There is no doubt that companies intend to comply with OSHA regulations and want to have a safe work environment. Despite good intentions one of every five workplace fatalities is a construction worker.  The intentions are clear.  The what to do and how to do it are also clear.  Companies have the knowledge or access to the knowledge to implement, measure, report, review and reward proper safety practices.  Then what’s the problem?  The key is human behavior itself.  This program will explore what motivates human beings and reveal the limits of human perception.  You will learn what determines what we pay attention to and versus getting the job done quicker.
Sponsored by G & L Clothing
Separate registration fee required, see insert.

9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting

Lunch Sponsored by George A Lanxon Piling Sales; IPC, Inc. and United Fire Group
Safety Excellence Awards Sponsored by Ahrold Fay Rosenberg, Inc.

Lt. Colonel Kevin Sweeney: “Pressure Cooker Confidence”
Kevin is the only person to have ever successfully landed an Air Force KC-135 (Boeing 707) four-engine jet after two of the engines were ripped off the airplane in mid-air.  And he did it at night – on a combat mission in Desert Storm– while loaded to the maximum capacity of the plane.  Kevin is a recognized expert as a pressure performance specialist and strategic management consultant. 

2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Division Breakout Sessions:
Asphalt Associate PCC Paving Structures
Specialty Surfacing Grading & Underground Utilities

2:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Committee Meetings
1. PAC Committee
2. Workforce Development Committee
3. Membership Committee
4. Environmental Committee
5. Specifications Committee

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Sponsored by Altorfer Inc.
and Ziegler Inc.

Passing of the Gavel Sponsored by CNA Surety, Construction Materials, Inc., Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co, RTL Equipment Inc, Star Equipment and Whitfield and Eddy.

Evening Entertainment Sponsored by Cummins Central Power, Logan Contractors Supply, Inc, and HD Supply Waterworks.

8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Past Presidents and Young Constructors Forum Breakfast.
Sponsored by Boyer Petroleum Company

9:00 a.m.-10:10 a.m. “How to Manage and Motivate Across Cultural and Ethnic Barriers", Bob Losyk, M.Ed., MBA, CSP, Innovative Training Solutions, Inc.

As more and more foreign born workers enter the workforce, new challenges are arising for owners and managers in finding, hiring, and keeping the best.  With the workplace becoming so diverse it’s difficult to juggle all the cultures so that everyone can work together in harmony.   A lack of understanding between cultures creates havoc in the workplace, and reduces productivity and teamwork.  Bob’s practical, no nonsense seminar will give you the tips, tools, and techniques to recruit, hire, and retain immigrant workers, and bring harmony to your work environment.

10:10 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Morning Break
Sponsored by Merchants Bonding Company

10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m.“How to Manage and Motivate Across Cultural and Ethnic Barriers", Bob Losyk, M.Ed., MBA, CSP, Innovative Training Solutions, Inc. (continued)
Bob will continue his presentation on "How to Manage & Motivate Across Cultural & Ethnic Barriers".

Noon-1:45 p.m. Legislative Luncheon
Sponsored by Concrete Pipe Association of Iowa

Nancy Richardson, Iowa DOT Director, No AGC convention would be
complete without IDOT participation. Nancy Richardson will communicate the latest on IDOT activities and plans.

Breakout Seminars

2:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Session #1 “Construction Safety Management Day by Day” - Daniel Murphy, Risk Manager,Zurich NA Surety
Join Dan as he outlines a new way to approach accident prevention and safety management for the construction industry.  This session incorporates the best of what many companies are doing today and includes additional elements that have been found to further reduce on-the-job injuries and death.

"Earning the Right to Lead" - Dr. Brian O Brown, Drake Relays Director, Drake University
“True meaning of leadership is INFLUENCE – nothing more and nothing less” – John Maxwell.

Titles, positions and status do not have much value when it comes to leading.  True leadership cannot be awarded, appointed, or assigned.  It comes only from influence, and that can’t be mandated.  It must be earned.  Join Brian as he shows you how to either increase your level of influence or to erase it.  We must “Earn the Right to Lead” How?  Actions, Vision, Sacrifice, Character and Service.

Sponsored by Engine Rebuilders and George A.
Lanxon Piling Sales and Metal Culverts.