The DYOJO Events for Contractors
Helping contractors shorten
their DANG learning curve.
their DANG learning curve.
Events for contractors from The DYOJO and our partners
This page includes resources for education, training, and professional development for small business owners, general contractors, general managers, operations managers, project managers, estimators, superintendents, supervisors, technicians, and carpenters.
These resources will benefit professionals who provide services in the construction industry including water damage mitigation, fire damage restoration, remodeling, renovation, damage repair, hazards remediation, mold removal, asbestos abatement, insurance claims, storm response, hurricane recovery, building science, indoor air quality, environmental professionals, and MORE.
- Washington State
- National Events
- Partner Events
This page includes resources for education, training, and professional development for small business owners, general contractors, general managers, operations managers, project managers, estimators, superintendents, supervisors, technicians, and carpenters.
These resources will benefit professionals who provide services in the construction industry including water damage mitigation, fire damage restoration, remodeling, renovation, damage repair, hazards remediation, mold removal, asbestos abatement, insurance claims, storm response, hurricane recovery, building science, indoor air quality, environmental professionals, and MORE.
Events for Contractors in Washington State
We host a monthly education and networking meetings for contractors and insurance claims professionals in the Pacific Northwest (Washington State).
We call it the Fellowship of Construction Knowledge and Entrepreneurial Development (FoCKED).
We call it the Fellowship of Construction Knowledge and Entrepreneurial Development (FoCKED).
- Check out our calendar of events for restoration contractors and insurance claims professionals
- Join us for our monthly education and networking meetings
Fall Contractor Symposium - October 2023
Fall PNW Contractors ½ Day Symposium
THEME: Creating Value Within Your Team
Hosted by FoCKED and The DYOJO Podcast
DATE: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
TIME: 8am - 130pm (Doors open at 730am)
LOCATION: Tukwila, WA 98188
Please RSVP through Eventbrite
Meeting sponsors:
730 Doors open and set up
805 Opening
Theme - Creating Value Within Your Teams
815 Presentation 1
Ryan Hemmert - Washington Business Brokers (Seattle)
Would You Buy Your Business?
900 Presentation 2
Geoff Lawson - Auburn School District
Collaborative Productivity Goals
1005 Presentation 3
Peter Holmes - Encircle
Communicating the WHY of Documentation
1050 Presentation 4
Mari Borrero - American Abatement (Kent)
Telling Your Story, Achieving Your Dreams
1140 Closing Thoughts Panel with all speakers
1205 FREE Lunch, networking, and exhibits
Sponsored by Luke Draeger - Aramsco (Tukwila)
Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
8am - 130pm
Location: Aramsco (Tukwila, WA)
Please RSVP through Eventbrite
The DYOJO and FoCKED are working to create events that expose attendees to local subject matter experts, inspire peer-to-peer collaboration, and facilitate long-term professional relationships to elevate our community.
Contact The DYOJO regarding Sponsorship Opportunities
THEME: Creating Value Within Your Team
Hosted by FoCKED and The DYOJO Podcast
DATE: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
TIME: 8am - 130pm (Doors open at 730am)
LOCATION: Tukwila, WA 98188
Please RSVP through Eventbrite
Meeting sponsors:
- Washington Business Brokers (Seattle) - Business coaching, exit planning, and valuation expertise. wabusinessbrokers.com
- Encircle - The only all-in-one field documentation solution. Getencircle.com
- Aramsco - Equipped for success. Aramsco.com
- The DYOJO Podcast - Helping contractors shorten their DANG learning curve. Thedyojo.com
- ARES - Giving You Back Your Home. aresrestoration.com
730 Doors open and set up
805 Opening
Theme - Creating Value Within Your Teams
815 Presentation 1
Ryan Hemmert - Washington Business Brokers (Seattle)
Would You Buy Your Business?
900 Presentation 2
Geoff Lawson - Auburn School District
Collaborative Productivity Goals
1005 Presentation 3
Peter Holmes - Encircle
Communicating the WHY of Documentation
1050 Presentation 4
Mari Borrero - American Abatement (Kent)
Telling Your Story, Achieving Your Dreams
1140 Closing Thoughts Panel with all speakers
1205 FREE Lunch, networking, and exhibits
Sponsored by Luke Draeger - Aramsco (Tukwila)
Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
8am - 130pm
Location: Aramsco (Tukwila, WA)
Please RSVP through Eventbrite
The DYOJO and FoCKED are working to create events that expose attendees to local subject matter experts, inspire peer-to-peer collaboration, and facilitate long-term professional relationships to elevate our community.
Contact The DYOJO regarding Sponsorship Opportunities
National Events for Contractors
March 27-28, 2023
NeXus is one of the largest trade shows in the Restoration, Concrete Surface Preparation, Abatement, Safety, and Professional Cleaning industries. Attendees gain insight into the latest industry trends, learn from other experts, and interact with exhibitors in formal and informal settings.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Jon Isaacson from The DYOJO will be participating in "The Rise of the Woman" panel during Session 2
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Jon Isaacson from The DYOJO will be participating in "The Rise of the Woman" panel during Session 2
April 24-26, 2023
The International Restoration Convention and Industry Expo is the industry’s premier event designed to bring together restoration and reconstruction professionals and vendors for networking, education, and to discuss the latest industry trends. You will leave this event with industry knowledge and connections that will take your business to the next level.
The DYOJO is a media sponsor and will have a table in the Industry Expo
The DYOJO is a media sponsor and will have a table in the Industry Expo
Past Events for Contractors
June 2023 - PNW Water Damage Symposium
On Tuesday, June 13, 2023 the Fellowship of Construction Knowledge and Entrepreneurial Development (FoCKED) plans to host a Water Damage Mitigation Symposium in Washington state.
Three dynamic Ted-talk style presentations followed by peer roundtables as well as Q&A with the subject matter experts.
Presentation 1
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Three dynamic Ted-talk style presentations followed by peer roundtables as well as Q&A with the subject matter experts.
Presentation 1
- Colby Wynn, Affordable Restoration (Arlington)
- Topic: Optimizing Technology for Mitigation Excellence
- Joyce Gabriel, Landall Restoration (Tacoma)
- Topic: Creative Solutions for Challenging Water Damage Scenarios
- John Walker, MAS Solutions (Seattle)
- Topic: Where Water Damage Insurance Claims Go Bad
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January 2023 - Lesson Learned Workshop
The DYOJO and Pete Consigili, the Global Restoration Watchdog, hosted a one-day workshop Lessons Learned from Hurricane and Strom Response and Recovery. Panel presentations for restoration, remediation, insurance claims, and hurricane response. This one-day event will follow the Andrew Ask Building Science Symposium (aka Winter Break 2023) at the same location two days prior.
This one-day workshop includes presentations from industry leaders such as:
This one-day workshop includes presentations from industry leaders such as:
- The Legal Eagles - David Popper and Justin Peterson
- Remediation Panel - Michael Symula (Assessment) and IAQ Josh Winton (Remediation)
- Restoration Panel - Bob Blochinger (Third-party consultant) and Casey Clark (Contractor)
- Science Panel - Dr. Ralph Moon (Expert witness and researcher) and Jeremy Beagle (Hygienist, IAQA 1st Vice President)
- Shane Bailey (Mechanical contractor)
- Edward Cross (The Restoration Lawyer)
- Peter Crosa (Independent adjuster)
- Paul Donald - special preview presentation of Encircle's data regarding Industry Response for Hurricane Ian (What went Wrong, What went Right?)
- Interactive Workshop Special Guest Moderator Cliff "Z-man" Zlotnik
Disaster Response Workshop Sponsors
Thank you to our SPONSORS, reach out to The DYOJO if you are interested in sponsorship:
Lessons Learned Workshop Media Partners
MEDIA SPONSORS:
MEDIA SUPPORTERS:
Thank you to our SPONSORS, reach out to The DYOJO if you are interested in sponsorship:
- AEML Labs, Inc - State of the art environmental laboratory solutions
- Encicle - The leading field documentation solution
- Large Loss Mastery - The solutions company
- Thompson and Co, LLC - Get your copy of My Life is One Disaster After Another by Jim Thompson
- Building Science Authority (BSA) - Shane Bailey
- Sunbelt Rentals
- Tramex moisture meters
Lessons Learned Workshop Media Partners
MEDIA SPONSORS:
- IAQ Radio
- Cleanfax Magazine - Take 5 Podcast
- The DYOJO Podcast - Helping contractors shorten their DANG learning curve
MEDIA SUPPORTERS:
- C&R Magazine - Restoration Today Podcast
- Property Casualty 360
January 2023 - Andrew Ask Symposium
The Andrew Ask Building Science Symposium AABSS 2023 (aka Winter Break) stage will host a very special reunion of groundbreaking building scientists Joseph Lstiburek, Gary Nelson, Neil Moyer and John Tooley. Join us as they will share their experiences, discoveries and adventures together as they solved building science issues across the USA and developed methods and standards we still use today.
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