Optional fun and welcome to all past CCS attendees!

Saturday, May 6, you can join the crew and tour three AFT Construction sites, as well as the AFT Construction Office. It will be a jam packed day of inspiration and learning with Brad as our tour guide!

Sunday, May 7, before our Welcome Reception - join us for a round of golf at Grayhawk Golf Course. After that, you can then mingle with the latest round of attendees, connect with our event sponsors, and enjoy the first evening with us at the Welcome Reception.

This pre-conference fun is also welcome to all past CCS attendees as well, if you want to fly in just for the weekend at a very much discounted rate. Shoot us an email: [email protected]

This event will be sponsored by our friends at Andersen Windows & Doors.

Join us for an evening of networking + kicking off the third ever Contractors Coalition Summit event. Meet and greet to get to know one another, going over what the next few days will entail.

We'll be meeting to kick off the morning grabbing a bite together. Please take this time to be intentional, network, meet other people in your industry, share your goals, inspire others, and be inspired. This industry is so massive that there is room for everyone at the table, and together we can achieve greatness.

However, none of this can be done on an empty stomach - breakfast will be served thanks to our sponsors at ROCKWOOL.

The ROCKWOOL Group is the world’s leading manufacturer of stone wool insulation. We offer a full range of high-performing and sustainable insulation products for the construction industry.

Our insulation products are based on innovative stone wool technology and today we are the world’s leading manufacturer of stone wool insulation. The ROCKWOOL group also includes a range of sister companies delivering specialist solutions for the horticultural, marine and offshore sectors.

We are committed to empowering everyone to rise to the development challenges of modern living. By using stone, one of the world's most abundant natural resources, you can make a lasting impact across generations.
From classrooms to stadiums, land to landmarks, people need spaces not only to dream big but to act on those dreams, making the world a better place for everyone. This commitment is set in stone.

Construction is a complex business. By the end of this session, you will know how to price in your market, how to bill fees and pay your employees, how to job-cost and track payroll and know your costs. We will teach you the best method to immediately increase your profit and bottom line. It will help you understand how to bill for overhead, insurance, warranty, and incidentals. Pricing is a significant concern, especially with inflation and fluctuating price points during the pandemic. Understand how to protect yourself and your company moving forward.

Contracts are an essential part of your business. We will teach you how to properly contract your clients and sub-contractors and protect yourself from potential litigation. In addition, we will spend time discussing escalation clauses. How do pay apps, pay cycles, and lien waivers play a role? What is a pre-construction lien? NDA’s and Photo approval when the project is complete—the pros at the Contractors Coalition Summit will share some of their experiences and show you their contracts used to get you from start to finish.

Lunch will be served by catering at The Scott Resort. And we'll be having a lunch & learn opportunity with our Platinum Sponsor, Buildertrend.

Buildertrend is the leading residential construction management platform. Since 2006, we’ve empowered contractors to take control of projects and bring efficiency, organization and seamless communication to every aspect of their business. Builders can stay on top of costs, supplies, staff and more in one convenient place – and take on more projects without adding paperwork and stress. For over 1 million users across 100 countries, Buildertrend has made it easy to run successful projects and deliver a five-star experience to homeowners.

Whether you are an experienced contractor, project manager, or a newbie, construction projects are never easy. Think of all the moving parts – employees, sub-contractors, equipment, materials, delays, and don't forget about expectations. But, if any project needs a well-thought-out execution plan and carefully mapped schedule, it's a construction project. No stone will be left unturned during this session. Learn how to involve your trade partner base to ensure success!

Andrew will go in depth about the process of branding, strategy, storytelling, and how a well crafted brand identity positively impacts every touchpoint that folks experience with your brand. 

Andrew Reilley is a father, husband, entrepreneur, branding specialist, graphic designer, musician, and semi-pro pickle maker based in Lafayette, Louisiana. He is the Founder and Creative Director of Slash Creative, a branding and design agency, specializing in brand strategy, web and identity design.

Andrew began his design career in Los Angeles (and in the back of a tour bus), writing and recording music, and travelling the world as a Universal Records recording artist. He began developing branding and design for fellow touring acts and other artists on the label. Working with Grammy nominated producers and A&R executives at labels such as Geffen, Universal and Atlantic Records, he developed a passion for crafting creative identities and designs that were unique and memorable.

Reilley received a BFA in Digital Art and Communications from LSU in 2012. After working in the agency world, he took his unique brand building experience from his music career and the technical knowledge learned from the traditional approach and built something different. In 2014, he founded Slash, which has grown to be an award-winning, internationally published creative agency working with clients like Indian Motorcycles, Coca-Cola, Nascar, MLB, Budweiser, LPB and more.

He has hosted a successful, bi-annual design conference, spoken and judged at Adobe events, and has directed a community growth project that has raised funds and painted 144 murals across the city with local artists.

An evening of fun, food and drinks at Roaring Fork.

Their website describes their vibe the best:

"The Roaring Fork's Wood Fired Cooking captures the spirit of bold American cuisine, creating flavors that crackle with a rugged edge. In the Old West, the best food was prepared on a simple wood fire. This same spirit, freshness and flavor are at the heart of every dish we serve. Select from lamb, chicken, beef, pork and fresh fish entrees all perfectly prepared by wood fire rotisserie, open flame grill or wood oven roasting."

By now, you've probably formed some friendships or working relationships. So let's build on that foundation, network, reflect on all the content, and learn other perspectives on strategies.

We'll be meeting to kick off the morning grabbing a bite together.

Come learn about what our break sponsor Crestron has to offer! A quick learning session before diving into content for the day. 

This session will dig deep into various ways to use social content to drive traffic to your blog, website, online shop, and podcast to create and grow your revenue. Also, we will cover additional topics like search engine optimization (SEO), what it is, and how you can use it to grow your business and drive traffic from Google.

Guest appearance with Noah Bergland, the main SEO strategist at construction2style. Noah is the younger brother of Morgan Molitor, the co-founder of c2s. Noah will be the first to admit he is not handy with a hammer and finds himself drawn to the virtual side of the business, hence his title of Social Media Strategist. Noah, however, is handy with a paintbrush, and c2s exploits those talents from time to time, so don’t be surprised if you catch him in the field. Day-to-day, you can find him shooting content for social media, managing multiple social accounts within the industry, and ensuring our brand and the brands c2s represents show up on various search engines, like Google. He's been able to help not only c2s, but many other brands within the industry reach well over 5M monthly reach and he's going to show you how you can too within this session.

Have you ever noticed how some companies don't experience product delays? Have you asked yourself why? This is because they know how to nurture their relationships with vendors. They have been developing them for years, they have direct contacts, and that's why they receive excellent customer service.

It's vital to build strong relationships with vendors and treat them with utmost loyalty and respect. As a result, your strong collaboration will always create significant value and bring returning income sources for you.

A delicious lunch right from The Scott Resort will be served. Any dietary restrictions - we got you. All food and drinks hosted throughout these four days.

Special thank you to digs for sponsoring our lunch! They'll be chatting through their product & answering any questiosn youmay have.

We live in a different world today than we have ever lived before. We are adapting, catching up, and managing client expectations daily. During this session, we'll teach you how to attract an ideal client, set up those appropriate client expectations from the start, establish proper regular communication, go over documentation to use, and more.

Being authentic and transparent about the process and realistic about pricing and timelines, defining goals, and inviting your client into decision-making process can be vital.

Learn to think like a customer!

This session is going to be jam-packed because there are so many different revenue streams available and all you have to do is leverage your current business. We are going to discuss ad revenue, affiliate links, vendor and brand partnership referral bonuses, online retail and brick & mortar shops, courses and workshops, social media coordinating and website SEO, and the list goes on and on.

You wouldn’t start a new project without a blueprint. Yet, so many construction businesses are running without a plan. Is your business lacking a vision and goals? Do you have a solid handle on your finances? Can you accurately estimate and schedule jobs based on past financial data? If not, you need a roadmap for your business. Timothy Wingate Jr., EA, the owner of G+F Business & Financial Consulting, walks construction companies through the exact steps to build a profitable business.

Timothy Wingate Jr. is the founder and president of G+F Business & Financial Consulting. He is a licensed Enrolled Agent and construction accountant. In May 2016, he founded G+F, recognizing the need for specialized accounting and tax services for
construction companies. Many construction businesses struggle to bridge the communication gap between their work in the field and their back office. With first-hand knowledge of the construction industry and a deep understanding of taxes and finances, Timothy provides tools, advice and financial guidance to his clients so they better understand their finances and
improve their cash flow. Timothy is a QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor and was a member of the Intuit Tax Council from 2019 to 2022. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance from the University of South Florida. He is also a member of the Construction Financial Management Association. Timothy worked for many years with his father, a licensed general contractor since 1984, giving him plenty of first-hand knowledge of the construction industry. Timothy lives in West Palm Beach, Florida, with his wife and three sons. There he also served as chief operating officer and chief financial officer for a long-standing nonprofit.

Our final night dinner together will be hosted at El Churro Lodge, sponsored by Emser Tile.

Established in 1968, Emser Tile, headquartered in Los Angeles, is the leading designer, marketer and producer of the world’s finest tile and natural stone. By offering unparalleled service and a dynamic selection of products, Emser is one of the most comprehensive sources for interior and exterior products that include porcelain, ceramic, metal, glass, quarry, decorative accents and mosaics, cut-to-size stone, setting materials, and custom manufactured products made to your specifications.

Emser products are designed for both residential and commercial projects. Emser’s nationwide locations plus four, state of the art distribution centers and over 3 million square feet of warehousing space, combine national presence with local service. This allows us to respond to the changing trends and technology.

We'll be wrapping up the conference with some 1:1 time with your event hosts for the week. Sit down and ask us questions that hadn't been covered in the content, specific issues you're going through with your company that you'd like advice on solving, or just to chat more about life with any of your event hosts. 

We've loved hosting you at our third bi-annual Contractors Coalition Summit. See you next time!