Professional Development
Professional Development
Estimating 1-2-3 - Minnesota
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
National trainer, Casey Voorhees, will provide instruction and discussion on residential construction methods, blueprint reading and material take-off.
** Canceled ** Wisconsin Next Gen Roundtable
2:00 PM - 12:00 PM
BLD Connection’s Next Gen Networking Groups are dedicated to empowering the next generation of business leaders through education, development, and meaningful connections.
Yard & Delivery Operations Workshop - West Des Moines, Iowa
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This unique workshop was specifically created to help key yard personnel, dispatchers, managers and business owners understand the need for high operational standards within your company’s yard and delivery operations.
Gross Margin Mastery Series
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Ken Wilbank’s Gross Margin Mastery series consists of 3 live meetings; and 8 recorded sessions that attendees watch independently. Your journey will take you through each of the prime aspects of mastering Gross Margin Management.  There will ...
Virtual Roundtable
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
To help our members connect with their LBM peers and discover the value of roundtables, BLD Connection is offering an online roundtable learning series.
Estimating 1-2-3 - St. Charles, Missouri
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
National trainer, Casey Voorhees, will provide instruction and discussion on residential construction methods, blueprint reading and material take-off.
Women in the Industry Lunch & Learn
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Grab your lunch and join us online to connect with your peers. These interactive events, offer the opportunity to meet other women from both the retail and supply side of the lumber and building materials industry. Gain new perspectives, ask ...
OECS Webinar - What to Expect from an OSHA Inspection
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Decades in the safety business have shown us that most companies are NOT PREPARED for an OSHA inspection. Preparing for an OSHA inspection is a crucial aspect of maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.
Pinnacle Roundtable
4:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Part four of a six- part roundtable series facilitated by Bryan Rice will focus on HR. Association roundtable groups are made up of non-competing building material retailers who meet in a confidential environment to engage in constructive ...
Advanced Operations Workshop- Wichita, Kansas
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Advanced Operations Workshop devotes two dynamic days to understanding these essential best practices and providing powerful proven tools to insure stellar performance within the yard and delivery operations.
Federated Webinar - Cannabis and the Workplace
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
This webinar will provide attendees with practical knowledge about managing employee behavior and performance relating to the use of marijuana or cannabis products in and out of the workplace. Baseline issues such as what to do about impairment at ...
Sales Development - Rochester, Minnesota
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This fast-paced interactive workshop will provide the fundamental elements all sales personnel should understand in order to be a successful LBM sales professional.
Estimating 1-2-3 - Madison, Wisconsin
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
National trainer, Casey Voorhees, will provide instruction and discussion on residential construction methods, blueprint reading and material take-off.
Estimating 1-2-3 - Iowa
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
National trainer, Casey Voorhees, will provide instruction and discussion on residential construction methods, blueprint reading and material take-off.
2025 Wisconsin Next Gen Roundtable
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
BLD Connection’s Next Gen Networking Group focuses on the education, development and connections that matter for next generation business leaders.
Sales Development - Arkansas
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This fast-paced interactive workshop will provide the fundamental elements all sales personnel should understand in order to be a successful LBM sales professional.
Estimating 1-2-3 - Missouri
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
National trainer, Casey Voorhees, will provide instruction and discussion on residential construction methods, blueprint reading and material take-off.
Classic Roundtable
3:00 PM - 12:00 PM
This professionally facilitated group offers different perspectives to help create a strategic vision for your organization.
Estimating 1-2-3 - Omaha, Nebraska
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
National trainer, Casey Voorhees, will provide instruction and discussion on residential construction methods, blueprint reading and material take-off.
Estimating 1-2-3 - Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
National trainer, Casey Voorhees, will provide instruction and discussion on residential construction methods, blueprint reading and material take-off.
Estimating 1-2-3 - Appleton, Wisconsin
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
National trainer, Casey Voorhees, will provide instruction and discussion on residential construction methods, blueprint reading and material take-off.
Introduction to Building Material Sales- Nebraska
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This one-day class provides a basic understanding of building material operations, product usage in residential construction, and customer service basics.
Advanced Operations Workshop- Minnesota
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Advanced Operations Workshop devotes two dynamic days to understanding these essential best practices and providing powerful proven tools to insure stellar performance within the yard and delivery operations.
Introduction to Building Material Sales- Kansas City
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This one-day class provides a basic understanding of building material operations, product usage in residential construction, and customer service basics.
Introduction to Building Material Sales- Wisconsin
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This one-day class provides a basic understanding of building material operations, product usage in residential construction, and customer service basics.
Introduction to Building Material Sales- Minnesota
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This one-day class provides a basic understanding of building material operations, product usage in residential construction, and customer service basics.
Estimating 1-2-3 - Minnesota
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
National trainer, Casey Voorhees, will provide instruction and discussion on residential construction methods, blueprint reading and material take-off.