Construction Executive Summit 2024
February 29, 2024 || 7:00am - 5:00pm
The Hilton Vancouver Washington
301 W 6th St, Vancouver, WA 98660
What is the Construction Executive Summit?
The Construction Executive Summit is THE construction education event of the season. You will have an opportunity to meet with 150+ local industry leaders. We will host three keynote speakers, four breakout sessions (or 12 education opportunities), breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and more!
In 2024 we will be hosting the Young Contractor Forum on March 1st- high school students will be joining us to discuss early career opportunities for them.
Join us for the Summit Expo during the meals and the breaks - make connections with local Supplier and Associate members!
The session agenda is to be released soon!
Why Should You Come to the Summit?
The Summit is an amazing opportunity for you and your team to learn together about new trends in construction. During breaks, you can share ideas and network with other locally focused businesspeople. In addition to keynotes and speakers, we will have a Summit Expo where you can connect with leading suppliers and associates in your industry.
How Can You Get Involved with Summit?
SWCA is currently planning for the Construction Executive Summit on February 29, 2024 to be held at the Hilton Downtown Vancouver.
If you would like to sponsor the event, feel free to reach out to us with an email to Sherrie@swca.org.
2024 Summit Presentation Schedule
Time
7:00am - 7:45 am
Breakfast Keynote
7:45 - 8:45 am
Schedule
Registration in the Lobby sponsored K.p.d Insurance
Successfully Navigating Stormy Conditions
Ron Frederiksen & Vickie Dalton, FOR Solutions
Presented by Port of Vancouver
Breakout Session 1
9:00 - 10:00 am
Breakout Room 1
Preparing the Next Generation of Workforce: Grade 13
Darcy Hoffman, Workforce SW WA, and Sherrie Jones, SWCA
Breakout Room 2
M/W/DBE Certifications
Paige Spratt, Schwabe
Breakout Room 3
Risk Mitigation
Mark Nelson, Double Action Consulting, LLC
10:00 - 10:15
Break
Breakout Session 2
10:15 - 11:15 am
Breakout Room 1
Myths in Working with Minor Workers
Nina Stemm, Vancouver Public Schools and Logan Kysar, Tapani Inc.
Breakout Room 2
Apprentice Utilization Requirements
Jim Kaltenbaugh & Bonnie Dressel, Department of Labor and Industries
Breakout Room 3
Back Injuries
Doctor Opdahl, Opdahl Chiropractic
11:15 - 11:30 am
Break
Lunch Keynote
11:30 - 12:30 pm
Comprehensive Plan Update with Steve Horenstein, Schwabe
Presented by BIA of Clark County
11:15 - 11:30 am
Break
Breakout Session 3
12:45 - 1:45 pm
Breakout Room 1
The War on Talent
Tim DeWolf, Brown & Brown
Breakout Room 2
Marijuana in the Workplace
Esther Miller, Drug-Free Business
Breakout Room 3
Claims Management
Jay Doughty, Department of Labor & Industries
1:45 - 2:00 pm
Break
Breakout Session 4
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Breakout Room 1
Teaming Agreement/Joint Venture
Chris Slottee, Schwabe
Breakout Room 2
Future of Benefits | Benefit Trends 2024+
Tyson Fuehrer, Alliant
Breakout Room 3
Elevating Worker Safety, Engagement, and Efficiency with Innovative Solutions
Sarah Ballini-Ross, Prime Performance
3:00 - 3:15 pm
Break
Afternoon Keynote
3:15 - 4:15 pm
Interstate Bridge Replacement with Frank Green, Asst. Program Administrator
2024 Young Contractors Forum Schedule - March 1st 2024
9:30 - 9:45 am
9:45 - 10:15 am
10:20 - 11:35 am
11:45 - 12:20 pm
12:25 - 12:55 pm
Registration
Career Readiness
Breakout Rooms
Lunch with Contractors
Navigating Career Opportunities