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SUMMARY:Swing Stage Awareness Training - Richmond
DESCRIPTION:This 1-day course is designed for anyone with little or no working knowledge of operating and working from a swing stage. It is also beneficial for for experienced operators who would like a refresher. After completing this course\, participants will know the basics required to safely use suspended work platforms.\nTopics covered:  \n\nEquipment\nSupport Systems\nInspections\nSet Up\nPre-operational Check List\nSIAC Code of Safe Practice\nWeather\nOHS Regulations\n\nIn order to be successful\, participants must demonstrate practical skill competency and achieve 70% on a multiple choice exam. On successful completion of the course\, participants receive a 3-year certification. \nWho should attend: Anyone who operate and work from a swing stage as part of their day-to-day job activities or supervises these activities. \nPlease note: All participants will be required wear a non-medical face-mask whilst in the classroom environment. Physical distancing will be maintained for the course duration\, however\, certain class exercises may involve participants and the instructor being physically closer than 6-feet. This is why participants and instructors are required to wear a non-medical face-mask. When strict physical distancing is not possible\, instructors will also ask all participants to sanitize their hands immediately before and after such exercises. \nInstructor: Stewart Liddell is the Swing Stage Division Manager at Canada Scaffold Supply since 1997\, with a career in Swing Stage (Suspended Scaffold) starting in 1979 and spanning the past 41 years. \nStewart is certified for the Safety Training for Suspended Scaffolds and the Lift & Access Education Training from the SIA (now known as SAIA). His focus is on safety and he works closely with the governing bodies of WorkSafeBC and CSA Standards\, as well as following OHSA principles and practices to ensure rules and regulations are always met. Since 2002\, Stewart has been training individuals throughout British Columbia. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/swing-stage-awareness-training-richmond-2/
LOCATION:Canada Scaffold University\, 11331 Twigg Place\, Richmond\, BC\, V6V 3C9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training,Safety
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210408T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
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UID:10161-1617868800-1617899400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Electrical Blueprint Reading - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of electrical construction blueprints\, drawing specifications  and general notes. Using various samples of electrical blueprints\, participants will gain experience and  practical knowledge for their day-to-day work on  construction projects.\n\nAt the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\n•  Have an elementary knowledge of electrical  blueprint reading as it relates to construction  projects\n• Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals •  Understand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\n•  Understand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\n•  Be able to find trade information using blueprints\n•  Be able to answer basic construction questions  related to the layout and installation of materials\n•  Be able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\n•  Be familiar with electrical\, architectural and structural  drawings\, and how they fit together\n•  Understand and be able to use architectural & metric scale rules\n•  Understand how to convert metric dimensions to architectural (imperial) dimensions\n•   Understand how to read a floor plan\, section\, detail\, profile and elevation\n•  Understand symbols\, notations\, abbreviations and material schedules\n•  Be able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimensions\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple  material takeoffs\n\nAudience: Ideal for those who have little or no background in electrical blueprint reading.\n\n\nInstructor: \nTroy Henderson is the Chief Estimator for a prominent electrical contractor and is a BC Master Electrician FSR Class A. Troy has been in the electrical industry since the early 1980’s. He has worked on some of the largest electrical projects in BC. In 1999 he moved into the role as an Estimating/Project Manager. He has successfully landed many jobs of all sizes and has a passion to train a new generation of Estimators in ethically securing business for their companies. \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/electrical-blueprint-reading-vancouver-2/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210331T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210331T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210120T164426Z
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SUMMARY:Civil Blueprint Reading - Abbotsford
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of civil construction blueprints\, drawing specifications and general notes. Using various samples of civil blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work on construction projects. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to:• Have an elementary knowledge of civil blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\n• Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\n• Understand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\n• Understand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\n• Be able to find trade information using blueprints\n• Be able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\n• Be able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\n• Be familiar with civil\, architectural and structural drawings\, and how they fit together\n• Understand and be able to use architectural & metric scale rules\n• Understand how to convert metric dimensions to architectural (imperial) dimensions\n• Know what a floor plan\, section\, detail\, profile and elevation are\n• Understand symbols\, notations\, abbreviations and material schedules\n• Be able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimensions\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple material takeoffs \nAudience: Ideal for those who have little or no background in civil blueprint reading. \nThe instructor: Mark Waters\, CTech.\, GSC has worked in the civil and environmental construction industry for the past 30 years and is an experienced project manager and\nestimator. He graduated from the BCIT Geomatics Technician program with honours in 1996 and joined the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Association of BC (ASTTBC) in 1997. Mark spent many of his earlier civil construction years as a project superintendent\nand engineering surveyor. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/civil-blueprint-reading-abbotsford/
LOCATION:BGC Partners Inc. Office\, 200-2296 McCallum Road\, Abbotsford\, BC\, V2S 3P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210329T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210330T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210120T164621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T164621Z
UID:10169-1617004800-1617121800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Civil Sitework Estimating - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn skills and knowledge to estimate civil sitework construction projects and prepare a successful bid. The course is designed for those interested in becoming civil sitework estimators and for workers with experience in construction that desire to improve their knowledge of sitework estimating. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to:• Calculate work quantities from engineering drawings\n• Adjust for material swell and shrink factors\n• Assemble efficient crews\, and determine productivity\n• Put into practice effective methods for determining job costs.\n• Use essential formats for clearly estimating equipment\, labor\, material and other service costs related to completing a project.\n• Assess and decide how a variety of physical site complexities may affect the estimated cost of a project. Use methods to counteract these variances.\n• Better identify and interpret general site conditions\, special conditions and technical specifications associated with sitework projects.\n• Analyze projects and decide on which ones to bid\n• Understand risk analysis and how to price this into a bid\n• Do competitor analysis and understand how this impacts the bid\n• Do client risk analysis and how to price this into bids\n• Record material and other prices and maintain contact lists\n• Formulate a bid strategy\n• Understand how to prepare an estimate and the estimating process\n• Become familiar with Construction Division Codes\n• Understand how to present a bid\n• Be familiar with how to use the bid depository\n• Understand the requirements for bonding and insurance\n• Understand the post-bidding process\n• Work with project managers to pass on knowledge of the bid \nThe instructors:\nMark Waters\, CTech.\, GSC as worked in the civil and environmental construction industry for the past 30 years and is an experienced project manager and  estimator. He graduated from the BCIT Geomatics Technician program with honours in 1996 and joined the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Association of BC (ASTTBC) in 1997. Mark spent many of his earlier civil construction years as a project superintendent  and engineering surveyor. \nTim Williams MBA\, B.Econ.\, CPA\, GSC\, is the President of BGC Partners Inc. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years. He is a Gold Seal Certified\nproject manager. He is an experienced and sought after trainer who has trained construction owners and managers on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada. \n\n\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/civil-sitework-estimating-vancouver/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210311T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210312T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210114T190510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T190510Z
UID:10123-1615449600-1615566600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Supervisory and Management Skills - Kamloops
DESCRIPTION:Participants will improve their skills in leadership\, management and supervision of staff. Participants will learn skills to enhance their ability to build a collaborative team culture with their staff and on job sites. \n\nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the differences between leadership\, management and supervision \n• Identify different leadership styles and approaches \n• Apply different leadership styles to deal with various situations \n• Knowledge of motivational theories – Mazlow\, Herzberg\, MARS \n• Ability to enhance individual and group performance and engagement \n• Understand different personality styles and how to communicate appropriately \n• Effectively manage time \n• Understanding stress and how to manage it at work \n• Knowledge of substance abuse\, recognition and prevention \n• Conduct a successful toolbox talk \n• Appropriately discipline and/or terminate staff \n• Apply various negotiating skills \n• Deal with difficult people\, conflict and confrontation \n• Use collaborative decision making skills \n• Understand a systems approach to management of construction companies \n  \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. \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Great Class!  Instructor was able to hold our attention for long periods of time.” \n“Excellent course layout and and presentation.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/supervisory-and-management-skills-kamloops-2/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops\, 675 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, BC\, V2B 3H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210310T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210310T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210104T192949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T192949Z
UID:10032-1615363200-1615393800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Project Accounting & Cost Control - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to design and read various construction financial reports and improve the business systems of their construction company. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the various types of contracts within the construction industry and the implications to the design of project financial management and stakeholder satisfaction.\n• Understand the estimating process from bid to award to mobilization. Be able to read and understand a General Summary Sheet of the bid and the steps to producing a Project Budget.\n• Understand the various types of Change Order methods within the contract and the implications for Change Order reporting. Be able to link the site resources to a Daily Extra Report and the coding to the General Ledger.\n• Be able to read financial statements: income statement\, balance sheet\, cashflow\, job cost reports\, etc and make decisions on a timely basis.\n• Be able to forecast percentage of completion reports: projected income statements\, job costing and cashflow to satisfy internal and external stakeholders eg.\, banks\, bonding company.\n• Understand and calculate various financial ratios used to understand financial reports and create company dashboards.\n• Understand the holdback requirements of the Builder’s Lien Act and typical invoicing processes used at month end.\n• Be able to calculate aged accounts payable and receivables separate from holdback amounts.\n• Understand the importance of payroll reporting and being able to link this to the project schedule and labour productivity assumptions used by the estimating team.\n• Understand the importance of procurement internal controls and the normal process used for both accrual based accounting and committed cost accounting.\n• Understand the normal close out processes and the reports expected for project budget vs actual\, deficiencies and warranties.\nInstructor: Tim Williams\, B.Econ.\, MBA\, CPA\, GSC is the President of BGC Partners Inc. BGC Partners provides training services tailor made for the construction industry. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years. He is a Gold Seal Certified project manager. He is an experienced and sought after trainer who has trained construction owners and managers on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/project-accounting-cost-control-vancouver/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210304T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210305T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210114T190228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T190228Z
UID:10119-1614844800-1614961800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Civil Sitework Estimating - Kamloops
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn skills and knowledge to estimate civil sitework construction projects and prepare a successful bid. The course is designed for those interested in becoming civil sitework estimators and for workers with experience in construction that desire to improve their knowledge of sitework estimating. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Calculate work quantities from engineering drawings\n• Adjust for material swell and shrink factors\n• Assemble efficient crews\, and determine productivity\n• Put into practice effective methods for determining job costs.\n• Use essential formats for clearly estimating equipment\, labor\, material and other service costs related to completing a project.\n• Assess and decide how a variety of physical site complexities may affect the estimated cost of a project. Use methods to counteract these variances.\n• Better identify and interpret general site conditions\, special conditions and technical specifications associated with sitework projects.\n• Analyze projects and decide on which ones to bid\n• Understand risk analysis and how to price this into a bid\n• Do competitor analysis and understand how this impacts the bid\n• Do client risk analysis and how to price this into bids\n• Record material and other prices and maintain contact lists\n• Formulate a bid strategy\n• Understand how to prepare an estimate and the estimating process\n• Become familiar with Construction Division Codes\n• Understand how to present a bid\n• Be familiar with how to use the bid depository\n• Understand the requirements for bonding and insurance\n• Understand the post-bidding process\n• Work with project managers to pass on knowledge of the bid \nThe instructors:\nMark Waters\, CTech.\, GSC as worked in the civil and environmental construction industry for the past 30 years and is an experienced project manager and  estimator. He graduated from the BCIT Geomatics Technician program with honours in 1996 and joined the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Association of BC (ASTTBC) in 1997. Mark spent many of his earlier civil construction years as a project superintendent  and engineering surveyor. \nTim Williams MBA\, B.Econ.\, CPA\, GSC\, is the President of BGC Partners Inc. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years. He is a Gold Seal Certified\nproject manager. He is an experienced and sought after trainer who has trained construction owners and managers on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/civil-sitework-estimating-kamloops/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops\, 675 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, BC\, V2B 3H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210303T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210114T190925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T190925Z
UID:10131-1614758400-1614789000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Civil Blueprint Reading - Kamloops
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of civil construction blueprints\, drawing specifications and general notes. Using various samples of civil blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work on construction projects. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to:\n• Have an elementary knowledge of civil blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\n• Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\n• Understand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\n• Understand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\n• Be able to find trade information using blueprints\n• Be able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\n• Be able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\n• Be familiar with civil\, architectural and structural drawings\, and how they fit together\n• Understand and be able to use architectural & metric scale rules\n• Understand how to convert metric dimensions to architectural (imperial) dimensions\n• Know what a floor plan\, section\, detail\, profile and elevation are\n• Understand symbols\, notations\, abbreviations and material schedules\n• Be able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimensions\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple materialtakeoffs \nAudience: Ideal for those who have little or no background in civil blueprint reading. \nThe instructor: Mark Waters\, CTech.\, GSC has worked in the civil and environmental construction industry for the past 30 years and is an experienced project manager and\nestimator. He graduated from the BCIT Geomatics Technician program with honours in 1996 and joined the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Association of BC (ASTTBC) in 1997. Mark spent many of his earlier civil construction years as a project superintendent\nand engineering surveyor. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/civil-blueprint-reading-kamloops-2/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops\, 675 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, BC\, V2B 3H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210303T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210107T202552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T202552Z
UID:10078-1614758400-1614789000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading - Abbotsford
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of construction blueprints and specifications. Using both residential and commercial samples of blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work in construction companies. This course is ideal for those who have little or no background in blueprint reading. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nHave an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\nUnderstand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\nUnderstand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\nUnderstand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\nBe able to find trade information using blueprints\nBe able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\nBe able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\nBe familiar with architectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nUnderstand and be able to use architectural & engineering scales\nUnderstand how to convert engineering dimensions to architectural\nKnow what a floor plan\, section and elevation are\nUnderstand symbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nBe able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple material take offs\nBe familiar with both commercial and residential blueprints\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nBlueprint reading basics\nDesign process and the role of design professionals\nBuilding Codes\, bylaws and building permits\nFind trade information using blueprints\nLayout basics\nArchitectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nArchitectural & engineering scales\nFloor plans\, sections and elevations\nSymbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nDimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and material take offs\nUnderstanding specifications\nCommercial and residential blueprints\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/introduction-to-blueprint-reading-abbotsford-3/
LOCATION:BGC Partners Inc. Office\, 200-2296 McCallum Road\, Abbotsford\, BC\, V2S 3P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210226T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210127T160334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T160334Z
UID:10176-1614240000-1614357000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Law - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Participants will develop an understanding of contract law as it relates to construction and the various CCDC/CCA and other contracts used within the industry. Participants will also learn the other legal means to resolve construction disputes and avoid litigation. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nUnderstand the basics of contract law –intention\, offer\, acceptance\, consideration\, capacity and legality\nBe familiar with various CCDC/CCA contracts -how and why they are used\nBe familiar with various legal terms used in contracts\nUnderstand the contract responsibilities of various parties\nUnderstand the bidding process and contractual obligations\nDefine back charges and how to avoid them\nAvoid construction disputes and claims from the site level\nWrite RFIs and Change Orders\nUnderstand the dispute resolution process – negotiation\, mediation\, arbitration\, and litigation\nUse the Builder’s Lien Act to obtain security\nUse the small claims process to collect debts\nUnderstand environmental law and how it impacts projects\nUnderstand safety law and it impacts construction companies\nUnderstand how specifications and drawings fit within the contractual hierarchy\nUnderstand the contractual relationship between contractor and sub-contractor\nCompile and submit proper extras and claims\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nThe basic concepts of contract law\nCCA\, CCDC and other contracts\nLegal terms used in contracts\nBidding process and contractual obligations\nSpecifications\, drawings and the contractual hierarchy\nContractual relationships between contractor and sub-contractor\nCompiling and submitting proper extras and claims\nDefining back charges and how to avoid them\nAvoiding construction disputes and claims from the site level\nWriting RFIs and Change Orders\nThe dispute resolution process\nThe Builder’s Lien Act\nThe Small Claims process\nEnvironmental law\nSafety legislation and regulations\n\n\n\n\n\n\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 Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-law-vancouver/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Legal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210120T164548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T164548Z
UID:10167-1613980800-1614097800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Civil Sitework Estimating - Abbotsford
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn skills and knowledge to estimate civil sitework construction projects and prepare a successful bid. The course is designed for those interested in becoming civil sitework estimators and for workers with experience in construction that desire to improve their knowledge of sitework estimating. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to:• Calculate work quantities from engineering drawings\n• Adjust for material swell and shrink factors\n• Assemble efficient crews\, and determine productivity\n• Put into practice effective methods for determining job costs.\n• Use essential formats for clearly estimating equipment\, labor\, material and other service costs related to completing a project.\n• Assess and decide how a variety of physical site complexities may affect the estimated cost of a project. Use methods to counteract these variances.\n• Better identify and interpret general site conditions\, special conditions and technical specifications associated with sitework projects.\n• Analyze projects and decide on which ones to bid\n• Understand risk analysis and how to price this into a bid\n• Do competitor analysis and understand how this impacts the bid\n• Do client risk analysis and how to price this into bids\n• Record material and other prices and maintain contact lists\n• Formulate a bid strategy\n• Understand how to prepare an estimate and the estimating process\n• Become familiar with Construction Division Codes\n• Understand how to present a bid\n• Be familiar with how to use the bid depository\n• Understand the requirements for bonding and insurance\n• Understand the post-bidding process\n• Work with project managers to pass on knowledge of the bid \nThe instructors:\nMark Waters\, CTech.\, GSC as worked in the civil and environmental construction industry for the past 30 years and is an experienced project manager and  estimator. He graduated from the BCIT Geomatics Technician program with honours in 1996 and joined the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Association of BC (ASTTBC) in 1997. Mark spent many of his earlier civil construction years as a project superintendent  and engineering surveyor. \nTim Williams MBA\, B.Econ.\, CPA\, GSC\, is the President of BGC Partners Inc. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years. He is a Gold Seal Certified\nproject manager. He is an experienced and sought after trainer who has trained construction owners and managers on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada. \n\n\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/civil-sitework-estimating-abbotsford/
LOCATION:BGC Partners Inc. Office\, 200-2296 McCallum Road\, Abbotsford\, BC\, V2S 3P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210219T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210114T190341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T190341Z
UID:10121-1613635200-1613752200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Law - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Participants will develop an understanding of contract law as it relates to construction and the various CCDC/CCA and other contracts used within the industry. Participants will also learn the other legal means to resolve construction disputes and avoid litigation. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nUnderstand the basics of contract law –intention\, offer\, acceptance\, consideration\, capacity and legality\nBe familiar with various CCDC/CCA contracts -how and why they are used\nBe familiar with various legal terms used in contracts\nUnderstand the contract responsibilities of various parties\nUnderstand the bidding process and contractual obligations\nDefine back charges and how to avoid them\nAvoid construction disputes and claims from the site level\nWrite RFIs and Change Orders\nUnderstand the dispute resolution process – negotiation\, mediation\, arbitration\, and litigation\nUse the Builder’s Lien Act to obtain security\nUse the small claims process to collect debts\nUnderstand environmental law and how it impacts projects\nUnderstand safety law and it impacts construction companies\nUnderstand how specifications and drawings fit within the contractual hierarchy\nUnderstand the contractual relationship between contractor and sub-contractor\nCompile and submit proper extras and claims\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nThe basic concepts of contract law\nCCA\, CCDC and other contracts\nLegal terms used in contracts\nBidding process and contractual obligations\nSpecifications\, drawings and the contractual hierarchy\nContractual relationships between contractor and sub-contractor\nCompiling and submitting proper extras and claims\nDefining back charges and how to avoid them\nAvoiding construction disputes and claims from the site level\nWriting RFIs and Change Orders\nThe dispute resolution process\nThe Builder’s Lien Act\nThe Small Claims process\nEnvironmental law\nSafety legislation and regulations\n\n\n\n\n\n\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 Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-law-kelowna-3/
LOCATION:Fairfield Inn and Suites Kelowna\, 1655 Powick Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1X 4L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Legal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210218T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210113T172625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172625Z
UID:10096-1613631600-1613646000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Construction Drawings 101
DESCRIPTION:This is an interactive half-day seminar that will cover the fundamentals of interpreting construction drawings. The seminar will deal with the basics of interpreting information from plans\, elevations\, sections\, details\, and notes contained in typical drawings.\n\n\nCourse Topics \n• List the components of a typical construction drawing set \n• Identify typical drawing types\, symbols\, notes and scales \n• Recognize the common types of drawing sets and explain their differences \n• Extrapolate specific information from a drawing set and cross-reference it to the construction specification \nWho should attend? Anyone who is new to using Construction Drawings. This course is for Owners\, Contractors\, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers. \nDuration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-construction-drawings-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210114T190725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T190725Z
UID:10127-1613548800-1613579400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Site Leadership - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your construction site leadership skills? \nThis course will enhance your ability to build a collaborative team culture with their staff\, improve job site productivity and complete projects on time\, on budget\, and safely.  Ideal for lead hands\, foremen and front-line supervisors that want to increase their leadership effectiveness. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and apply different leadership styles and approaches\nEnhance the motivation and engagement of construction workers and teams\nUtilize leadership techniques to build cohesive and effective crews\nUnderstand the Eight Wastes in order to reduce downtime and inefficiencies on site\nUnderstand different personality styles and how to communicate effectively with each one\nRecognize substance abuse and how to deal with it appropriately\nImprove their training skills and conduct a successful toolbox talk\nDeal with difficult people\, conflict and confrontational situations\nUse collaborative decision-making skills and build a collaborative culture\nUnderstand the importance of ethics and safety first when leading others\n\nInstructor: Tim Williams\, B.Econ.\, MBA\, CPA\, GSC is the President of BGC Partners Inc. BGC Partners provides training services tailor made for the construction industry. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years. He is a Gold Seal Certified project manager. He is an experienced and sought-after trainer who has trained construction owners and managers on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/site-leadership-kelowna/
LOCATION:Fairfield Inn and Suites Kelowna\, 1655 Powick Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1X 4L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210113T172730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172730Z
UID:10098-1613545200-1613574000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Earned Value Management (EVM) for Construction
DESCRIPTION:Earned Value Management (EVM) is a project planning and control approach which provides cost and schedule performance measurements. It compares actual accomplishment of scheduled work and associated cost against a baseline schedule and budget plan. Its benefits include projections of anticipated project schedule\, and cost trends\, and the ability to take timely corrective actions for undesired variances.\n\nEVM is one of the most powerful and productive concepts used in managing today’s complex projects in private\, commercial\, and government environments.\n\nThe fundamentals of EVM will be presented in a down-to-earth\, basic approach\, along with hands-on exercises and examples that will allow participants to apply the concepts.\n\nParticipants will:\n\n• Obtain basic knowledge in understanding and using an effective performance management system in managing construction projects effectively\n• Detect both positive and negative trends in a timely manner\n• Forecast the Projected Final Cost (Estimate at Completion) using several techniques\n• Confidently and quickly make project decisions concerning scope\, cost\, and schedule\n• Learn to avoid the project-management pitfalls by identifying and mitigating risks\n\nWho should attend? Anyone whose work involves planning and progressing the work: Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Construction Managers\, Superintendents\, General Foremen\, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Owners\, Consultants\, Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.\n\nThis course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)\n\nDuration: 7 Hours\n\nWebinar time: 7:00am – 3:00 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-earned-value-management-evm-for-construction/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210216T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210216T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210120T155439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T155439Z
UID:10155-1613464200-1613493000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Industry Ethics - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:By maintaining high ethical standards\, and being consistent in our practices\, we thrive both personally and professionally. This course will help you navigate the ethical grey areas you face every day. \nEffective 2017\, the online ethics course PLUS a full day classroom ethics course will be mandatory to receive Gold Seal Certification. Gold Seal has allocated a total of 3 credits to this course (2 for the online portion and 1 for the classroom portion). \nNote: Participants are required to complete the Construction Industry Ethics online course prior to enrolling in the classroom course.  \nInstructor: Tim Williams\, MBA\, B.Econ.\, CPA\, GSC\, is the President of BGC Partners Inc. BGC Partners provides training services tailor made for the construction industry. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years. He is a Gold Seal Certified project manager. He is an experienced and sought after trainer who has trained construction owners and managers across the on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-industry-ethics-vancouver-9/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210211T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210113T172821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172821Z
UID:10100-1613026800-1613055600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Field Productivity 101
DESCRIPTION:Contractor success depends heavily on the field production of tradespeople. Lead towards efficiency and start seeing improvements to your bottom line. This seminar will define Field Productivity\, discuss the effects of low Field Productivity\, and outline approaches to increasing Field Productivity. \nThis one-day workshop covers: \n\nIntroduction to Field Productivity\nThe Contractor’s Role in improving Productivity\nThe Supervisor’s Role in Improving Field Productivity\nLabour Productivity\nEquipment Productivity\nFactors that Impact Productivity\nQuantifying Lost Productivity\n\nWho should attend? Anyone whose work is described in industry contracts: Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Construction Managers\, Superintendents\, General Foremen\, Foremen and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry. \nThis course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit). \nDuration: 7 Hours \nWebinar time: 7:00am – 3:00 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-field-productivity-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210113T173446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T173446Z
UID:10112-1612958400-1612972800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR:  Managing Shop Drawings\, Samples and Submittals (afternoon session)
DESCRIPTION:The process for submitting Shop Drawings\, Submittals and Samples is key to getting the right materials and equipment to the right place at the right time. However\, many Contractors\, Trade Contractors and Suppliers are struggling with getting timely reviews of the submittals.\n\nThis workshop will review the process from cradle to grave and offer tips and tricks to avoid common mistakes.\n\nThe following will be reviewed in this workshop:\n\n• Common Shop Drawing Process as articulated in:\no CCDC-2 – Stipulated Price Contract\no CCA-1 – Stipulated Price Subcontract\no CCA-19 – Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract\no ACA Form A – Stipulated Price Subcontract\no CCA-5B – Construction Management for Services and Construction Contract\no CCDC-14 – Stipulated Price Design Build Contract\n• Procurement Schedule\n• Submittal Log\n• Review Process\n• What to do when the client wants more than what is called for in the Specifications\nGuides covered by the course:\n• CCA 53 – Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts\n\nWho should attend? Anyone who is involved with the Shop Drawing Process: Managers\, Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Superintendents\, Procurement\, Quality Control of all levels will benefit from the workshop.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-managing-shop-drawings-samples-and-submittals-afternoon-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210210T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210210T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20200610T152111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T203251Z
UID:9623-1612942200-1612974600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Trenching and Excavation Safety Workshop - Cloverdale
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.\nUpon completion of this course 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. \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Course was on point and informative.” \n“Instructor has hands on experience!’ \n“Excellent presentation and explaining.” \n“Very well done. I will hold a company wide meeting to talk about the information provided today.” \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/trenching-and-excavation-safety-workshop-cloverdale/
LOCATION:KPU Cloverdale Campus\, 5500 180th Street\, Cloverdale\, BC\, V3S 6R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210210T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210113T173347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T173347Z
UID:10110-1612940400-1612954800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Managing Shop Drawings\, Samples and Submittals (morning session)
DESCRIPTION:The process for submitting Shop Drawings\, Submittals and Samples is key to getting the right materials and equipment to the right place at the right time. However\, many Contractors\, Trade Contractors and Suppliers are struggling with getting timely reviews of the submittals.\n\nThis workshop will review the process from cradle to grave and offer tips and tricks to avoid common mistakes.\n\nThe following will be reviewed in this workshop:\n\n• Common Shop Drawing Process as articulated in:\n\no CCDC-2 – Stipulated Price Contract\no CCA-1 – Stipulated Price Subcontract\no CCA-19 – Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract\no ACA Form A – Stipulated Price Subcontract\no CCA-5B – Construction Management for Services and Construction Contract\no CCDC-14 – Stipulated Price Design Build Contract\n\n• Procurement Schedule\n• Submittal Log\n• Review Process\n• What to do when the client wants more than what is called for in the Specifications\n\nGuides covered by the course:\n• CCA 53 – Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts\n\nWho should attend? Anyone who is involved with the Shop Drawing Process: Managers\, Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Superintendents\, Procurement\, Quality Control of all levels will benefit from the workshop.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 7:00am – 11:00 am Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-managing-shop-drawings-samples-and-submittals-morning-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210113T173243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T173511Z
UID:10108-1612872000-1612886400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR:  Managing Change in Construction (afternoon session)
DESCRIPTION:Changes on Construction Projects are inevitable and are often a source of friction. This creates problems for both the Owner and the Contractor as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant\, Subcontractors\, Sub-Subcontractors and Suppliers).\n\nThe Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)\, the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and the Alberta Construction Association (ACA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.\n\nIn this half-day workshop\, the Change Management Process in standard construction contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract\, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract\, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with the following forms from CCDC-24 – A Guide to Model Forms:\n\n• Change Order Form\n• Change Directive Form\n• Proposed Change Form\n• Combined Proposed Change and Change Order Form\n• Supplemental Instruction Form\n• Notice Form\n• Summary of Changes\n\nGuides covered by the course:\n• CCA 16 – Guidelines for Determining the Costs Associated with Performing Changes in the Work\n• CCA Guide to Cost Predictability in Construction\n• ACA Doc D – Alberta Standard Guide for Change Order Procedures\n\nWho should attend? Anyone who is involved with Change Management: Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Construction Managers\, Superintendents and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-managing-change-in-construction-afternoon-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210209T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210113T173133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T173133Z
UID:10106-1612854000-1612868400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Managing Change in Construction (morning session)
DESCRIPTION:Changes on Construction Projects are inevitable and are often a source of friction. This creates problems for both the Owner and the Contractor as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant\, Subcontractors\, Sub-Subcontractors and Suppliers).\n\nThe Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)\, the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and the Alberta Construction Association (ACA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.\n\nIn this half-day workshop\, the Change Management Process in standard construction contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract\, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract\, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with the following forms from CCDC-24 – A Guide to Model Forms:\n\n• Change Order Form\n• Change Directive Form\n• Proposed Change Form\n• Combined Proposed Change and Change Order Form\n• Supplemental Instruction Form\n• Notice Form\n• Summary of Changes\n\nGuides covered by the course:\n\n• CCA 16 – Guidelines for Determining the Costs Associated with Performing Changes in the Work\n• CCA Guide to Cost Predictability in Construction\n• ACA Doc D – Alberta Standard Guide for Change Order Procedures\n\nWho should attend? Anyone who is involved with Change Management: Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Construction Managers\, Superintendents and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 7:00am – 11:00 am Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-managing-change-in-construction-morning-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210113T173031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T173549Z
UID:10104-1612440000-1612454400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Construction Specifications 101 (afternoon session)
DESCRIPTION:This is an interactive half-day seminar that will cover the fundamentals of interpreting construction specifications. The seminar will deal with the basics of reading and interpreting both the general and technical specifications.\n\nCourse Topics\n\n• Recognize the role of the Project Manual in relationship to the bidding documents\, construction contract documents\, general requirements and the technical specifications\n• Recognize the role of MasterFormat in Construction Specifications\n• Recognize the difference between a Prescriptive Specification and a Performance Specifications\n\nWho should attend? Anyone who is new to using Construction Specifications. This course is for Owners\, Contractors\, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-construction-specifications-afternoon-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210127T160232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T160232Z
UID:10174-1612425600-1612542600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Law - Abbotsford
DESCRIPTION:Participants will develop an understanding of contract law as it relates to construction and the various CCDC/CCA and other contracts used within the industry. Participants will also learn the other legal means to resolve construction disputes and avoid litigation. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nUnderstand the basics of contract law –intention\, offer\, acceptance\, consideration\, capacity and legality\nBe familiar with various CCDC/CCA contracts -how and why they are used\nBe familiar with various legal terms used in contracts\nUnderstand the contract responsibilities of various parties\nUnderstand the bidding process and contractual obligations\nDefine back charges and how to avoid them\nAvoid construction disputes and claims from the site level\nWrite RFIs and Change Orders\nUnderstand the dispute resolution process – negotiation\, mediation\, arbitration\, and litigation\nUse the Builder’s Lien Act to obtain security\nUse the small claims process to collect debts\nUnderstand environmental law and how it impacts projects\nUnderstand safety law and it impacts construction companies\nUnderstand how specifications and drawings fit within the contractual hierarchy\nUnderstand the contractual relationship between contractor and sub-contractor\nCompile and submit proper extras and claims\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nThe basic concepts of contract law\nCCA\, CCDC and other contracts\nLegal terms used in contracts\nBidding process and contractual obligations\nSpecifications\, drawings and the contractual hierarchy\nContractual relationships between contractor and sub-contractor\nCompiling and submitting proper extras and claims\nDefining back charges and how to avoid them\nAvoiding construction disputes and claims from the site level\nWriting RFIs and Change Orders\nThe dispute resolution process\nThe Builder’s Lien Act\nThe Small Claims process\nEnvironmental law\nSafety legislation and regulations\n\n\n\n\n\n\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 Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-law-abbotsford/
LOCATION:BGC Partners Inc. Office\, 200-2296 McCallum Road\, Abbotsford\, BC\, V2S 3P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Legal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210204T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210113T172932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172932Z
UID:10102-1612422000-1612436400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Construction Specifications 101 (morning session)
DESCRIPTION:This is an interactive half-day seminar that will cover the fundamentals of interpreting construction specifications. The seminar will deal with the basics of reading and interpreting both the general and technical specifications.\n\nCourse Topics\n\n• Recognize the role of the Project Manual in relationship to the bidding documents\, construction contract documents\, general requirements and the technical specifications\n• Recognize the role of MasterFormat in Construction Specifications\n• Recognize the difference between a Prescriptive Specification and a Performance Specifications\n\nWho should attend? Anyone who is new to using Construction Specifications. This course is for Owners\, Contractors\, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 7:00am – 11:00 am Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-construction-specifications-101-morning-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210113T172244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172244Z
UID:10092-1612335600-1612350000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: CCA Subcontracts 101 (morning session)
DESCRIPTION:80% of the people managing Construction Contracts do not read\, do not understand or are not following the Construction Contract in place between the two organizations. This can create problems for both the Contractor and the Subcontractor (and Sub-Subcontractor).\n\nThe Canadian Construction Association publishes standard documents for the Construction Industry. This is a workshop on the various CCA Sub-Contracts with an emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of the Contractor\, the Sub-Contractor and the Sub-Sub Contractor.\n\n• CCA-1 – Stipulated Price Subcontract\n• CCA-19 – Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract\n• ACA Form A – Agreement between Contractor and Sub-Contractor\n• ACA Form B – Agreement between Sub-Contractor and Sub-Subcontractor\n• Guides covered by the course:\n• CCA-51 – Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Subcontracts\n• CCA-53 – A Trade Contractors Guide & Checklist to Construction Contracts\n\nWho should attend? Anyone whose work is described in industry contracts: Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Construction Managers\, Superintendents and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 7:00am – 11:00 am Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-cca-subcontracts-101-morning-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210113T172147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172147Z
UID:10090-1612267200-1612281600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Getting Paid and Managing Cash Flow in Construction (afternoon session)
DESCRIPTION:Payment in the Construction Industry is a problem. This create problems for both the Owner and the Contractor as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant\, Subcontractors\, Sub-Subcontractors and Suppliers).\n\nThe Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.\n\nIn this half-day workshop the Payment Process in Standard Contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract\, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract\, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with contract language from non-standard contracts which can delay payment.\n\nIt is important to recognize when your client is trying to work language into the contract which delays payment (Pay-if-Paid\, Pay-when-Paid\, “Notwithstanding” clauses).\n\nGuides covered by the course:\n\n• CCA 28 – A Guide to Improving Cash Flow in the Construction Industry\n• CCA 50 – A Prime Contractors Guide to Project Financing and Payment Security\n• CCA 53 – Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts\n• CCA Banking Guide for the Canadian Construction Association\n• CCDC 12 – Project Financial Information Disclosure Form\n\nWho should attend? Anyone who is involved with billings and payment: Managers\, Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Project Accountants of all levels will benefit from the workshop.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-getting-paid-and-managing-cash-flow-in-construction-afternoon-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210202T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20210113T172056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172056Z
UID:10088-1612249200-1612263600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Getting Paid and Managing Cash Flow in Construction (morning session)
DESCRIPTION:Payment in the Construction Industry is a problem. This create problems for both the Owner and the Contractor as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant\, Subcontractors\, Sub-Subcontractors and Suppliers).\n\nThe Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.\n\nIn this half-day workshop the Payment Process in Standard Contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract\, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract\, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with contract language from non-standard contracts which can delay payment.\n\nIt is important to recognize when your client is trying to work language into the contract which delays payment (Pay-if-Paid\, Pay-when-Paid\, “Notwithstanding” clauses).\n\nGuides covered by the course:\n\n• CCA 28 – A Guide to Improving Cash Flow in the Construction Industry\n• CCA 50 – A Prime Contractors Guide to Project Financing and Payment Security\n• CCA 53 – Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts\n• CCA Banking Guide for the Canadian Construction Association\n• CCDC 12 – Project Financial Information Disclosure Form\n\nWho should attend? Anyone who is involved with billings and payment: Managers\, Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Project Accountants of all levels will benefit from the workshop.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 7:00am – 11:00 am Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-getting-paid-and-managing-cash-flow-in-construction-morning-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20201209T193544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T193544Z
UID:10009-1611666000-1611680400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Protection (afternoon session) - Chilliwack
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4 hour course that introduces workers to Fall Protection methods. Upon completion of this course participants will be able to: \n\nExplain when Fall Protection is required\nIdentify and describe major Fall Protection methods and the key associated FP equipment\nExplain and apply the Fall Protection hierarchy\nDetermine when a Fall Protection Plan is required and describe the main components\nDevelop a Fall Protection Plan based on a given scenario\n\nImportant: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/fall-protection-afternoon-session-chilliwack-5/
LOCATION:R.A. MacRae Training\, 12-45787 Yale Road\, Chilliwack\, BC\, V2P 4G7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260524T181511
CREATED:20201209T193405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T193419Z
UID:10005-1611648000-1611662400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Protection (morning session) - Chilliwack
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4 hour course that introduces workers to Fall Protection methods. Upon completion of this course participants will be able to: \n\nExplain when Fall Protection is required\nIdentify and describe major Fall Protection methods and the key associated FP equipment\nExplain and apply the Fall Protection hierarchy\nDetermine when a Fall Protection Plan is required and describe the main components\nDevelop a Fall Protection Plan based on a given scenario\n\nImportant: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/fall-protection-morning-session-chilliwack-5/
LOCATION:R.A. MacRae Training\, 12-45787 Yale Road\, Chilliwack\, BC\, V2P 4G7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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