b'SpecialProgramsFriday, November 137:30 am11:30 am (Room 2102 A) 10:45 am11:45 am (Seminar - Room 2104 A)Foreman & Superintendent Operational Training1:00 pm 2:00 pm (Hands-On Demonstration (Separate Registration and Fee) - Convention Center Dock) (Separate Registration Fee)Making Certified Roofing Torch Applicator Training (CERTA) a Part of Every Roofing Project:A Introductory Program Especially for Roof Consultants, Designers, Specifiers, Speaker: Stephanie McShane with MaximContractors, Insurers and Code OfficialsConsultingPart 1: Driving Project Success: Keys to Improving ProductivitySpeakers: Greg Sprague with Sprague Roofing Co. & Mark How can the project manager improve productivity? ByLanger with Langer Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc.reviewing the keys to minimizing waste and inefficiencies,Greg Sprague is President of Sprague Roofing Company you will get the best effort from field forces. We will providein Lincoln, Nebraska and serves as the MRCA CERTA Task practical tools that can be implemented by managers to lowerForce Chairman. Mark Langer is President of Langer Roofing the cost of production. and Sheet Metal, Inc. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and also Part 2: Project Leadership: How Leadership Differs Fromserves on the MRCA CERTA Task Force. Both hold CERTA ManagementTrainer and Applicator Certifications. In this session, they Project managers are also project leaders. We will explorewill explain what the CERTA Program is and how it has both management and leadership behaviors and explain howbeen effective in reducing costly insurance claims. They they are different. We will discuss what effective leadershipwill be discussing the positive aspects of including CERTA looks like and how to lead more effectively. in project specifications for safer projects, stronger codes and as a distinguishing factor among project bidders. They Part 3: Project Planning: From Preconstruction to Closeoutwill also explain how CERTA training on torch safety can be This session will examine the value and positive impact of aapplied to any roofing project as well as repairs. The hands-well planned project and explore the different types of planson portion of this session will allow attendees to see first-that could be developed. Planning does not end when thehand what is required of CERTA trained technicians.project starts. We will discuss how to lead planning from theCertified Roofing Torch Applicator and beginning of the project all the way until the customer accepts the finished project. Train-the-Trainer (CERTA) Classes(Separate Registration Fee)Part 4: Time Management: Achieving Maximum PersonalThursday November 12th Productivity 6:30 am 10:30 am CERTA Train-Personal productivity is about self management andThe-Trainer Classroom Portion Part 1 improving habits to maximize your use of time. We will review(Convention Center Room 2101) several tips to improve your skills and conduct a self analysis1:30 pm 5:00 pm CERTA Train-The-of your use of time so we can apply the lessons learned. WeTrainer Classroom Portion Part 2 (Room 2101)will also discuss the importance of prioritizing and applyFriday November 13thlessons that can improve your work life balance. 7:30 am11:30 am CERTA Applicator Course Classroom Portion (Room 2101)7:30 am10:30 am CERTA Train-The-Trainer Hands-On Portion (Convention Center Dock)2:00 pm5:00 pm CERTA Applicator Course Hands-On Portion (Convention Center Dock)'