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Leading a successful construction business requires more than luck; top leaders must continually improve in areas like operational excellence, talent development and cultivation, and strategic thinking to ensure long-term success. This program will equip aspiring and existing leaders with the skills needed to transition from daily tactics to long-term planning - bringing better results to all.

Whether small or large, residential or commercial, or if you're an electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or general contractor—safe companies share several key characteristics.

Tom VanderLinden of ABC of Iowa will dive into the topics and start the difficult conversations we need to be having about safety in 2025 and beyond. Are you satisfied with status quo, or are you willing to find out what it takes to “Do Better & Be Better?”

Whether small or large, residential or commercial, or if you're an electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or general contractor—safe companies share several key characteristics.

Tom VanderLinden of ABC of Iowa will dive into the topics and start the difficult conversations we need to be having about safety in 2025 and beyond. Are you satisfied with status quo, or are you willing to find out what it takes to “Do Better & Be Better?”

All students should bring:
• 2023 NEC book
• Pen/pencil
• Notepad
• Highlighter
• Calculator
• IEEB license (if applicable)

To graduate to the next level and join the ranks of “best of class,” your project leadership must learn to think and act like business owners.

During this high-impact program, project delivery professionals examine their own talents, their organizations and their processes, thereby transforming from talented builders to true construction entrepreneurs.

You're invited to an evening celebrating the Merit Shop Philosophy and the mission of ABC of Iowa: Advocacy, Education, Safety & Workforce Development - all over a glass of local whiskey. Presenting Sponsor: CWG

Day 1: Thursday, November 20 (6 p.m. - 8 p.m.)
Day 2: Friday, November 21 (8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Day 3: Saturday, November 22 (8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
Select this option if you are purchasing ALL 18 hours, then select your courses.

Day 1 - Saturday, Dec 13 (8 AM - 2:30 PM)
Day 2 - Saturday, Dec 20 (8 AM - 2:30 PM)
Must attend BOTH days to complete course.

All students should bring:
• 2023 NEC book
• Pen/pencil
• Notepad
• Highlighter
• Calculator
• IEEB license (if applicable)

Join us as we celebrate the winning projects and the teams who made it happen - with the highest quality and safety! This banquet is a formal evening and excellent for networking.