Building Better Communication: Practical Strategies for General Contractors and Subcontractors
Learn proven techniques for improving project communication.
Building Better Project Communication: Practical Strategies for General Contractors and Subcontractors
Miscommunication is one of the leading causes of delays, disputes, rework, and lost productivity on construction projects. This interactive workshop explores how general contractors and subcontractors can strengthen communication throughout the project lifecycle. Participants will learn proven techniques for organizing project communications, improving coordination between teams, documenting critical information, and leveraging technology to support effective communication. Through real-world examples and practical exercises, attendees will leave with tools they can immediately apply to improve collaboration, reduce risk, and gain a more predictable outcome.
Participants will learn to:
- Identify common communication breakdowns between general contractors and subcontractors that contribute to project delays, disputes, rework, and productivity losses.
- Apply practical strategies for organizing and managing project communications to improve information flow and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
- Evaluate methods for documenting critical project information, including decisions, directives, and coordination activities, to reduce risk and support successful project outcomes.
- Assess the role of technology and digital communication tools in enhancing collaboration, coordination, and transparency among project stakeholders
Instructors
Gene Torone - Gene Torone recently retired as President of SLAM Construction Services and a Design Build Institute of America Fellow (FDBIA). He brings over 40 years of experience planning and managing construction projects, including 27 years managing design-build projects.
Nancy Wiegers Greenwald - Nancy Greenwald has more than 40 years of experience as a lawyer and business owner in the design and construction industry. Nancy is the Executive Director of the Construction Institute. A fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers, she serves as an arbitrator and a mediator on the American Arbitration Association's Construction Industry Panel of Arbitrators.
Thank You to our Sponsors
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Member Registration
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$175.00 |
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Nonmember Registration
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$225.00 |
The Construction Institute is an AIA Registered Provider, CCM Recertification Point Provider and NYS approved sponsor of CE - NYS sponsor # 9040. Program attendees wishing to receive 2 AIA Continuing Education Learning Units and/or CCM Renewal Points should contact admin@construction.org.
Cancellation Policy
Please note our updated cancellation policy, reflective of venue and vendor deadlines. Cancellations must be made 10 business days prior to the start of the series in order to be eligible for a refund. If amount is outstanding, the entire amount will still be due to The Construction Institute. Substitutions may be made before the start date of any event. Events may be rescheduled due to severe weather. We reserve the right to cancel due to insufficient enrollment, in which case event fees will be refunded in full.
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Thursday, June 25, 2026
9:00-11:30am
Red Thread
55 Hartland St., 3rd Floor
East Hartford, CT 06108