Studies have shown that over 90% of problems on a jobsite are management related. ABC can help companies ensure their management team is well educated and offers assistance through available courses, seminars, National Peer Groups and resource materials.

Mid and Upper Management Programs
Winter Months
There is no shortage of issues facing mid and upper management. The Chapter's Education Committee considers a variety of sources, including surveys, to determine topics for our Business Management Programs. Typically offered once a month during the winter, the programs target issues and provide information that can be applied immediately.

Sample topics include:

• Project Management
• Sales and Marketing
• Tax Issues
• Insurance and Bonding
• Union Campaigns
• Retaining Employees

National Peer Groups
ABC Peer Groups, similar to business exchange forums, are made up of contractors that meet regularly to discuss matters of business and personal interest. Some basic characteristics of ABC's Peer Groups include:

• Consists of six to ten members from similar size and type of company that do not share the same competitive market.
• Typically meet two to three times per year.
• Participants are responsible for their own meeting and travel costs.
• Peer group members take turns chairing or hosting each meeting.

Peer groups offer ABC members the opportunity to interact with other business leaders that are dealing with a variety of similar issues. The dynamic setting serves to provide the opportunity to solve business problems, improve operations and discuss ideas and concerns.

Superintendent Courses/Certificate Program
Semesters: January - March, April - June, October - December
Our superintendent courses were developed by construction industry professionals to prepare and provide existing or emerging supervisory level people with the knowledge required to perform their duties. Individuals may register for selected courses or they may pursue a Certificate of Professional Achievement In Construction Supervision by completing all courses.

Superintendent courses include:

• Planning and Scheduling
• Understanding Construction Documents
• Leadership and Communications
• Safety
• Project Cost Controls
• Basic Structural Principals
• Contractor Relations
• Basic Construction Law

Annual Wage and Benefit Survey
Spring
In conjunction with career development opportunities, employers must maintain competitive wage and benefit programs to attract and retain top notch employees. ABC performs the only Annual Wage and Benefit Survey in our area. The survey is comprehensive and provides members with valuable information to assist their review of company wages and benefits.