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SUMMARY:Employment Standards Act Refresher (Breakfast session) - Prince George
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-prince-george/
LOCATION:Sandman Signature Prince George\, 2990 Recplace Drive\, Prince George\, BC\, V2N 0B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Legal,Management
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SUMMARY:Navigating a Multi-Generational Workplace (Breakfast Session) - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:We are at the generational crossroads of workplace composition in Canada. For the first time in modern history there are 4 generations in the average Canadian workplace\, and it is estimated that by 2020\, at least 50% of the workforce in Canada will be Millennials. \nThis workshop will explore some of the challenges and opportunities businesses face as the generational balance tips as the Boomers continue to retire and the Millennials and Gen Z take their place.  What will this mean for your managers and supervisors? What will be the impact on your organizational culture\, trends\, social norms and recruitment and retention strategies? \nIn this two-hour breakfast session\, we will: \n\nGain insight into the generations represented in today’s workplace\nLook at the generational difference & similarities in the workplace (myths and facts?)\nExplore how to manage a multi-generational workforce\nDiscuss options on how to reward and motivate all generations\nDiscuss how to remove generational barriers and stereotypes\nExamine how the baby boomer’s retirement will create leadership opportunities for Millennials\nTalk about work life balance and is it really just the Millennials who care?\nAND\, explore the concept of managing individuals\, not generations\n\nWho Should Attend This Session? \nAnyone who works with\, or leads cross generational teams\, as well as Senior Management and HR Professionals who lead recruitment\, retention and engagement activities. \nPresenter: Pamela Bragg \nPamela is a professional consultant\, trainer and coach with over 25 years’ experience in Organizational and Leadership Performance within multi-national environments\, both union and non-union. Her professional background includes work as a senior HR Director with Lafarge North America where she was the key HR business partner for the Product Line General Managers (ready mix concrete\, aggregates\, cement manufacturing\, asphalt\, pave and construction) and leadership teams across Western Canada and the PNW US. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/navigating-a-multi-generational-workplace-breakfast-session-burnaby/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191121T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191121T093000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190306T000803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T000803Z
UID:8313-1574321400-1574328600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:FREE Breakfast: Building Your One-Page Strategic Plan - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Are you finding yourself too busy to plan the next big moves in your business? If you have been working so hard that you have no time to think ahead\, this session is for you.\n\nEvery year your business has an opportunity to learn from the past and make strategic moves to evolve into the vision you initially set out to create. Without a disciplined approach to strategic planning\, your company can often lead you down a challenging path.\n\nWe’ll walk you through a step-by-step approach to create a simple\, yet effective annual strategic plan. In this session\, you will:\n\nEstablish your goals\nLearn how to put the company’s strategic plan on one simple to understand page\nBreak the year-end goal down to 3-5 key initiatives you need to focus on\nBe given systems to break initiatives down into a weekly focused routine that keeps you on track for the year\n\nThis is a complimentary breakfast session\, but registration is required. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/free-breakfast-building-your-one-page-strategic-plan-burnaby-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190308T204222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T204405Z
UID:8348-1574150400-1574181000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Change Order Management - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Changes are an inevitable part of the construction process but if not managed well\, change orders can cause unnecessary project disruptions and lead to cost increases and schedule delays. This course will provide participants with best practices for successfully navigating this complex project management challenge. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able: \n\nIdentify changes from the original contract\nDocument the changes\nPrice changes fairly and realistically\nPresent and negotiate changes collaboratively\nUnderstand the importance of early detection of change orders\nNegotiate delay claims caused by changes\nUnderstand the wording within commonly used contracts eg.\, CCDC 2 and CCA 1\nDevelop a change order process for a construction company\nIssue a notice of dispute\nProactively negotiating fair time and material rates at the bidding stage of a project.\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. \nWhat previous participants said:\n“Completely satisfied. More information was presented than I was expecting.”\n“Instructor broke down information into tangible concepts.”\n“The instructor is great; I would like to take more courses with him.”\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/change-order-management-burnaby/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Legal,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191118T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191118T120000
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SUMMARY:Strategic & Cost-Effective Step Code Compliance for Part 9 Buildings - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:You’ve likely attended one or more Step Code info sessions but\, as a result\, do you have a strategy in place for achieving your project Step Code targets cost effectively? You’re convinced that airtightness is a key element to success but what about windows\, wall assemblies\, and mechanical systems? Will you be relying solely on the direction of your energy consultant for the selection of these components or would you prefer the driver’s seat? \nThis half-day course will not only enhance your comprehension of the Step Code for Part 9 buildings\, it will enable you to prioritize the energy conservation measures you consider for your projects based on construction cost and energy impact.  Using a combination of lecture and some hands-on participation for practical elements\, you will: \n\nUnderstand the Step Code performance targets\, and to what extent their achievement is influenced by:\n\nBuilding envelope components (windows\, wall assemblies\, etc.)\nBuilding airtightness\nHVAC equipment selections\n\n\nImprove your ability to:\n\nFacilitate an efficient design and documentation cycle\, from acquisition of development permit through to submission of the building permit application\nEnsure design details\, particularly related to airtightness\, are successfully implemented in the field\n\n\nLearn to predict which Step Code projects will be especially challenging\nBe able to identify and rank the most cost effective measures for achieving Step Code targets\, and estimate corresponding cost premiums\nExpand your knowledge about high efficiency mechanical systems and their relevance to Step Code\, including:\n\nCommon and not-so-common options for hot water heating\, space conditioning and ventilation\nProper application\, selection\, and installation of equipment\n\n\n\nInstructors \nMikhael Horvath is a professional engineer and the director of Enforma Engineering Inc.\, which specializes exclusively in energy code compliance analysis and testing for both Part 9 and Part 3 buildings.  Since 2016\, Enforma has completed over 600 projects in three provinces\, and saved builders more than $2 million dollars in construction costs by using energy modeling based compliance strategies.  Prior to specializing as an energy consultant\, Mikhael practiced for over a decade as an HVAC and plumbing design engineer\, working on building types ranging from residential to industrial. \nTomas Minka is a principal at Invictus Construction Ltd.\, a Victoria based design-build construction company\, and owner of Micoma Consulting Ltd. Tomas works closely with Enforma Engineering Inc. He is a Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) by Passive House Institue (PHI) in Germany\, with over 15 years of experience in the construction industry. Tomas has an extensive residential projects portfolio as well as experience managing construction of temporary structures\, temporary stadiums\, and other large and complex projects around North America. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/strategic-cost-effective-step-code-compliance-for-part-9-buildings-kelowna/
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:20191115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191115T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190917T182000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T182000Z
UID:8845-1573804800-1573835400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Providing Exceptional Customer Service - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:In today’s competitive market\, how do you differentiate you and your organization from others? How do you ensure that you’re adding value? \nThis interactive seminar will help you to develop crucial customer service skills to build strong relationships with your clients\, whether one-on-one or with a group. You’ll learn how to engage with the customer\, and how to proactively recommend additional products and services to your client\, as part of the overall service you provide. You’ll also learn how to best represent your organization and build your customer service reputation. In addition\, we’ll cover aspects related to negotiations\, cross and up-selling\, and closing the deal. \nThrough a series of hands-on workshops\, you’ll build your confidence and competitive advantage to provide exceptional customer service for existing and future customers. \nIn this seminar\, you’ll learn to: \n\nDevelop your customer engagement and experience strategy\nApply effective listening skills\nDraw out what your clients really need\, and how to add value\nWork with difficult and demanding customers\nBuild strong and lasting relationships with potential and existing clients\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. He works with clients and coaches them on developing their effective communication skills\, negotiation skills\, and customer service and sales skills. \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 Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/providing-exceptional-customer-service-burnaby-4/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191115T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190610T192933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190610T192933Z
UID:8682-1573803000-1573833600@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-3/
LOCATION:Sandman Hotel Victoria\, 2852 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191113T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191113T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190917T182126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T182126Z
UID:8847-1573630200-1573639200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Meaningful Performance & Development Conversations (Breakfast Session) - Langley
DESCRIPTION:Managing the performance of others is more than just an annual review. Meaningful performance management is an ongoing process that results in continuous improvement\, enhanced performance\, clear expectations and objective measurement.  However\, there are times when you need to hold employees accountable and having documented performance management processes is in your best interests. \nIn this session we will discuss: \n\nHow to prepare for the conversation\nHow to monitor performance\nHow to communicate feedback\nHow to be specific and hold employees accountable\n\nPresenter: Pamela Bragg \nPamela is a professional consultant\, trainer and coach with over 25 years’ experience in Organizational and Leadership Performance within multi-national environments\, both union and non-union. Her professional background includes work as a senior HR Director with Lafarge North America where she was the key HR business partner for the Product Line General Managers (ready mix concrete\, aggregates\, cement manufacturing\, asphalt\, pave and construction) and leadership teams across Western Canada and the PNW US. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/meaningful-performance-development-conversations-breakfast-session-langley/
LOCATION:Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre\, 20393 Fraser Hwy\, Langley\, BC\, V3A 7N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191105T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20191017T201339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T201339Z
UID:8932-1572942600-1572971400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Profitable Contracting - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Many contractors have labour productivity concerns\, high overhead costs\, below-budget profits and one continuous headache with cash flow. The  Profitable Contracting course provides operating\, field personnel and administrative staff the systems and processes required to manage their expenses and improve profitability. \nProfitable Contracting discusses both operational and financial management issues the instructor experienced during his career of over 35 years many of which will apply to your company: profit requirements\, estimating\, project management\, labour productivity\, human resource skills\, materials and tools management\, change orders\, job costing\, cash flow\, AR collections\, risk management\, overhead controls\, asset controls and a host of others. \nAll participants receive and take home a detailed course manual complete with all the topics\, exercises and schedules need to improve their business. \nCOURSE OUTLINE: \nOperations Management \n\n8 profit requirements\nLosses common to many contractors\nEstimating – critical labour factors\nMaterials and tools management\nEffective negotiation strategies for major purchases\nControlling change orders\nBillings\n\nLabour Productivity \n\nCosts of lost productivity – direct and indirect\nCauses of poor productivity\nEffective planning and scheduling\nManaging human resources\n\nFinancial Reporting \n\nCost control\nCash flows and cash management\nFinancial reports\nControlling overheads – just 2 simple numbers\nAR and AP analysis\nRevenue goals – just 3 simple numbers \n\nFinancial Management \n\nAccounts receivable collections\nUsing your accountants more effectively\nBonding and insurance\nProtecting your assets from fraud\nPersonal productivity\nGo-forward positioning\n\nLEARNING OUTCOMES: \n\nKey strategies to maintain and improve profits and increase cash flow\nManaging labour productivity\nEffective human resource policies and procedures\nForecasting adequate revenue to ensure overheads are covered and profit is achieved\nEnsuring that billings and change orders are controlled and monitored for collection\nNegotiating major material and equipment purchases and delivery dates\nSafeguarding company assets\nReviewing\, calculating and discussing financial performance tools that assist decision making\nForecasting business and project cash flows\n\nFormat: One day (7 hours) of in-class instruction. \nAUDIENCE: \nOwners\, project managers and coordinators\, estimators\, project leaders\, accountants and anyone who can influence profits. \nINSTRUCTOR: \nWayne Newell  \nFor over 35 years Wayne served in senior financial leadership roles and worked with companies throughout Canada\, the United States and the Caribbean. His experiences and expertise\, shared with many companies\, has helped owners\, managers\, employees and businesses grow. In doing so\, he has amassed a library of knowledge on what makes a successful contracting company. \nDuring his seminars he discusses his experiences in implementing specific techniques\, methods and strategies used to help contracting companies increase profits\, control and/or reduce costs and improve cash flows. He has been presenting his exclusive seminars in major Canadian cities since 2003. He was awarded his CMA in 1972! \nFee includes: Student manual\, digital certificate upon completion\, complimentary Wi-Fi access\, lunch and free parking. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/profitable-contracting-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:20191031T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191101T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190308T204040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T204040Z
UID:8344-1572508800-1572625800@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-4/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191030T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190725T162518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190725T162518Z
UID:8724-1572422400-1572453000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Project Accounting and Cost Control - Burnaby
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-and-cost-control-burnaby-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191030T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191030T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190812T213257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190812T213257Z
UID:8813-1572420600-1572431400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Construction Delay Claims (Breakfast Session) - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:This presentation is meant to advance participants’ understanding of construction delay claims. It will include multiple examples to help explain the principles of delay claims\, the damages and the allocation of responsibility for delay among the project participants. \nThere will also be a detailed review of planning schedules and as-built schedules\, using different methods of presentation from actual construction projects to assist in explaining these concepts. \nTopics covered: \n\nDelay claims\nLoss of productivity claims\nWays of presenting delay claims\nPreparation of delay claims\nDamages claimed\nHow courts treat claims\n\nInstructor: Mark Braidwood is a principal of SHK with more than 22 years experience.  He is a litigation lawyer with expertise in the areas of construction\, commercial and insurance law. Mark has conducted trials and appeals in all levels of British Columbia courts\, and has acted as counsel in arbitrations\, administrative hearings and mediations. \nMark’s construction practice includes representing all parties involved in construction disputes\, including owners\, developers\, construction managers\, contractors and engineers. Mark’s broad commercial practice includes cases involving shareholder disputes\, director and officer liability\, contract and business disputes\, product liability\, leases\, sale of goods\, and related issues. In Mark’s insurance law practice\, he acts for both insurers and insureds\, defending claims and prosecuting subrogated claims. \nMark lectures and provides seminars to industry and legal professionals. Mark enjoys acting as a Moot Court judge at the University of British Columbia\, and he regularly provides pro bono legal services for Access Justice. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/introduction-to-construction-delay-claims-breakfast-session-burnaby/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Legal,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191029T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190523T175258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190523T175258Z
UID:8643-1572249600-1572366600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Communication Skills for Construction - Kamloops
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to improve skills in communication for supervisors and management in the office and in the field. \n\nParticipants 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.  \nWhat previous participants have said: \n“Very good instructor\, Well done. Made learning the info easy.” \n“Instructor knows a lot and he was very patient.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/communication-skills-for-construction-kamloops/
LOCATION:Comfort Inn and Suites Kamloops\, 1810 Rogers Place\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V1S 1T7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191025T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191025T100000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190729T160202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190729T160210Z
UID:8747-1571988600-1571997600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:FREE How to Grow Great: Standard Operating Procedures (Breakfast Session) - Langley
DESCRIPTION:Growing your construction business\, regardless of whether you are starting out or have been in the industry for years\, can bring it’s set of challenges and requires careful planning. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) could be critical in your ability to navigate the challenges that growth brings. \nThis presentation will provide you with the knowledge and skills to create and implement to add consistency to your business processes\, improve construction quality\, and prevent occupational health and safety issues. \nAfter this presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the value of proactively investing in SOPs\nDevelop effective SOPs\nIdentify the Purpose\, Scope\, Responsibility\, Definitions\, Procedure\, Keep In Mind\, and Records content of a process\nManage SOPs with an efficient header review process\nReduce training/onboarding time\nHave the time and ability to scale up your business\n\nPresenters: Justin Bontkes and Jerry Pol – Caliber Projects. \nThis session is free to attend but space is limited so pre-registration is required. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/free-how-to-grow-great-standard-operating-procedures-breakfast-session-langley/
LOCATION:Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre\, 20393 Fraser Hwy\, Langley\, BC\, V3A 7N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191024T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190411T151033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T151033Z
UID:8487-1571817600-1571934600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Project - Whitehorse
DESCRIPTION:The main objective of this 2-day course is to introduce the commands\, functions\, and capabilities of Microsoft Project. It is designed for computer users who are new to Microsoft Project who want to gain a thorough understanding of one of the world’s most popular project management software packages. \n\n\nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course. \n\n\nUnderstanding Views\, Screen Tips\, Ribbon\, and the Quick Access toolbar;\nCreate\, edit and outline a task list\, establish dependencies by linking tasks\nAdd and assign resources\, work with project calendars\, and enter project costs\nPrint project information and customize reports\nApply task type settings\, set task constraints\nApply preset and custom contours\, edit resource assignments and set and modify a baseline\nTrack and report on an active project and compare to baseline\nSort\, filter\, and group views\nFormat views and the Gantt chart\nCustomize Microsoft project elements including tables\, views\, and reports\nUse sample templates\, create custom templates\, and use the organizer to manage project elements\nDisplay progress lines\, apply earned value tables\, and conduct pert analysis\nCreate master projects\, insert and work with subprojects\, and create links to external tasks\nRunning multiple projects with a common resource pool\n\n\n\nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nAll participants will be provided with laptops. \nMax participants: 12 \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Well instructed\, good pace.” \n“Very knowledgeable and good teacher!” \n“Course was laid out in a very logical and easy to follow manner.” \n“I have been involved in more than my share of industry education and training across the country and can say taking your course provided genuine value and added tools for advancement.” \n“Not only did you bring your in-depth knowledge of MS Project\, but provided a real benefit to learn under your personal approach and understanding of the audience\, both in their industry and skill sets.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-project-whitehorse/
LOCATION:Coast High Country Inn & Yukon Convention Centre\, 4051 4th Avenue\, Whitehorse\, Yukon\, Y1A 1H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Equipment Training,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191023T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191023T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190306T001147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T220643Z
UID:8319-1571815800-1571826600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:An Overview of CCDC Contract Documents (Breakfast Session) - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:The standard form Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) construction contracts are used across Canada in connection with general contract\, construction management and trade contract arrangements. This course will provide an overview of the most commonly used CCDC documents\, and of the standard CCA 1 subcontract\, with specific focus on the concepts and procedures of the provisions relating to the following significant concerns\, among others: \n1.            The definition of the Contract Documents; \n2.            The role of the Consultant; \n3.            Payment; \n4.            Extra work; \n5.            Delays; \n6.            Deficiencies; \n7.            Dispute resolution; and \n8.            Default and termination. \nRelated issues such as the effect of supplementary conditions and the interaction of the contracts with the operation of the Builders Lien Act will also be addressed. \nWho should attend? \nOwners\, contractors\, construction managers\, subcontractors and design professionals. \nPresenter: An Associate Counsel with SHK Law Corp.\, Marc MacEwing has practiced extensively as a construction lawyer in all aspects of the practice for over 30 years. He has particular expertise as a builders lien lawyer\, as well as in tendering disputes and preparing and analyzing contract documents. Marc advises owners\, contractors\, subcontractors\, material suppliers and design professionals. \nMarc has been listed in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a “repeatedly recommended” leading practitioner in construction law in BC. He has been Peer Review Rated for General Ethical Standards and Legal Ability by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell® and included in The Best Lawyers in Canada®.\n\nIn addition to authoring more than 175 published articles on construction law topics\, Marc is a member of the editorial board and a contributor to the Continuing Legal Education Society’s British Columbia Builders Liens Practice Manual. Marc is a frequent lecturer to design professional and construction trade bodies\, businesses\, and educational institutions.\n\nMarc is also a Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers.\nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/an-overview-of-ccdc-contract-documents-breakfast-session-burnaby-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Legal,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191021T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191022T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190423T195957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T195957Z
UID:8591-1571644800-1571761800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Safety for Supervisors - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn the fundamentals for building a safe workplace that is appropriate for their construction company. The course assists in familiarizing participants with WorkSafe regulations and Certificate of Recognition (COR) audit requirements. The participants will also build practical skills for supervising construction worksites\, conducting toolbox talks\, providing health and safety training\, conducting regular safety inspections\, doing safety investigations where an accident occurs and designing a safety manual.\n\nThe course is designed for construction owners\, managers\, estimators\, supervisors and new safety representatives.\n\n\nDefine safety and determine responsibilities\nUnderstand the legislative requirements for maintaining a safe workplace\nDefine and develop elements to make up a good health and safety program\nUnderstand the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program and its requirements\nConduct hazard assessments – assess risk and hazard priorities\nIdentify the components of a good training program\nMake on-the-job health and safety training a natural part of your job site activity\nInclude safety into planning\nConducting successful toolbox talks\nPrepare for an inspection and develop an inspection checklist\nUnderstand which incidents require investigation\nConduct timely incident or accident investigations\nRecommend and implement corrective actions to prevent future reoccurrences\nUnderstand the safety systems and document management required\nUnderstand the key elements of an OH&S Committee\nUnderstand how to build a safety culture within a construction company\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nSafety basics\nSafety Legislation in Canada\nHealth and safety programs\nHazard assessments\nRequirements of the COR program\nIncidents and accident investigations\nSafety systems and document management\nOH&S Committees\nSafety planning\nSafety training programs\nSafety inspections and checklists\nSafety culture\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-safety-for-supervisors-burnaby-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191018T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190523T175119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190523T175119Z
UID:8641-1571299200-1571416200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Project Management - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Participants will develop skills and knowledge of how to manage a construction project. Participants will gain an understanding of the project processes and constraints encountered by project managers and how to successfully manage a complex project. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the importance of project planning \n• Understand the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK 5th Ed) \n• Use the appropriate CCDC/CCA contract and/or Purchase Orders for the project \n• Use risk management tools and mitigate for risk \n• Understand the estimating process \n• Understand the importance of scheduling and use appropriate scheduling tools \n• Understand expectations management and adapt communication accordingly \n• Understand the components of projects – labour\, materials and overheads – and use of techniques to maximize job profitability and minimize costs \n• Do post-mortem analysis after project completion \n• Understand the impact and methodology of construction cost control \n• Use of site and office project cost control methods \n• Use Construction Industry Codes to analyse costs vs budget \n• Adapt the project estimate to a project budget \n• Understand how job costing fits within the overall accounting systems \n• Understand Return on Investment (ROI) and how this impacts required project profit margins \n• Understand the contract process from bidding to project close-out \n• Use of job profit forecasting methods to integrate into company forecasting systems \n• Understand the importance of cash flow projections for construction companies \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-kelowna-2/
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:20191016T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191016T103000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190726T171252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190726T171252Z
UID:8735-1571211000-1571221800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Buying or Selling a Construction Business\, Transitioning to Management and other Business Succession Issues (Breakfast Session) - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Buying\, selling\, transferring a commercial operation is a complicated and multifaceted challenge\, no matter how small or large your business is! There are many aspects to consider to avoid the decision becoming frustrating or even legally difficult. What steps can an owner take that will help the business run more efficiently\, and make it easier to sell? How does the process of transitioning a business work? \nTopics covered:\n\n• Understanding your business and  corporate structure\n• Reviewing and consolidating business assets in preparation for sale\n• Understanding\, mitigating and dealing with liabilities in preparation for sale\n• How good employment practice makes a business transition easier\n• What options does an owner have for a transition?\n• Overview of the deal process\n• Key agreements: MOU\, LOI\, purchase agreement\, non-competition\n• Financing options\n\nPresenter: Brian E. Rudy (B.Sc. McGill 1989\, LL.B. UBC 1994)\, Partner\, Synergy Business Lawyers LLP\nBrian is an experienced corporate lawyer who practices corporate commercial law\, with a focus on privately-held corporations and entrepreneurs. Brian assists clients with mergers and acquisitions\, business succession\, technology licensing\, distribution channels and franchising\, internet and software law\, corporate governance\, private equity financing\, employment law\, commercial leasing\, foreign worker recruitment\, and other legal matters that arise in the course of business. Brian regularly lectures throughout British Columbia on the topics of structuring businesses\, purchasing businesses and preparing businesses for sale. Brian’s clients range from professionals and emerging software companies\, to construction companies and multinational resource companies.\n\nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/buying-or-selling-a-construction-business-transitioning-to-management-and-other-business-succession-issues-breakfast-session-burnaby/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Legal,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20191004T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190308T203942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T203942Z
UID:8342-1570089600-1570206600@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-4/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Legal,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190927T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190308T233034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T233034Z
UID:8379-1569571200-1569601800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Time Management Workshop - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:What is the one thing everyone needs more of? Time! If time is money\, how much is lost to the bottom line simply because hard-working employees “don’t have the time”? When working on a project\, timing is essential. If you get behind on one part of the project\, the entire thing can be set back hours\, or even days.\n\n\nIn this leading edge Time Management Workshop you will gain a new mindset\, skillset and toolset that will optimize your personal productivity learning how to produce greater results in less time. Improved time management skills mean increased productivity\, met deadlines\, and a positive impact on all aspects of your business.\n\nBenefits of Attending\n\nParticipants learn how to gain and keep control of competing priorities\, concurrent projects and critical deadlines.\nParticipants will learn powerful lessons about themselves\, enhancing self-understanding so they can leverage their personal strengths and develop strategies to minimize the impact of their weakness.\nThe focus on practicality means that people walk out with ideas and techniques they can apply the next day.\n\nInstructor: Greg Campeau has delivered over 2400 presentations and workshops throughout North America providing strategies and solutions that support both personal and organizational success. He has established a client list that includes organizations like Finning\, Lafarge\, NHL Coaches Association\, BC Hydro\, Rogers Wireless\, APEG BC\, SNC Lavalin\, Klohn Crippen Berger and many more.\n\n\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“Good eye opening information. Real focus on how to change and not what you are doing wrong.” \n“Great speaker – very dynamic.” \n“Thought provoking.” \n“I found things to change and reinforcement of things already in place.” \n“Excellent instruction\, very interactive\, and lots of collaborative disscussions. Very thought provoking!” \n\n\n\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/time-management-workshop-burnaby-4/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190927T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190308T203706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T203706Z
UID:8338-1569484800-1569601800@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-6/
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:20190919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190919T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190305T234230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190305T234230Z
UID:8285-1568894400-1568899800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Driving Results to Finish 2019 Strong - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Do you need to create results in your last quarter\, but find yourself being pulled in so many directions that it’s hard to stay focused? With so many things competing for your attention as owner of the company\, it’s absolutely crucial that you’re able to narrow in on the most important priorities and build a plan of action to follow through on those things. Every season\, your results rely on your focus\, and your ability to keep your team focused. If you’re struggling to find the motivation and direction finish your year strong\, this course will give you the tools you need to make some solid progress between now and year end.\n\nDuring this session we’ll cover:\n\n• How to identify your priorities for the last quarter and build a strategic plan around them.\n• How to break your plan down into weekly goals & actions that can get scheduled into your calendar\n• Key strategies for ‘rallying the troops’ for your final\, 90 day push.\n• All the resources and templates you’ll need to get your plan in place immediately.\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/free-webinar-driving-results-to-finish-2019-strong-burnaby/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190916T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190308T235023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T235257Z
UID:8388-1568620800-1568651400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Effective Management Skills - Prince George
DESCRIPTION:Everyone agrees that the most important asset of any organization is the human asset.  Thus\, the all important question becomes – How much untapped potential\, energy\, commitment and creativity currently exists within your organization\, team or department?  What would it mean to your culture and bottom-line if you could learn to unleash just 10% more of the latent human potential?\n\n\n\nThis course is for all managers\, supervisors\, team leaders or anyone who is responsible for achieving results through people and who want to bring the best out in people. \nParticipants will deepen their understanding of motivation\, engagement\, delegation / empowerment and practical feedback skills in this interactive (NO role plays)\, high energy and thought-provoking seminar. \nParticipants will learn proven\, powerful and practical strategies and techniques that will last a life-time and can be applied the next day. \nModule ONE – Creating a Culture of Engagement & Teamwork \n\n\n\nUnderstanding group dynamics and how to develop team synergy\nThe 11 characteristics of high performance teams (assessment tool)\nTeam meeting communications (assessment tool)\nDeveloping clear performance expectations for the team\nThe four core elements of a high performance team\nThe most common team pitfalls and how to avoid them\nThe seven roles of a highly effective team leader\n\nModule TWO – Delegation & Empowerment \n\nThe principles of effective delegation\nWhat empowerment really means and why it is so important\nThe complete 7 step delegation process\nThe risks and restrictions of empowering people\nHow to determine how much freedom and latitude to give an employee in terms of   “how” to do a task\nThe vital importance of developing clear “outcome-based” performance expectations whenever possible\nA tool to determine what performance feedback is appropriate to give each employee\nHow to teach and facilitate a process for employee problem solving to prevent reverse delegation\nThe essential difference between accountability and responsibility\n\nModule THREE – Core Communication Skills \n\nHow to create constructive coaching conversations (effective one-on-one communication)\nHow to listen so that people feel understood\nHow put  forth ones opinion or idea in manner most likely to gain acceptance and buy-in\nHow to say no to some without rupturing the relationship\nHow disagree someone without being disagreeable\nHow to confront someone who’s behavior is problematic to you in a manner that minimizes defensiveness and best produces desired behavior change\n\nModule FOUR – Coaching & Feedback Skills \n\nHow to ensure what you say “sticks” with people delivering your message in a manner that optimizes clarity of understanding\nThe essential difference between influence and persuasion\nHow to plan and prepare for delivering difficult Re-directive feedback\nHow to deliver Re-directive feedback in a manner that no one gets hurt\nThe four steps and four levels of Re-directive feedback\nHow to deliver Re-enforcing or positive feedback in a manner that makes it meaningful\n\n\nInstructor: Greg Campeau has delivered over 2400 presentations and workshops throughout North America providing strategies and solutions that support both personal and organizational success. He has established a client list that includes organizations like Finning\, Lafarge\, NHL Coaches Association\, BC Hydro\, Rogers Wireless\, APEG BC\, SNC Lavalin\, Klohn Crippen Berger and many more. \n\n\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“This course was not good\, it was excellent!” \n“Overall\, this is honestly the best one day course I have ever attended.” \n“Comprehensive and valuable.” \n“Instructor has excellent communication skills – very engaging.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/effective-management-skills-burnaby-6/
LOCATION:Sandman Signature Prince George\, 2990 Recplace Drive\, Prince George\, BC\, V2N 0B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190913T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190308T203419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T203419Z
UID:8332-1568275200-1568392200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Business Management - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to improve the management and business systems of their construction company. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the strategic planning process and how to implement it within their context \n• Understand the importance of a business plan and how to prepare one \n• Understand the participants within the construction industry – their roles\, responsibilities and limitations \n• Understand the benefits of a participatory management culture \n• Formulate a marketing plan and understand the marketing mix \n• Develop a human resource management plan \n• Understand the employment cycle/process \n• Develop an employee performance evaluation system \n• Increase staff morale and engagement \n• Understand operational planning for construction companies \n• Formulate a financial plan\, budgets\, ratios and break-even analysis \n• Understand the importance of financial internal controls \n• Develop benchmarks and key performance indicators \n• Understand bonding and insurance for construction companies \n• Use risk management tools to identify risk and how to mitigate risk \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. \nWhat previous participants have said: \n“Provided great insight into business planning. Provided a better understanding of financial planning and how to understand balance sheets” \n“Terrific content for start up companies” \n“Well explained. Enjoyed the group discussions and class input” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-business-management-burnaby-5/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190308T231408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T231408Z
UID:8367-1568275200-1568289600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Emotional Intelligence (EQ): The Myths and the Mastery - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:The research is crystal clear – regardless of the type of work\, EQ is the cornerstone of superior performance.  When star performers were analyzed the one consistent common denominator was they had healthy EQ!\n\nThe purpose of this course is to demystify EQ\, help people assess their current level of EQ and most importantly provide proven and practical strategies on how to develop ones EQ.\n\nThis workshop is designed for all employees and has proven to be an exceptionally powerful and practical learning experience that will benefit participants in both ones professional and personal lives:\n\nBuild better relationships\nLearn to stay calm and deal with stress more effectively\nDeal with difficult people and negative energy\nAchieve greater happiness\n\nContent Overview\n\nWhat EQ really means in practical\, everyday\, real world terms\nWhy EQ is a far more important success factor than IQ\nThe EQ – Happiness Connection\nHow to identity your current level of EQ\nThe predictable attitudes and behaviors of low EQ people\nFour sure-fire strategies on how to develop truly healthy EQ\nHow to deal with unreasonable people with low EQ\nHow to achieve the delicate balance of intellect and emotion and make “common sense decisions\nHow EQ impacts your ability to build and sustain productive relationships\nHow to assert yourself to ensure you get your needs met without appearing like a bully\nHow to stay positive around negative people\n\nInstructor: Greg Campeau has delivered over 2400 presentations and workshops throughout North America providing strategies and solutions that support both personal and organizational success. He has established a client list that includes organizations like Finning\, Lafarge\, NHL Coaches Association\, BC Hydro\, Rogers Wireless\, APEG BC\, SNC Lavalin\, Klohn Crippen Berger and many more.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/emotional-intelligence-eq-the-myths-and-the-mastery-burnaby/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190911T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190911T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190308T201513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T201513Z
UID:8330-1568190600-1568219400@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-5/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Legal,Management
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SUMMARY:Supervisors Bootcamp: Practical Leadership Tools for Front Line Supervisors - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:The Supervisors Bootcamp is designed specifically for front-line supervisors and managers in all industries. It is open to individuals with all levels of experience\, but is most effective for those working for companies with an already established safety management system. \nParticipants will be given a leadership ‘tool kit’ comprised of the simplest but most effective leadership concepts\, from which they can effectively build and develop their own leadership style. They will also take self-assessment questionnaires and participate in exercises based on the actual work they do and the crews they lead. \nThe ideas covered in this course will assist employers to tackle important and emerging issues facing business operations today: \n·         Greater productivity and quality outcomes \n·         Greater safety program effectiveness \n·         Greater worker retention and engagement \nParticipants will leave the session with leadership baselines established\, reference materials and course content\, and practical and personalised leadership goals for them to work towards. \nParticipants will also be introduced to ‘safety-II’ or ‘safety differently’\, and the workshop includes strategies for putting these concepts into practical use. \nWhat previous participants said: \n\n“A lot of good new tools! I help train new guys all the time and a few methods from today will help a lot.” \n“Related to every day life – not just out of the book.” \n“Knowledgeable and personable instructor.” \n“I was impressed with the instructor’s passion and knowledge.” \n“A lot of information to take back to the site.” \nInstructor: Since beginning his career over 25 years ago\, Jeff Lyth has become recognized as an expert and innovator in workplace leadership and safety. He served as Director of Corporate Health and Safety with one of Western Canada’s leading high-rise contractors for nearly a decade during which time he was a facilitator of their leadership development program. He currently works in assisting organizations and safety departments to move beyond conventional views in both leadership and construction safety\, and to break through the performance plateaus associated with those views. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/supervisors-bootcamp-practical-leadership-tools-for-front-line-supervisors-kelowna/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites\, 2402 Highway 97 North\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1X 4J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management,Safety
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190823T160000
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SUMMARY:How To Be A Better Foreman - Burnaby
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-burnaby-4/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20190820T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T065718
CREATED:20190313T183849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T183849Z
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SUMMARY:Effective Management Skills - Victoria
DESCRIPTION:Everyone agrees that the most important asset of any organization is the human asset.  Thus\, the all important question becomes – How much untapped potential\, energy\, commitment and creativity currently exists within your organization\, team or department?  What would it mean to your culture and bottom-line if you could learn to unleash just 10% more of the latent human potential?\n\n\n\nThis course is for all managers\, supervisors\, team leaders or anyone who is responsible for achieving results through people and who want to bring the best out in people. \nParticipants will deepen their understanding of motivation\, engagement\, delegation / empowerment and practical feedback skills in this interactive (NO role plays)\, high energy and thought-provoking seminar. \nParticipants will learn proven\, powerful and practical strategies and techniques that will last a life-time and can be applied the next day. \nModule ONE – Creating a Culture of Engagement & Teamwork \n\n\n\nUnderstanding group dynamics and how to develop team synergy\nThe 11 characteristics of high performance teams (assessment tool)\nTeam meeting communications (assessment tool)\nDeveloping clear performance expectations for the team\nThe four core elements of a high performance team\nThe most common team pitfalls and how to avoid them\nThe seven roles of a highly effective team leader\n\nModule TWO – Delegation & Empowerment \n\nThe principles of effective delegation\nWhat empowerment really means and why it is so important\nThe complete 7 step delegation process\nThe risks and restrictions of empowering people\nHow to determine how much freedom and latitude to give an employee in terms of   “how” to do a task\nThe vital importance of developing clear “outcome-based” performance expectations whenever possible\nA tool to determine what performance feedback is appropriate to give each employee\nHow to teach and facilitate a process for employee problem solving to prevent reverse delegation\nThe essential difference between accountability and responsibility\n\nModule THREE – Core Communication Skills \n\nHow to create constructive coaching conversations (effective one-on-one communication)\nHow to listen so that people feel understood\nHow put  forth ones opinion or idea in manner most likely to gain acceptance and buy-in\nHow to say no to some without rupturing the relationship\nHow disagree someone without being disagreeable\nHow to confront someone who’s behavior is problematic to you in a manner that minimizes defensiveness and best produces desired behavior change\n\nModule FOUR – Coaching & Feedback Skills \n\nHow to ensure what you say “sticks” with people delivering your message in a manner that optimizes clarity of understanding\nThe essential difference between influence and persuasion\nHow to plan and prepare for delivering difficult Re-directive feedback\nHow to deliver Re-directive feedback in a manner that no one gets hurt\nThe four steps and four levels of Re-directive feedback\nHow to deliver Re-enforcing or positive feedback in a manner that makes it meaningful\n\n\nInstructor: Greg Campeau has delivered over 2400 presentations and workshops throughout North America providing strategies and solutions that support both personal and organizational success. He has established a client list that includes organizations like Finning\, Lafarge\, NHL Coaches Association\, BC Hydro\, Rogers Wireless\, APEG BC\, SNC Lavalin\, Klohn Crippen Berger and many more. \n\n\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“This course was not good\, it was excellent!” \n“Overall\, this is honestly the best one day course I have ever attended.” \n“Comprehensive and valuable.” \n“Instructor has excellent communication skills – very engaging.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/effective-management-skills-victoria/
LOCATION:Sandman Hotel Victoria\, 2852 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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