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SUMMARY:Leading and Managing Organizational Change - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Do you feel that change is ever constant and that you’re struggling to keep up? Are you looking for practical tools and approaches that you can take in managing changes that occur? Do you want to successfully lead projects that involve significant changes? \nThis seminar is focused on preparing you to manage organizational change and to lead and mentor others through change. You’ll understand the impacts change has on employees\, and what you need to do manage and address any resistance. You’ll also learn practical tips and techniques on how to get your organization or client ready for upcoming changes and impacts. Through a series of hands-on workshops\, you’ll develop a deeper understanding on what is involved in successfully adapting to and implementing change\, both from a personal and professional perspective. \nIn this seminar\, you’ll: \n\nUnderstand the impact change and transitions have on you and your employees\nLearn how to adapt to and be resilient to change\, whether the change is from a people\, process\, or technology transformation\nDevelop approaches to managing and leading change\nUse pragmatic tools to help you with anticipating and addressing resistance to change\, engaging with stakeholders\, and facilitating change\n\nInstructor: Eric Tung is Business Communications Instructor at SFU’s Beedie School of Business\, and an English Instructor at UBC’s Extended Learning\, where he teaches business and technical writing courses. Eric also designs and delivers customized workshops to engineering\, construction\, and consulting firms. \nIn addition to teaching and coaching\, Eric is a business transformation and change management consultant\, where he advises firms on large-scale organizational-wide changes. Eric’s clients range from smaller consulting firms to larger organizations such as the City of Vancouver\, District of North Vancouver\, Metro Vancouver\, BC Hydro\, TELUS\, BC Pension Corporation\, BC Safety Authority\, and Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group. \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/leading-and-managing-organizational-change-burnaby-6/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Human Resources,Management
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190610T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181109T182822Z
UID:8121-1560153600-1560184200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Writing Effective Letters\, Scope Documents\, Reports and Proposals - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:What are key elements of an effectively written document? What should I focus on in my letters\, bids\, proposals\, work plans\, reports\, and documentation? \nPotential clients often judge you based on whether you can clearly articulate the services you provide. Clients may skim your documents\, so you need to ensure that your content is organized and that your key points stand out. Your writing ability is important. \nThis seminar is focused on helping you to do exactly that: to write more effectively. You’ll learn to tailor your writing for your audience and purpose. You’ll apply the strategies required for effective emails\, reports\, and proposals. In addition\, you’ll also incorporate key principles for editing and revising your documents. \nWe’ll cover multiple topics\, including: \n1. Planning your scope documents \n2. Writing concisely \n3. Crafting effective emails and letters \n4. Responding to bids and proposals \n5. Structuring your reports and project documentation \nInstructor: Eric Tung is Business Communications Instructor at SFU’s Beedie School of Business\, and an English Instructor at UBC’s Extended Learning\, where he teaches business and technical writing courses. \nIn addition to teaching\, as a Principal Consultant at Prolepsis Consulting\, Eric designs and delivers customized business\, proposal\, and technical writing workshops to various organizations\, including construction\, engineering\, and consulting firms. He advises firms on their communications strategy\, and writes proposals and business plans for his clients. \nEric also specializes in business transformation and change management consulting\, where he advises firms on large-scale organizational-wide changes. Eric’s clients range from smaller consulting firms to larger organizations such as the City of Vancouver\, District of North Vancouver\, Metro Vancouver\, BC Hydro\, TELUS\, BC Pension Corporation\, BC Safety Authority\, and Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group. \nWhat previous participants said: \n“I thought I did not need to take this course at first. After today\, I have a better understanding of how to prepare my documents.” \n“I found this to be very informative.” \n“All was valuable. Makes me rethink how I write.” \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/writing-effective-letters-scope-documents-reports-and-proposals-kelowna-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190607T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20190403T170350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T220018Z
UID:8473-1559894400-1559925000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading - Burnaby
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-victoria-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190607T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190607T163000
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CREATED:20181108T185745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181108T185745Z
UID:8105-1559893500-1559925000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Responsibilities of Joint Health and Safety Committees - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:On April 3\, 2017\, changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation regarding joint health and safety committees and worker health and safety representatives took effect. All new joint committee members selected on or after April 3\, 2017 must receive eight hours of training. This course will help participants fulfill the new requirement. \n\nParticipants will: \n\nKnow how to use the OHS Regulation and WC Act to access health & safety requirements;\nExplain the roles and functions of the Joint Committee and the Worker Representatives;\nLearn how to perform an incident investigation;\nLearn how to perform a formal site inspection; and\nDevelop a foundation in knowledge to:\n\nPromote workplace health and safety\nAssist in ensuring the health and safety program elements are implemented;\nConduct and participate in Joint Committee Meetings; and\nWork cooperatively to address workers’ health and safety concerns.\n\n\n\nTopics covered: \n\nUse of WorkSafe OHS Regulation;\nJoint Health and Safety committee and workers representatives;\nOHS Program;\nSafety Inspections;\nIncident investigations;\nRefusal of unsafe work;\nHow to work as a committee;\nDifferent types of recommendations; and\nHazard management.\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/responsibilities-of-joint-health-and-safety-committees-burnaby-10/
LOCATION:Universal Health and Safety\, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190531T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20190305T232121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T180324Z
UID:8271-1559289600-1559320200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Document Control with Bluebeam Revu - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Document Control with Revu is a Curtek course that teaches you and your staff Document Control practices using Bluebeam Revu. This full-day training course provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills to take plain PDF construction documents and create smart PDF’s that can give project teams accurate and up to date information at all times.\n\n\nThis course promises to shorten your staff’s learning curve and maximize your investment in Revu by:\n\n• Providing hands-on instruction by a Bluebeam Certified Instructor\n• Focusing on the foundational skills needed to use Revu to achieve greater productivity\n• Delivering frequent skills reinforcement through hands-on classroom activities\, contextual feedback\, quizzing and discussion\n• Applying a progressive learning structure where each learning module builds on previous learning objectives\n• Equipping learners with takeaway reference material\, including practice files and a reference workbook to use beyond the classroom\n\n\n\nCourse Outline\n\nModule 1: Intro\n• Welcome and introductions\n• Course overview\n\nModule 2: Thumbnails Tab\n• Refresher on the Thumbnails Tab\n• Changing Page Labels Manually\n• Changing Page Labels with AutoMark™\n• Classroom Exercise – Labelling Pages\n• Creating Bookmarks with AutoMark™\n• Classroom Exercise – Bookmarking your documents\n• Extract Pages\n• Combine Pages\n• Classroom Exercise – Going from individual sheets to a combined\nset and back again\n\nModule 3: Creating a SMART PDF\n• Raster vs. Vector data\n• Basic Hyperlinks\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Behind Hyperlinks\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Creating Hyperlinks form Search Results\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Batch Link\n• Classroom Exercise\n\nModule 4: Documenting Changes\n• Compare Documents\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Overlay Pages\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Batch Overlay & Compare\n• Classroom Exercise\n\nModule 5: Updating Page Content\n• What is Slip Sheeting?\n• Replace Pages\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Batch Slip Sheeting\n• Classroom Exercise\n\n\n\nModule 6: Bluebeam Sets\n• Intro to Sets\n• Creating a New Set\n• Set Categories\n• Tags\n• Adding more/revised files to a Set\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Publishing Sets\n• Sharing Sets with Project Teams\n• Drawing Logs\n• Classroom Exercise\n\nModule 7: Looking Back\n• Review topics taught in this course\n• Final classroom exercise – can you do it all together now?\n\n\nWho should attend:\nField and office professionals in the construction\, engineering and architecture industry.\n\nTaking the Bluebeam Revu Basics course is not mandatory as a prerequisite\, however it is strongly recommended. Several of the topics taught in these courses are built on the foundation of several topics taught in the basics course.\n\nInstructor:\nCurtek is a technical consulting firm specializing specifically in Bluebeam Revu and servicing the Western Canada market. We offer multiple training sessions to help our clients work effectively with their digital documents. The instructor\, Morgan Garry\, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from BYU-Idaho and over 10 years of commercial construction experience in project management and estimating. Morgan is also the first and only Bluebeam Certified Instructor in Canada.\n\n\nIMPORTANT: You will need to provide your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu installed and a scroll wheel mouse.  You can download the software for a trial version for 30 days at http://www.bluebeam.com/InstRevuTRIAL\n\nIf you don’t have your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu\, we can provide a training laptop for the day ($25 rental fee). The total number of training laptops is limited and will be provided to those who reserve them first.\n\nTo reserve a training laptop\, email or call Kerry at 604-293-2339 or kerry.vital@trainingnetwork.ca\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/document-control-with-bluebeam-revu-burnaby-4/
LOCATION:Executive Suites Hotel & Conference Centre\, 4201 Lougheed Highway\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190530T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190530T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20190305T232015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T180333Z
UID:8269-1559203200-1559233800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Field Quality Control and Deficiency Management with Bluebeam Revu - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:This full-day course provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills to get the quality of work on your projects under control and developing an effective tracking system that is easy to manage. \nTopics covered include: \n• Creating QC Floor Plans with Spaces \n• Creating Deficiency Tool Sets \n• Statuses for Deficiency Management \n• Adding images to your QC documents \n• Deficiency Inspections \n• Deficiency Reporting \n• PDF Forms \n• Classroom Exercises \n\n\nTaking the Bluebeam Revu Basics course is not mandatory as a prerequisite\, however it is strongly recommended. Several of the topics taught in these courses are built on the foundation of several topics taught in the basics course.\n\nInstructor:\nCurtek is a technical consulting firm specializing specifically in Bluebeam Revu and servicing the Western Canada market. We offer multiple training sessions to help our clients work effectively with their digital documents. The instructor\, Morgan Garry\, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from BYU-Idaho and over 10 years of commercial construction experience in project management and estimating. Morgan is also the first and only Bluebeam Certified Instructor in Canada.\n\n\nIMPORTANT: You will need to provide your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu installed and a scroll wheel mouse.  You can download the software for a trial version for 30 days at http://www.bluebeam.com/InstRevuTRIAL\n\nIf you don’t have your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu\, we can provide a training laptop for the day ($25 rental fee). The total number of training laptops is limited and will be provided to those who reserve them first.\n\nTo reserve a training laptop\, email or call Kerry at 604-293-2339 or kerry.vital@trainingnetwork.ca\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/field-quality-control-and-deficiency-management-with-bluebeam-revu-burnaby-2/
LOCATION:Executive Suites Hotel & Conference Centre\, 4201 Lougheed Highway\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190530T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190530T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20190307T171208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T171208Z
UID:8324-1559201400-1559233800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Hazard Recognition and Control - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed to provide participants the required knowledge to understand the principle of hazard recognition and control as well as the methods used to ensure hazards are identified and adequately addressed in the workplace. At the end of the session participants will have an understanding of the requirements for identifying hazards\, the tools required to assess the identified hazards and score them by priority\, and methods to take the information gathered and develop Safe Work Procedures to mitigate the hazards. Participants will take part in reviewing a number of hazard scenarios as well as developing procedures to mitigate the identified hazards.\n\nTopics covered:\n\nThe regulatory requirements to identify and assess hazards.\nWho may do a hazard assessment?\nHow to gather information regarding the hazards of a process?\nHow to conduct interviews with persons familiar with the process being assessed?\nDeveloping appropriate conclusions and mitigating factors.\nCompleting the Hazard Assessment Form and develop Safe Work Procedures.\n\nInstructor: Terry Duncan is an independent safety specialist with over 30 years of experience in occupational safety. Past roles include safety coordinator for Dominion Bridge of Western Canada\, and safety coordinator/industrial engineer for Freightliner Canada. Terry was also directly involved in the development of the City of Vancouver’s TSC/CSO training program. He has worked in construction\, manufacturing\, forestry\, pulp and paper\, and municipal and provincial governments. In 1998\, Terry was voted Senior Safety Professional of the Year by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering.\n\nWhat previous participants said:\n“Excellent course! More info than expected!”\n“Very interesting course and knowledgeable instructor.”\n“Instructor has lots of real world experience and examples.”\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/hazard-recognition-and-control-burnaby-3/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Legal,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190529T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20190305T231856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T180344Z
UID:8267-1559116800-1559147400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Estimating with Bluebeam Revu - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:This full-day training course provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills to accurately estimate construction quantities and costs using Bluebeam Revu. \nThis course includes all of the new estimating features included in Bluebeam Revu 2017. \nTopics covered include:\n• Estimating Tool Sets & Profiles \n• Layers \n• Setting Drawing Scale \n• Viewports \n• Length Measurements \n• Area and Volume Measurements \n• Dynamic Fill \n• Count Measurements \n• Using the Markups List for Estimating \n• Quantity Link to Excel \n• Sketch to Scale \n• Legends \nAttendees will receive a best practice guide to keep and reference back to. \nTaking the Bluebeam Revu Basics course is not mandatory as a prerequisite\, however it is strongly recommended. Several of the topics taught in these courses are built on the foundation of several topics taught in the basics course. \n\nInstructor:\nThe course will be taught by Morgan Garry\, a former Senior Estimator with one of Canada’s largest general contractors. Morgan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from BYU-Idaho and over 10 years of commercial construction experience in project management and estimating. Morgan is also the first and only Bluebeam Certified Instructor in Canada.\n\nWhat previous participants have said:\n“Learned a number of practical and efficient ways of measuring electrical device and length of conduit runs.”\n“Morgan is a great instructor. Very patient and extremely knowledgable.”\n\n“Overall a very rewarding and valuable tool for my contractors.” \n“Great content\, not too much but detailed enough to be very useful.” \nIMPORTANT: You will need to provide your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu installed and a scroll wheel mouse.  You can download the software for a trial version for 30 days at http://www.bluebeam.com/InstRevuTRIAL\n\nIf you don’t have your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu\, we can provide a training laptop for the day ($25 rental fee). The total number of training laptops is limited and will be provided to those who reserve them first.\n\nTo reserve a training laptop\, email or call Kerry at 604-293-2339 or kerry.vital@trainingnetwork.ca\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/estimating-with-bluebeam-revu-burnaby-3/
LOCATION:Executive Suites Hotel & Conference Centre\, 4201 Lougheed Highway\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190529T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190529T090000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20190319T154246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T161013Z
UID:8439-1559115000-1559120400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Canada’s first Registered Utility Locator Technician (RULT) Certification (Breakfast Event) - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Breaking ground on any new project comes with numerous risks. Every time you dig in the ground\, you run the risk of loss of life or damage to property if you hit any of the many buried cables\, conduits\, gas or oil pipelines and/or other underground facilities. \nKnowing what underground facilities are buried in or near your jobsite is essential if deadly\, dangerous\, or destructive accidents are to be avoided. It is essential that precise and reliable information be obtained regarding the presence\, location and depth of these underground utilities. \nA Registered Underground Utility Locator Technician (RULT) is a person who possesses professional registration with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC). RULTs are recognized for their competencies to verify\, identify and label public and private utility mains and other services located primarily underground. \nJoseph Salazar B.Sc.\, AScT\, RULT\, a member of the ASTTBC Underground Utility Locator Certification Board\, will talk to participants about the training and certification process and discuss the value in becoming certified as Registered Utility Locator Technician. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/canadas-first-registered-utility-locator-technician-rult-certification-breakfast-event-burnaby/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190525T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190525T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20190403T170450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T170450Z
UID:8475-1558769400-1558801800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Civil Blueprint Reading - Langley
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-langley/
LOCATION:Langley (TBA)
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190517T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190517T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20181108T185700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181108T185700Z
UID:8103-1558078200-1558110600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Responsibilities of Joint Health and Safety Committees - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:On April 3\, 2017\, changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation regarding joint health and safety committees and worker health and safety representatives took effect. All new joint committee members selected on or after April 3\, 2017 must receive eight hours of training. This course will help participants fulfill the new requirement. \n\nParticipants will: \n\nKnow how to use the OHS Regulation and WC Act to access health & safety requirements;\nExplain the roles and functions of the Joint Committee and the Worker Representatives;\nLearn how to perform an incident investigation;\nLearn how to perform a formal site inspection; and\nDevelop a foundation in knowledge to:\n\nPromote workplace health and safety\nAssist in ensuring the health and safety program elements are implemented;\nConduct and participate in Joint Committee Meetings; and\nWork cooperatively to address workers’ health and safety concerns.\n\n\n\nTopics covered: \n\nUse of WorkSafe OHS Regulation;\nJoint Health and Safety committee and workers representatives;\nOHS Program;\nSafety Inspections;\nIncident investigations;\nRefusal of unsafe work;\nHow to work as a committee;\nDifferent types of recommendations; and\nHazard management.\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/responsibilities-of-joint-health-and-safety-committees-burnaby-9/
LOCATION:Universal Health and Safety\, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190517T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20190329T161758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T161758Z
UID:8469-1558078200-1558108800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:How To Be A Better Foreman - Victoria
DESCRIPTION:Many great trades people take a foreman position and fail. Not for lack of skills or drive but simply for lack of guidance on how to be a great foreman. This 1-day course gives participants the fundamentals of field leadership\, organization\, crew morale\, efficiency\, and productivity. \n\nIssues covered:\n\nUnderstanding why and how many foremen fail\nHow the foreman’s role has changed\nDealing with workplace conflict without being a jerk\nLearning how to anticipate production and jobsite issues\nUnderstanding general and subcontractor dynamics\nUnderstanding your role as a leader\nUnderstand how you play a major role in increasing jobsite productivity\n\nInstructor: Paul Simpson is a Gold Seal certified superintendent with over 15 years of trade experience. He holds a Red Seal for Plumbing and Pipefitting and has his Gasfitting certification as well. He is currently teaching the piping trades at Thompson Rivers University.\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“Well structured\, informative course.” \n“Nice to hear different perspectives.” \n“Valuable: Learning to communicate with other people on the job site.” \n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/how-to-be-a-better-foreman-victoria-2/
LOCATION:Sandman Hotel Victoria\, 2852 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190517T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20181106T211946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T192430Z
UID:8066-1557993600-1558110600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Supervisory and Management Skills - Burnaby
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. \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 \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Great Class!  Instructor was able to hold our attention for long periods of time.” \n“Excellent course layout and presentation.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/supervisory-and-management-skills-burnaby-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Human Resources,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190516T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20190322T182600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T193037Z
UID:8441-1557907200-1558024200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Electrical Estimating Course 1 (Basic) - Langley
DESCRIPTION:Are you confident in your estimating skills for today’s competitive market? Attend the Electrical Estimating Course 1 and learn how to systematically put together an accurate bid for electrical work. \nOur two-day\, hands-on course will take you right from the start of an estimate to the final bid price. Your estimates will be done in a systematic way. The forms we supply are easy to follow and will guide you step by step. Errors are easy to find. All material is listed and a labour unit is applied to each item. \nYou will finalize a tender and will add overhead and all other job costs. Adding the profit will be your final step. The labour manual will go home with you for continual use. \nCourse includes: \n\nLabour manual with CD\nTake-off and estimating forms\nScale and pencils\nLunch and refreshments\n\nCourse Agenda \nEstimating Fundamentals \n\nRole of an Estimator\nSetting up to Estimate\nMethods of Estimating\nEstimating Tools and Forms\nLabor Manual and Use\nPricing\n\n\nDetailed Takeoff \n\n\nReview Drawings and Specifications\nOrganization of Estimate\nMeasuring and Counting\nUse of Forms\nReviewing of Addendums\n\n\nPricing\, Labouring and Summarizing \n\n\nListing of Material\nPricing\, Labour Units and Extension\n\nSummarizing\n\nLabour Cost\nNon-Productive Labour\nJob Expenses\nMark-up and Profit\nJob Closing\nQuote\nSales Techniques\n\n\n\n\nLayout and Estimate for: \n\n\n110 volt Receptacle Outlets for an Office\nLighting Fixtures and Switches for an Office\nLighting and Outlets for a Plant\nDistribution and Feeders\n400 amp Service Entrance\n\nIntroduction to Computer Estimating\n\nAdvantages of computerized estimating\nSet up of job to take-off\nInputting of take-off\nTypical extension and Recap sheet\n\nParticipants need to bring a calculator.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/electrical-estimating-course-1-basic-langley/
LOCATION:Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre\, 20393 Fraser Hwy\, Langley\, BC\, V3A 7N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190515T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20180711T175419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T175419Z
UID:7806-1557907200-1557937800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading - Kelowna
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-kelowna/
LOCATION:Kelowna (TBA)\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190510T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190510T123000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20181001T214635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181001T214635Z
UID:8018-1557477000-1557491400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Protection - Burnaby
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-burnaby-15/
LOCATION:Universal Health and Safety\, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190510T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20180711T175314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181106T211853Z
UID:7804-1557388800-1557505800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Supervisory and Management Skills - Kelowna
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. \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 \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Great Class!  Instructor was able to hold our attention for long periods of time.” \n“Excellent course layout and presentation.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/supervisory-and-management-skills-kelowna/
LOCATION:Kelowna (TBA)\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190501T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190501T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20180924T203830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T203830Z
UID:7970-1556695800-1556728200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Trenching and Excavation Safety Workshop - Burnaby
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-burnaby-4/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190430T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20181106T212724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181106T212724Z
UID:8082-1556524800-1556641800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Law - Burnaby
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-burnaby-3/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Legal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190418T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190418T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20181108T185547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181108T185547Z
UID:8101-1555573500-1555605000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Responsibilities of Joint Health and Safety Committees - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:On April 3\, 2017\, changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation regarding joint health and safety committees and worker health and safety representatives took effect. All new joint committee members selected on or after April 3\, 2017 must receive eight hours of training. This course will help participants fulfill the new requirement. \n\nParticipants will: \n\nKnow how to use the OHS Regulation and WC Act to access health & safety requirements;\nExplain the roles and functions of the Joint Committee and the Worker Representatives;\nLearn how to perform an incident investigation;\nLearn how to perform a formal site inspection; and\nDevelop a foundation in knowledge to:\n\nPromote workplace health and safety\nAssist in ensuring the health and safety program elements are implemented;\nConduct and participate in Joint Committee Meetings; and\nWork cooperatively to address workers’ health and safety concerns.\n\n\n\nTopics covered: \n\nUse of WorkSafe OHS Regulation;\nJoint Health and Safety committee and workers representatives;\nOHS Program;\nSafety Inspections;\nIncident investigations;\nRefusal of unsafe work;\nHow to work as a committee;\nDifferent types of recommendations; and\nHazard management.\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/responsibilities-of-joint-health-and-safety-committees-burnaby-8/
LOCATION:Universal Health and Safety\, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Safety
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190416T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20181106T212407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181106T212407Z
UID:8074-1555315200-1555432200@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 \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-project-management-burnaby-5/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190412T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20181001T214557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181001T214557Z
UID:8016-1555072200-1555086600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Protection - Burnaby
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-burnaby-14/
LOCATION:Universal Health and Safety\, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20190305T225036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T225036Z
UID:8247-1555056000-1555086600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading - Kamloops
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-kamloops/
LOCATION:Fairfield Inn and Suites\, 1475 Hugh Allen Drive\, Kamloops\, BC\, V1S 1J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190412T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190412T103000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20190305T225307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T225307Z
UID:8249-1555054200-1555065000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Employment Standards Act Refresher (Breakfast Session) - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:The Employment Standards Act sets the rules for employment practices in your office and in the field. Your current work rules may fall short of your statutory obligations even though they are well accepted by your staff. You usually find out you are not in compliance too late and are faced with months of back pay owed. This two-hour seminar will give you a review of Employment Standards Act requirements that are particularly relevant to construction industry employers\, including: \n\n\nEmployment contracts\nWho is a “manager”\nHours of work and overtime\nAveraging agreements for hours of work\nTermination of employment\nVacation and statutory holidays\nIndependent contractors vs. employees\nImpact of the common law\n\nPresenter: Craig Munroe is a partner at Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP. \nCraig represents and advises public and private clients facing labour relations and employment issues. He provides strategic\, solution-based advice to clients facing complicated labour relations issues. He regularly appears before various courts and tribunals including the British Columbia Labour Relations Board\, the Canada Industrial Relations Board\, grievance arbitration panels\, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal\, and the provincial and federal courts. \nCraig has been recognized by both his peers and his clients for excellence in his field. He is the BC Director and Vice President of the Canadian Association of counsel to Employers\, and has received the International Law Office’s “Client Choice Awards” as a result of a nomination and references from his clients. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/employment-standards-act-refresher-breakfast-session-burnaby-3/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Human Resources,Legal,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190410T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20190305T194131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T194131Z
UID:8239-1554796800-1554913800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Project Planning & Cost Control - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:The course is designed to provide owners\, managers\, estimators\, and field personnel with a general knowledge of the process of planning and controlling a project from beginning to end utilizing ways and means of monitoring\, saving and controlling costs. \nTopics covered: \n\nUnderstanding the impact and methodology of construction cost control.\nWays and means of minimizing and controlling costs on site.\nProject cost forecasting and accounting functions on site.\nProject planning and its purpose and effect on project cost control.\nHow to communicate & assist management re: cost methods and control.\nGain additional insight into the process of work and cost analysis.\nCost reporting systems – new technology in monitoring costs and reports.\nUnderstanding the effect improper field reporting has on cost control. Maintaining and managing documents\, material\, tools and equipment.\nUnderstanding the Contract process from bidding to project close-out.\nReview of 100 companies and their methods in controlling & saving costs.\n\nInstructor: Gerald Cree is a Gold-Seal certified construction management professional with over 30 years’ experience managing large-scale residential\, commercial\, industrial and environmental projects throughout Western Canada and the United States. His experience covers all aspects of construction management including ; design\, development\, estimation\, project planning\, tendering and procurement with additional expertise in civil\, structural\, electrical and mechanical disciplines. Throughout his career\, Gerald has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to professional development and has successfully achieved certification in many areas\, notably: Project Management Professional (PMP)\, Master of Project planning and Construction Law and is presently working towards his Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDS) certification. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/project-planning-cost-control-burnaby/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190409T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190409T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20190305T194253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T194253Z
UID:8241-1554795000-1554827400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Rigging Fundamentals (Fulford Certification) - Fort St John
DESCRIPTION:This Rigging Fundamentals course is designed for anyone who rig loads for lifting by cranes and other hoisting equipment. \n\nCourse objectives\n\nIdentify safe rigging practices\nConduct prior to use inspections\nUnderstand basic rigging principles\nLoad weight determination\nTurning Loads\n\nTopics covered: \n\nRigging terminology\nDetermining load weight\nLocating the load’s centre of gravity (COG)\nCommunicating with hand signals\nKnot tying\nInspecting slings and hardware\nUsing rigging working load limit charts\nApplication of common hitches\nBasic lift planning\nRigging and signaling lifts\n\n\nParticipants will receive the following Fulford materials: \n\nRigging Fundamentals Manual\nLift Planning Guide\nRigging Fundamentals Certificate of Completion wallet card (no photo) – valid for 3 years\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/rigging-fundamentals-fulford-certification-fort-st-john/
LOCATION:Quality Inn Northern Grand\, 9830 100th Avenue\, Fort St John\, British Columbia\, V1J 1Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training,Safety
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190403T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20190305T194019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T194019Z
UID:8237-1554278400-1554309000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading - Burnaby
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-burnaby-6/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Equipment Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190401T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190402T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
CREATED:20180821T223111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180821T223111Z
UID:7931-1554107400-1554222600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Estimating - Prince George
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-prince-george/
LOCATION:Community Futures Fraser Fort George\, 1566 7th Avenue\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 3P4
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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UID:7801-1553760000-1553877000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Skills - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Participants will be able to identify and practice skills needed for effective communication and learn about barriers to communication. They will also learn about different communication styles and identify what their dominant style is as well as how to deal with people who have a different style of communication. The course material also provides insight about anger and how to manage it as well as help develop the skills required to supervise others. \nThe course will also cover the following: \n\nEffective Leadership through Communication Skills\nDealing with Difficult People\, Conflict and Confrontation\nAssertive Training and Speaking Skills\nCommunicating Motivation\nCommunication through Body Language\nManaging a Good Impression to Clients\nConstructive Use of Anger and Persuasion Skills\nAnger and Conflict Management Skills\nCommunicating Discipline and Termination\nResolving Disputes through Communication\nHow to Prepare for and Facilitate Meetings\nCommunication through Writing Skills\nDrafting and Preparing Proper Reports and Correspondence\nCommunicating Teamwork to Staff and Workers\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. \nTo receive your CPD accredited certificate you must complete the online portion after the 2 day course. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/communication-skills-kelowna/
LOCATION:Kelowna (TBA)\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Human Resources,Management
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190328T100000
DTSTAMP:20260524T223918
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UID:8233-1553760000-1553767200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Challenges with Shoring Design (Breakfast Session) - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:This presentation describes various earth shoring techniques for building construction including aspects of design and safety. \nSeveral shoring methods are covered: \n\nCantilevered walls\nTied-back walls\nBraced excavations\n\nCase studies are presented relating to risks of instability during excavation. \nPresenter: Robert Bourdages. P. Eng.\, PE\, SE\, LEED AP\, Principal\, Stantec Consulting Ltd. \nRobert Bourdages is a structural engineer who has practiced building design along the US west coastal states\, and in British Columbia and Alberta. He has provided the structural design of buildings and earth shoring structures in many geographic areas with various soil and water conditions. Robert is a Principal with Stantec Consulting Ltd. in Vancouver\, and is currently working on the YVR CORE Program\, a major infrastructure project at the Vancouver Airport. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/challenges-with-shoring-design-breakfast-session-burnaby/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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