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
June 13, 2023
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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PNW Contractor Symposium - October 2023
Do You want to HELP us bring a one-day Contractors Summit to Tacoma, Washington?
Date: Likely Monday, October 16, 2023
Location: Likely Edison Square in Tacoma
Time: Likely 800am - 500pm
Agenda:
6 Ted-Talk style Presentations followed by peer-led roundtable discussions and Q&A with subject matter experts.
Initial Speaker Commitments:
We are looking for sponsorship as well as in-person vendors and presenters - we plan to have short presentations by sponsors at dedicated times and a mini trade show during lunch
Contact The DYOJO regarding Sponsorship Opportunities
Date: Likely Monday, October 16, 2023
Location: Likely Edison Square in Tacoma
Time: Likely 800am - 500pm
Agenda:
6 Ted-Talk style Presentations followed by peer-led roundtable discussions and Q&A with subject matter experts.
Initial Speaker Commitments:
- Stephen Harrington (Tacoma, WA) - Engaging Customers and Employees with Next Level Service
- Ben Justesen (Moses Lake, WA) - Elevated Approaches to Contractor Pricing
- Ryan Hemmert (Seattle, WA) - The Benefits of Valuing Your Business, Even if You Don’t EVER Plan to Sell
- Geoff Lawson (Auburn, WA) - Making Productivity Trackable and Collaborative
We are looking for sponsorship as well as in-person vendors and presenters - we plan to have short presentations by sponsors at dedicated times and a mini trade show during lunch
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
January 26, 2023
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 24-25, 2023
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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