WHENThursday, April 5, 2018

7:30am—2:00pm

WHEREPipefitters Local 597 Training Facility

10850 W 187th St Mokena, IL 60448

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VENDORS7:30 a.m. COFFEE AND ROLLS

8:00 a.m. OPENING REMARKS: President Mike McCombie and Jill McCall

8:15 a.m. SEMINAR – iOS 11 – Make the Most Out of It! Presenter: Dr. Felix Davis

9:00 a.m. EXPO OPEN

9:45 a.m. SEMINAR – Technology as a Weapon: How Smart Contractors Leverage Technology to Capture Market Share and Fight for What Belongs to Them.Presenter: Carl Britton, Jr.

10:45 a.m. EXPO OPEN

11:30 a.m. SEMINAR – Is the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry Ready for Blockchain?Presenter: Brittanie Campbell-Turner

NOON LUNCH IN EXHIBIT HALL – Awards, Exhibitor Elevator Speeches

1:00 p.m. GREAT MINDS PANEL – How to Prepare for the Future of ContractingPanelists: Danielle Dy BuncioKathy McCauleyBrittanie Campbell-Turner Jill McCall, Moderator

2:00 p.m. CLOSE – RAFFLE PRIZES

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Automated Integration — Providing “All-in-One” Integrated Enterprise Software specifically designed for HVAC Commercial Industrial Contractors.

Bradford-White —Manufacturer of residential and commercial water heaters.

Danco Sales — Carries thermal imaging equipment for all trades plus HVAC/R test equipment and Klein tools.

DeWalt —Uses the latest technology to help you get more out of your tools.

Ekso Bionics — United Rentals is demonstrating Ekso Bionics ZeroG robotic arm.

Faro — Developing and manufacturing 3D Laser Scanning Solutions for Facility/Plant.

FollowUp CRM — Mechanical sales management software that helps sales teams implement sales fundamentals.

iBusiness — Mobile solution provider and longtime MCA of Chicago partner.

MCA of Chicago — Software expert Ginnie Floraday will help with your MS Office and Bluebeam questions.

Milwaukee Tool — World-class leader in power tool, power tool accessory and hand tool solutions, including the One-Key digital tool platform.

Purdue University Northwest — The Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation is demonstrating Virtual Reality fall protection training/simulation.

ServiceTrade — Helps commercial service contractors deliver amazing customer service and enables online engagement throughout the service cycle.

South Side Controls — HVAC controls and refrigeration distributor that is demonstrating the Pelican Wireless control system.

STS Safety Consultants —A group of retired or practicing firefighters, paramedics, HAZMAT specialists and active rescue team members. We are grateful they helped us connect with Purdue Northwest.

SysQue — Provides MEP designers and contractors with a seamless workflow from design to fabrication to construction while providing a high level of detail within your model.

T-Drill — A tube and pipe fabrication solutions provider demonstrating their automatic collaring machine.

TEC — Supplier of residential and commercial equipment and training provider.

Thermostat Recycling Corp — A non-profit stewardship organization that facilitates and manages the collection and proper disposal of mercury-containing thermostats.

Trimble — Construction technology service provider demonstrating SysQue, Trimble Field Link for MEP construction layout solutions, and Trimble TX6 3D laser scanner.

VIATechnik — A virtual design and construction services firm specializing in BIM, VR, AR, and AI.

WeldWatch by Intertest — High definition welding camera demonstration with First Place UA Welding

Competition Apprentice, Nick Lerma, of Jason Mechanical.

XOi — Uses XOi’s Vision™ platform with mobile devices or smartglasses to empower technicians to solve problems faster, transform deliverables and increase the bottom line.

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iOS 11 – Make the Most Out of It! Apple’s eleventh major release is iOS 11. Join Dr. Felix A. Davis Professor of Information Technology (IT) for an interactive conversation about changes associated with Apple’s iOS 11. Discussions will center around topics such as custom settings, file manager, Apple Pay, Siri updates and others. You’ll also learn about the enhanced impact iOS 11 has on the iPad.

About the Presenter: Dr. Felix A. Davis

Dr. Felix A. Davis was born and raised in the Chicago Land area. Having a passion for technology he has worked in the field of Information Technology (IT) and Telecommunications Engineering for over 27 years. Having provided technological

support and leadership in various organizations and institutions such as U.S. Army, Advantis, IBM, AT&T, Tellabs, and Coriant. Dr. Davis currently serves as Professor and Chair of the College of DuPage’s (COD) Computer Information Technology (CIT) department. Dr. Davis also leads the independent IT consulting company “IT Consultants”. In addition to his professional career, he leads the technical advisory board of the COD Computer Information Technology (CIT) department while also serving as Chief Information Officer of the non-profit Community Information Technology Center (CITC). Dr. Davis holds a B.S. in Telecommunication Engineering, Masters in Project Management, and a Doctorate in Education. In his time away from business he loves serving in his local church, spending time with family, and playing golf.

Technology as a Weapon: How Smart Contractors Leverage Technology to Capture Market Share and Fight for What Belongs to Them.Is your market share growing, holding, or fading? How about the wage gap between union and non-union? Is this industry still the best kept secret in the country? Do you feel like your industry is on the offensive or defensive in regards to these issues?

Most markets are beginning to see their market share being slowly chipped away by the open shops. The wage gap between the union and non-union is continuing to be a real issue in regards to our ability to compete, but the reality is most are not doing anything about it. Isn’t it about time to go on the offensive and fight for what is yours? In this program, you will learn:

• Howtoutilizetechnologytoyouradvantageinregardstothewagegapissue.

• Howtogoontheoffensiveandfightforyourmarketshare.• Howtoidentify,developandrecruitthetoptalentintheindustry.• Howtoavoidbecomingavictiminregardstothefailingtrendsinthe

industry across the nation.

About the Presenter: Carl Britton, Jr.

Carl Britton, Jr. is Founder of In Their Face Marketing which helps businesses grow through the use of strategic online marketing and advertising. As Co-Founder of the Transeo Ecosystem, Carl leads the software development, communication mapping, marketing, and advertising. He Serves on the Board of Serve More, a nonprofit that focuses on disaster recovery

and community renewal. Carl is the author of two books on the topic of online marketing, hosts an online show called the Digital Marketing Script, records a VLOG series on Entrepreneurship, and speaks at conferences and meetings all across the United States. He lives in Moore, Oklahoma with is wife, two daughters and his 1972 Chevelle.

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11:30 a.m. SEMINAR 1:00 p.m. PANEL

Is the Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry Ready for Blockchain?This session will discuss how blockchain (the technology behind Bitcoin) will likely affect the architecture, engineering and construction industry in the near future. Including how it could change design, procurement, commissioning and labor. We will also look at case studies regarding supply chain and payments.

About the Presenter: Brittanie Campbell-Turner

Brittanie Campbell-Turner is a Construction Management Professional who works with Corporate Real Estate owners and operators to reduce uncertainty as they make decisions on their construction projects.

She is passionate about servicing the engineering Is and construction management industry and has being doing for 10+ years Project Management in project controls through schedule management.

She encourages the fostering trusting relationships within construction project teams, helps owners / operators understand how to lower risk, be under budget and on schedule in your construction projects. She is simultaneously just as concerned about the business results for the end user’s fulfillment in life as a result of interacting with the built environment.

Brittanie is currently a Project Management Consultant at Mace and is always researching ways to positively impact the construction industry by implementing best practices and innovative ideas. She is also the host of The Constructrr Podcast and shares her interviews from industry thought leaders at Constructrr.com.

As of February 2018, Brittanie serves on the USA Alliance of the Construction Blockchain Consortium Steering Committee. She organizes USA community events to encourage and enable the use of Blockchain and other Distributed Ledger Technologies in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry.

Brittanie holds a Bachelors of Science in Architectural Engineering and Professional Masters Degree in Construction Engineering and Management acquired from Illinois Institute of Technology.

Great Minds Panel — How to Prepare for the Future of ContractingThe panelists each share their view of where technology is going to do in the next 5 years in our industry and how we can harness that to stay competitive.

Panelists:

Brittanie Campbell-Turner

Danielle Dy Buncio, LEED AP

Danielle Dy Buncio is the Founder and CEO of VIATechnik. At VIATechnik, Danielle leads the company’s strategic growth efforts and builds and manages client relationships with some of the largest AEC firms around the country. Danielle and the VIATechnik team are spearheading advancement of BIM and VDC, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality,

and Artificial Intelligence in the AEC industry. Prior to founding VIATechnik, Danielle worked for General Contractors in the Bay Area,

Sydney, and Chicago. As a Civil Engineer and a LEED Accredited Professional, she has extensive commercial building, heavy civil, and marine construction experience. Danielle serves on the Board of Advisors of Flux.io, a venture-backed AEC data company spun out of GoogleX.

Danielle was named one of the top “Women to Watch in Virtual Reality” and she received the 2017 Women in Construction Award by Constructech Magazine.

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Kathy McCauley, P.E., LEED AP

Kathy McCauley is President of McCauley Mechanical Construction, a 4th generation mechanical contracting firm from Bridgeview, Illinois. She currently serves on the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) Project Management

Education Committee and has served on the MCAA Career Development Committee. She is a graduate of the Advanced Leadership Institute. Her local credentials include being the first female Past President of the MCA of Chicago. She currently serves as Trustee to the Pipe Fitters LU 597 Pension, Health & Welfare, Joint Apprentice Training Fund and 401(k) Funds, and has received one of MCA’s highest honors, the Distinguished Service Award. She is a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and has the designation of LEED AP from USGBC.

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4K Apple TV

Oculus Rift VR system

Apple Airpod wireless earbuds

HUE Lighting Kit

DJI Spark Quadcopter

Apple Homepod

FitBit Blaze watch

Flash Forge 3D printer

Apple Watch 3

Samsung VR Gear w/Controller

Bose SoundSport Free wireless earbuds

AirTV Box

Milwaukee Tool Giveaways

DeWalt Giveaways

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Jill McCallJill McCall is the Executive Vice President for the Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago, a trade association that represents over 400 union contractors. A lawyer and MBA, Jill has been involved in management, strategic planning and education for multiple associations as a staff and volunteer leader. Before working at the

MCA of Chicago, Jill worked for the American Bar Association (ABA) for 15 years, beginning her tenure as a career counselor. She went on to serve as the organization’s staff lead for various entities: continuing education/program accreditation, law practice/technology, and emerging professionals. Jill completed her professional education in six years (BS, JD, MBA) and committed to a career path of association management in 2010 by earning her Certified Association Executive designation. Through the years, she has co-authored, contributed to, and edited books and articles, and made presentations to association and business leaders.

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DON’T MISS THE TECH DAY RAFFLE PRIZES!

Rules:

Every attendee will get a raffle ticket. All attendees registered by March 29th will be given 2 raffle tickets. The raffle winners will be drawn following the Great Minds panel at 2:00pm. Must be present to win.