2023 Emerging Leaders Development Series (ELDS)

Emerging Leaders Development Series (ELDS) Program Schedule

September 6, 2023 – 8:00-10:00AM: Pre-session DISC Assessment with Krysta Van Ranst.
Location: AGC-MA Office, 888 Worcester St., Wellesley, MA, 02482
Understanding your DISC profile and the profile of others can help shape how you manage by recognizing how to work best and motivate those with different styles. In this workshop, you will learn how to apply your understanding of different DISC profiles and your knowledge of our company culture to your management approach.

September 13, 2023 – 2:00PM-5:00PM: Networking and Business Development (Leadership)
Location: AGC MA Office, 888 Worcester St., Wellesley, MA, 02482
Andrew Baker, PE, Dellbrook | JKS & Jeff Cammuso, Director - Business Development, Shawmut Design & Construction
Relationships are an essential part of construction, both in procuring business and in getting things done. This session will discuss concrete strategies for creating an expanded network of meaningful connections. (followed by networking reception for sponsors and participants)

September 20, 2023 – 2:00PM-4:00PM Building Relationships, Management and Effective Communication (Leadership)
Location: Shawmut Design & Construction, 560 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA, 02118
Michelle LeFleur, Head of Talent Management, Shawmut Design & Construction
Understanding how to communicate is critical in today's economy, and dealing with employees, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, and architects all takes different skill sets. This session teaches effective management and communication skills for dealing with all the constituents on a construction project.

October 4, 2023 – 8:00-10:00AM: The Business of Construction I (Technical and Leadership)
Location: AGC MA Office, 888 Worcester St., Wellesley, MA, 02482
John McLaughlin, President, Sullivan & McLaughlin & Kris Leonard, Vice President of Preconstruction, Elaine Construction
This session will focus on the business aspects needed in a successful construction business, including an understanding of the types of clients your company caters to, developing your team and how to best utilize them, and understanding the structure and culture of your company.   

October 11, 2023 - 8:00-10:00AM: The Business of Construction II (Technical and Leadership)
Location: AGC MA Office, 888 Worcester St., Wellesley, MA, 02482
Sharon Jozokos, Vice President-Healthcare Sector, Columbia Construction & Frank Hayes, President, Bond Building
This session will focus on the business aspects needed in a successful construction business, including the profit drivers, primary risks, and steps taken to maximize success.

October 18, 2023 - 8:00-10:00AM: The Project Start to Finish (Technical)
Location: Turner Construction, 2 Seaport Ln #200, Boston, MA 02210
Talin Amadon, Project Executive, Turner Construction, Eudad Gonzalez Vice President & Operations Manager, Turner Construction-Special Projects Division, Emil Giordano Jr., Turner Construction, General Superintendent
A private hospital project is very different from a public water treatment plant. This session focuses on the different project delivery methods used in different types of construction, the distinctions involved and the life cycle of a project from start to finish.

November 15, 2023 – 2:00PM-5:00PM Negotiation Skills (Leadership)
Location: Columbia Construction, 100 Riverpark Dr., North Reading, MA 01864
Shaun Lover, President, Columbia & Christy Murphy, P.M., Vertex
Negotiation is an essential part of business, whether in securing new business or dealing with conflict on a project. This session will help you to become a better negotiator, by learning the most effective strategies and tactics for persuading others.

December 6, 2023 - 8:00-10:00AM: Risk Management, Contracts, and Construction Law I (Technical)
Location: Preti Flaherty, 60 State Street, Boston, MA 02109
Ken Rubinstein, Director, Preti Flaherty & Michael Roche, General Counsel, Commodore Builders
This session will discuss the process of negotiating the prime contract. The discussion will include the pros and cons of the different project delivery methods, along with the key risk factors that Contractors should look to address in the prime contract. The session will also discuss the negotiation of the subcontract, including key provisions in most standard subcontracts and how these provisions operate to protect the contractor, and how to address common objections from subcontractors.

December 13, 2023 - 8:00-10:00AM: Risk Management, Contracts and Construction Law II (Technical)
Location: AGC MA, 888 Worcester St. Suite 40, Wellesley, MA 02483
Paul James, Senior V.P. of Risk Management, BOND & Jeff Bernaducci, Sheehan, Phinney, Bass & Green PA
This session will discuss the disputes process, including both informal and formal dispute resolution. The session will also discuss some of the legal frameworks affecting construction projects, including insurance considerations, the Massachusetts Prompt Pay and Retainage acts, the lien statute, and other rules that may impact the project.