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August 05, 2021 4:30pm - 8:00pm

2021 UCON BBQ

We're Back!

UCON Events are back and they are better than ever!

You are invited to join United Contractors IN PERSON to our most loved, most attended event of the year…The Greatest BBQ on Earth!

The United Contractors BBQ is our oldest standing, largest and most “infamous” event, running more than 40 years.

In 1980 a handful of Contractors and Associates got together to BBQ for each other, their office teams and family members. Today the UCON BBQ still remains true to the values that it was created from: Every member matters, no matter how big or small.

Family Feel. Unity and Friendship. Food and Fun! We hope you can join us for a good time, entertainment and amazing food at UCON’s Midway themed event.

Please register to attend. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Registration is required by Friday, July 31st.

*United Contractors is following state and CDC guidance for this event. Vaccinated individuals are not required to wear a mask, unvaccinated individuals should wear a mask. Masks will be available at check-in, regardless of vaccination status.

**UCON's Chili Cook-Off will return in 2022!

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September 24, 2021 8:00am - 4:00pm

Sal Rubino Golf Classic

Save the Date!

Registration and sponsorship opportinites opening soon.

Hotel Accommodations

Reserve your room at the Intercontinental - The Clement Monterey, located at 750 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940.

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July 21, 2021 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Mastering the Art of Feedback

Feedback makes all the difference. Engagement. Retention. Performance. But for many leaders, managers and employees, one of the most stressful situations can be the giving and receiving of feedback. When done well, feedback can help people improve and thrive in a position. When done poorly, feedback can create a culture of tension or defensiveness. Using stories from her experience in Senior Leadership at Facebook, she provides actionable takeaways that can improve the experience for both parties.

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July 27, 2021 2:30pm - 4:30pm

No BS Leadership

This class will teach you how to be an effective leader with a no BS set of exercises for you to do the following; take a hard look at your own performance and behaviors; assess what strengths you can lead from and what issues you need to address

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August 18, 2021 2:30pm - 3:30pm

From Battlefield to Boardroom

Ron will talk about a combat philosophy and its applicability in today’s boardroom. You will learn how to reshape your organization based on the following eight guiding principles: Intellectual Innovation, Boldness, Trust, Integrity, Teamwork, and Surprise, and how it can improve your organization. You will leave with a different model of thinking in an uncertain environment.

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September 15, 2021 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Countdown to Teamwork: Guarding Against a "Normalization of Deviance"

Insights from the heavens comes with Mike’s story as an Astronaut.

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October 19, 2021 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Fearless Field Leader

Do you want to be recognized as a Professional Foreman, Leader and Manager?

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November 10, 2021 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Redefine Impossible

When James Lawrence (aka the Iron Cowboy) announced his plan to complete 50 Ironman’s in 50 consecutive days in all 50 states, the only person who believed that he could pull it off was James himself (and his wife, Sunny).

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United Contractors creates educational opportunities that provide members with relevant industry-related content to promote professional development.

Upcoming Events

August 05, 2021 4:30pm - 8:00pm

Alameda County Fairgrounds Pleasanton, CA

2021 UCON BBQ

We're Back!

UCON Events are back and they are better than ever!

You are invited to join United Contractors IN PERSON to our most loved, most attended event of the year…The Greatest BBQ on Earth!

The United Contractors BBQ is our oldest standing, largest and most “infamous” event, running more than 40 years.

Family Feel. Unity and Friendship. Food and Fun! We hope you can join us for a good time, entertainment and amazing food at UCON’s Midway themed event.

Please register to attend. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Registration is required by Friday, July 31st.

**UCON's Chili Cook-Off will return in 2022!

August 10, 2021 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Program hosted via Zoom. Limited to 50 participants.

Construction Finance

This class covers detailed topics and best practices for construction accounting and finance.

August 12, 2021 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Program hosted via Zoom.

How to Get Paid

Liens, Bonds, Stop Payment Notices, Prompt Payment Statutes and many Practical Tips

This class will cover mechanic's liens, stop payment notices, and bond claims. You will learn practical tips to get paid!

August 18, 2021 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Program hosted via Zoom. Sponsored by UCON's 2021 Annual Sponsors.

From Battlefield to Boardroom

Confusion between Leadership and Management

August 19, 2021 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Program hosted via Zoom.

Tastes Great – Less Filling: The Confusion Between Leadership and Management

Leadership and management are very different but equally important for project and business success. The problem is we never talk about the distinctions and end up doing both poorly.

August 24, 2021 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Program hosted via Zoom.

Communications for Construction Professionals

After completing this course, you will walk away with powerful techniques, tools and strategies that will make a significant impact on your communication skills in the office, job site or out in the field, including strategies for remote and hybri

Recruiting & Retaining the Next-Generation: DEI Executive Roundtable

August 26, 2021 10:00am - 1:00pm

Program hosted via Zoom.

Recruiting & Retaining the Next-Generation: DEI Executive Roundtable

Join United Contractors for an interactive Executive-Level Roundtable focused on how company practices around “DEI” (Diversity, Exclusion, and Inclusion) can help leaders: Recruit and Retain Gen Z and Millennials.

August 26, 2021 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Program hosted via Zoom. Capacity for this class has been reached. Click the button above to join the Waitlist.

Construction Insurance & Bonding

This course is designed to introduce the concepts of insurance, surety, and risk management for construction companies and projects. We will dive into specific insurance coverages, types of surety bonds contractors can expect to see in their cont

Surviving an Active Shooter on the Jobsite and Office

August 31, 2021 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Program hosted via Zoom.

Surviving an Active Shooter on the Jobsite and Office

Active shooter situations are becoming all too common. They are unpredictable, evolve quickly, and are over in minutes. In this webinar, we focus on “survival” not on fear. In an active shooter scenario, you have only seconds to make a decision!