Associated General Contractors - Breakfast with the Board

Excavation "Competent Person" Certification

OSHA mandates training for workers who construct, and back-fill excavations and trenches. Our training is in accordance with 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P, 1926.650 - 1926.652. In addition, employees who obtain certification increase workplace safety awareness and compliance, and reduce a company's risk of fines and penalties resulting from OSHA violations.

Associated Builders and Contractors: Military Safety & Health EM-385 Training Certification

The EM-385 training will discuss the major differences between OSHA Standards and EM-385 Requirements for Construction Safety on all United States Corps of Engineer Projects. In addition, workshops will instruct students on developing, submitting and implementing Corps Required Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) and Accident Prevention Plans (APP). The workshops will be based on AHA's and APP's required for a typical construction project. The final exam will require each student to successfully pass a comprehensive test, and complete both an AHA and APP. Prerequisite: OSHA 30-Hour for Construction

NAIOP

Mid Year Commercial Forecast

NAIOP - Mid Year Breakfast: Creativity in Complex Transactiions

In the tradition of NAIOP Colorado's Annual Mid Year Forecast, the 2012 NAIOP Colorado Broker Award Winners will participate in the July breakfast meeting as our guest panelists. Rather than the typical market update we've done in years past, these top performers in the local commercial real estate industry will discuss some of their most interesting and challenging transactions. The Award Winning Panelists will also share valuable lessons learned throughout their successful careers.

CAREI Meeting Northwest

Jason Colson will be discussing property management for investors at the northwest CAREI meeting. He will lead the discussion on what to do and what not to do with property management. Jason is considered an expert in his field. Don't miss out on an an exciting meeting! We encourage you to arrive 15-20 minutes early to network.

Associated General Contractors - Basic Construction Stormwater Compliance Course

This course covers the basics of construction Stormwater permit management and pollutant discharge prevention for construction sites. The appropriate uses of erosion and sediment control best management practices and good housekeeping methods are reviewed in relation to the Stormwater regulations. The one day course will provide each participant with compliance resources and a broad understanding of the proven tools and methods available to achieve compliance with local, state, and federal Stormwater regulations. This Basic Construction Stormwater Compliance Course meets the prerequisite requirements for participation in the Advanced Stormwater Managers Training. The class will cover: History of Stormwater regulations and their structure; Past enforcement actions and what you can learn from them; Components of the StormWater Management Plan (SWMP) for your site; Fundamentals of erosion control and pollution prevention; Appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs) for different pollution sources; How to evaluate adequate and cost-effective methods of achieving compliance; Jobsite documentation requirements and methods to achieve compliance; Proven and effective standardized methods for conducting consistent and thorough site inspections to achieve permit compliance.

Associated General Contractors - Workforce Development Roundtable

Companies, apprenticeships, and training programs are invited to a Workforce Development Roundtable to be held at AGC on July 12, 2012, from 8:00 am - 10:00 am. The Colbran Job Corps will introduce their construction pre-apprenticeship program. This is an opportunity to hear about their program and their career training which may be a great fit for your company or training program. The Job Corps prepares its graduates for careers with training that goes far beyond the classroom. The students learn by doing and apply the skills they learn in real work environments under the supervision of experience instructors. This may be just the place to find the future entry-level hire that is job-ready. The pre-apprentice construction areas they train in are: Bricklaying; Carpentry; Cement Masonry; Electrical; Facilities Maintenance; Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning; Painting; Plumbing. Anyone who has been able to be involved with their students is immediately impressed with their professionalism, and work-ready skills. Companies know you can't wait till tomorrow to start training your workers because you will be too late. Spend the time now to find out about the program and potential employees. What is Job Corps? Job Corps is a voluntary career training and education program that prepares young people ages 16 through 24 for careers in today's job market, including construction. The curriculum is designed to meet industry standards, provides hands-on experience, education and employability.

ICSC Rocky Mountain Idea Exchange

2012 Hotel Summit & Expo

Online registration is now closed.  Walk-in registration will open at 7:00 am Tuesday morning at The Inverness Hotel & Conference Center.

Development, Investment, & Management Strategies

Denver's largest gathering of hotel owners, developers, property managers, brokers, lenders and other related real estate professionals.

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ICSC Rocky Mountain Idea Exchange

Associated General Contractors - Breakfast with the Board

Colorado Construction - Still in a Rocky (Mountain) State? Construction appears to have rebounded from its early-2011 low point. But the gains remain tentative and uneven across the state and among industry segments. Is a full-blown recovery underway at last, or will the gains flatten out and perhaps vanish? Which way are materials costs headed? How does Colorado compare with other states? AGC of America' s fearless forecaster, Chief Economist Ken Simonson, will give his best guess to these questions (and yours) in a lively, interactive session. Following the presentation there will be an opportunity to visit with AGC/C's and CCA's board of directors and connect with general contractor member companies' preconstruction and project managers at individual general contractor exhibiting tables. General Contractors Exhibiting: GH Phipps Construction Companies Mike Robinson, John Schmidt, Todd Ruff Golden Triangle Construction, Inc. Greg Bell, Jamison Martin Haselden Construction, LLC Ken Baumgartner Heath Construction John Sinnett, Bill See Hensel Phelps Construction Company Larry Gonda, Ryan Matorano, Eric Coet Howell Construction Chris Morton, Roger Smith, Dan Vickers Hyder Construction, Inc. Wally Goodnow, Doug Thompson JE Dunn Construction Peter Tronnier, Monty Everson Kiewit Building Group, Inc. Steve Johann, Eric Kesti Mortenson Construction Dan Kiesel, Dan Mickelberry, Sean Wennerstrom, David Sharrock Nunn Construction, Inc. Steve Dunlap, Eric Bivens PCL Construction Services, Inc. Bin Lu, Mike Gantenbein, Scot O'Hara Saunders Construction, Inc. Graham Coddington, Jim MacKinnon Swinerton Builders Aaron Townsend, Gary Phillips, Ray Haj Turner Construction Company Greg Morgan, Dayle Jones Schedule of events: 7:30 am - 8:15 am - Registration and Breakfast 8:15 am - 8:30 am - AGC/C and CCA Welcome And Update 8:30 am - 9:15 am - Ken Simonson - Colorado and US Construction Outlook 9:15 am - 10:00 am - General Contractor Showcase & Networking Event

Associated Builders and Contractors - Qualified Rigger and Signal Person Certification Training

Occupational Safety and Health standards requires employers to train key employees in the proper rigging, handling and storing of all materials and crane signaling to ensure employee safety.

Accounting essentials for the new and experienced investor!

As a new investor have you already determined who the accountant on your team will be? Have you set up a chart of accounts and chosen a software to implement, track and manage your real estate investing? As an experienced investor, do you tend to leave accounting and bookkeeping until the very last thing and/or find yourself delivering a box full of receipts to your accountant at the last minute? John Hartung CPA will be presenting on Accounting Essentials for New and Experienced investors. Some of the items he will cover: What to Look for in an accountant The importance of setting up your business early on The importance of having your mentor and accountant involved in "outside the box" transactions Minimizing the risk of an audit and more. The fact is that using professionals such as accountants and attorneys as appropriate will often SAVE you money!! Please join us for this educational and informative presentation! John Hartung has an accounting degree from Metro State College of Denver and a Masters in Taxation from Denver University. He started his career working for a small accounting firm which I purchased from the owner in 2006. John has worked in public accounting for 15 years, been a CPA for 12 years and have specialized in real estate taxation and accounting for over 10 years. In addition, he has worked with dozens of CAREI members since being part of the organization and has saved his clients thousands of dollars in taxes through the years by using proactive and effective tax planning strategies.

Associated General Contractors - What the Best Contractors are Doing Right Now

 AGC’s Future Leaders Forum Committee invites the construction industry to their July Program to attend this timely and valuable presentation on risk management, quality management, and Lean construction along with best practices and what the top contractors are now doing. If you leave the program with just one idea to improve management of a project, it will have been a very good use of your time. And if you have been trying to convince someone of the benefits of introducing Lean practices, this should help you in your campaign. This presentation will cover the following 5 topics: 1. Risk Management Fundamentals - what is risk, types of risk, insurable risk, and risk allocation 2. Insurance 101 - where to get more information, the 4 basic insurance policies for contractors and what they cover and what they don’t cover 3. Construction Defect Awareness and Prevention - is there a CD crisis, the time it takes to settle a CD claim, the average cost of a CD claim, the most common CD’s for building contractors and lessons learned from Zurich’s CD claims 4. Quality Management - elements of quality management program, quality management terminology, implementation of a quality management program, evaluating your quality management program against the best in the industry and quality management best practices 5. Lean Construction - basic principles, how to get started, where to find information about lean construction and best practices from Zurich’s customers Electronic materials, light refreshments and open bar included. Cost: $25

DMCAR Young Broker After Hours

DMCAR Young Broker After Hours Join DMCAR for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and networking! July 19th, 5-8 pm at Charlie Palmer District Tavern (1625 Wazee; 16th & Wazee) Free. RSVP to kkruger@dmcar.com A Young Broker is someone who has been in Commercial Real Estate for less than 5 years and is under the age of 35.

30th Annual Golf Tournament

Join us for Golf on Friday, July 20th! 6:30 am Check in/driving range opens 8:00 shotgun start. 1:30 pm Lunch & Awards! Features: Breakfast; 4 Man Scramble; Prizes; Awards Lunch; Mulligans; Attendance Prizes & Games!

IREM WORKSHOP - Eviction: Ending the Tenancy When Things Go Wrong

EARN 4 CE CREDITS TOWARD THE RENEWAL OF YOUR COLORADO REAL ESTATE LICENSE! The last thing you want to have to do is get rid of a tenant but, sometimes it is necessary. Delinquent tenants can rob the property of its cash flow, cause problems for your good tenants, and even create extensive damage repair costs. Getting rid of a bad tenant isn't always easy. If you don't keep up on all the new laws and requirements impacting the eviction process, you might be stuck with that bad tenant a lot longer than you expected. Attendees of this workshop will review the differences between commercial and residential leases and what is required of notices to evict. Attendees will understand next steps after notices fail to result in payment or vacating of the property. The laws specific to a Colorado eviction will be considered and weighed. Trainer: John Logan, Esq.

Associated General Contractors - AGC & CCA Textura CPM System Seminar

Denver Announces the use of Textura CPM System on all Future Projects Procured through the Department of Public Works The City & County of Denver, Department of Public Works has announced that it will include a Special Condition in all future contracts requiring the use of the Textura Corporation Construction Payment Management System (CPM System). The requirement is effective for all projects let after July 2, 2012. The special condition for the use of the CPM system applies to all general contractors, specialty contractors and possibly suppliers on the project. There is a subscription fee to use the system, so all contractors who do work for the city should familiarize themselves with the system and subscription rates before submitting their next bid or proposal. To assist general contractors, specialty contractors and suppliers who do work or want to do work for the City and County of Denver, AGC Colorado, the Colorado Contractors Association and the Colorado Association of Mechanical and Plumbing Contractors have teamed up with Denver Public Works officials and Textura Corporation to host an informational seminar. The seminar is designed to help contractors understand how the system works, and also develop estimates of the subscription fee to include in future bids and/or proposals. Future sessions may also be scheduled by AGC/C and CCA including more specific training on system operation.

Associated General Contractors - Advanced Stormwater Manager's Course

Prerequisite: Successful completion of a one-day basic sediment and erosion control class, i.e. AGC Basic Stormwater & Erosion Control class or the CDOT Stormwater Certification class. Description: This training course has been designed to go beyond simply informing participants of their obligations under the Stormwater Construction General Permit (CGP). The course and online training site provides participants with proven tools and resources as well as the Uniform Stormwater Management System (USMS) that, when properly implemented, will result in full permit compliance on the jobsite. The standardized inspection approach taught in this class can also be utilized by anyone responsible for conducting thorough CGP site inspections and audits. The one-day class is focused on using the USMS and associated forms and tools to meet the requirements of the CGP and local municipal (MS4) permit requirements. A summary is presented at the end of the day outlining how to successfully implement the USMS standardized systems and tools upon return to your project. At the end of the course, a test will be administered and a certificate will be issued upon successful completion. Participants will also be given access to the online USMS training and resource site where all information and materials covered in the course, as well as other useful compliance resources, can be found.

BOMA Denver - Sustainable Building Operations & LEED EBOM Series

Getting Started with LEED EBOM Informed early decisions and planning can help project teams skirt common pitfalls in the LEED process. Learn how to get started with LEED-EBOM, what to expect, first steps, and how to develop a solid LEED strategy

Investing with your IRA, CAREI Main Meeting.

Do More Deals, Minimize Taxes & More with IRA Investing Attorney & CAREI Founder and President, William Bronchick will show you how legally and ethically grow your IRA by leaps and bounds within the rules of the law. You will learn: *HOW TO OPEN A SELF DIRECTED IRA * WHICH CUSTODIAN TO USE FOR YOUR MONEY * WHICH TRANSACTIONS ARE QUALIFIED/DISQUALIFIED * SPECIFIC CREATIVE REAL ESTATE TECHNIQUES TO USE YOUR IRA MONEY * HOW TO SELF-DIRECT A 401K * HOW TO GET "CHECKBOOK" CONTROL OVER YOUR IRA FUND * HOW TO LEVERAGE YOUR IRA ACCOUNT And a whole lot more!

Associated General Contractors - BIM Unit 2: Technology

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is changing the way projects are constructed. Whether you are a prime contractor using BIM across an entire project or a subcontractor impacted by a specific BIM implementation, this emerging practice requires new mindsets and technological know-how in order to achieve significant improvements in efficiency and cost control. AGC's BIM Education Program - developed in conjunction with leading BIM practitioners, technology firms and educators - is designed to prepare construction professionals at all experience levels to successfully implement BIM on a construction project. BIM Technology explores the major applications and classes of BIM tools across all project phases; how BIM processes for QTO, shop drawing and fabrication, and construction scheduling can improve projects; and the impact models have for improving estimating, scheduling, and coordinating. This two-day (16-hour) course is designed specifically for construction professionals to establish a solid process for selecting BIM tools and to investigate the significant impact models have for improving estimating, scheduling, and coordinating. The goal of the BIM Technology course is to help participants become BIM champions within their organizations. Course Sessions: Session 1: BIM Technology, Capabilities, Processes, and Tools Session; Estimating/QTO, Scheduling, and Coordination Course Learning Objectives: Identify at least five benefits of the BIM approach; Explain what is meant by parametric modeling and why this benefits the BIM process; Match specific tools with their functions; Define the federated model process; Describe two functions of analysis tools; Explain a generic four-step process for creating and using a shop drawing and fabrication model; Outline a process for estimating and scheduling; Explain a four-step process for selecting BIM software; Identify the major cost drivers, functionality, andcharacteristics of a good BIM estimating model; Explain how to identify what project components should be modeled, and determine what level of detail is required; Explain how 4D models are created; Explain a five step coordinating process; Develop the basis for a BIM Execution Plan Who Should Attend? Contractors, construction managers, design professionals, owners, and suppliers, and service providers. Cancellation Policy & Requirements: Because of the special situation of this program, no refunds will be given on or after July 13, 2012.

BOMA Summer Event

Come celebrate summer and network with friends, colleagues and other real estate professionals at the ChopHouse. Come and see who will win one of our many doorprizes (including tickets to sporting events). Support your favorite baseball team (home team or not) by wearing your favorite baseball cap or jersey!

Associated General Contractors - LEED Exam Prep Training

As a LEED Green Associate, your credential will make you more marketable to employers and clients, as it will confirm your knowledge about the green building industry and your commitment to sustainability. And with the LEED GA you will be in a position to obtain your LEED AP. LEED 2009 v3 now requires anyone planning to obtain their LEED AP+ credential must first obtain their Green Associate credential. We are offering a quick 1 day class which will meet the eligibility requirement to register for the GA exam and provide you with what you need to know to pass the exam. This class has proven very successful as it includes in addition to the 1-day class, 6 weeks of on-line study access to practice exams and help with your questions as you study for the exam. All study materials are provided for the class. Who Should Attend? Contractors; Subcontractors; Real Estate Brokers; Accountants; Manufacturers or Representatives; Lawyers; Government Agencies; Non-profits; Educators; City Planners;  Anyone interested in developing a foundation of basic green building knowledge; Candidates interested in applying for a LEED Specialty exam in the future Class Includes: Study toolkit Access to online Practice Exams Access to our LEED experts for follow-up; questions Live Proctoring of Sample Exam Questions and Scenarios LEEDCandidate Handbook Lunch and refreshments will be provided How to Pass – Fast With the handouts and notes from the class, the exam simulators that are provided, and studying on-line at times convenient for you, you’ll be ready for the GA Exam. It covers: Review of LEED rating systems and green building concepts; Review of core curriculum; Sustainable sites, Water Efficiency; Energy and Atmosphere; Materials and Resources; Environmental Quality.

Associated Builders and Contractors - Third Annual Cajun Boil

ABC's Summer Family Event. Lots of fun and good food!

AIA Denver 20th Annual Golf Tournament

Entry Deadline: July 18

$125 for AIA Members

$165 for Non-AIA members