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Prevent Injuries. Minimize Risk. Maximize Performance.

Musculoskeletal injuries remain the leading cause of workers’ compensation claims and lost‑time incidents in the construction industry. Many start as minor aches or overuse issues but can escalate into costly claims, extended downtime, and workforce disruption if not addressed early.


Led by specialists from BayCare Clinic Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, this session equips construction leaders with practical, actionable strategies for injury prevention, early intervention, and workers’ compensation best practices — all aimed at keeping crews healthy, productive, and on the job.


Attendees will gain:

  • A clear understanding of the most common construction‑related injuries
  • Insight into early warning signs to prevent small issues from becoming claims
  • Practical injury‑prevention strategies tailored to the construction environment
  • Clarity on what an effective workers’ compensation process looks like
  • Tools to reduce downtime and support faster, safer return‑to‑work


In addition, attendees will hear from industry peers from J.F. Ahern on their "one truck" analogy to illustrate how workers should care for their bodies with the same attention they would give to a vehicle they rely on for life. It highlights the significant impact of soft‑tissue injuries at Ahern and explains why proper maintenance, mindful usage, and early intervention are essential for long‑term health and career longevity.


This event is designed for construction business owners, project managers, safety directors, HR professionals, field supervisors, foremen, and team leaders who play a role in workforce safety, injury prevention, and workers’ compensation management. Anyone responsible for keeping crews healthy, productive, and on schedule will gain practical insights and tools to strengthen their approach.


Your company/organization doesn't need to be a NEWCA Member to attend. We encourage guests to attend to learn more about NEWCA.

Hosted by C.D. Smith Construction.


Coffee and water will be provided.

Date

April 9, 2026

Time

9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Location

C.D. Smith Construction

125 Camelot Dr, Fond du Lac

Current NEW Construction Alliance investors - $0 (free)

Non-Construction Alliance investors (guests) - $10

No refunds after Monday, March 30.

Agenda


8:45 - 9:00 a.m.

Check-In & Networking

9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Speakers

  • NEW Construction Alliance Updates
  • Industry Framing
  • Common Injuries & Prevention Strategies
  • Table Discussion on Injury Challenges
  • Break & Networking
  • Workers' Comp That Works
  • Panel Discsussion
  • Practical Takeaways & Wrap Up

11:30 a.m.

Optional Tour of C.D. Smith

Speaker bios

Gregory Nystrom, DC, DACBSP

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

BayCare Clinic


Dr. Nystrom Specializes in musculoskeletal health, work-related injuries, and sports injuries. With extensive expertise in Workers' Compensation cases, he is committed to providing the highest standard of care in injured workers, utilizing his knowledge to support their recovery and rehabilitation.

Erica Malzahn

Workers' Compensation Coordinator

BayCare Clinic


Erica joined BayCare Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in 2018 as a float nurse, gaining broad orthopedic experience. In 2022, she became the Workers’ Compensation Coordinator, focusing on safety and work comp support.

The NEW Construction Alliance under the leadership of New North, Inc., is an association of employers in the construction trades and friends of the industry collaborating to work with educators, workforce development, economic development, and government to promote careers in the building and construction trades in our 18 county region of northeast Wisconsin. We are a united voice for the construction and trades industry and careers.