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Megaprojects are reshaping local labor markets and creating intense competition for skilled workers. This session will explore how these large-scale projects impact workforce availability and offers practical strategies to stay competitive. You will learn how to prepare for and mitigate labor influences that impact both large-scale projects and their ongoing, smaller contracts.
Electrical contractors constantly seek ways to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance workforce satisfaction. One emerging strategy is the 4×10 work schedule. This session will examine if this schedule can increase efficiency, improve worker retention, enhance safety, and reduce absenteeism. Practical considerations such as project suitability, workforce adaptability, and market segment applicability to help contractors evaluate if this approach is right for their business will also be discussed.
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any electrical contracting business, yet many projects suffer from delayed payments and tight margins. This session will help you discover essential strategies for enhancing project-level cash flows and negotiating better payment terms to strengthen financial resilience in electrical construction projects. Insights into practical focus group findings on effective cash flow management and industry-specific negotiation techniques will also be discussed.
ELECTRI International offers a wide-range of resources beyond research reports including the Business Coaching program, Project Management Apprenticeship, Interactive Career Map and KPI Benchmarking. Learn how to access these resources, integrate them into your business, and connect with ELECTRI’s network. Whether you’re a contractor, chapter leader, or industry partner, this session will help you get the most out of the foundation and ensure you’re prepared for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.
Rework is one of the most costly and avoidable issues on electrical contracting projects, impacting budgets, schedules, and morale. This session will provide practical strategies to identify, manage, and reduce rework. The COMBAT strategy for guiding organizations in systematically improving rework outcomes and increasing profitability will also be discussed.