2018 ABC Carolinas Construction Conference to be Held in Charleston, SC
Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas will be holding their annual Carolinas Construction Conference, August 8-10, 2018, in Charleston, S.C. The Francis Marion Hotel, located in the heart of Charleston’s historic district, will serve as headquarters hotel.
ABC’s 2018 Carolinas Construction Conference will feature national speakers, panel discussions, vendor showcase, networking events and recreational opportunities. The theme for this year’s Conference is “Tackling the most pressing issues facing the construction industry today.”
The 20th anniversary of ABC Carolinas Chapter will be celebrated throughout the Conference. A specially developed anniversary logo is prominently featured on pre-conference promotional materials and will be integral to event banners and signage in Charleston.
Construction Conference Agenda | Registration Now Open
WEDNESDAY, August 8:
4:00-6:00pm Registration
5:00-6:00pm Red, White and Brew Reception – “Join in the fun with local craft beers and camaraderie”
6:00-8:00pm Opening Reception, Casino Night with DJ & Photobooth, Hors d’oeuvres
8:00pm ….. “Wine & Dine Wednesday” Take your clients out to dinner
THURSDAY, August 9:
7:00-8:00am Registration Open & Hot Breakfast Buffet
7:30-8:00am Welcome by Mayor, John Tecklenbur
8:00-9:00am Keynote Speaker – Paul J. Giovannoni, Senior Consultant with FMI
“When Too Much Growth is Bad Growth.” Prior to joining FMI, Paul worked as a law enforcement detective where he honed his comprehensive research abilities as well as developed effective methods to communicate the results of said research to stakeholders at all organizational levels. Additionally, in this role Paul became an expert in conducting in-depth interviews as a means of complementing secondary research efforts.
9:15-10:00am Panelists: Legal Issues in Construction
- Frank Elmore, Elmore Goldsmith
- Steve Smith, Smith, Terry & Johnson
- Todd Jones, Anderson Jones
- Eric Biesecker, Nexsen Pruet
- Moderator: Brian Gallagher, O’Neal
10:30-11:00am Check-In @ RedFin Charters(11:00am Start)
10:30-12:00am Check-In @ Wild Dunes Harbor Golf Course (12:00pm Noon Shotgun Start)
11:00-5:00pm The Blue Book Network Classic Golf Tournament and Red Fish Tournament
6:00-7:30pm FEA Reception
6:30pm ….. “Throwback Thursday” Take your clients out to dinner
FRIDAY, August 10:
7:00-8:00am Registration Open & Hot Breakfast Buffet
8:00-9:00am Keynote Speaker – Eric Herdman “How to Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable” Eric Herdman, entrepreneur: opened a start-up that went from $0 to $1,000,000 in revenue in one year. During this presentation, Eric will transform you from your current level to pro-level, whether you’re looking to strategically position your business, get more from your team, increase your productivity, or discover how to create the perfect productive day. Throughout Eric’s informative and entertaining program, he will let you in on the secrets to his leadership roles in business, how he moves audiences from being busy to effective, and why they call him “the boss of personal productivity”. Herdman knows how to lead, persevere, endure and win and will help you do the same.
9:15-10:00am Featured Workshop – Eric Herdman “How to Dominate Your Day” Participants will learn …
- What to avoid in the first hour of the day.
- When is the best time to plan and win tomorrow.
- And many more strategies
10:00-10:30am Awards (Golf, Fishing, 10/15/20 Member Anniversary)
10:45-1:00pm B2B Meetings with GC Reception – General Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Designers & Associates get to speak to each other during this open format lunch.
1:15-3:15pm MUSC Children’s Hospital Job Site Visit – Take a tour and see the progress of this incredible Children’s Hospital hosted by Robins and Morton
3:15pm ….. “Enjoy Charleston”
For more information on the Carolinas Construction Conference, or to register, visit ABC Carolinas website.
