enjoy the Happy Hour which starts at 4:30PM.

Schedule:

4:30 PM Happy Hour and Networking with Beer, Wine, Hard Seltzer, etc.

5:00 PM Registration and Networking

5:15-5:30 PM Dinner to begin

6:00 PM Trivia Night Competition to begin

Construction Change Orders, What’s Right? What’s Wrong?! A moderated General Contractor and Subcontractor panel will discuss best practices



About this Event

Some of the change order topics to be discussed are:

What is a reasonable amount of time for a Contractor to submit a change proposal in a timely and complete manner?

What is the Estimator’s role in managing change orders?

What can an Estimator do to prevent disputed issues on change orders?

Should a Contractor proceed with the completion of change-related scope of work prior to negotiating and finalizing the entitlement and payment for a change? How about when both parties are unable to agree on the value or cost of the potential change order work and/or its time impact and the work lies on the project’s critical path?

Should a Contractor provide their Estimators with training in change order estimating?

Is it generally the responsibility of the Estimator or Project Manager on a project to estimate change orders?

Should the profit and overhead rate on change orders be negotiable?

How can a contractor mitigate unforeseen increases in material costs during a construction project?

What is a fair escalation rate for change orders caused by delays?

How should change orders caused by underbidding be handled?

How should change orders caused by misunderstanding of the bid requirements by the Contractor be handled?

Which type of change order is fairer to all parties; Unit Price, Time and Materials (T&M) change orders or Fixed Sum change orders or T&M change orders with negotiated unit prices later?

Schedule of Events

4:30 PM Happy hour & Networking

5:00 pm: Event registration and networking, 5:20PM Dinner 6:00PM Presentation

Registration Fee & Dinner: $30.00 ($33.46 with Eventbrite Fee)

RSVP and pay at the Door: Email Kelly Jarman, kelly.jarman@jedunn.comWe will have a credit card reader at the event if you want to pay at the door.

FAQs How can I contact the organizer with any questions?Contact Eric Soriano mobile: (913) 269-1234 or email: esoriano@hermeslandscaping.com

What's the refund policy?Refunds are available up until 5:00 pm, Monday 9/21/20 because we lock in our dinner order at that time. After that time you are welcome to send someone else in your place.

ASPE Chapter 32 presents Management Best Practices for Construction Estimators

About this Event

ASPE Chapter 32 is hosting the Management Best Practices for Construction Estimators presentation by Denise Delcore Construction Attorney with Spencer Fane. March's Dinner Meeting/Presentation will be held at the beautiful Mission Hills Country Club. Doors will open at 4:30PM for Registration and Networking. Chicken Penne Pasta Buffet Dinner with Roasted Vegetable Medley and Garden Salad will begin at 5:20PM. Our Speakers will start at 6:00PM.

Management Best Practices for Construction Estimators

Whether you currently manage employees, or seek promotion opportunities into leadership positions down the road, mastering best practices for supervising and dealing with co-workers is one of the most important steps in achieving a successful and fulfilling career. Learning how to avoid employment risks and being an active participant in creating the best workplace possible are key to long-term success in this industry.

At this session, you’ll learn how to attract and retain talent at your Company, maintain a healthy and low-risk workplace culture, and avoid being named in costly audits, lawsuits and investigations. Whether you’re a manager now, or aspire to manage projects and grow into leadership roles in the Company, you’ll have a major advantage by mastering best practices for interviewing prospective workers, welcoming and onboarding new hires, and avoiding traps for the unwary in handling employee performance issues, discipline and discharge.

We’ll also cover tips for performance management of subordinates and ways to handle conflict and tension with toxic, difficult co-workers. Finally, you’ll leave with business-minded tips for documentation of employee issues and performance management, as well as habits to break when it comes to workplace communications, so you don’t find yourself in the “hotseat” during discrimination, harassment, and other workplace lawsuits.

Denise Delcore Bio

Denise Delcore is an attorney who prevents and solves workplace problems for company owners, managers and human resource professionals. Denise is also certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and as a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), the preeminent nationally recognized credentials for those who have mastered the strategic and policy-making aspects of Human Resources management in the United States.

To reduce the risk of costly litigation and workplace distractions from arising in the first place, Denise partners with business leaders on preventative, cost-saving measures that reduce risk and increase employee productivity and satisfaction. She provides proactive human resources counseling, conducts human resource audits, develops compliance programs, presents workplace training, prepares workplace policies, procedures, and employment contracts, and counsels employers on risk management strategies. She advises managers and human resource professionals through making termination decisions, preparing and issuing disciplinary actions, responding to sexual harassment and discrimination allegations, and administering leave and disability accommodations. She trains supervisors and managers on best practices and provides employee training, including anti-harassment/ anti-discrimination/ anti-retaliation training.

Denise also focuses on management-side labor relations and proceedings before state and federal agencies, including helping clients through government audits and defending against claims filed with the Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board and state agencies.

Contact Denise

Denise Delcore, Partner JD, SPHR, SHRM-SCPSpencer Fane LLP1000 Walnut Street, Ste. 1400Kansas City, MO | 64106Office: 913.327.5140 Mobile: 816.392.1087ddelcore@spencerfane.com | spencerfane.com

Learn from the Burns & McDonnell Water Infrastructure Sales & Pursuit Team how Construction Proposals are Created and Presented

*The Burns & McDonnell Water Infrastructure Sales & Pursuit Team and the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) Chapter 32 Proudly brings you "Proposal Management for Estimators" - From business development, proposal management, writing, to estimating - there are a lot of aspects that go into a winning proposal. Learn proposal best practices, lessons learned, and first-hand stories from a group of proposal management, capture management, and estimating professionals. You will walk away with actionable steps you can take to elevate your proposal game and win more projects." Burns & McDonnell Water Infrastructure Sales & Pursuit Team

*This meeting/presentation will be Virtual Zoom Meeting, A Zoom link and meeting instructions will be emailed to each person that registers for the event.

Kansas City’s Premier Construction Estimating event for General Contractors, Subcontractors, Construction Cost Estimators, Project Managers & Suppliers. Join us as our Expert Speakers discuss a variety of Construction Estimating and Project Management topics and take the opportunity to network with other Construction Industry Professionals. Build your knowledge and your network

Hosted by American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) Heartland Chapter #32

Networking Happy Hour at 4:00PM with beer and appetizers

Keynote Speaker: TBD

Enjoy Throwing Axes with Construction Professionals

Discover your inner Lumber Jack and compete for bragging rights with your Axe Throwings Skills. Light Appetizers will be included, drinks are on you. Have early holiday fun with ASPE Chapter 32.

Join us for a great afternoon of shooting on Thursday October 17, 2019 at Powder Creek in Lenexa, KS. American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) Chapter 32 is holding our 2nd Annual Clays for Care fund raising event for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. We will be shooting 25 Trap Targets and 50 Sporting Clays (on Standard Blue Course). Please bring your own gun, shooting glasses, hearing protection and shells. You can purchase 12 gauge and 20 gauge shells, eye protection and hearing protection at Powder Creek. (All shotgun shells are subject to Powder Creek Regulations). Sign up today, we have one session of shooting and this event is first come, first served.

Where: Powder Creek Shooting Park 8601 Monticello Rd Lenexa, KS

When: 3:00 PM Thursday October 17, 2019 Registration/Warm up Skeet Shooting

4:00 PM Fall Classic Starting Gun

Why: Proceeds go to help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City

Don’t forget to use the code "ASPECH32" for your exclusive ASPE registration price of $145!

ASPE Chapter 32 is proud to host our June, 2019 Drones for Efficiency, Quality Assurance and Safety in Construction presentation.
If you’re serious about reducing worksite hazards you should actively be considering the drones and aerial imagery. These flying robots should be on every contractor’s technology wish list. The construction and infrastructure sector needs to implement innovative ideas and technologies to reduce the risks to its workforce. Regularly documenting a job site with drones has benefits throughout a project’s lifecycle. In addition, you never know when you will need a map or model of a project down the road. Should an accident happen, and an investigation needs to take place, you can rest easy knowing you have imagery to help uncover what may have happened.

The use of survey drones has resulted in inspections being carried out in much shorter timescales and importantly, much more safely as the necessity for a human presence is minimized. Not only does that reduce the risk of injury, but it also cuts inspection times from hours to minutes.

By using Drones, construction companies have increased their field productivity by 50-75%. Learn concepts for achieving this level of productivity increases at your construction company.

Join American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) Chapter 32 for our May 2019 Dinner Presentation on the grey areas in Ethics of Construction Estimating and Bidding.

Ethical Scenarios in construction bidding are to be discussed along with a few of the dilemmas experienced by General Contractor and Subcontractor Estimators on a day to day basic. Following the presentation a panel discussion of Estimating Experts will discuss some of the issues they need to navigate on a regular basis and their approaches for presenting a fair bidding environment.

American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) Chapter 32's April 2019 Dinner Meeting Event will be the 2nd Annual Construction Trivia Night.

Trivia Night Event Sponsor

Century Building Solutions

This event is a fun fund raising event for the Veterans Community Project (VCP) Homeless Veterans Tiny Houses project, Door prize drawings will be done throughout the event. Plenty of Networking Opportunities with General Contractors, Subcontractors, Estimators & Project Managers.

The Master of Ceremonies will provide a fun and exciting atmosphere for the 4 Round Construction Trivia contest with prizes for the winners of each round. Pay the MC $10.00 and he will do a Commercial for your Construction Company or Project. A 50/50 Raffle will provide an opportunity to donate and win cash. $5.00 Raffle Tickets will be available for the Grand Prize. The Construction Trivia questions are geared to challenge General Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers and others involved in the construction industry.. Enjoy being photographed in a Social Media Photo Booth with friends, clients and Co-Workers.

This event will include a Finger Food Buffet Dinner, You are welcome to arrive early and enjoy the Uncle Buck's Bar located inside Bass Pro Shops prior to the event.

This presentation is part of Construction Estimator Education Series hosted by American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) Chapter 32.

Our Sponsor this month is Long & Robinson, LLC

Our Speaker is Attorney Colin M. Quinn

Colin Quinn is a Construction Attorney with Long & Robison, LLC. He focuses his practice almost exclusively on construction litigation representing contractors, subcontractors, owners, suppliers, and developers in state and federal courts and in private arbitration and mediations. He has significant experience negotiating construction contracts, drafting mechanic’s liens, filing lawsuits and pursuing payment claims for his clients, as well as negotiating dispute resolutions. Colin graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Construction Science and Management in 2010. He his J.D. from the Washburn University School of Law in 2013 and currently is licensed to practice in Kansas and Missouri.

Summary of Presentation

Success on any construction project requires prompt and complete payment for the work performed. All contractors need to be aware of the tools available to protect themselves in the event a payment disputes arises. Attorney Colin Quinn of the law firm Long & Robinson will present on topics that include mechanics liens and lien enforcement, contractual rights to payment, dispute resolution, and the various laws in Kansas and Missouri that a contractor can utilize to maximize its recovery in the event of a payment dispute. Long & Robinson is a boutique construction law firm, representing contractors, owners, and suppliers in all types of construction-related disputes.

FAQs

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Contact Eric Soriano at esoriano@hermeslandscaping.com or Cell (913) 269-1234 with any questions

What's the refund policy?

Refunds will be offered up until 7 days before the event, after that please send someone else in your place.

Kansas City’s Premier Construction Estimating event for General Contractors, Subcontractors, Construction Cost Estimators, Project Managers & Suppliers.

Join us as our Expert Speakers discuss a variety of Construction Estimating and Project Management topics and take the opportunity to network with other Construction Industry Professionals.

Build your knowledge and your network

Hosted by Associated Builders and Contractors Heart of America Chapter (ABC) & American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) Heartland Chapter #32

Keynote Speaker: TBD

Event Sponsor: Bangert Computer Systems

Topics Include*:

Trade Estimating Classes, Bid Day Simulations, Construction Estimating Software Presentations, Legal Issues for Estimators, Practical Excel Knowledge for Construction Professionals, Social Media for Estimators, Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts for Estimators & Project Managers, and other Estimating Technology, Take Off & Estimating Classes with classes ranging from Beginning Estimator level to Senior Estimator level.

*Topics subject to change

10 Reasons to Attend the 2019 KC Construction Estimating Academy

10. Stay abreast of the latest Estimating Tools & Technology.

9. Learn Social Media Strategies for Estimators

8. Take part in a General Contractor lead 11th Hour Bid Day Simulation

7. Learn about some of the latest Construction Technologies

6. Identify common Estimating and Construction Contract legal pitfalls

5. Find ways to work Smarter and Faster Estimating Construction work

4. Network with other Kansas City based Construction Estimators, Project Managers,

Suppliers and other Construction Professionals

3. Gain more Estimating Knowledge and make more Construction Industry Contacts in one day than a week spent in the office which can help your company Grow and Stay Competitive.

2. Meet some of the leading Construction Estimators in Kansas City

1. Learn new strategies & techniques for using Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift and Excel which can make you more effective and valuable in Estimating and Managing Construction Projects

Continental breakfast and Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue Ultimate Buffet lunch with Baby Back Ribs included.

$199 per person ($210.94 with fee)

$65 per full-time student ($69.57 with fee)

Lunch included with registration. Cancellations must be received 7 days in advance to avoid billing.

Sponsorships & Trade Booth Spaces are now available, to purchase Sponsorship click on Tickets button

FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Parking is free for this event

What can I bring into the event?

You are welcome to bring laptop computers, tablets and cell phones. We ask that cell phones be set to vibrate only or be turned off while in one of the seminars

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Contact Eric Soriano at (913) 269-1234 or esoriano@hermeslandscaping.com

What's the refund policy?

Full refunds are available up until 7 days before event because we will commit to a food order after that. If you cannot make it you are welcome to send someone else in your place.

Do you often feel the squeeze of shrinking profit margins?

Do you lack confidence in the accuracy of your estimates?

Have you been trying different estimating tools and have almost given up on finding the right one that meets your specific needs?

And, do you still use spreadsheets?

If answers to any of the above questions is a “Yes, I do!”, WE NEED YOU.......!

Join us for an exclusive evening with estimators and thought leaders in construction estimating in the Kansas city area to discuss estimating technology and its potential for taking the construction industry - and the estimating role in particular - to a new level. This is an INVITE ONLY event for only 20 estimators who are both eager to learn and willing to contribute.

Who we are?

Sigma Estimates is the #1 leading software for construction cost estimation in Europe and growing fast in US and Canada. Our latest generation of software is built to support estimating professionals who want to accelerate their product delivery - from early stages of development all the way to closeout and handover of projects of any size.

As part of an industry that is constantly under pressure, our primary objective is to EVOLVE by continually improving our software in the construction industry; for the benefit of developers, project managers, architects, consultants, contractors and subcontractors and what better platform than ASPE to accomplish that?

Why do we need you?

You are the experts and, the best people to tell us what’s working and what’s not. We'll give you a power demo of our leading edge estimating technology and will expect you to be as candid as you can to help us identify potential areas of improvements.

Wondering what’s in it for you?

Well, here’s what you get -

• Opportunity to network with the most relevant connections in your industry

• Learn from the experiences of like-minded professionals and of course, from us - we have over 15 yrs. of experience working with small and large construction companies, remain focused on consolidating our market-leading position and are growing fast!

• Get Sigma for free for 1 year

• You will be our go to personnel for usability and beta testing

• Access to free templates and tools (exclusively from our research labs)

Food, drinks and great company will surely keep everyone’s spirits high!

Get a quick education on the impact of Global Tariffs on Construction Risk from our knowledgeable panel of Construction Professionals.

Panelists:

Erika Winters Downey, Sr. Engineering Manager - McCownGordon Construction

Kelly Jarman, Senior Estimator & Cost Historian, JE Dunn Construction

Addtional Panelists: TBD

Global tariffs on steel (20-25%) and aluminum (8-10%) imports have directly impacted construction material costs. The construction industry relies heavily on steel and aluminum products which is causing construction cost escalation. Heavy Equipment Manufacturers are experiencing increased costs and lower profit margins as a result of the recently imposed tariffs. Construction jobs could be lost, which would have a significant economic impact.

Timber import duties of 21-28 percent on Canadian timber products entering the U.S. have impacted the softwood lumber market, and home builders have been the first to raise concerns about the new duties.

The Direct costs of material goods will be the biggest and most acute impact on commercial construction. Cost increases will effect project budgets, and could contribute to increased contractor bankruptcies and failure of already bonded projects.

Join us Thursday September 20, 2018

Powder Creek Shooting Park 8601 Monticello Rd Lenexa, KS

3:00 PM Registration/Warm up Skeet Shooting 4:00 PM Fall Classic Starting Gun

Proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City

Improving Construction Project Management and Document Management with Mobile Technology

This event is co-sponsored by ASPE Chapter 32 and PlanGrid, Inc. 

Registration and Networking starts at 5:00 PM, Uncle Buck's Bar is open for networking at 4:00 PM

Presentation and General Construction Panel Discussion begins at 6:00 PM, $30.00 (plus $3.72 fee) Ticket price includes Networking, Presentation and Buffet Dinner with Smoked Brisket Sandwich or Teriyaki Chicken Breast, House Salad, Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables. Sponsorship Ticket includes (2) Free Full Registration tickets.

Productivity has declined in the construction industry by more than 9% over the last fifty years. Only recently has technology and process started to provide the tools to combat this worrisome trend. In this session, Kelly Cole from PlanGrid and three PlanGrid customers will discuss how to assess and overcome project and company productivity challenges, improving project margins and on-time delivery. First, PlanGrid will present a basic toolkit for helping companies self- assess their productivity scorecard and talk about the landscape of tools available to help improve productivity. Next, there will be a panel discussion with customers discussing their own journey and specific outcomes.

The Technology that will be presented at this meeting can help you save time, manage construction documents and manage data and increase productivity because it helps you:
Capture everything in one place
Stop looking for the right answer in reams of paper and multiple threads of reply-to-all emails.

Complete turnover without losing data Ensure that no data is lost at turnover.

Liberate teams to build with confidence
Confusion is expensive. With our construction software, never worry about working off an outdated set of plans.With our construction software, never worry about working off an outdated set of plans.

Take back your time
Customers report saving an average of 6.5 hrs/week, per user, due to faster responsiveness and reduced rework and paper.

Speakers: Kelly Cole, Regional Sales Executive for PlanGrid and Panel made up of experienced General Contractor Users of this Technology