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SUMMARY:The Energy Step Code: What Energy Modelling will mean for Designers\, Builders\, and Trades in BC (Breakfast Session) - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:The Energy Step Code was introduced in April 2017 as a voluntary compliance option in the BC Building Code. This new standard relies on energy modelling and maps out the transition to Net Zero Energy Ready buildings in BC over the next 15 years. \nThis performance standard requires energy modelling and an air tightness test on all buildings\, and removes many of the specific requirements for efficiency of products and equipment. This approach increases flexibility for projects but also requires greater coordination between project teams.\n\nThis presentation will provide:\n\n• An overview of the new requirements\n\n• Guidance for designers\, builders\, and trades to take advantage of the flexibility of the Energy Step Code\, including research on the specific costs and design changes from the Energy Step Code\n\n• Update on how local governments will be using the Energy Step Code in bylaws and policies\, including a standardized inspection checklist.\n\nMore information and resources related to the Energy Step Code are available at www.energystepcode.ca\n\nPresenter: Zachary May is the acting Director of Policy and Codes Development with the Building and Safety Standards Branch. He is a member of the national standing committee for housing and small buildings (Part 9) with the National Research Council and participates in a number of provincial construction-related committees. In his role with the Building and Safety Standards Branch he leads a technical team responsible for developing and maintaining the BC Building Code\, including the recently adopted Energy Step Code.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/the-energy-step-code-what-energy-modelling-will-mean-for-designers-builders-and-trades-in-bc-breakfast-session/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Legal
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SUMMARY:Construction Business Management - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to improve the management and business systems of their construction company. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the strategic planning process and how to implement it within their context \n• Understand the importance of a business plan and how to prepare one \n• Understand the participants within the construction industry – their roles\, responsibilities and limitations \n• Understand the benefits of a participatory management culture \n• Formulate a marketing plan and understand the marketing mix \n• Develop a human resource management plan \n• Understand the employment cycle/process \n• Develop an employee performance evaluation system \n• Increase staff morale and engagement \n• Understand operational planning for construction companies \n• Formulate a financial plan\, budgets\, ratios and break-even analysis \n• Understand the importance of financial internal controls \n• Develop benchmarks and key performance indicators \n• Understand bonding and insurance for construction companies \n• Use risk management tools to identify risk and how to mitigate risk \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-business-management-6/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T063605
CREATED:20171123T194054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171129T200736Z
UID:7203-1516350600-1516379400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Business Planning and Management - Nanaimo
DESCRIPTION:You have the technical skills\, but do you need tools to help plan and manage your business? \nThis course covers the elements of business planning and management and how this affects everyday operations and competitive strategy. \nCourse Content:  \n\nComplete your business plan within three days\nGet the skills you need to run a successful home building/renovation business\nSet business goals and put a plan in place to achieve them\nUnderstand key performance indicators for your business and how to monitor progress.\nDeadline to register is Dec 8\, 2017.  Please note that there is limited capacity.  Registration may close early close as soon as seats are filled.  All registrations must be submitted through the online registration site.\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/business-planning-and-management-nanimo/
LOCATION:Nanaimo Golf Club\, 2800 Highland Blvd\, Nanaimo\, V9S 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180119T163000
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SUMMARY:Business Planning & Management - Kamloops
DESCRIPTION:You have the technical skills\, but do you need tools to help plan and manage your business? \nThis course covers the elements of business planning and management and how this affects everyday operations and competitive strategy. \nCourse Content:  \n\nComplete your business plan within three days\nGet the skills you need to run a successful home building/renovation business\nSet business goals and put a plan in place to achieve them\nUnderstand key performance indicators for your business and how to monitor progress.\nDeadline to register is Dec 8\, 2017.  Please note that there is limited capacity.  Registration may close early close as soon as seats are filled.  All registrations must be submitted through the online registration site.\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/business-planning-management/
LOCATION:Fairfield Inn and Suites\, 1475 Hugh Allen Drive\, Kamloops\, BC\, V1S 1J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20180112T163000
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CREATED:20171031T191609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171120T233035Z
UID:7037-1515657600-1515774600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Project Management - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Participants will develop skills and knowledge of how to manage a construction project. Participants will gain an understanding of the project processes and constraints encountered by project managers and how to successfully manage a complex project. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the importance of project planning \n• Understand the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK 5th Ed) \n• Use the appropriate CCDC/CCA contract and/or Purchase Orders for the project \n• Use risk management tools and mitigate for risk \n• Understand the estimating process \n• Understand the importance of scheduling and use appropriate scheduling tools \n• Understand expectations management and adapt communication accordingly \n• Understand the components of projects – labour\, materials and overheads – and use of techniques to maximize job profitability and minimize costs \n• Do post-mortem analysis after project completion \n• Understand the impact and methodology of construction cost control \n• Use of site and office project cost control methods \n• Use Construction Industry Codes to analyse costs vs budget \n• Adapt the project estimate to a project budget \n• Understand how job costing fits within the overall accounting systems \n• Understand Return on Investment (ROI) and how this impacts required project profit margins \n• Understand the contract process from bidding to project close-out \n• Use of job profit forecasting methods to integrate into company forecasting systems \n• Understand the importance of cash flow projections for construction companies \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-project-management-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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SUMMARY:Construction Project Management - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Participants will develop skills and knowledge of how to manage a construction project. Participants will gain an understanding of the project processes and constraints encountered by project managers and how to successfully manage a complex project. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the importance of project planning \n• Understand the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK 5th Ed) \n• Use the appropriate CCDC/CCA contract and/or Purchase Orders for the project \n• Use risk management tools and mitigate for risk \n• Understand the estimating process \n• Understand the importance of scheduling and use appropriate scheduling tools \n• Understand expectations management and adapt communication accordingly \n• Understand the components of projects – labour\, materials and overheads – and use of techniques to maximize job profitability and minimize costs \n• Do post-mortem analysis after project completion \n• Understand the impact and methodology of construction cost control \n• Use of site and office project cost control methods \n• Use Construction Industry Codes to analyse costs vs budget \n• Adapt the project estimate to a project budget \n• Understand how job costing fits within the overall accounting systems \n• Understand Return on Investment (ROI) and how this impacts required project profit margins \n• Understand the contract process from bidding to project close-out \n• Use of job profit forecasting methods to integrate into company forecasting systems \n• Understand the importance of cash flow projections for construction companies \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-project-management/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites\, 2402 Highway 97 North\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1X 4J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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UID:6497-1512027000-1512059400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Trenching and Excavation Safety Workshop - Fort St John
DESCRIPTION:The workshop walks participants through a comprehensive program that includes what the WorkSafeBC Regulations & Guidelines state\, safe work procedures and what to do if something goes wrong.\n\nIt covers shoring\, benching\, sloping and shielding systems. It also includes a section on location of underground utilities and the geotechnical and structural engineered documentation requirements.\n\nUpon completion of this couse participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify hazards around trenches and excavations\nBe able to locate underground utilities\nUnderstand soil types\, soil collapse patterns\, and warning signs\nGain familiarity with WorkSafeBC regulations\nUnderstand geotechnical and structural engineered documentation\nUnderstand sloping and benching\nUnderstand shoring and shielding systems\nDescribe and demonstrate where possible safe installation and removal processes\nIdentify emergency procedures for a trench collapse\n\nUpon successful completion\, participants will receive a wallet certificate. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/trenching-and-excavation-safety-workshop-11/
LOCATION:Quality Inn Northern Grand\, 9830 100th Avenue\, Fort St John\, British Columbia\, V1J 1Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171117T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171117T103000
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SUMMARY:Managing Risks and Disputes in Construction Projects (Breakfast Session)
DESCRIPTION:As a method of procurement\, tendering can be fraught with risks. Errors in accepting or evaluating bids can result in legal liability on the part of the tendering authority.  Errors in the bid submitted in response to an Invitation to Tender can result in legal liability on the part of the bidder.  The law of tenders is complicated and constantly evolving as the courts and the construction industry adapt to new technology and evolving project delivery methods. \nCourse Outline: \n\nIntroduction to the law of tendering including an overview of:\n\n\nThe difference between tenders and RFPs and other procurement methods\nThe bidder’s obligations to the tendering authority\nThe tendering authority’s obligations to the bidder\n\n\nTendering case law update and discussion of recent decisions\nPractical tips and advice on key aspects of tendering\n\nPresenter: An Associate Counsel with SHK\, Marc MacEwing has practiced extensively as a construction lawyer in all aspects of the practice for over 30 years. He has particular expertise as a builders lien lawyer\, as well as in tendering disputes and preparing and analyzing contract documents. Marc advises owners\, contractors\, subcontractors\, material suppliers and design professionals. \nMarc has been listed in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a “repeatedly recommended” leading practitioner in construction law in BC. He has been Peer Review Rated for General Ethical Standards and Legal Ability by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell® and included in The Best Lawyers in Canada®.  In addition to authoring more than 175 published articles on construction law topics\, Marc is a member of the editorial board and a contributor to the Continuing Legal Education Society’s British Columbia Builders Liens Practice Manual and is a frequent lecturer to design professional and construction trade bodies\, businesses\, and educational institutions. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/managing-risks-and-disputes-in-construction-projects-breakfast-session/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Legal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171020T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171020T103000
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CREATED:20170912T221223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T221223Z
UID:6983-1508484600-1508495400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:An Overview of Tendering Law (Breakfast Session)
DESCRIPTION:As a method of procurement\, tendering can be fraught with risks. Errors in accepting or evaluating bids can result in legal liability on the part of the tendering authority.  Errors in the bid submitted in response to an Invitation to Tender can result in legal liability on the part of the bidder.  The law of tenders is complicated and constantly evolving as the courts and the construction industry adapt to new technology and evolving project delivery methods. \nCourse Outline: \n\nIntroduction to the law of tendering including an overview of:\n\n\nThe difference between tenders and RFPs and other procurement methods\nThe bidder’s obligations to the tendering authority\nThe tendering authority’s obligations to the bidder\n\n\nTendering case law update and discussion of recent decisions\nPractical tips and advice on key aspects of tendering\n\nPresenter: An Associate Counsel with SHK\, Marc MacEwing has practiced extensively as a construction lawyer in all aspects of the practice for over 30 years. He has particular expertise as a builders lien lawyer\, as well as in tendering disputes and preparing and analyzing contract documents. Marc advises owners\, contractors\, subcontractors\, material suppliers and design professionals. \nMarc has been listed in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a “repeatedly recommended” leading practitioner in construction law in BC. He has been Peer Review Rated for General Ethical Standards and Legal Ability by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell® and included in The Best Lawyers in Canada®.  In addition to authoring more than 175 published articles on construction law topics\, Marc is a member of the editorial board and a contributor to the Continuing Legal Education Society’s British Columbia Builders Liens Practice Manual and is a frequent lecturer to design professional and construction trade bodies\, businesses\, and educational institutions. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/an-overview-of-tendering-law-breakfast-session/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Legal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170919T163000
DTSTAMP:20260525T063605
CREATED:20170629T171002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170911T195755Z
UID:6663-1505721600-1505838600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Estimating
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn skills and knowledge to estimate construction projects and prepare a successful bid. The course is designed for construction estimators and those with experience in construction that desire to be estimators or improve their knowledge of estimating. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\n\n\n\nAnalyze projects and decide on which ones to bid\nUnderstand risk analysis and how to price this into a bid\nDo competitor analysis and understand how this impacts the bid\nDo client risk analysis and how to price this into bids\nRecord material and other prices and maintain contact lists\nFormulate a bid strategy\nUnderstand how to prepare an estimate and the estimating process\nUse Construction Division Codes\nUnderstand how to present a bid\nBe familiar with how to use the bid depository\nUnderstand the requirements for bonding and insurance\nUnderstand the post-bidding process\nWork with project managers to pass on knowledge of the bid\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nProject analysis\nRisk analysis\nCompetitor analysis\nClient risk analysis\nRecord keeping\nBid strategies\nPreparing estimates and the estimating process\nConstruction Division Codes\nPresenting bids\nBid depository\nBonding and insurance\nPost-bidding process\n\nTwo days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research\, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors. \n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-estimating-15/
LOCATION:Comfort Inn Kelowna\, 3656 Highway 97 North\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1X 4J4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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