The Connection
April 13, 2021
 
Association News
Annual Conference two-payment plan available for a limited time

Did you know that you can utilize a two-payment plan* during early registration for Annual Conference?  The first payment is due at time of registration and the second is due by July 1. This option is only available through early registration, so make sure you register before May 16! Register here. 
 
*The two-payment plan only includes registration. Payment for additional events or promotional items is due at time of registration. 

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Get your questions ready: National Board Candidate Town Hall
Don't miss your chance to learn about the candidates for the National Board of Directors! Moderated by President Anne Pfleger, candidates will speak on their priorities for NAWIC if they are elected to the board. Elections are coming up, so make sure you take this opportunity to (virtually) meet the candidates. 
 
Education / Training
The Coaching Corner with Michael Riegel
  
I can still remember meeting my field inspector, Jim, at a project site after a major fire had disabled a wastewater treatment plant in New York City. Everyone was working around the clock to make repairs because the outage meant 140 million gallons of untreated sewage would go straight into the Hudson River – three weeks before the New York City Triathlon. After five hours into a 12-hour shift, Jim turned to me and said “What are you doing here?  You went to college so you wouldn’t have to be doing this”. 

In that moment, my entire professional philosophy came into view. 
NAWIC Benefits Spotlight
IRMI's Construction Risk Insurance Specialist Certification
The Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) program is a continuing education curriculum focusing on the insurance and risk management needs of construction projects and contractors. When you complete the program you will be entitled to display the CRIS designation to certify your knowledge of construction insurance and risk management as well as your dedication to the construction industry. 

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Industry Update
Material prices, supply chain delays spook owners and developers
Exploring the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on the construction industry and how an expected rebound in construction work later this year could be slowed by a variety of forces.
Construction group launches 'Roll Up Your Sleeves' campaign to encourage vaccinations among contractors
The campaign began in response to reports indicating construction has one of the lowest rates of workers willing to be vaccinated in the U.S. Research published in February indicated just 53% of construction workers would be willing to get vaccinated, numbers that are in line with a recent Construction Dive survey on the topic.
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Online map showcases construction-related careers in booming green sector
The interactive Green Buildings Career Map highlights career opportunities in building energy efficiency, with 55 jobs across four industry sectors, as well as over 300 potential advancement routes. It was developed with input from industry subject matter experts to help interested candidates learn about quality jobs related to energy efficiency in buildings.