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A TECHNOLOGY BLUEPRINT FOR SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 2:00 PM
Presenter: Patrick Mitchell, Controller, Motor City Electric Mr. Patrick Mitchell is the Controller for Motor City Electric Company and is responsible for the organization’s financial activities and accounting functions. Mr. Mitchell has played an integral role in the selection and implementation of the organization’s construction ERP solution and the standardization of key financial accounting business processes.Mr. Mitchell has over 20 years of experience working in the field of construction accounting and finance, and business process improvement. Further, Mr. Mitchell has an exceptional ability of understanding successful business strategies, processes and technologies and how they work together for success in a growing business.	[+] Show Bio [-] Hide Bio
Moderator: Luther Burrell, VP of IT and Administration, Ivey Mechanical Mr. Luther Burrell is the Vice President of IT and Administration for Ivey Mechanical Company. Mr. Burrell’s responsibilities include the management and optimization of the organization’s financial accounting and operations business processes leveraging technologies and integrated solutions. Since 1987, Mr. Burrell has standardized and enhanced all business-critical functions and has implemented an enterprise resource planning solution and other ancillary technology solutions for all Ivey Mechanical locations and business units. Mr. Burrell has over 25 years of experience working in the construction industry in a variety of IT and Financial Accounting roles. Mr. Burrell attended Delta State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting and Information Systems. Throughout his career, he has performed several speaking engagements for CFMA and has contributed to industry publications as a subject-matter expert in construction accounting and information technology.	[+] Show Bio [-] Hide Bio
Host: Jeff Moryn, CIO, Parsons Electric As the Chief Information Officer of Parsons Electric, a full service, national electrical and technology provider, Jeff has 15 years of experience implementing, managing and optimizing technology solutions to meet the organization’s business needs. Mr. Moryn has extensive experience and knowledge with Parsons’ ERP solution and other supporting applications. Mr. Moryn also manages numerous operational activities and supports the company’s information needs. Mr. Moryn understands the importance technology plays in support of corporate strategy, profitability and competitive advantage.	[+] Show Bio [-] Hide Bio
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[+] Show Description [-] Hide Description Contractors are increasingly turning to technology solutions to improve their profitability and operational effectiveness. By no means have specialty contractors ignored this movement. But how do the differing needs of specialty contractors impact the selection, implementation and use of technology solutions for their businesses? During this webinar, Computer Guidance customers Parsons Electric, Motor City Electric Co. and Ivey Mechanical Company will discuss technology solutions that have helped their organizations in achieving their “specialty construction” business objectives and how they went about selecting, implementing and managing these solutions. The companies will touch upon topics such as cloud computing, mobile technologies and business intelligence and how they have evaluated and embraced these solutions for their businesses. These contractors will also share their outlook on technologies entering the specialty construction industry and their impact for generations to come. Specific Discussions will include: Service vehicle management Remote field personnel information collection, processing and management Human resources solutions for field personnel Service dispatch automation Service maintenance work management Time and material billing and processing Collaboration with general contractors, owners and other subcontractors Intelligent decision-making and in-depth analysis of service profitability Mobility, security and productivity Emerging technologies such as GPS tracking, telematics and robotics

LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR HEAVY HIGHWAY/CIVIL BUSINESS NEEDS Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 2:00 PM
Presenter: Ron Campbell, Director of Information Technology, Goodfellow Bros. Ron is the director of Information Technology for Goodfellow Bros. where he has been since 2008. He is responsible for the company’s IT infrastructure and related technologies. Ron championed the engineering and implementation of a central processing area for technology which drove costs down while increasing availability for Goodfellow Bros. In addition, he guided the reengineering of their network to provide a resilient “mesh” technology which offers the company’s field personnel stable, effective networks and software in which they work efficiently. Ron’s forward-thinking IT strategy has enabled Goodfellow Bros. to remain a leader in their market. Prior to Goodfellow Bros., Ron has more than 25 years of experience in a variety of technical positions including both management and front-line IT. His expertise include in-depth knowledge with enterprise systems and networks, large infrastructures, network optimization and solution implementation.	[+] Show Bio [-] Hide Bio
Moderator: Mike Bihlmeier, President, Computer Guidance Corporation Mike Bihlmeier is the President and is responsible for Computer Guidance's operations. In this role, Mike unites all business functions in delivering innovative solutions to the market while engaging in the creation and maintenance of customer relationships. Mike has an extensive background in operations and sales management. Mike was the Vice President of Operations, COO, and later President of an entrepreneurial software development company, spearheading customer satisfaction efforts across seven departments. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from San Diego State University and Master of Business Administration from the University of Arizona.	[+] Show Bio [-] Hide Bio
Host: Richard Forrestel, Jr., Treasurer, Cold Spring Construction Richard Forrestel, Jr., has served as treasurer for Cold Spring Construction Company since in 1986. Cold Spring was founded by Richard’s grandfather, Eugene P. Forrestel, in 1911 and is primarily a highway contractor in western New York state. Richard spent eight summers in the field for Cold Spring from 1975 to 1982. During that time, he earned a BA from Princeton University and an MBA from the University of Michigan. Richard worked for Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. in Philadelphia from 1982-84 and was awarded a CPA from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1982. Richard is a member of the AGC Tax and Fiscal Affairs Committee as well as the Small Business Advisory Committee to the FASB.	[+] Show Bio [-] Hide Bio
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[+] Show Description [-] Hide Description The needs of heavy highway and civil contractors are as diverse as the projects they undertake. Leading heavy highway and civil contractors leverage technology solutions to enhance their productivity and efficiency.Join the upcoming FREE AGC webinar to hear how technology plays an important role for two leading heavy highway/civil contractors – Goodfellow Bros. and Cold Spring Construction – as they discuss: financial reporting, productivity and performance management, equipment accounting and maintenance, support for mobility, leveraging business-critical data for decision-making and more. These contractors will share real-life scenarios of leveraging technology solutions to stay competitive and improve profitability. Specific discussions: Fact-based decision-making on equipment rental vs. ownership based on historical usage data, associated expenses, and projected cash flow Convenient access to equipment information and dissemination of such information across the organization Equipment financial management scenarios with separate profit and cost centers and even shared services And more!

STRATEGIC GROWTH THROUGH MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 8:00AM
Presenter: Gregg Schoppman, Principal and Florida Consulting Manager, FMI Corporation As a principal with FMI, Gregg specializes in the areas of productivity and project management. He also leads FMI’s project management consulting practice. Prior to joining FMI, Gregg served as a senior project manager for a general contracting firm in central Florida. He has completed complex and sophisticated construction projects in the medical, pharmaceutical, office, heavy civil, industrial, manufacturing, and multifamily markets. He has also worked as a construction manager and managed direct labor. Furthermore, Gregg has expertise in numerous contract delivery methods as well as knowledge of many geographical markets. Gregg has been a guest speaker for the International Facility Management Association World Workplace. In addition, he has been the Gulf Coast Director of the Design Build Institute of America function and regularly speaks to students in the civil engineering graduate school program at the University of Florida. Gregg has also spoken to similar groups at the University of South Florida and the University of Central Florida. He has successfully completed project management implementation engagements for general and trade contractors across the country. Gregg holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Florida and a master’s of business administration with a concentration in international business from the University of Tampa. He was recognized as a Beta Gamma Sigma honor graduate at the University of Tampa and Tau Beta Pi honor graduate at the University of Florida. Gregg possesses an Engineer Intern certificate from the State of Florida as well as a Florida General Contractors license. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, International Facility Management Association and Leadership Tampa.	[+] Show Bio [-] Hide Bio
Host: Michael Reiser, Business Development Manager, Computer Guidance Corporation Michael is the Regional Sales Manager for Computer Guidance Corporation. Michael has 24 years of experience in business-to-business software accounting solutions, and 10 years of experience in construction management software solution sales and consulting. Michael expanded a local CFA firm into a regional firm with clients in 16 states, providing write-up, tax and management advisory services.	[+] Show Bio [-] Hide Bio
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[+] Show Description [-] Hide Description Listen to a dynamic presentation on Strategic Growth through Mergers and Acquistions hosted by Gregg Schoppman, Principal and Florida Managing Consultant for FMI Corporation, and presented by a panel of executives from industry-leading construction companies, Alberici Group, Skanska Industrial Contractors, and Herzog Contracting Companies. Computer Guidance customers discuss key factors driving companies to consider M&A activities, the process in finding the right companies for mergers and acquisitions and how their companies prepared for and executed the M&A plan. Panel Executives: Greg Hesser, President, Alberici Group Scott Silverman, CFO/SVP, Skanska Industrial Contractors Ryan Van Meter, Director of Finance and Risk Controls, Herzog Contracting Companies

LEVERAGING CLOUD-BASED SOLUTIONS TO EXPAND YOUR CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS OPERATIONS Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 2:30 PM
Presenter: Scott Reid, Director of Information Technology , Weis Builders Scott Reid has served as the Director of Information Technology at Weis Builders since August 2006. In this role, he is responsible for all aspects of technology at the organization, including managing the company's software portfolio and technology infrastructure. Prior to joining Weis Builders, Scott served in several similar roles in the financial services industry, most recently at Solutran. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Univeristy of Wisconsin-Madison.	[+] Show Bio [-] Hide Bio
Moderator: Todd Andrews, Assistant Treasurer, Moretrench Corporation Todd Andrews has been with Moretrench since 2001. Working directly for the Chief Financial Officer, his responsibilities span a range of treasury functions including cash management, banking and finance, risk management, acquisitions, and administration of the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan and other benefit plans. Additional responsibilities include supervision of financial analysts and divisional controllers; development and implementation of real-time project accounting and reporting systems; budgeting and forecasting; and corporate financial analysis. Todd oversees the company’s IT department and is responsible for strategic IT planning, implementation and management of enterprise systems, and staff supervision. He is a graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, and Fairleigh Dickinson University with a Master of Science in Accounting.	[+] Show Bio [-] Hide Bio
Host: Michael Reiser, Business Development Manager, Computer Guidance Corporation Michael is the Regional Sales Manager for Computer Guidance Corporation. Michael has 24 years of experience in business-to-business software accounting solutions, and 10 years of experience in construction management software solution sales and consulting. Michael expanded a local CFA firm into a regional firm with clients in 16 states, providing write-up, tax and management advisory services.	[+] Show Bio [-] Hide Bio
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[+] Show Description [-] Hide Description Join representatives from AGC Member Companies Weis Builders and Moretrench American for AGC's Contractor to Contractor Webinar Series on Leveraging Cloud-Based Solutions to Expand Your Construction Business Operations. The webinar was held on June 21, 2012 at 2:30PM EST. Listen to the recording to hear first-hand from fellow contractors on the key business factors that drove their interest in a hosted cloud-based solution for managing their business and financial operations and their experiences in implementing and managing the project, including: The IT and business strategy decision-making process for evaluating cloud-based versus on-premise solutions Business processes to consider when transitioning to the cloud Managing proprietary business data on cloud-based solutions Establishing effective business continuity and disaster recovery plans Compliance requirements Mobile connectivity, remote access and integrated third-party solutions Return on investment (ROI)

REMOTE TIME ENTRY AND PRODUCTION REPORTING Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Presenter: Jeff Hix, Sales Application Engineer, ACS Connect Throughout his career, Jeff Hix has remained focused on understanding and fulfilling businesses’ needs. He has worked as a business analyst and consultant with accounting systems and other business software, serving as a liaison between stakeholders and technologists. In his current role as Sales Application Engineer for ACS Connect, Jeff works with construction companies to analyze key processes and identify opportunities for increased efficiency and profitability. He also works with the company’s development and implementation teams to provide product direction and ensure that customers’ specific goals are met. Jeff graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelors’ degree in Financial Management and also is certified as a Green Belt in Six Sigma process improvement.	[+] Show Bio [-] Hide Bio
Moderator: Michael Reiser, Business Development Manager, Computer Guidance Corporation Michael is the Regional Sales Manager for Computer Guidance Corporation. Michael has 24 years of experience in business-to-business software accounting solutions, and 10 years of experience in construction management software solution sales and consulting. Michael expanded a local CFA firm into a regional firm with clients in 16 states, providing write-up, tax and management advisory services.	[+] Show Bio [-] Hide Bio
Host: Kurt Peterson , Business Development Manager, ACS Connect With over 20 years of experience in enterprise software and hardware solutions, Kurt Peterson has provided technology guidance for hundreds of companies. His consultative approach focuses on each company’s specific goals and desired outcomes in order to provide solutions that accomplish them. Kurt has worked extensively as an independent consultant for small and medium companies implementing managed services, accounting systems, and SaaS technologies. In addition to serving the North American market, he has worked internationally with companies around the world. Kurt has a Masters in Business Administration as well as Bachelors’ degrees in both Mathematics and Environmental Studies.	[+] Show Bio [-] Hide Bio
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[+] Show Description [-] Hide Description Join a complimentary webinar on Remote Time Entry and Production Reporting presented by River City Construction, ACS Connect and Computer Guidance Corporation. Don't miss this dynamic presentation and discussion on May 22, 2012 at 11:00 AM Arizona / 2:00 PM EDT on leveraging remote entry from ACS Connect with enterprise resource planning solutions from Computer Guidance Corporation for improved productivity and automated payroll processing. This webinar will showcase how ACS Connect's Resource Commander and Computer Guidance's eCMS enterprise resources planning solution are integrated to provide an end-to-end time entry, collection and processing solution. Colleen Miller, Payroll Administrator for River City Construction, a customer of both ACS Connect and Computer Guidance Corporation, will support the presentation with practical examples and lessons learned through the use of these technologies to track labor time and productivity in the field and to process payroll from the collected information at the back office. Additional topics include: Ease of capture & review of daily costs\ Immediate visibility of units / hours to date and units complete Direct integration of Resource Commander timesheets into eCMS Payroll application for reducing paper documents and associated manual processes Overview of Resource Commander and eCMS integration Leveraging technologies that you already have (mobile devices, including phones, laptops, tablets, etc.)

PROJECT COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATION, AND CONTROLS Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 1PM EST
Presenter: Jackie Buck, CCIFP, VP of Finance and Administration, AGI General Contracting With more than 28 years of experience in all areas of construction financial management, Jackie Buck is recognized nationally as a leading expert in the construction industry. As AGI General Contracting, VP of Finance and Administration, she currently oversees accounting and finance, contract administration, information technology, legal and human resources. Jackie is also a long-term Computer Guidance customer with an in-depth understanding of eCMS, Project Collaborator and other Computer Guidance applications. At the national level, Jackie chaired CFMA’s Education and Membership Committees. Currently she is Co-Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee. Jackie is an industry speaker for the AICPA, AGC, CFMA, NAWIC and Lorman Educational Services.	[+] Show Bio [-] Hide Bio
Moderator: Michael Reiser, Business Development Manager, Computer Guidance Corporation Michael is the Regional Sales Manager for Computer Guidance Corporation. Michael has 24 years of experience in business-to-business software accounting solutions, and 10 years of experience in construction management software solution sales and consulting. Michael expanded a local CFA firm into a regional firm with clients in 16 states, providing write-up, tax and management advisory services.	[+] Show Bio [-] Hide Bio
Host: Michael Reiser, Business Development Manager, Computer Guidance Corporation Michael is the Regional Sales Manager for Computer Guidance Corporation. Michael has 24 years of experience in business-to-business software accounting solutions, and 10 years of experience in construction management software solution sales and consulting. Michael expanded a local CFA firm into a regional firm with clients in 16 states, providing write-up, tax and management advisory services.	[+] Show Bio [-] Hide Bio
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[+] Show Description [-] Hide Description Join a complimentary webinar on Project Collaboration, Communication, and Controls. This is a rare opportunity to hear from an industry veteran, past CFMA chairman, and current chairman of ICCIFP on how to utilize solutions and processes in a real-life setting for Project Collaboration, Communications and Controls. Jackie Buck, CCIFP and the Computer Guidance team will deliver a real-life case study on how to bridge the gap between financial management and field operations. Hear how our eCMS construction financial and project management solution can help your organization as it has helped leading commercial contractors, such as Skanska USA, Whiting-Turner, Tri-City Electric, MMR Group, and many more, achieve their operational goals. How to take cost out of the business How to improve productivity with advanced project collaboration How to gain greater control over your finances, job costs, change orders, project documents What processes can ensure proper project documentation, communication, management How to improve communication between the field and the office How to get a personalized view of your operations' performance with meaningful data Who Should Attend? Operations Management, CFOs, Controllers, Financial Managers, Project Managers, CIOs, IT Management, Technology and Strategic Decision-makers

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