Educational Sessions
Wednesday, February 22
7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
WE01 The Increasing Role of the Roof in Green Building
WE02 What Are the Most Important Steps Roofing Contractors Can Take to Reduce Their Risk of Major Liability Exposures?
WE03 NRCA Technical Operations Committee: Technical Programs and Issues (Low and Steep Slope)
WE04 OSHA and EPA Regulatory Update: Agency Activities That Impact the Roofing Contractor
WE05 Better Job Costing and Labor Controls to Increase Profits
WE06 Stay Sane, Find Your Game: Handling Conflicts and Disputes
WE06 Black vs. White: Energy Performance and Cold Climate Concerns
WE07 Retrofitting With Metal Roof Systems
WE08 New Marketing Fundamentals for Roofing Contractors in 2012
WE09 Strategic Leadership in the “New Normal”
Thursday, February 23
7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
TH01 Below-Grade and Plaza Waterproofing
TH02 Slate Roofing — How to Install a Roof That Will Last a Century (or Two)
TH03 IGCC 2012: Will the New Green Code Have You Seeing Red? (Low and Steep Slope)
TH04 Dynamics of Working in a Family Business
TH05 PV Manufacturer Panel Discussion
TH06 Improving Profits by Knowing the Numbers
TH07 Fall Protection and OSHA: What You Need to Know
TH08 Ten Actions of a Successful Construction Owner or Senior Leader
TH09 Change the Way You Market to and Communicate With Potential Customers or Continue Losing Jobs
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
TH10 A Systems Approach to Air Barriers/Vapor Retarders and Thermal Performance
TH11 From Green Products to Green Codes
TH12 Clear Communication Is Good Business
TH13 How to Get the Job at Your Price
TH14 Performance Management: Coaching People to Peak Performance
TH15 Brandstanding....Stand-Up & Stand-Out
TH16 A Case Study: White EPDM Membrane Selected as PV Roof Platform
TH17 Asphalt Shingle Roof Assemblies: Issues and Answers (Steep Slope)
TH18 Mock OSHA Informal Hearing
Friday, February 24
7:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
FR01 2012 I-Codes: Roofing-Related Changes
FR02 Open Forum: Technical & Design Observations From the Field Experts
FR03 Roundtable Workshop: Practical Best Practices Discussion
FR04 The Importance of Effective Training and OSHA Compliant Recordkeeping
FR05 How to Inspect the Rooftop for Safety
FR06 Relationship Selling that Gets Results
FR07 Rock Solid Leadership — A 5-Step Leadership Self-Development Plan
FR08 Growing Trend Toward Fleece-Backed TPO Membranes and Two-Component Foam Adhesives
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
FR09 Create Your Leadership Vision to Produce Customer Loyalty and Profit
FR10 Panel of Maintenance Programs
FR11 Sustainability – A Discussion of the Requirements, Rating Programs, and Eligibility of Roofing Materials & Systems
FR12 Sales & Marketing — World Class Approaches That Generate Extraordinary Results
FR13 Common Faux Pas of Metal Roofing
FR14 Financial Management — Organizing for Growth: Is Your Company Structured for the Coming Rebound?
FR15 Become a Personal Productivity Champion
FR16 Moving Green Into the Black: Proven Strategies to Profit From the Green Building Movement
