Event Calendar

Start Date: 11/5/2025 12:00 PM CST
End Date: 11/5/2025 4:00 PM CST

Venue Name: MCAKC Knowledge Center

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Organization Name: MCAKC

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Change Order Management: Minimizing Risk and Maximizing Profit

This seminar has been approved by the Contractor Licensing Review Board of Johnson County.

Approved for: ‘Non-Code’ Credit.

Effective change order management is essential for subcontractors seeking to mitigate risk and improve profitability. This four-hour, interactive seminar offers a comprehensive look at the change order process from a subcontractor’s perspective. Participants will engage in practical exercises to develop skills in identifying, scoping, pricing, and negotiating change orders. The session concludes with a mock negotiation exercise, providing an opportunity to apply newly acquired strategies in a realistic scenario.
 
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Properly notify owners and general contractors of changed conditions to protect contractual rights
• Accurately scope, price, and present change orders
• Apply effective negotiation techniques to achieve favorable outcomes

Cost
$150: Employees of Contractors Signatory to Local 8 & 533
$200: Associate Members.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
11:45 AM to 4 PM
 
Lunch will be served at 11:45 AM. 

Instructor

Stephane McShane, a Director at Maxim Consulting Group, brings extensive construction industry experience to help firms of all sizes optimize their operations. With expertise in leadership development, coaching, assessments, planning, project execution, business development, productivity enhancement, and training, she is an internationally acclaimed speaker, mentor, author, and motivator. Stephane's journey from apprentice to executive management in electrical construction provides her with a unique perspective to conduct effective operational and organizational assessments. Her track record of turning teams into market leaders underscores her ability to swiftly identify strengths and weaknesses, recommending actionable solutions.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations for all MCAKC events must be received at least 2 Business Days prior to the event by email to learn@mcakc.org or by phone at 913-948-9200. Cancellations received after this time will be assessed a cancellation fee.

“No Shows”, except for emergencies, will be assessed a fee and invoiced $100.