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SPECIAL SOUTH FLORIDA SHOW EDITION <strong>2023</strong> 3
Table of<br />
CONTENTS<br />
SOUTH FLORIDA <strong>2023</strong><br />
31<br />
NABWIC: Black Women<br />
in <strong>Construction</strong><br />
10<br />
EXHIBIT AT BUILD EXPO USA: UPCOMING REGIONAL SHOWS<br />
EXHIBITOR LIST<br />
20<br />
FLOORPLAN<br />
21<br />
SEMINARS +<br />
WORKSHOPS MAP<br />
22<br />
SEMINARS +<br />
WORKSHOPS<br />
23<br />
SPECIAL SOUTH FLORIDA BUILD EXPO SHOW EDITION<br />
SCAN FOR<br />
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July 19-20, <strong>2023</strong><br />
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32<br />
GOLDIN SOLAR LLC: Solar power is rapidly changing the world<br />
38<br />
CONSTRUCTION TECH: REVOLUTIONIZING THE INDUSTRY<br />
AMERICA’S PREMIER REGIONAL<br />
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION SHOW<br />
SOUTH FLORIDA | AUSTIN | ATLANTA | LOS ANGELES | CHARLOTTE | TAMPA | DALLAS | HOUSTON<br />
WE ARE RANKED:<br />
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BOOTH 508<br />
T3 − THE OS<br />
FOR CONSTRUCTION<br />
Right now, EquipmentShare’s fleet is hard at work<br />
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We’re using technology to manage our fleet,<br />
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T3, the Operating System for <strong>Construction</strong>, is<br />
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platform with apps that help your company monitor,<br />
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SPECIAL SOUTH FLORIDA SHOW EDITION <strong>2023</strong> 7
Featured Exhibitors to Attend the Largest<br />
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FEATURED SOUTH FLORIDA EXHIBITORS<br />
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SOUTH FLORIDA<br />
The <strong>Construction</strong> <strong>Monthly</strong> Team is excited to bring you<br />
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SPECIAL SOUTH FLORIDA SHOW EDITION <strong>2023</strong> 15
OUR WINDOW<br />
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IN THE WORLD.<br />
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EXHIBITOR LIST<br />
BOOTH COMPANY *SPONSORS<br />
223 3DCADCO<br />
720 ACRYFIN DECK & DOCK COATINGS<br />
540 AIRMAX SERVICE CORPORATION<br />
227 AMERICAN BATH AND SHOWER<br />
214 AMERICAN FASTENERS CORP. SILVER<br />
539 ARKEMA INC.<br />
119 ATLANTIC SOUTHERN PAVING & SEALCOATING<br />
533 BATH FITTER<br />
226 BEST SUPER CLEANING<br />
211 BESTBATH<br />
602 BINCA LLC<br />
521 BIRDEYE<br />
321 BOXBROWNIE<br />
623 BROWN & BROWN INSURANCE<br />
141 BUILDING TRADES ASSOCIATION<br />
121 BUSINESS ON PURPOSE<br />
422 CABINET CORP<br />
433 CAPITOL ELECTRONICS<br />
323 CBR FABRICATORS<br />
721 CLEANLIGHT INC.<br />
317 COASTAL MECHANICAL<br />
221 COFI<br />
514 COLLECTION SAINT AUGUSTIN<br />
414 COOLING POWER CORP.<br />
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117 CUTCO CUTLERY<br />
608 DANNAH INVESTMENT GROUP GOLD<br />
628 DEX IMAGING<br />
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202 DURANTE EQUIPMENT BRONZE<br />
326 ENVISIVENT<br />
508 EQUIPMENTSHARE<br />
526 EZ TAPE SYSTEMS<br />
120 FEDERAL ENGINEERING & TESTING, INC. BRONZE<br />
209 FINANCE OF AMERICA COMMERCIAL<br />
629 FIRST FAMILY INSURANCE<br />
516 FLOOR COVERINGS INTERNATIONAL WESTON<br />
334 FLORIDA COAST EQUIPMENT<br />
222 FOAM FACTORY, INC.<br />
332 G.J. GARDNER HOMES<br />
434 GOLDIN SOLAR LLC<br />
421 GSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES<br />
626 GURULI WINDOW REPRESENTATION LLC<br />
328 HOMELIKE FLOORING LLC<br />
115 HUMAN INTEREST<br />
445 HYDRO MIST<br />
439 HYDRO PAVERS<br />
520 IN & OUT PORTABLES<br />
417 INNOVATIVE INSURANCE CONSULTANTS, INC.<br />
716 INVOICEASAP<br />
126 JC PAINTING/GG PARTNERS<br />
515 KINGMORE IMPORTS<br />
432 LA CUISINE APPLIANCES<br />
714 LIMA ONE CAPITAL<br />
627 LIVSYT<br />
401 LOU BACHRODT AUTO GROUP TRICOUNTY TRUCKS & EQUIPMENT<br />
107 LTC POWER RENTALS<br />
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BOOTH COMPANY *SPONSORS<br />
208 LUX UNLIMITED/FUTURE DESIGNS<br />
302 MAJESTIC CABINETRY<br />
435 MALTA DYNAMICS<br />
702 MAP BROWARD - BROWARD COUNTY’S OESBD<br />
535 MIAMI ECHO<br />
427 MILE MARKER INDUSTRIES, INC<br />
517 MIYANAGA AMERICA CORP.<br />
523 MOBICLOCKS<br />
633 MODULAR CLOSETS<br />
307 MRCOOL HVAC<br />
139 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION<br />
131 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION<br />
129 NATIONAL WOMEN IN ROOFING<br />
615 NOTCH SOLUTIONS / CANER IMPACT WINDOWS & DOORS<br />
110 NTM AUTOMATION<br />
621 O & S ASSOCIATES<br />
428 OPLER FLOORING<br />
502 OUTDOOR PATIO EMPORIUM<br />
410 PANDA WINDOWS & DOORS<br />
622 PAY KEEPER INC.<br />
314 PAYOLI SOLAR ENERGY<br />
308 PINNACLE PARKING SYSTEMS<br />
423 PIPE RESTORATION SOLUTIONS (PRS)<br />
426 PLAN HUB BRONZE<br />
220 POWERPUMP LLC BRONZE<br />
620 RBI PRIVATE LENDING<br />
522 RICHARD & RICE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC<br />
534 RITE WAY TRANSPORT GROUP<br />
529 RSE DISTRIBUTORS<br />
415 SAWSTOP<br />
438 SCI ROOFING<br />
333 SECURED CABINETS<br />
532 SHEER SERVICE, LLC / EVO DOOR & WINDOW, LLC<br />
429 SIRO - GAME FILM FOR SALES<br />
527 SKIN MICROPLASTER/ONDECK WATERPROOFING<br />
715 SKY CLIMBER ACCESS SOLUTIONS<br />
708 SMART PROFILE<br />
416 SMITH SURFACE-PREP SOLUTIONS<br />
717 SOLAR DYNAMICS, INC.<br />
724 SPIDERLATH<br />
538 SPRAYFOAM GENIE GREATER MIAMI<br />
125 STANLEY STEEMER<br />
607 SUPERIOR SLEEP EXPERIENCE<br />
228 THE BANCORP, INC.<br />
327 TILE REDI<br />
614 T-MOBILE FOR BUSINESS<br />
102 TRUCKMAX INC<br />
320 TRUSS<br />
329 TRUST ROOFING<br />
123 TWEENER LIGHTING SYSTEMS<br />
229 UNDERWATER ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.<br />
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SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS<br />
All Seminars at the <strong>Build</strong> <strong>Expo</strong> are FREE to attend!<br />
Keynote Speakers<br />
(ALL KEYNOTE CLASSES WILL BE IN THE KEYNOTE AREA ON EXHIBIT FLOOR)<br />
Exclusive Keynote Presentations<br />
PROJECT MANAGEMENT<br />
Greg Gray<br />
Executive Coach and Consultant | Business on Purpose<br />
<strong>Build</strong>ing A Homebuilding and Remodeling Company That Attracts the RIGHT<br />
People Like a Division 1 College Football Powerhouse<br />
Wednesday, July 19 | 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Keynote Area<br />
Remodeler and home builder owners are in a season of work where they have a choice: see the next generation as a<br />
hindrance with excuses like “they won’t work”, or to see this new generation as an opportunity to pivot with a renewed<br />
mindset like “I’m excited to see how they own the mission!”<br />
There is a shortage of workers for the old-school methodologies but there is not a shortage of people willing to work…<br />
towards the right mission. This life-changing and engaging keynote pulls from our work with hundreds of owners and gets<br />
you on the path to building a powerhouse team. You will be equipped to beat chaos with predictability, and to build a<br />
business that brings stability, life, and time for what matters most.<br />
Learning Objectives<br />
1. Learn The 3 Foundational Layers Of EVERY Contracting Business<br />
2. Understand the 5 Non-Negotiables Of <strong>Build</strong>ing And Leading A Vision-Centered Team<br />
3. Discover the key elements of powerhouse recruiting that will have you speaking to a younger generation the way they<br />
wish to be spoken to!<br />
Target Audience: Architects, General Contractors, Subcontractors, <strong>Build</strong>ers, and Remodelers<br />
PROJECT MANAGEMENT<br />
Recruiting And Hiring: The 4 Systems Every Home <strong>Build</strong>er And Remodeler<br />
Owner Needs To <strong>Build</strong> The Right People That <strong>Build</strong>s The Right Business<br />
Thursday, July 20 | 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Keynote Area<br />
People, people, people! How do we find the right people to hire? How do we find ANY people to hire?<br />
The Boomers retired early, and the emerging generations are much more selective in the work they choose. How can you<br />
find the right people, recruit them the right way, share the right vision, and then onboard them the right way that aligns<br />
with the right mission?<br />
Re-imagine the business of your contracting firm with this engaging keynote talk drawing from our work with hundreds<br />
of contractor owners that led to our proprietary and proven road map. This road map will equip you to beat chaos with<br />
predictability, and to build the team that will build the business to make time for what matters most.<br />
Learning Objectives<br />
4. Learn the one culprit that keeps us from experience the deep work and flow that we want but can’t see to find<br />
5. Discover the 4 systems that all business owners must implement…regardless of size or scope<br />
6. Uncover the secret to a great culture that keeps and promotes great people<br />
Target Audience: Architects, General Contractors, Subcontractors, <strong>Build</strong>ers, and Remodelers<br />
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Exclusive Keynote Presentations<br />
(ALL KEYNOTE CLASSES WILL BE IN THE KEYNOTE AREA ON EXHIBIT FLOOR)<br />
Sponsored by<br />
SALES<br />
Tom Woodcock<br />
President | Seal the Deal<br />
Selling Thru a Tough Economy<br />
Wednesday, July 19 | 1:15 p.m.-2:15p.m.<br />
Keynote Area<br />
We’re seeing volatile pricing formats, supply chain interruption and rising interest rates. This usually ends in tough<br />
economic conditions, resulting in construction industry challenges. Knowing the best way to stay ahead of these changes<br />
and keep your business moving forward is difficult. We’ll look at the methods successful contractors use to weather<br />
shifting economic conditions. We’ll cover:<br />
1. Increasing your portion of the market pie<br />
2. Getting a competitive advantage<br />
3. Managing customer expectations<br />
4. Structuring your sales effort<br />
5. How to balance sales and marketing efforts<br />
You’ll come away from this session with a better understanding of what it will take to grow in both revenue and<br />
profitability in these times. Sales are the most important aspect of your business. Everything else simply follows that lead.<br />
Target Audience: Architects, General Contractors, Subcontractors, <strong>Build</strong>ers, and Remodelers<br />
SALES<br />
Networking & Association Use<br />
Thursday, July 20 | 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m.<br />
Keynote Area<br />
In this class we will lay out how to determine what associations to join, how to work them and get business from<br />
your involvement. The single greatest way to find grouped customers and network contacts is right in your backyard<br />
association! Work them to the fullest and you’ll never make a cold call again!<br />
Target Audience: Architects, General Contractors, Subcontractors, <strong>Build</strong>ers, and Remodelers<br />
Workshops & Classes | Wednesday, July 19, <strong>2023</strong><br />
Sponsored by<br />
SALES<br />
Beating the Price Objection<br />
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. | Room 206<br />
Tom Woodcock<br />
President | Seal the Deal<br />
This topic deals specifically with the pressure to always be low. Learn the sales tools necessary to get the inside track in<br />
the bidding process. The goal being to consistently win projects and raise profitability on those projects. The most common<br />
mis-takes made in bidding are revealed and countered.<br />
Target Audience: Architects, General Contractors, Subcontractors, <strong>Build</strong>ers, and Remodelers<br />
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SOCIAL MEDIA<br />
Turn Google reviews, messaging and social media to revenue<br />
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 201A<br />
Amanda Walker<br />
Business Growth Expert | Birdeye<br />
If you’re looking to improve your business’ ranking on Google, you’ve come to the right place. John will share the Birdeye<br />
guide on using reviews, messaging and social media to grow your local reputation and SEO. You should expect to take away<br />
a page of notes on everything you need to know about attracting, converting and delighting your customers and prospects<br />
that interact with your business.<br />
Target Audience: Owners, Management, Soloprenuers, Supporting Staff<br />
EMPLOYEE RETENTION<br />
The Secret Gen Z Language: Getting the<br />
Next Generation Excited to Work and Lead<br />
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | Floor B<br />
Greg Gray<br />
Executive Coach and Consultant | Business on Purpose<br />
We’ve been led to buy the myth that a “good” custom homebuilding company is more “luck of the draw” and less<br />
“intentional sowing and fertilizing”.<br />
This eye-opening educational workshop will help to uncover what the next generation really wants and what elements lead<br />
to business health versus disease. You will leave empowered with a tool that you can implement immediately providing a<br />
clear road map to multi-generational engagement in the custom homebuilding workplace.<br />
After this workshop you will have clarity on the true difference within the generations, how to listen and speak to your<br />
team with a compelling language, and what elements are needed for each team member to thrive day to day.<br />
Learning Objectives<br />
1. Learn the one action you can take to connect with someone younger than you immediately<br />
2. Understand what “mistakes” all new generations are looking to correct…and how to not be offended<br />
3. Discover the language of multi-generations so your words are heard<br />
Target Audience: Homebuilders, Remodelers, Contractors<br />
WEB MARKETING<br />
Google Partner and Chief Marketing Officer<br />
Teaching ‘The Google Demands of Your Website’<br />
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 205<br />
Joshua Ramsey<br />
Marketing & Communications Strategist | Fractional CMO<br />
Spending money on ads or SEO is a waste of time if you don’t know the principles that Google demands from you. Hear a<br />
fractional CMO, Google Partner and owner of an advertising agency explain exactly what Google wants you to do.<br />
Logical strategies you can apply in minutes, during the session.<br />
A proven SEO expert is teaching what he has done time and time again. Want proof? Google “Fractional CMO __(add your city<br />
name here)___” and see www.jrcmo.com rank on page 1 for your city. Joshua Ramsey will show you how to do it yourself as well.<br />
• What is CRO and how to apply it<br />
• <strong>Build</strong> Your USP (unique selling position) that will draw increased engagement<br />
• Pre-register through build expo or at www.JRcmo.com for a website analysis providing pinpointed solutions for YOUR<br />
WEBSITE<br />
Target Audience: All building and construction professionals<br />
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AIA 1.0 AIA Credit<br />
PVC101 — The Benefits & Uses of Cellular PVC<br />
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 201B<br />
Jeff Dahdah<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> Regional Sales Manager | Versatex <strong>Build</strong>ing Products<br />
Upon completion of this course, architects and participants will understand:<br />
• Properties of cellular PVC<br />
• Cellular PVC micro-ingredients<br />
• Key differences between high and low-quality cellular<br />
PVC<br />
• Ease of use and adaptability<br />
• Common and unique end-use applications<br />
• Painting, staining, and laminating options<br />
• PVC’s contributions to Sustainability<br />
• Properties of Cellular PVC Trim<br />
• Are all cellular PVC Trims the same?<br />
• Working With PVC<br />
• Uses & Applications<br />
4. Residential – Exterior & Interior<br />
5. Commercial<br />
6. Multi-Family<br />
7. Historical Preservation<br />
• Dark paint technology for cellular PVC trim<br />
• New trim surface technology - Film Laminates<br />
• PVC’s contribution to Sustainability<br />
Target Audience: <strong>Build</strong>ers, Contractors and Architects in Commercial and Residential applications<br />
ESTIMATING<br />
Estimating Direct and Indirect Costs in <strong>Construction</strong><br />
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 301A<br />
Saleh Mubarak<br />
Author, Public Speaker & Trainer<br />
Direct and indirect expenses in construction projects: This presentation takes a quick and comprehensive look at all<br />
expenses expected in a typical construction project. We identify direct and indirect expenses and list all types of categories<br />
under each type. The presentation makes a brief analysis of labor, materials, equipment, overhead, bonds and insurance,<br />
profit, contingency, and other expenses. Knowing and estimating these expenses can make or break the contractor’s<br />
business. This presentation is a must for contractors and anyone in the construction industry.<br />
Target Audience: <strong>Build</strong>ers and Contractors<br />
SAFETY<br />
The 5 Reasons Your Workers Don’t Wear Fall Protection<br />
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Floor A<br />
Greg Brown<br />
President | Malta Dynamics<br />
Real opinions from real workers on why they might forgo lifesaving gear, and what you can do to get them back in<br />
compliance.<br />
Target Audience: Safety Managers<br />
QUICKBOOKS<br />
QuickBooks Online made profitable: tips & tricks to get the most of out QBO<br />
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | Room 301B<br />
Shannon Sheridan<br />
Owner | Eclipse Account and Tax<br />
This course is for construction/trades companies using QuickBooks Online or are thinking of switching to QB online.<br />
The course covers the basics along with how to create progressive invoicing or billing clients as the job progresses, job<br />
costing and tracking, as well what to look for to make sure your books are right within minutes of looking at your financial<br />
statements. We’ll be using a sample trades company in QBO and you’ll have a chance to ask an expert any questions.<br />
Target Audience: Intermediate to advanced QuickBooks Users<br />
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SOLAR<br />
Solar Crash Course — the Essentials that You Need to Know<br />
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | Room 302A<br />
Daren Goldin<br />
CEO | Goldin Solar<br />
This session will focus on the basics of solar and an intro to the solar industry: How it works, what are the different type of<br />
systems, what are the components that go into a solar system, considerations in contractor selection, material specification,<br />
and scheduling.<br />
Target Audience: Architects, MEP engineers and General Contractors<br />
WEB MARKETING<br />
Photo-realistic vs. Artificial-looking CGI Renders -<br />
How to Spot the Difference?<br />
Wednesday, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | Floor C<br />
Daniella Ziade<br />
Business Development Manager | Boxbrownie<br />
CGI Renders has fast become the solution for marketing off-the-plan properties - helping potential buyers visualize what<br />
the finished build will look like while the foundations are being laid. The challenge in visualization often lies in presenting an<br />
image that accurately represents the end result, in a way that doesn’t detract from the overall presentation with cartoony or<br />
unrealistic details. From considering the lighting source, angles, textures, materials, and background, to checking the edges<br />
and making sure there aren’t any unrealistic shadows - an expert eye is vital in presenting professional marketing. In this<br />
seminar, we discuss some of the most common problems we see in renders and how to avoid them when marketing your<br />
property and help to fetch that higher sale price.<br />
Target Audience: <strong>Build</strong>ers, Real Estate Agents, Developers, Architects<br />
ENGINEERING<br />
Your Structure Below Water — What You Need to Know<br />
Wednesday, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | Room 302A<br />
Jeffrey O’Connor, PE<br />
Manager of Engineering | Underwater Engineering Services, Inc.<br />
This class will cover topics of underwater structures including material behavior, inspection, safety, and considerations and<br />
challenges of design of new structures and repair design. Specific subtopics will include:<br />
• Material degradation below water<br />
• Importance of structure inspections<br />
• Diving Regulations<br />
• Diving Modes<br />
• Diving Equipment<br />
• Safety<br />
• Structure repairs below water<br />
Target Audience: This class is for design engineers, contractors, and owners.<br />
WEB MARKETING<br />
10 Minute Marketing Strategy Plan<br />
Wednesday, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | Room 302B<br />
Joshua Ramsey<br />
Marketing & Communications Strategist | Fractional CMO<br />
A fractional CMO that ranks on page one in your city for the term, “Fractional CMO __(add your city name here)___” is<br />
coming to teach and tell you exactly how to rank on page one and also give you a 10 min action plan that will propel your<br />
business forward exponentially.<br />
Get your own 10 minute action plan that will drastically improve your marketing. Then stay for the round table of other<br />
businesses similar to your industry on what they are doing and how they can improve through new techniques taught by<br />
Joshua Ramsey.<br />
Target Audience: All building and construction professionals<br />
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Workshops & Classes | Thursday, July 20, <strong>2023</strong><br />
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT<br />
Culture Is Not Accidental: How To <strong>Build</strong> Your Culture On One Sheet Of Paper<br />
Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Floor B<br />
Greg Gray<br />
Executive Coach and Consultant | Business on Purpose<br />
The culture of your business is a DIRECT RESULT of the ingredients that you allow to enter into the building. Good<br />
ingredients equal good culture, and vice versa. Culture is more than ping pong tables and bean bag chairs. Culture is about<br />
relationships, connection, and communication.<br />
Culture will determine the joy that we find in running our business. We all want a great culture, and we know we have<br />
to work for it…but how? Most strategies include a cross-your-fingers approach.<br />
This fun and surprising workshop will remove the confusion around great culture and provide you with the action and<br />
clarity you need to build a culture that you are proud of and that all generations want to be a part of.<br />
Learning Objectives<br />
1. Clarify the elements of great culture, and identify distracting elements of bad culture so you can focus on the elements<br />
of great culture<br />
2. Walk away with a one page visual of building great culture in your business starting tomorrow<br />
3. Discover the motivation to stop wasting time and money on team outings and bonus plans that rarely move the needle<br />
Target Audience: Homebuilders, Remodelers, Contractors<br />
SALES<br />
Common <strong>Construction</strong> Sales Mistakes<br />
Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. | Room 206<br />
Tom Woodcock<br />
President | Seal the Deal<br />
Sponsored by<br />
Many in the construction industry consistently make the same mistakes that kill their opportunity. There are many<br />
common errors and mentalities that hinder sales success. We’ll put a light on these problems and give the behaviors that<br />
counter them. Make sure your approach to the customer base is the most effective possible. These errors are often made<br />
without the contractor even realizing they’re making them. These cripple their chances of winning profitable projects.<br />
Target Audience: Architects, General Contractors, Subcontractors, <strong>Build</strong>ers, and Remodelers<br />
AIA 1.0 AIA Credit<br />
PVC101 — The Benefits & Uses of Cellular PVC<br />
Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 201B<br />
Jeff Dahdah<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> Regional Sales Manager | Versatex <strong>Build</strong>ing Products<br />
Upon completion of this course, architects and participants will understand:<br />
• Properties of cellular PVC<br />
• Cellular PVC micro-ingredients<br />
• Key differences between high and low-quality cellular<br />
PVC<br />
• Ease of use and adaptability<br />
• Common and unique end-use applications<br />
• Painting, staining, and laminating options<br />
• PVC’s contributions to Sustainability<br />
• Properties of Cellular PVC Trim<br />
• Are all cellular PVC Trims the same?<br />
• Working With PVC<br />
• Uses & Applications<br />
4. Residential – Exterior & Interior<br />
5. Commercial<br />
6. Multi-Family<br />
7. Historical Preservation<br />
• Dark paint technology for cellular PVC trim<br />
• New trim surface technology - Film Laminates<br />
• PVC’s contribution to Sustainability<br />
Target Audience: <strong>Build</strong>ers, Contractors and Architects in Commercial and Residential applications<br />
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ESTIMATING<br />
Productivity Adjustments and its Impact on Cost and Duration<br />
Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 301A<br />
Saleh Mubarak<br />
Author, Public Speaker & Trainer<br />
Productivity adjustments and its impact on cost and duration. Estimating crew (labor and equipment) productivity is<br />
crucial to both the cost and duration of the project. This is why the contractor must make proper adjustments to estimated<br />
productivity for each work activity, taking into account all impacting factors such as weather conditions. But adjustments<br />
must also be considered with schedule updates because things rarely, if ever, go as planned. This presentation takes a quick<br />
look at this process with valuable tips for more accurate cost estimates and schedules.<br />
Target Audience: <strong>Build</strong>ers and Contractors<br />
WEB MARKETING<br />
Google Partner and Chief Marketing Officer Teaching<br />
‘The Google Demands of Your Website’<br />
Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 302B<br />
Joshua Ramsey<br />
Marketing & Communications Strategist | Fractional CMO<br />
Spending money on ads or SEO is a waste of time if you don’t know the principles that Google demands from you. Hear a<br />
fractional CMO, Google Partner and owner of an advertising agency explain exactly what Google wants you to do.<br />
Logical strategies you can apply in minutes, during the session.<br />
A proven SEO expert is teaching what he has done time and time again. Want proof? Google “Fractional CMO __(add your city<br />
name here)___” and see www.jrcmo.com rank on page 1 for your city. Joshua Ramsey will show you how to do it yourself as well.<br />
• What is CRO and how to apply it<br />
• <strong>Build</strong> Your USP (unique selling position) that will draw increased engagement<br />
• Pre-register through build expo or at www.JRcmo.com for a website analysis providing pinpointed solutions for YOUR<br />
WEBSITE<br />
Target Audience: All building and construction professionals<br />
QUICKBOOKS<br />
There’s an app for that and it probably works with QuickBooks Online:<br />
Defining your tech stack<br />
Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | Room 301B<br />
Shannon Sheridan<br />
Owner | Eclipse Account and Tax<br />
This course is for any company with a focus on trades/construction to define their tech stack. There is probably an app<br />
that can make your life more efficient and save time as well as make you more profitable. We’ll explore and learn the<br />
different apps such as project management, receipt management with expense reimbursement reporting, a/p & a/r<br />
management (and most work with QBO) as well as touch on organizational apps that will keep you on track and more<br />
sane in your business letting you control the business better rather than letting your business control you.<br />
Target Audience: Intermediate to advanced QuickBooks Users<br />
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SOLAR<br />
Solar – What You Need to Know as a <strong>Construction</strong> or Design Professional<br />
Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | Room 302A<br />
Daren Goldin<br />
CEO | Goldin Solar<br />
Solar is a unique trade in the construction world, and can be very different from other more typical construction trades. In<br />
addition, the solar contractor typically plays a stronger role in design, and consultation with the designers of the ground up<br />
construction project due to the fact that it is a relatively new industry and MEP engineers are less familiar with particular<br />
solar design considerations. For that reason, timing of onboarding a solar installer is crucial to avoid rework in both design,<br />
and construction work performed. This talk will explore important considerations for architects, MEP engineers and General<br />
Contractors and how to interface with solar professionals during the project delivery process.<br />
Target Audience: Architects, MEP engineers and General Contractors<br />
WEB MARKETING<br />
10 Minute Marketing Strategy Plan<br />
Thursday, 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | Room 302B<br />
Joshua Ramsey<br />
Marketing & Communications Strategist | Fractional CMO<br />
A fractional CMO that ranks on page one in your city for the term, “Fractional CMO __(add your city name here)___” is<br />
coming to teach and tell you exactly how to rank on page one and also give you a 10 min action plan that will propel your<br />
business forward exponentially.<br />
Get your own 10 minute action plan that will drastically improve your marketing. Then stay for the round table of other<br />
businesses similar to your industry on what they are doing and how they can improve through new techniques taught by<br />
Joshua Ramsey.<br />
Target Audience: All building and construction professionals<br />
PLATINUM<br />
SPONSOR<br />
SILVER<br />
SPONSOR<br />
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Association of Black Women in <strong>Construction</strong><br />
(NABWIC), provides four solutions in this area.<br />
1. Promoting Education and Training: Increasing<br />
access to educational programs and vocational<br />
training opportunities is vital for empowering<br />
black women in construction. Scholarships,<br />
apprenticeship programs, and mentorship<br />
initiatives can help provide necessary skills and<br />
support.<br />
2. Mentorship and Networking Programs:<br />
Establishing mentorship programs that connect<br />
black women with experienced professionals in<br />
the industry can provide guidance, advice, and a<br />
strong support system. Networking events and<br />
forums tailored to their needs can also create<br />
valuable connections.<br />
Black Women in <strong>Construction</strong>:<br />
Empowering Others, Overcoming Obstacles<br />
and Driving Trends in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Florida</strong><br />
In the dynamic world of construction,<br />
black women are emerging as powerful<br />
contributors, breaking barriers, and reshaping<br />
the industry’s landscape. <strong>South</strong> <strong>Florida</strong>,<br />
in particular, has witnessed a surge in the<br />
presence of black women who are actively<br />
challenging gender and racial disparities.<br />
As these individuals forge their paths, they<br />
encounter various obstacles unique to their<br />
experiences, prompting the need for innovative<br />
solutions to foster inclusivity and opportunity<br />
for all.<br />
NABWIC has been instrumental in empowering<br />
black women in construction by providing them<br />
with a platform to connect, share knowledge,<br />
and access resources. Through its network<br />
of professionals, the organization offers<br />
mentorship programs, training workshops, and<br />
educational events tailored to the needs of<br />
black women in the industry. These initiatives<br />
have helped to develop and enhance the skills<br />
of its members, enabling them to excel in their<br />
careers and make significant contributions to<br />
the construction field.<br />
Trends in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> <strong>Construction</strong><br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Florida</strong>’s construction industry has<br />
experienced remarkable growth in recent<br />
years, with new infrastructure projects and<br />
development initiatives shaping the region.<br />
Within this landscape, black women are making<br />
their mark by engaging in a wide range of<br />
roles, from architects and engineers to project<br />
managers and skilled tradeswomen. Their<br />
diverse perspectives and skills contribute to<br />
innovative solutions, and their presence helps<br />
bridge the gender and racial gaps that have<br />
traditionally plagued the industry. NABWIC<br />
has been a driving force in promoting<br />
entrepreneurship among black women in<br />
construction. The organization recognizes the<br />
importance of economic empowerment and<br />
encourages its members to start their own<br />
businesses. NABWIC provides guidance and<br />
support in various aspects of entrepreneurship,<br />
including business development, access to<br />
capital, and networking opportunities<br />
Obstacles Faced by Black<br />
Women in <strong>Construction</strong><br />
Despite the progress made, black women in<br />
construction face a set of unique challenges.<br />
One primary obstacle is the persistent gender<br />
bias that exists within the industry, often<br />
leading to unequal opportunities for career<br />
advancement and fair compensation. This bias<br />
can be compounded when combined with<br />
racial discrimination, further marginalizing black<br />
women and hindering their growth.<br />
Moreover, black women may encounter<br />
limited access to mentorship and networking<br />
opportunities, which are crucial for professional<br />
development and career progression. The<br />
absence of relatable role models and mentors<br />
can make it more challenging for them to<br />
navigate the industry and overcome barriers.<br />
Four Solutions and Initiatives for Empowering<br />
Women & Fostering Diversity and Inclusion<br />
Recognizing the importance of fostering<br />
diversity and inclusion, various organizations,<br />
construction companies, and community<br />
leaders in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> are actively working to<br />
address the obstacles faced by black women<br />
in construction. Specifically, the National<br />
3. Advocating for Equal Opportunities:<br />
<strong>Construction</strong> companies and industry<br />
leaders need to actively advocate for equal<br />
opportunities, eliminating gender and racial<br />
biases in hiring, promotion, and compensation<br />
practices. Implementing inclusive policies and<br />
fostering a culture of diversity will help break<br />
down barriers.<br />
4. Enhancing Visibility and Representation:<br />
Highlighting the achievements and successes<br />
of black women in construction through media<br />
coverage, conferences, and industry events is<br />
essential. Increasing visibility and representation<br />
can inspire future generations and challenge<br />
existing stereotypes. NABWIC’s newest project<br />
is to be a historian for the achievements of Black<br />
Women in <strong>Construction</strong>.<br />
By implementing these solutions, <strong>South</strong> <strong>Florida</strong><br />
can pave the way for a more inclusive and<br />
equitable construction industry, where black<br />
women thrive and contribute their unique<br />
talents and perspectives.<br />
As the construction sector evolves, embracing<br />
diversity and empowering black women will not<br />
only drive innovation but also ensure a more<br />
just and prosperous future for the industry. By<br />
recognizing the obstacles faced by black women<br />
and actively working towards comprehensive<br />
solutions, <strong>South</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> can lead the way<br />
in creating a more inclusive and dynamic<br />
construction landscape.<br />
Contributors: Linda Louissaint, Member<br />
Tylene Henry, National President<br />
National Association of Black Women in<br />
<strong>Construction</strong><br />
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Recession Protection Strategies to<br />
Increase & Retain Your Working Capital<br />
Without an offensive posture<br />
determined to save your company<br />
money, economic insecurities,<br />
supply chain disruptions,<br />
and managing a challenging<br />
workforce can influence<br />
companies to be more reactive,<br />
adjusting to the ever-changing<br />
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time to be proactive, but most<br />
business owners cannot invest<br />
the hours to become a financial<br />
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Businesses need a partner<br />
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working capital to strengthen your company.<br />
We want to share 6 strategies you should<br />
consider to increase profitability at your<br />
construction company:<br />
1. Conduct a Utility Audit<br />
A utility audit company can get you refunded<br />
for past overcharges while also saving on<br />
future bills. They will look back three years on<br />
your utility bills and determine if you have any<br />
bills you should not be paying. On average,<br />
80-95% of companies qualify for a refund.<br />
They will also do an annual review for the next<br />
three years to help you find any additional<br />
savings.<br />
2. Apply for the Employee Retention Credit<br />
Employee Retention Credits (ERC) came<br />
out the same time as Paycheck Protection<br />
Program (PPP) loans as an incentive program<br />
to help stimulate the economy during the<br />
pandemic. Originally, you could choose<br />
either a PPP loan or ERC. At the end of 2020,<br />
Congress decided you could get both, as long<br />
as you back out the money received from<br />
your PPP loan employee forgiveness as well<br />
as other requirements. There are two ways to<br />
qualify for the ERC:<br />
1. Drop in sales of 50% from 2019 to 2020<br />
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quarters of 2019 compared to 2021.<br />
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2. A business disruption caused by a governmental mandate. This second method is the area that<br />
our tax attorney qualifies most construction companies as eligible. If you have been told that you<br />
don’t qualify as a construction company, it is worth a call to explain why you might.<br />
3. Rethink Health Insurance<br />
The American Healthcare Act has afforded the creation of programs beneficial<br />
to both the employer and the employee. These unique health insurance plans<br />
incorporate healthy lifestyle strategies that can make you as a business owner<br />
approximately $500 per employee per year. In addition, employees can save<br />
up to $1,800 per year by participating in the healthy lifestyle campaign. We<br />
help connect you to partners who manage all the details and allow you to add<br />
this benefit without changing the quality of care or even changing insurance<br />
companies.<br />
4. Eliminate Credit Card Charges<br />
Credit card fees are changing dramatically. We can help you reduce or eliminate<br />
your credit card fees by using a merchant processing platform that lowers your<br />
monthly merchant credit card processing fee by up to 15-20%. You can also<br />
receive a potential rebate, putting money back in your pocket.<br />
5. Be Proactive with Tax Planning<br />
Tax planning is not planning how much tax you have to pay; tax planning is planning on how<br />
to minimize your tax liability by utilizing tax strategies. We can help you reduce your adjusted<br />
gross income through charitable strategies and tax-deductible investments. This is a more<br />
customized approach and is worth a conversation.<br />
6. Defer Your Capital Gains<br />
If you are selling your company at any point, you could be facing substantial capital gains. We have<br />
strategies to defer capital gains, thereby enabling you to earn investment income on what you<br />
would otherwise pay in taxes. We can also increase FDIC limits on cash balances above $1 million.<br />
To give you an idea on the cost savings if you took advantage of these strategies, we have<br />
included a sample Texas <strong>Construction</strong> Company with potential savings.<br />
Fictitious Texas <strong>Construction</strong> Company<br />
50 Employees <strong>Monthly</strong> credit card sales: $100,000 Utility costs: $20,000<br />
Texas <strong>Construction</strong> Company<br />
Strategy 1: Utility Audit Savings $24,000<br />
Strategy 2: Credit Card Savings $42,000<br />
Strategy 3: ERC Savings $756,000<br />
Strategy 4: Health Insurance Savings $25,000<br />
Strategy 5: Tax Planning Savings $285,392<br />
Aggregate Savings: $1,132,392<br />
As you can see, there are substantial savings in each strategy that your company could capitalize<br />
on. All of these strategies require no up-front cost to you, other than your time. By shifting to an<br />
offensive posture, you could save your company hundreds of thousands of dollars.<br />
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Solar<br />
power is<br />
rapidly<br />
changing<br />
the world.<br />
This is a well-established fact at this point<br />
in time. The question is: Is that relevant<br />
to you and your life? That question, in<br />
short can be answered with the following:<br />
Do you consume electricity? Do you live<br />
or work in buildings that<br />
have roofs? While the<br />
existence of solar power is<br />
not particularly new, there<br />
is something happening in<br />
the solar industry at this<br />
moment that is making<br />
solar power increasingly<br />
relevant to not only solar<br />
professionals, but also<br />
DAREN<br />
GOLDIN<br />
CEO, FOUNDER<br />
OF GOLDIN<br />
SOLAR, LLC.<br />
to anyone in the building<br />
industry, including<br />
construction and design<br />
professions. The reason<br />
that solar is more front and<br />
center for anyone involved<br />
in designing and building buildings is mass<br />
adoption of solar is approaching the tipping<br />
point in terms of its popularity.<br />
The cause relates to a myriad of factors: more<br />
people have seen solar systems firsthand<br />
with friends and family, the technology<br />
has greatly evolved, the economics of solar<br />
are now highly attractive to purchasers,<br />
increased catastrophic weather events have<br />
made people want to take personal steps to<br />
mitigate climate change, to name just a few.<br />
The fact remains that the demand for solar<br />
by the public will soar and any construction<br />
and design professionals that are well versed<br />
about solar will be positioned to participate<br />
in this massive business growth opportunity.<br />
This article is directed to building and design<br />
professionals, including, General Contractors<br />
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(project managers, superintendents,<br />
estimators, and schedulers), developers, and<br />
designers (architects and MEP engineers). It is<br />
intended to shed light on solar and empower<br />
industry professionals with the ability to make<br />
informed decisions about how to integrate<br />
solar power into their practice.<br />
My name is Daren Goldin, I am the founder<br />
and CEO of Goldin Solar, LLC. Goldin Solar<br />
was established in February 2014, in Miami<br />
with the purpose of making the benefits of<br />
solar power accessible to everyday consumers<br />
for both residential and commercial building<br />
owners and operators. In the early days<br />
of solar in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> (yes, relative to<br />
<strong>South</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> 2014 was still considered the<br />
early days for solar), the industry was quite<br />
new to everyone. City officials such as plan<br />
reviewers and building inspectors generally<br />
didn’t understand the nuances of solar and<br />
how electrical codes applied to solar vs. more<br />
traditional electrical systems. In short, our<br />
role as one of the pioneers of the rooftop<br />
solar industry in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> was not only<br />
to design and install solar systems, but it<br />
was also to educate. We educated the public<br />
on how solar can work for them, incentives,<br />
economics, the products, and types of<br />
systems available. We also educated building<br />
officials including reviewers and inspectors<br />
in many different AHJs (there are about 70<br />
different building departments between<br />
Miami-Dade and Broward alone). So much<br />
of our energy spent in the early days went to<br />
informing the officials on how code applied<br />
to solar, we used to joke that we were really<br />
an engineering/permitting company with a<br />
construction arm, rather than a construction<br />
company that did their own in-house<br />
engineering and permitting. The types of<br />
customers that signed up for solar back in<br />
2014 were what economists would refer to as<br />
“early adopters”.<br />
In those days, the economics made sense,<br />
but the payback period for a solar system<br />
was around 10 years, whereas it is closer to<br />
7 years today. But perhaps one of the most<br />
defining characteristics about the early days<br />
of rooftop solar in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> was that<br />
the solar industry was growing from the<br />
inside out. Meaning that there were very few<br />
solar providers, few consumers that were<br />
interested in installing solar panels, and the<br />
growth of the industry was slow and steady.<br />
Most general contractors or architects<br />
generally felt like it was a trend and was not<br />
well established enough for them to bother<br />
offering solar to their customers. That is<br />
of-course a tendency to adhere to “business<br />
as usual”, which the building industry is<br />
so famous for. And solar is anything but<br />
“business as usual”. And thus, the early days<br />
of solar in <strong>South</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> consisted mostly of<br />
business directly between solar providers to<br />
end-users such as homeowners.<br />
Over the past few years, that trend has<br />
started to change as solar has grown beyond<br />
the early adopters and into the mainstream.<br />
Solar is now better understood by the public.<br />
By now, most people understand what<br />
net-metering is (the mechanism that allows<br />
a homeowner to “buy and sell” their solar<br />
power with the grid as needed throughout<br />
the day with fluctuation in their solar supply<br />
and home energy needs). Most people<br />
understand the economic premise of solar:<br />
invest money upfront, recover the investment<br />
in around 7 years, and quadruple or quintuple<br />
the invested cost over the 25-year warranted<br />
life of the solar system, or finance a solar<br />
system with zero dollars down, and pay back<br />
less to the lender than the amount offset<br />
on the utility bill. In short, most people now<br />
consider solar a no-brainer which has made<br />
this industry take off.<br />
“<br />
The reason that solar<br />
is more front and center<br />
for anyone involved in<br />
designing and building<br />
buildings is mass adoption<br />
of solar is approaching the<br />
tipping point in terms of its<br />
popularity.<br />
Exactly how much is solar projected to<br />
grow over the next few years? Consider<br />
this: there was a time when no new building<br />
was outfitted with a crazy machine that<br />
could change the indoor temperature of a<br />
room. Now, new construction without air<br />
conditioning simply does not exist. That<br />
could very well be the outlook for the solar<br />
industry. For the same reasons that builders<br />
and designers need to understand the basics<br />
of HVAC, solar, which may be as ubiquitous<br />
some day would probably be best also<br />
understood by builders and designers. Here<br />
are the basics you need to know about:<br />
Consider the two types of relevant solar<br />
systems: Grid-Tied and Grid-Tied/Battery<br />
Backed-Up. Note, in both system types,<br />
the home is connected to the local utilities<br />
power grid to utilize net metering. The only<br />
difference is that one system does not include<br />
batteries and one system does. If batteries are<br />
not included, then the solar system must turn<br />
off when the grid is down to prevent harming<br />
a powerline worker, while trying to fix the<br />
downed grid. Therefore, without batteries, the<br />
solar system will save the homeowner money<br />
on their utility bill, but it cannot also function<br />
as a source of backup power. If batteries<br />
are included (Grid-Tied/Battery Backed-Up<br />
system), then the system will serve both to<br />
save money on energy expenses and it will<br />
serve as backup for the home when the grid<br />
goes down for any reason (such as a hurricane<br />
outage).<br />
Timing of onboarding a solar contractor to<br />
a new construction project: This item has<br />
proven to be counter-intuitive to General<br />
Contractors. GCs are familiar with the most<br />
common type of project delivery methods:<br />
Design-Bid-<strong>Build</strong>. In that type of project<br />
delivery method, a customer, let’s say a<br />
developer that wants to build a house on a<br />
lot they own, hires an architect (designer)<br />
to design the home to their specifications.<br />
They will then take that design and send it<br />
out to multiple General Contractors to bid<br />
the work. The General Contractors will send<br />
out the design to their subcontractors, each<br />
to bid their respective scope. In this type of<br />
project delivery, the design is assumed to be<br />
complete and correct by the architect and<br />
their sub-consultants (structural, MEP, site/<br />
civil, etc.) before it is sent to GC to bid.<br />
However, what happens when the standard<br />
MEP engineers are simply not familiar the<br />
nuances and design considerations of the<br />
solar industry? One of two things: incorrect<br />
design specifying outdated products,<br />
incorrect means to interconnect the solar<br />
system to the home’s electrical system or,<br />
they consult a local solar contractor to assist<br />
in the design to ensure that the plans are<br />
correct before<br />
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CONSTRUCTION TECH<br />
REVOLUTIONIZING THE INDUSTRY<br />
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Technology plays a crucial role in the<br />
construction industry, transforming the<br />
way projects are designed, planned, and<br />
executed. Its importance in construction<br />
can be seen in several aspects: increasing<br />
efficiency, improving safety, enabling<br />
sustainable practices, enhancing design and<br />
visualization, ensuring quality control, and<br />
facilitating effective project management.<br />
Embracing technology allows construction<br />
professionals to overcome challenges,<br />
optimize processes, and deliver better-built<br />
environments.<br />
Tech improves efficiency by streamlining<br />
processes, utilizing advanced tools like<br />
building information modeling (BIM) and<br />
robotics, and saving time and costs. Safety<br />
is enhanced through wearable devices, IoT<br />
(Internet of Things) sensors, and virtual<br />
reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR) training,<br />
ensuring worker well-being and risk reduction.<br />
Technology enables improved design and<br />
visualization through detailed 3D models,<br />
simulations, and collaborative platforms,<br />
allowing stakeholders to make informed<br />
decisions. It promotes sustainable construction<br />
practices with green technologies and<br />
efficient resource management. Quality<br />
control is enhanced through monitoring<br />
systems, drones for inspections, and early<br />
issue detection. Additionally, technology aids<br />
in project management and communication,<br />
facilitating coordination, document sharing,<br />
and real-time updates among team members.<br />
Overall, technology revolutionizes the<br />
construction industry, driving efficiency, safety,<br />
sustainability, quality, and effective project<br />
outcomes.<br />
Improved Efficiency<br />
Technology streamlines various processes,<br />
reducing manual effort and increasing overall<br />
productivity. Advanced tools and equipment<br />
such as BIM, drones, and robotics enable faster<br />
and more accurate data collection, design<br />
visualization, and construction execution. This<br />
efficiency helps save time, reduce costs, and<br />
improve project schedules.<br />
Enhanced Safety<br />
Safety is a top priority in construction, and<br />
technology plays a vital role in mitigating<br />
risks and ensuring worker well-being.<br />
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Wearable devices, such as smart helmets<br />
and vests, can monitor vital signs and<br />
detect potential hazards in real-time. IoT<br />
sensors and automation can help detect<br />
structural weaknesses or environmental<br />
dangers, alerting workers to take preventive<br />
measures. Additionally, VR and AR can<br />
provide immersive safety training, allowing<br />
workers to practice hazardous scenarios in a<br />
controlled environment.<br />
Improved Design and Visualization:<br />
Technology enables architects, engineers, and<br />
construction professionals to create detailed<br />
3D models and simulations before the actual<br />
construction begins. BIM software allows for<br />
collaborative design and coordination among<br />
various stakeholders, reducing errors and<br />
conflicts during construction. Visualization<br />
tools like VR and AR provide realistic<br />
representations of projects, enabling clients<br />
and investors to better understand the final<br />
outcomes and make informed decisions.<br />
Sustainable <strong>Construction</strong><br />
With growing environmental concerns,<br />
technology plays a crucial role in promoting<br />
sustainable construction practices. Green<br />
building technologies and materials, such as<br />
solar panels, energy-efficient systems, and<br />
recycled materials, contribute to reducing<br />
carbon emissions and energy consumption.<br />
Additionally, advanced monitoring systems<br />
can track resource usage, allowing for<br />
efficient management of energy, water, and<br />
waste throughout the construction process<br />
and the life cycle of the building.<br />
Quality Control and Inspection<br />
Technology aids in ensuring construction<br />
quality and accuracy. Sensors and monitoring<br />
devices can measure structural performance,<br />
identify defects, and detect potential issues<br />
like moisture or temperature variations.<br />
Drones equipped with cameras and sensors<br />
enable aerial inspections, capturing highresolution<br />
images and videos for close<br />
analysis. These technologies help detect<br />
problems early on, leading to improved<br />
construction quality and reduced rework.<br />
Project Management and Communication:<br />
<strong>Construction</strong> projects involve numerous<br />
stakeholders, including architects,<br />
engineers, contractors, suppliers, and<br />
clients. Technology facilitates effective<br />
project management and communication<br />
by providing centralized platforms for<br />
collaboration, document sharing, and<br />
real-time updates. Project management<br />
software, cloud-based storage systems, and<br />
communication tools simplify coordination,<br />
decision-making, and information exchange<br />
among team members, resulting in improved<br />
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Improvement in consistency & quality<br />
Because autonomy provides consistent,<br />
accurate and uniform results with much less<br />
variation than a human worker can provide, it<br />
naturally boosts quality, which can improve ROI.<br />
Autonomous technology also prevents<br />
costly and time-consuming rework due to<br />
deviations and reduces the errors and flaws<br />
that result from manual work — both of which<br />
positively contribute to the bottom line.<br />
New revenue opportunities<br />
When autonomous work allows processes<br />
to be completed faster without sacrificing<br />
quality or safety, your team can take on more<br />
jobs — and expand their capabilities. This<br />
opens doors to new revenue possibilities.<br />
“If you’re a construction contractor, simply<br />
having technology as part of your portfolio<br />
can differentiate you and help you stand<br />
out from the pack, which naturally creates<br />
new revenue opportunities,” explains Giri<br />
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strategic marketing, off-road autonomy, at<br />
Trimble. These new opportunities could come<br />
in the form of your ability to take on more<br />
work, offer new services or present fasttracked<br />
schedules to customers.<br />
Safety improvements<br />
“Autonomy means you don’t have to put<br />
operators in harm’s way,” explains Baleri. “In<br />
construction, we hear that the most common<br />
cause of injury is someone trying to get in<br />
and out of a machine on a site. If you can<br />
minimize the number of times this happens,<br />
you could minimize safety issues and increase<br />
return on investment.<br />
— by Trimble via <strong>Construction</strong> Dive<br />
TECH EXHIBITORS AT SOUTH FLORIDA BUILD EXPO<br />
________________________________________________________<br />
Why Contractors Need Integrated<br />
<strong>Construction</strong> Technology<br />
Technology is a big investment, and it’s<br />
common for contractors to invest in multiple<br />
systems for different operations to run their<br />
businesses. When these systems are not<br />
integrated, getting the right information to the<br />
right people at the right time is difficult and<br />
inefficient.<br />
Data from FMI and Plan Grid shows that 22%<br />
of contractors saw failure in implementing a<br />
construction technology because it did not<br />
integrate well with their existing technology<br />
and software. Not integrating is among the<br />
top three reasons tech fails, proving that<br />
integrated construction software is becoming a<br />
requirement.<br />
Automation of data flow to connect systems<br />
With integrated systems, you get accurate data<br />
in whichever system you use, as opposed to<br />
translating information between two systems<br />
or referring to stale information that was never<br />
updated manually.<br />
Maximize and maintain investments<br />
Integrated systems maximize productivity and<br />
extend the use of the systems contractors<br />
already invested time and money into<br />
deploying. Integrating allows contractors to<br />
utilize their systems and team members to<br />
their fullest potential.<br />
Maximize efficiencies and simplify processes<br />
When systems are integrated, you spend less<br />
time in each and get to spend more time doing<br />
other activities that help drive revenue.<br />
Integrated software has a powerful impact on<br />
the way contractors operate as an organization<br />
and their ability to gain competitive advantages<br />
over the competition.<br />
— by Tenna via <strong>Construction</strong> Dive<br />
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521 BIRDEYE .................................... CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT<br />
321 BOXBROWNIE ........................... 3D RENDERINGS<br />
429 DIGIBUILD ................................. COMPUTER SOFTWARE - CAD<br />
508 EQUIPMENTSHARE .................. CONTRACTORS EQUIPMENT - RENTALS<br />
421 GSOURCE TECHNOLOGIES ....... ENGINEERING FIRM - DESIGN<br />
716 INVOICEASAP ........................... COMPUTER SOFTWARE - INVOICING<br />
627 LIVSYT ....................................... CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT<br />
523 MOBICLOCKS ........................... TECHNOLOGY<br />
622 PAY KEEPER INC. ..................... COMPUTER SOFTWARE - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE<br />
426 PLAN HUB ................................. COMPUTER SOFTWARE<br />
220 POWERPUMP LLC .................... EV CHARGING STATIONS<br />
320 TRUSS ....................................... COMPUTER SOFTWARE<br />
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FINANCIAL SERVICES - TAX ADVISER<br />
DANNAH INVESTMENT GROUP<br />
Gold Sponsor<br />
Booth #445 | See pages 32-33<br />
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1717 Main St., Ste. 5650, Dallas, TX 75201<br />
469-884-4140<br />
FASTENERS AND TOOLS DISTRIBUTOR<br />
AMERICAN FASTENERS CORP.<br />
Silver Sponsor<br />
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7323 NW 66th St., Miami, FL 33166<br />
(305) 885-1717 | sales@amerifast.com<br />
EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND SALES<br />
DURANTE EQUIPMENT<br />
Bronze Sponsor<br />
Booth #202 | See page 11<br />
WWW.DURANTEEQUIP.COM<br />
3300 N 28th Terrace, Hollywood, FL 33020<br />
(800) 910-7368 | azunic@duranteequip.com<br />
ENGINEERING/ROOF TESTING/INSPECTIONS<br />
FEDERAL ENGINEERING<br />
& TESTING, INC.<br />
Bronze Sponsor<br />
WWW.FED-ENG.COM<br />
Booth #120 | See page 15<br />
3370 NE 5th Ave., Oakland Park, FL 33334<br />
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS<br />
POWERPUMP<br />
Bronze Sponsor<br />
Booth #220 | See page 30<br />
WWW.POWERPUMP.IO<br />
11447 NW 34th St., Doral, FL 33178<br />
(786) 236-0676 | ben@powerpump.io<br />
COMPUTER SOFTWARE<br />
PLAN HUB<br />
Bronze Sponsor<br />
Booth #426 | See page 14<br />
WWW.PLANHUB.COM<br />
1665 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Ste. 950<br />
Palm Beach, FL 33401 | 1 (866) 752-6482<br />
BUILDING MATERIALS<br />
VERSATEX BUILDING PRODUCTS<br />
Bronze Sponsor<br />
Booth #315 | See page 12<br />
WWW.VERSATEX.COM<br />
400 Steel Street, Aliquippa, PA 15001<br />
(724) 857-1111<br />
GURULI<br />
WINDOW<br />
REPRESENTATION<br />
LLC<br />
PORTABLE TOILETS<br />
DOODIE CALLS<br />
Booth #420 | See pages 36-37<br />
WWW.DOODIE-CALLS.COM<br />
312 Maraviya Blvd., North Venice, FL 34275<br />
813-800-POOP<br />
CONTRACTORS EQUIPMENT - RENTALS<br />
EQUIPMENT SHARE<br />
Booth #508 | See pages 6-7<br />
WWW.EQUIPMENTSHARE.COM<br />
5710 Bull Run Dr, Columbia, MO 65201<br />
888-80-RENTS<br />
CONTRACTORS EQUIPMENT - RENTALS<br />
FLORIDA COAST EQUIPMENT<br />
Booth #334 | See back cover<br />
WWW.FLORIDACOASTEQ.COM<br />
357 Pike Rd., West Palm Beach, FL 33411<br />
(561) 209-2705<br />
GOLDIN SOLAR<br />
WWW.GOLDINSOLAR.COM<br />
Booth #434 | See pages 34-35<br />
2937 <strong>South</strong>west 27th St. Ste. 101A<br />
Miami, FL 33133<br />
(305) 469-9790<br />
INNOVATIVE WINDOWS<br />
GURULI WINDOW<br />
REPRESENTATION LLC<br />
Booth #626 |See pages 16-17<br />
1510 Briar Ln., Wharton, TX, 77488<br />
(713) 305 2690<br />
TRUCK SALES- DEALERSHIP<br />
LOU BACHRODT AUTO GROUP/<br />
TRICOUNTY TRUCKS &<br />
EQUIPMENT<br />
WWW.LOUBACHRODT.COM<br />
WWW.TRICOUNTYTRUCK.COM<br />
Booth #401 | See page 13<br />
1803 W Atlantic Blvd.<br />
Pompano Beach, FL 33069<br />
(954) 971-3000<br />
ASSOCIATION<br />
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION<br />
OF BLACK WOMEN IN<br />
CONSTRUCTION<br />
Booth # 139 | See page 31<br />
WWW.NABWIC.ORG<br />
6600 NW 27th Ave. 208, Miami, Fl 33417<br />
(203) 424-4377
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