SMACNA Education

Bridging the Gap: Strengthening
Field & Office Relationships

Strengthening Field & Office Relationships

Nic Bittle | Professional Development Speaker & Author

There’s often an invisible line between the field and the office, but it doesn’t have to stay that way.

This workshop helps project managers, office staff and field leaders bridge the communication gap, build trust and work together as one team. By gaining a better understanding of each other’s challenges and perspectives, both sides can improve morale, strengthen collaboration and drive better outcomes.

Thursday, January 14, 2027

8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m. & lunch provided

Regency Towers - Conference Room | 1515 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook, IL

Free for members / $35 non-members

We’ll cover common communication breakdowns that lead to tension and misalignment, then share practical tools to strengthen working relationships across the board.

What You'll Learn

• Spotting communication habits that cause confusion or frustration

• Holding each other accountable without creating tension

• Delivering tough news in a way that builds trust, not resentment

• Handling conflict without damaging relationships

• Creating alignment across roles, departments and responsibilities

• Building one team — even when you don't work in the same place

Great for All Members

• Foremen

• Superintendents

• Jobsite supervisors

• Field leaders

• Project managers

• Assistant project managers

• Project engineers

• Estimators

• Administrative roles

 

Register Online Now

Register by January 7, 2027