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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Getting Paid and Managing Cash Flow in Construction (morning session)
DESCRIPTION:Payment in the Construction Industry is a problem. This create problems for both the Owner and the Contractor as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant\, Subcontractors\, Sub-Subcontractors and Suppliers).\n\nThe Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.\n\nIn this half-day workshop the Payment Process in Standard Contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract\, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract\, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with contract language from non-standard contracts which can delay payment.\n\nIt is important to recognize when your client is trying to work language into the contract which delays payment (Pay-if-Paid\, Pay-when-Paid\, “Notwithstanding” clauses).\n\nGuides covered by the course:\n\n• CCA 28 – A Guide to Improving Cash Flow in the Construction Industry\n• CCA 50 – A Prime Contractors Guide to Project Financing and Payment Security\n• CCA 53 – Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts\n• CCA Banking Guide for the Canadian Construction Association\n• CCDC 12 – Project Financial Information Disclosure Form\n\nWho should attend? Anyone who is involved with billings and payment: Managers\, Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Project Accountants of all levels will benefit from the workshop.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 7:00am – 11:00 am Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-getting-paid-and-managing-cash-flow-in-construction-morning-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T213537Z
UID:9982-1612254600-1612355400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Effective Management Skills
DESCRIPTION:Set up in 2 – 1/2-day live\, instructor lead online training sessions (8:30am – 12:30pm each day) this seminar will cover the same content as the in-person seminar.\n\nEveryone 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\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.\n\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.\n\nParticipants will learn proven\, powerful and practical strategies and techniques that will last a lifetime and can be applied the next day.\n\nModule ONE – Creating a Culture of Engagement & Teamwork\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\nThis session is designed to be an interactive experience\, similar to our in-person workshops. Participants should expect to interact with the instructor and other participants.\n\nIt is advised to have access to a desktop/laptop/tablet with a webcam and microphone\, as well as reliable internet connection.\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\nWhat previous participants said:\n\n“This course was not good\, it was excellent!”\n\n“Overall\, this is honestly the best one-day course I have ever attended.”\n\n“Comprehensive and valuable.”\n\n“Instructor has excellent communication skills – very engaging.”\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-effective-management-skills-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20210113T172147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172147Z
UID:10090-1612267200-1612281600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Getting Paid and Managing Cash Flow in Construction (afternoon session)
DESCRIPTION:Payment in the Construction Industry is a problem. This create problems for both the Owner and the Contractor as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant\, Subcontractors\, Sub-Subcontractors and Suppliers).\n\nThe Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.\n\nIn this half-day workshop the Payment Process in Standard Contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract\, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract\, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with contract language from non-standard contracts which can delay payment.\n\nIt is important to recognize when your client is trying to work language into the contract which delays payment (Pay-if-Paid\, Pay-when-Paid\, “Notwithstanding” clauses).\n\nGuides covered by the course:\n\n• CCA 28 – A Guide to Improving Cash Flow in the Construction Industry\n• CCA 50 – A Prime Contractors Guide to Project Financing and Payment Security\n• CCA 53 – Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts\n• CCA Banking Guide for the Canadian Construction Association\n• CCDC 12 – Project Financial Information Disclosure Form\n\nWho should attend? Anyone who is involved with billings and payment: Managers\, Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Project Accountants of all levels will benefit from the workshop.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-getting-paid-and-managing-cash-flow-in-construction-afternoon-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20210113T172244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172244Z
UID:10092-1612335600-1612350000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: CCA Subcontracts 101 (morning session)
DESCRIPTION:80% of the people managing Construction Contracts do not read\, do not understand or are not following the Construction Contract in place between the two organizations. This can create problems for both the Contractor and the Subcontractor (and Sub-Subcontractor).\n\nThe Canadian Construction Association publishes standard documents for the Construction Industry. This is a workshop on the various CCA Sub-Contracts with an emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of the Contractor\, the Sub-Contractor and the Sub-Sub Contractor.\n\n• CCA-1 – Stipulated Price Subcontract\n• CCA-19 – Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract\n• ACA Form A – Agreement between Contractor and Sub-Contractor\n• ACA Form B – Agreement between Sub-Contractor and Sub-Subcontractor\n• Guides covered by the course:\n• CCA-51 – Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Subcontracts\n• CCA-53 – A Trade Contractors Guide & Checklist to Construction Contracts\n\nWho should attend? Anyone whose work is described in industry contracts: Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Construction Managers\, Superintendents and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 7:00am – 11:00 am Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-cca-subcontracts-101-morning-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20210107T201455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T201455Z
UID:10066-1612339200-1612369800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Negotiation & Conflict Management Skills - Abbotsford
DESCRIPTION:Participants will improve their skills in communication and negotiation. Participants will learn skills to enhance their ability to de-escalate conflict\, listen effectively\, build mutual respect with others in a construction context and negotiate effectively. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the basic elements of communication and demonstrate effective communication skills with constructors. \n• Understand motivation theory and apply motivational techniques to win trust and engage individuals/teams you work with. \n• Identify different personality styles and how to communicate appropriately and negotiate effectively with each one. \n• Understand the basics of negotiating\, de-escalating conflict and setting the groundwork for effective negotiation. \n• Ask effective questions and listen to others in order to get to the issues behind various negotiation intentions. \n• Getting to a “yes” and closing a negotiation well. \nAudience: \nThe course is designed for construction owners\, project managers\, estimators\, supervisors\, and those involved in construction disputes. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/negotiation-conflict-management-skills-abbotsford/
LOCATION:BGC Partners Inc. Office\, 200-2296 McCallum Road\, Abbotsford\, BC\, V2S 3P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20210113T172454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172454Z
UID:10094-1612353600-1612368000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: CCA Subcontracts 101 (afternoon session)
DESCRIPTION:80% of the people managing Construction Contracts do not read\, do not understand or are not following the Construction Contract in place between the two organizations. This can create problems for both the Contractor and the Subcontractor (and Sub-Subcontractor).\n\nThe Canadian Construction Association publishes standard documents for the Construction Industry. This is a workshop on the various CCA Sub-Contracts with an emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of the Contractor\, the Sub-Contractor and the Sub-Sub Contractor.\n\n• CCA-1 – Stipulated Price Subcontract\n• CCA-19 – Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract\n• ACA Form A – Agreement between Contractor and Sub-Contractor\n• ACA Form B – Agreement between Sub-Contractor and Sub-Subcontractor\n• Guides covered by the course:\n• CCA-51 – Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Subcontracts\n• CCA-53 – A Trade Contractors Guide & Checklist to Construction Contracts\n\nWho should attend? Anyone whose work is described in industry contracts: Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Construction Managers\, Superintendents and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-cca-subcontracts-101-afternoon-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210204T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20210113T172932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172932Z
UID:10102-1612422000-1612436400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Construction Specifications 101 (morning session)
DESCRIPTION:This is an interactive half-day seminar that will cover the fundamentals of interpreting construction specifications. The seminar will deal with the basics of reading and interpreting both the general and technical specifications.\n\nCourse Topics\n\n• Recognize the role of the Project Manual in relationship to the bidding documents\, construction contract documents\, general requirements and the technical specifications\n• Recognize the role of MasterFormat in Construction Specifications\n• Recognize the difference between a Prescriptive Specification and a Performance Specifications\n\nWho should attend? Anyone who is new to using Construction Specifications. This course is for Owners\, Contractors\, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 7:00am – 11:00 am Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-construction-specifications-101-morning-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20210127T160232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T160232Z
UID:10174-1612425600-1612542600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Law - Abbotsford
DESCRIPTION:Participants will develop an understanding of contract law as it relates to construction and the various CCDC/CCA and other contracts used within the industry. Participants will also learn the other legal means to resolve construction disputes and avoid litigation. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nUnderstand the basics of contract law –intention\, offer\, acceptance\, consideration\, capacity and legality\nBe familiar with various CCDC/CCA contracts -how and why they are used\nBe familiar with various legal terms used in contracts\nUnderstand the contract responsibilities of various parties\nUnderstand the bidding process and contractual obligations\nDefine back charges and how to avoid them\nAvoid construction disputes and claims from the site level\nWrite RFIs and Change Orders\nUnderstand the dispute resolution process – negotiation\, mediation\, arbitration\, and litigation\nUse the Builder’s Lien Act to obtain security\nUse the small claims process to collect debts\nUnderstand environmental law and how it impacts projects\nUnderstand safety law and it impacts construction companies\nUnderstand how specifications and drawings fit within the contractual hierarchy\nUnderstand the contractual relationship between contractor and sub-contractor\nCompile and submit proper extras and claims\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nThe basic concepts of contract law\nCCA\, CCDC and other contracts\nLegal terms used in contracts\nBidding process and contractual obligations\nSpecifications\, drawings and the contractual hierarchy\nContractual relationships between contractor and sub-contractor\nCompiling and submitting proper extras and claims\nDefining back charges and how to avoid them\nAvoiding construction disputes and claims from the site level\nWriting RFIs and Change Orders\nThe dispute resolution process\nThe Builder’s Lien Act\nThe Small Claims process\nEnvironmental law\nSafety legislation and regulations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research\, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-law-abbotsford/
LOCATION:BGC Partners Inc. Office\, 200-2296 McCallum Road\, Abbotsford\, BC\, V2S 3P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Legal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20201028T195848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T195848Z
UID:9892-1612436400-1612443600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Conflict Resolution: Getting Along in The Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Many people see conflict as a negative experience. In fact\, conflict is a necessary part of personal growth and development. However\, conflict becomes an issue when the people involved cannot work through it. They become engaged in a battle that does not result in growth. \nIn this 2-hour live online session session we explore: \n\nWhat conflict is and how it can escalate.\nThe types of conflict and the stages of conflict.\nThe most common conflict resolution styles and when to use them.\nEffective techniques for intervention strategies.\nWays to manage conflicts to enhance productivity and performance.\n\nWhile this session is part of a series\, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence.  Each session can be attended independently. \nPresenter: Pamela Bragg \nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \nWebinar time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-conflict-resolution-getting-along-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20210113T173031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T173549Z
UID:10104-1612440000-1612454400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Construction Specifications 101 (afternoon session)
DESCRIPTION:This is an interactive half-day seminar that will cover the fundamentals of interpreting construction specifications. The seminar will deal with the basics of reading and interpreting both the general and technical specifications.\n\nCourse Topics\n\n• Recognize the role of the Project Manual in relationship to the bidding documents\, construction contract documents\, general requirements and the technical specifications\n• Recognize the role of MasterFormat in Construction Specifications\n• Recognize the difference between a Prescriptive Specification and a Performance Specifications\n\nWho should attend? Anyone who is new to using Construction Specifications. This course is for Owners\, Contractors\, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-construction-specifications-afternoon-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210209T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20210113T173133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T173133Z
UID:10106-1612854000-1612868400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Managing Change in Construction (morning session)
DESCRIPTION:Changes on Construction Projects are inevitable and are often a source of friction. This creates problems for both the Owner and the Contractor as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant\, Subcontractors\, Sub-Subcontractors and Suppliers).\n\nThe Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)\, the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and the Alberta Construction Association (ACA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.\n\nIn this half-day workshop\, the Change Management Process in standard construction contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract\, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract\, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with the following forms from CCDC-24 – A Guide to Model Forms:\n\n• Change Order Form\n• Change Directive Form\n• Proposed Change Form\n• Combined Proposed Change and Change Order Form\n• Supplemental Instruction Form\n• Notice Form\n• Summary of Changes\n\nGuides covered by the course:\n\n• CCA 16 – Guidelines for Determining the Costs Associated with Performing Changes in the Work\n• CCA Guide to Cost Predictability in Construction\n• ACA Doc D – Alberta Standard Guide for Change Order Procedures\n\nWho should attend? Anyone who is involved with Change Management: Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Construction Managers\, Superintendents and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 7:00am – 11:00 am Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-managing-change-in-construction-morning-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20210113T173243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T173511Z
UID:10108-1612872000-1612886400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR:  Managing Change in Construction (afternoon session)
DESCRIPTION:Changes on Construction Projects are inevitable and are often a source of friction. This creates problems for both the Owner and the Contractor as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant\, Subcontractors\, Sub-Subcontractors and Suppliers).\n\nThe Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)\, the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and the Alberta Construction Association (ACA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.\n\nIn this half-day workshop\, the Change Management Process in standard construction contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract\, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract\, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with the following forms from CCDC-24 – A Guide to Model Forms:\n\n• Change Order Form\n• Change Directive Form\n• Proposed Change Form\n• Combined Proposed Change and Change Order Form\n• Supplemental Instruction Form\n• Notice Form\n• Summary of Changes\n\nGuides covered by the course:\n• CCA 16 – Guidelines for Determining the Costs Associated with Performing Changes in the Work\n• CCA Guide to Cost Predictability in Construction\n• ACA Doc D – Alberta Standard Guide for Change Order Procedures\n\nWho should attend? Anyone who is involved with Change Management: Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Construction Managers\, Superintendents and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-managing-change-in-construction-afternoon-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210210T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20210113T173347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T173347Z
UID:10110-1612940400-1612954800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Managing Shop Drawings\, Samples and Submittals (morning session)
DESCRIPTION:The process for submitting Shop Drawings\, Submittals and Samples is key to getting the right materials and equipment to the right place at the right time. However\, many Contractors\, Trade Contractors and Suppliers are struggling with getting timely reviews of the submittals.\n\nThis workshop will review the process from cradle to grave and offer tips and tricks to avoid common mistakes.\n\nThe following will be reviewed in this workshop:\n\n• Common Shop Drawing Process as articulated in:\n\no CCDC-2 – Stipulated Price Contract\no CCA-1 – Stipulated Price Subcontract\no CCA-19 – Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract\no ACA Form A – Stipulated Price Subcontract\no CCA-5B – Construction Management for Services and Construction Contract\no CCDC-14 – Stipulated Price Design Build Contract\n\n• Procurement Schedule\n• Submittal Log\n• Review Process\n• What to do when the client wants more than what is called for in the Specifications\n\nGuides covered by the course:\n• CCA 53 – Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts\n\nWho should attend? Anyone who is involved with the Shop Drawing Process: Managers\, Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Superintendents\, Procurement\, Quality Control of all levels will benefit from the workshop.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 7:00am – 11:00 am Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-managing-shop-drawings-samples-and-submittals-morning-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210210T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210210T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20200610T152111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T203251Z
UID:9623-1612942200-1612974600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Trenching and Excavation Safety Workshop - Cloverdale
DESCRIPTION:The workshop walks participants through a comprehensive program that includes what the WorkSafeBC Regulations & Guidelines state\, safe work procedures and what to do if something goes wrong.\n\nIt covers shoring\, benching\, sloping and shielding systems. It also includes a section on location of underground utilities and the geotechnical and structural engineered documentation requirements.\nUpon completion of this course participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify hazards around trenches and excavations\nBe able to locate underground utilities\nUnderstand soil types\, soil collapse patterns\, and warning signs\nGain familiarity with WorkSafeBC regulations\nUnderstand geotechnical and structural engineered documentation\nUnderstand sloping and benching\nUnderstand shoring and shielding systems\nDescribe and demonstrate where possible safe installation and removal processes\nIdentify emergency procedures for a trench collapse\n\nUpon successful completion\, participants will receive a wallet certificate. \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Course was on point and informative.” \n“Instructor has hands on experience!’ \n“Excellent presentation and explaining.” \n“Very well done. I will hold a company wide meeting to talk about the information provided today.” \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/trenching-and-excavation-safety-workshop-cloverdale/
LOCATION:KPU Cloverdale Campus\, 5500 180th Street\, Cloverdale\, BC\, V3S 6R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20210113T173446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T173446Z
UID:10112-1612958400-1612972800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR:  Managing Shop Drawings\, Samples and Submittals (afternoon session)
DESCRIPTION:The process for submitting Shop Drawings\, Submittals and Samples is key to getting the right materials and equipment to the right place at the right time. However\, many Contractors\, Trade Contractors and Suppliers are struggling with getting timely reviews of the submittals.\n\nThis workshop will review the process from cradle to grave and offer tips and tricks to avoid common mistakes.\n\nThe following will be reviewed in this workshop:\n\n• Common Shop Drawing Process as articulated in:\no CCDC-2 – Stipulated Price Contract\no CCA-1 – Stipulated Price Subcontract\no CCA-19 – Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract\no ACA Form A – Stipulated Price Subcontract\no CCA-5B – Construction Management for Services and Construction Contract\no CCDC-14 – Stipulated Price Design Build Contract\n• Procurement Schedule\n• Submittal Log\n• Review Process\n• What to do when the client wants more than what is called for in the Specifications\nGuides covered by the course:\n• CCA 53 – Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts\n\nWho should attend? Anyone who is involved with the Shop Drawing Process: Managers\, Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Superintendents\, Procurement\, Quality Control of all levels will benefit from the workshop.\n\n\nDuration: 1/2 day – 4 hours\nWebinar time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-managing-shop-drawings-samples-and-submittals-afternoon-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210211T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20210113T172821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172821Z
UID:10100-1613026800-1613055600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Field Productivity 101
DESCRIPTION:Contractor success depends heavily on the field production of tradespeople. Lead towards efficiency and start seeing improvements to your bottom line. This seminar will define Field Productivity\, discuss the effects of low Field Productivity\, and outline approaches to increasing Field Productivity. \nThis one-day workshop covers: \n\nIntroduction to Field Productivity\nThe Contractor’s Role in improving Productivity\nThe Supervisor’s Role in Improving Field Productivity\nLabour Productivity\nEquipment Productivity\nFactors that Impact Productivity\nQuantifying Lost Productivity\n\nWho should attend? Anyone whose work is described in industry contracts: Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Construction Managers\, Superintendents\, General Foremen\, Foremen and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry. \nThis course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit). \nDuration: 7 Hours \nWebinar time: 7:00am – 3:00 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-field-productivity-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20201028T195739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T223748Z
UID:9890-1613041200-1613048400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Workplace Harassment - What It is and What to Do About It
DESCRIPTION:Harassment in the workplace can come in a variety of forms\, with the potential for far-reaching effects on the health and well-being of workers\, as well as on their job tenure\, job stability and job satisfaction. Did you know that overall- in Canada\, 19% of women and 13% of men reported that they had experienced harassment in their workplace in the past year? Workplace harassment includes verbal abuse\, humiliating behaviour\, threats to persons\, physical violence\, and unwanted sexual attention or sexual harassment. \nThis type of behavior has harmful effects on the victims such as health and self-esteem problems\, as well as negative impacts on the workplaces where it occurs\, including decreased productivity and increased absenteeism. \nIn this 2-hour live online session we will explore strategies on: \n\nHow to prevent harassment from occurring\nWhat sorts of policies should be in place?\nWhat should managers do to protect their employees?\nAnd if a complaint is filed\, what will we do?\n\nWhile this session is part of a series\, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence.  Each session can be attended independently. \nPresenter: Pamela Bragg \nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \nWebinar time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-workplace-harassment-what-it-is-and-what-to-do-about-it/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210216T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210216T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20210120T155439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T155439Z
UID:10155-1613464200-1613493000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Industry Ethics - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:By maintaining high ethical standards\, and being consistent in our practices\, we thrive both personally and professionally. This course will help you navigate the ethical grey areas you face every day. \nEffective 2017\, the online ethics course PLUS a full day classroom ethics course will be mandatory to receive Gold Seal Certification. Gold Seal has allocated a total of 3 credits to this course (2 for the online portion and 1 for the classroom portion). \nNote: Participants are required to complete the Construction Industry Ethics online course prior to enrolling in the classroom course.  \nInstructor: Tim Williams\, MBA\, B.Econ.\, CPA\, GSC\, is the President of BGC Partners Inc. BGC Partners provides training services tailor made for the construction industry. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years. He is a Gold Seal Certified project manager. He is an experienced and sought after trainer who has trained construction owners and managers across the on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-industry-ethics-vancouver-9/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20210113T172730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172730Z
UID:10098-1613545200-1613574000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Earned Value Management (EVM) for Construction
DESCRIPTION:Earned Value Management (EVM) is a project planning and control approach which provides cost and schedule performance measurements. It compares actual accomplishment of scheduled work and associated cost against a baseline schedule and budget plan. Its benefits include projections of anticipated project schedule\, and cost trends\, and the ability to take timely corrective actions for undesired variances.\n\nEVM is one of the most powerful and productive concepts used in managing today’s complex projects in private\, commercial\, and government environments.\n\nThe fundamentals of EVM will be presented in a down-to-earth\, basic approach\, along with hands-on exercises and examples that will allow participants to apply the concepts.\n\nParticipants will:\n\n• Obtain basic knowledge in understanding and using an effective performance management system in managing construction projects effectively\n• Detect both positive and negative trends in a timely manner\n• Forecast the Projected Final Cost (Estimate at Completion) using several techniques\n• Confidently and quickly make project decisions concerning scope\, cost\, and schedule\n• Learn to avoid the project-management pitfalls by identifying and mitigating risks\n\nWho should attend? Anyone whose work involves planning and progressing the work: Project Managers\, Project Coordinators\, Construction Managers\, Superintendents\, General Foremen\, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Owners\, Consultants\, Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.\n\nThis course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)\n\nDuration: 7 Hours\n\nWebinar time: 7:00am – 3:00 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-earned-value-management-evm-for-construction/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20210114T190725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T190725Z
UID:10127-1613548800-1613579400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Site Leadership - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your construction site leadership skills? \nThis course will enhance your ability to build a collaborative team culture with their staff\, improve job site productivity and complete projects on time\, on budget\, and safely.  Ideal for lead hands\, foremen and front-line supervisors that want to increase their leadership effectiveness. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify and apply different leadership styles and approaches\nEnhance the motivation and engagement of construction workers and teams\nUtilize leadership techniques to build cohesive and effective crews\nUnderstand the Eight Wastes in order to reduce downtime and inefficiencies on site\nUnderstand different personality styles and how to communicate effectively with each one\nRecognize substance abuse and how to deal with it appropriately\nImprove their training skills and conduct a successful toolbox talk\nDeal with difficult people\, conflict and confrontational situations\nUse collaborative decision-making skills and build a collaborative culture\nUnderstand the importance of ethics and safety first when leading others\n\nInstructor: Tim Williams\, B.Econ.\, MBA\, CPA\, GSC is the President of BGC Partners Inc. BGC Partners provides training services tailor made for the construction industry. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years. He is a Gold Seal Certified project manager. He is an experienced and sought-after trainer who has trained construction owners and managers on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/site-leadership-kelowna/
LOCATION:Fairfield Inn and Suites Kelowna\, 1655 Powick Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1X 4L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20210114T193600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T193600Z
UID:10133-1613548800-1613579400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Responsibilities of Joint Health & 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. \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\nDue to WorkSafe regulations around the required number of training hours\, this workshop will begin at 8:00 AM sharp. Late arrivals will not be accepted. \nWhat previous participants have said: \n“The facilitator was the key to making this class a success. It could be dry\, boring and tedious\, but not with this instructor!” \n“Very good\, informative and interactive.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/responsibilities-of-joint-health-safety-committees-burnaby-3/
LOCATION:Universal Health and Safety\, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Health,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20210121T163020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T163020Z
UID:10171-1613552400-1613563200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Diversity and Systemic Discrimination in Today's Workplace
DESCRIPTION:You have heard the term a lot in the media. Is there systemic racism in Canada? How would you recognize it in your organization? \nThis session takes a Canadian perspective on a topical conversation. We talk about some of the barriers that have been set up to make it difficult for marginalized groups to function effectively in Canadian society\, debate the pros and cons of solutions aimed at addressing systemic racism and examine our own\, individual responses to others. \nIn this 3-hour live online session\, we will cover: \n\nAwareness: Systemic discrimination and the Canadian experience\nMotivation: Why we need to take collective action?\nPathways: How we can make a difference?\n\nPresenter: Christian Codrington\, CPHR \nChristian has held senior management roles with a number of significant employers throughout his career prior to starting Forum HCM. In his previous engagement\, Christian built the human resource function at the Industry Training Authority (ITA). This has included updating and implementing a revised compensation framework\, marketing and updating the benefits plan and developing a performance management system. \nPrior to this role and while at the Chartered Professional in Human Resources – BC (CPHR)\, he led teams responsible for professional development\, metrics\, and the office of the registrar for the CHRP designation. Christian was also responsible for government relations\, starting the association down its path to become a self-regulated profession. \nBefore CPHR\, Christian was with Best Buy Canada\, leading a human resource team. He has also worked at Starbucks Coffee\, as an employee/labour relations specialist and coach to senior leaders and staff; the Children’s & Women’s Health Centre of BC (C&W)\, and Service Canada in various HR/LR roles. In his previous jobs he has been responsible to deliver many human resource related initiatives\, negotiated\, interpreted and managed within the parameters of numerous collective agreements\, as well as represented each organization at administrative tribunals\, such as the Labour Relations Board\, the Human Rights Tribunal and small claims courts. \nHe has appeared in dozens of radio\, print and television features including the Vancouver Sun/Province\, Globe & Mail\, Business in Vancouver\, Global News\, CBC News\, the Current\, the Early Edition providing expert commentary on human resource related subjects. \nChristian graduated from Simon Fraser University with an undergraduate degree in Business Administration concentrating in Organizational Behaviour. He also supplemented those learnings with two certificates from the Justice Institute of BC. One in Conflict Resolution and Third Party Negotiation and another in Mediation. \nWebinar Time:  \nFebruary 17\, 2021 –   9:00am to 12:00pm  Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-diversity-and-systemic-discrimination-in-todays-workplace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Health,Human Resources,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210218T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20210113T172625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T172625Z
UID:10096-1613631600-1613646000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Construction Drawings 101
DESCRIPTION:This is an interactive half-day seminar that will cover the fundamentals of interpreting construction drawings. The seminar will deal with the basics of interpreting information from plans\, elevations\, sections\, details\, and notes contained in typical drawings.\n\n\nCourse Topics \n• List the components of a typical construction drawing set \n• Identify typical drawing types\, symbols\, notes and scales \n• Recognize the common types of drawing sets and explain their differences \n• Extrapolate specific information from a drawing set and cross-reference it to the construction specification \nWho should attend? Anyone who is new to using Construction Drawings. This course is for Owners\, Contractors\, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers. \nDuration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours \nInstructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry\, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association\, Calgary Construction Association\, Winnipeg Construction Association\, Ontario Roadbuilders Association\, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association\, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension\, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009.  He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time\, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-construction-drawings-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210219T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20210114T190341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T190341Z
UID:10121-1613635200-1613752200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Law - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Participants will develop an understanding of contract law as it relates to construction and the various CCDC/CCA and other contracts used within the industry. Participants will also learn the other legal means to resolve construction disputes and avoid litigation. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nUnderstand the basics of contract law –intention\, offer\, acceptance\, consideration\, capacity and legality\nBe familiar with various CCDC/CCA contracts -how and why they are used\nBe familiar with various legal terms used in contracts\nUnderstand the contract responsibilities of various parties\nUnderstand the bidding process and contractual obligations\nDefine back charges and how to avoid them\nAvoid construction disputes and claims from the site level\nWrite RFIs and Change Orders\nUnderstand the dispute resolution process – negotiation\, mediation\, arbitration\, and litigation\nUse the Builder’s Lien Act to obtain security\nUse the small claims process to collect debts\nUnderstand environmental law and how it impacts projects\nUnderstand safety law and it impacts construction companies\nUnderstand how specifications and drawings fit within the contractual hierarchy\nUnderstand the contractual relationship between contractor and sub-contractor\nCompile and submit proper extras and claims\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nThe basic concepts of contract law\nCCA\, CCDC and other contracts\nLegal terms used in contracts\nBidding process and contractual obligations\nSpecifications\, drawings and the contractual hierarchy\nContractual relationships between contractor and sub-contractor\nCompiling and submitting proper extras and claims\nDefining back charges and how to avoid them\nAvoiding construction disputes and claims from the site level\nWriting RFIs and Change Orders\nThe dispute resolution process\nThe Builder’s Lien Act\nThe Small Claims process\nEnvironmental law\nSafety legislation and regulations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research\, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-law-kelowna-3/
LOCATION:Fairfield Inn and Suites Kelowna\, 1655 Powick Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1X 4L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Legal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T153443
CREATED:20201028T195634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T195634Z
UID:9888-1613646000-1613653200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Dealing with Difficult People
DESCRIPTION:Success in dealing with conflict comes from understanding how we behave\, as well as how we can influence others. If we approach difficulties as needing to take place in one or a series of conversations\, and we approach those conversations with a plan\, we will find that we have less difficult people to deal with. More often than not\, we will also have more meaningful and significant conversations. In this workshop\, you will learn how to turn difficult situations into opportunities for growth. \nIn this 2-hour live online session we will explore strategies on: \n\nHow your own attitudes and actions impact others.\nNew and effective techniques for dealing with difficult people.\nTechniques for managing and dealing with anger.\nDealing with difficult people and difficult situations.\n\nWhile this session is part of a series\, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence.  Each session can be attended independently. \nPresenter: Pamela Bragg \nPamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \nWebinar time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-dealing-with-difficult-people/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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UID:10086-1613980800-1614011400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Microsoft Project Expert
DESCRIPTION:The expert course is for participants who have completed the core Project course and who want to gain further skills in creating customized reports\, running or overseeing multiple projects\, the use of a shared resource pool and exporting to Excel. The course will also build skills and strategies for creating organizational templates that will create standardized projects across the company. \nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course. \n\nCreate customized reports\nConditional formatting applied to Gantt chart\nCustomized tables and fields\nCreate master projects\, insert and work with sub-projects and create links to external tasks\nCreating and sharing a resource pool\nCreate export map to Excel\nCreating and sharing organizational Project templates\n\nIMPORTANT NOTE: Participant are required to have the Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel progams on their computer to participate. \nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nCourse Pre-Requisites: This course assumes that all students have completed the Microsoft Project core course. \nWorkshop Time: \nFebruary 22 – 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM Pacific Standard Time  (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-microsoft-project-expert/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210223T163000
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UID:10167-1613980800-1614097800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Civil Sitework Estimating - Abbotsford
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn skills and knowledge to estimate civil sitework construction projects and prepare a successful bid. The course is designed for those interested in becoming civil sitework estimators and for workers with experience in construction that desire to improve their knowledge of sitework estimating. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to:• Calculate work quantities from engineering drawings\n• Adjust for material swell and shrink factors\n• Assemble efficient crews\, and determine productivity\n• Put into practice effective methods for determining job costs.\n• Use essential formats for clearly estimating equipment\, labor\, material and other service costs related to completing a project.\n• Assess and decide how a variety of physical site complexities may affect the estimated cost of a project. Use methods to counteract these variances.\n• Better identify and interpret general site conditions\, special conditions and technical specifications associated with sitework projects.\n• Analyze projects and decide on which ones to bid\n• Understand risk analysis and how to price this into a bid\n• Do competitor analysis and understand how this impacts the bid\n• Do client risk analysis and how to price this into bids\n• Record material and other prices and maintain contact lists\n• Formulate a bid strategy\n• Understand how to prepare an estimate and the estimating process\n• Become familiar with Construction Division Codes\n• Understand how to present a bid\n• Be familiar with how to use the bid depository\n• Understand the requirements for bonding and insurance\n• Understand the post-bidding process\n• Work with project managers to pass on knowledge of the bid \nThe instructors:\nMark Waters\, CTech.\, GSC as worked in the civil and environmental construction industry for the past 30 years and is an experienced project manager and  estimator. He graduated from the BCIT Geomatics Technician program with honours in 1996 and joined the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Association of BC (ASTTBC) in 1997. Mark spent many of his earlier civil construction years as a project superintendent  and engineering surveyor. \nTim Williams MBA\, B.Econ.\, CPA\, GSC\, is the President of BGC Partners Inc. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years. He is a Gold Seal Certified\nproject manager. He is an experienced and sought after trainer who has trained construction owners and managers on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada. \n\n\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/civil-sitework-estimating-abbotsford/
LOCATION:BGC Partners Inc. Office\, 200-2296 McCallum Road\, Abbotsford\, BC\, V2S 3P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210224T123000
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UID:9928-1614069000-1614169800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Providing Exceptional Customer Service
DESCRIPTION:Set up in 2 – 1/2-day live instructor lead online training sessions (8:30am – 12:30pm each day) this seminar will cover the same content as the in-person seminar. \nIn 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 a 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. \nWebinar times: \nFebruary 23\, 2021            8:30am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nFebruary 24\, 2021            8:30am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-providing-exceptional-customer-service-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210226T163000
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UID:10176-1614240000-1614357000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Law - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Participants will develop an understanding of contract law as it relates to construction and the various CCDC/CCA and other contracts used within the industry. Participants will also learn the other legal means to resolve construction disputes and avoid litigation. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nUnderstand the basics of contract law –intention\, offer\, acceptance\, consideration\, capacity and legality\nBe familiar with various CCDC/CCA contracts -how and why they are used\nBe familiar with various legal terms used in contracts\nUnderstand the contract responsibilities of various parties\nUnderstand the bidding process and contractual obligations\nDefine back charges and how to avoid them\nAvoid construction disputes and claims from the site level\nWrite RFIs and Change Orders\nUnderstand the dispute resolution process – negotiation\, mediation\, arbitration\, and litigation\nUse the Builder’s Lien Act to obtain security\nUse the small claims process to collect debts\nUnderstand environmental law and how it impacts projects\nUnderstand safety law and it impacts construction companies\nUnderstand how specifications and drawings fit within the contractual hierarchy\nUnderstand the contractual relationship between contractor and sub-contractor\nCompile and submit proper extras and claims\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nThe basic concepts of contract law\nCCA\, CCDC and other contracts\nLegal terms used in contracts\nBidding process and contractual obligations\nSpecifications\, drawings and the contractual hierarchy\nContractual relationships between contractor and sub-contractor\nCompiling and submitting proper extras and claims\nDefining back charges and how to avoid them\nAvoiding construction disputes and claims from the site level\nWriting RFIs and Change Orders\nThe dispute resolution process\nThe Builder’s Lien Act\nThe Small Claims process\nEnvironmental law\nSafety legislation and regulations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research\, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-law-vancouver/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Legal
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210225T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T195508Z
UID:9886-1614250800-1614258000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Navigating a Multi-Generational Workplace
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 2-hour webinar 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\nWhile this session is part of a series\, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence.  Each session can be attended independently. \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 Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc.\, a Human Resources Consulting firm\, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \n\nWebinar time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-navigating-a-multi-generational-workplace-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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