Occupational First Aid Level 1 - Burnaby
2019-10-12 08:00 - 16:30, 2019-10-25 08:30 - 16:30, 2019-11-16 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | Universal Health and Safety, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 3Y6, Canada
Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 is a one-day course designed to cover all medical techniques considered to be within the responsibility of the Occupational First Aid Level 1 Attendant as required by WorkSafeBC.
In order to be successful, participants must demonstrate practical skill competency and achieve 70% on a multiple choice exam. On successful completion of the course, participants receive a 3-year certification.
Important: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate.
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Buying or Selling a Construction Business, Transitioning to Management and other Business Succession Issues (Breakfast Session) - Burnaby
2019-10-16 07:30 - 10:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
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?
Topics covered:

• Understanding your business and corporate structure
• Reviewing and consolidating business assets in preparation for sale
• Understanding, mitigating and dealing with liabilities in preparation for sale
• How good employment practice makes a business transition easier
• What options does an owner have for a transition?
• Overview of the deal process
• Key agreements: MOU, LOI, purchase agreement, non-competition
• Financing options

Presenter: Brian E. Rudy (B.Sc. McGill 1989, LL.B. UBC 1994), Partner, Synergy Business Lawyers LLP
Brian 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.

Disclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.
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Construction Project Management - Kelowna
2019-10-17 08:00 - 2019-10-18 16:30 | Fairfield Inn and Suites Kelowna, 1655 Powick Road, Kelowna, BC, V1X 4L1, Canada
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.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
• Understand the importance of project planning
• Understand the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK 5th Ed)
• Use the appropriate CCDC/CCA contract and/or Purchase Orders for the project
• Use risk management tools and mitigate for risk
• Understand the estimating process
• Understand the importance of scheduling and use appropriate scheduling tools
• Understand expectations management and adapt communication accordingly
• Understand the components of projects – labour, materials and overheads – and use of techniques to maximize job profitability and minimize costs
• Do post-mortem analysis after project completion
• Understand the impact and methodology of construction cost control
• Use of site and office project cost control methods
• Use Construction Industry Codes to analyse costs vs budget
• Adapt the project estimate to a project budget
• Understand how job costing fits within the overall accounting systems
• Understand Return on Investment (ROI) and how this impacts required project profit margins
• Understand the contract process from bidding to project close-out
• Use of job profit forecasting methods to integrate into company forecasting systems
• Understand the importance of cash flow projections for construction companies
Two 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.
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Fall Protection - Burnaby
2019-10-18 12:30 - 16:30 | Universal Health and Safety, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 3Y6, Canada
This is a 4 hour course that introduces workers to Fall Protection methods. Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

Explain when Fall Protection is required
Identify and describe major Fall Protection methods and the key associated FP equipment
Explain and apply the Fall Protection hierarchy
Determine when a Fall Protection Plan is required and describe the main components
Develop a Fall Protection Plan based on a given scenario

Important: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate.
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Construction Safety for Supervisors - Burnaby
2019-10-21 08:00 - 2019-10-22 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
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.

The course is designed for construction owners, managers, estimators, supervisors and new safety representatives.

Define safety and determine responsibilities
Understand the legislative requirements for maintaining a safe workplace
Define and develop elements to make up a good health and safety program
Understand the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program and its requirements
Conduct hazard assessments – assess risk and hazard priorities
Identify the components of a good training program
Make on-the-job health and safety training a natural part of your job site activity
Include safety into planning
Conducting successful toolbox talks
Prepare for an inspection and develop an inspection checklist
Understand which incidents require investigation
Conduct timely incident or accident investigations
Recommend and implement corrective actions to prevent future reoccurrences
Understand the safety systems and document management required
Understand the key elements of an OH&S Committee
Understand how to build a safety culture within a construction company

Topics to be covered:

Safety basics
Safety Legislation in Canada
Health and safety programs
Hazard assessments
Requirements of the COR program
Incidents and accident investigations
Safety systems and document management
OH&S Committees
Safety planning
Safety training programs
Safety inspections and checklists
Safety culture

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An Overview of CCDC Contract Documents (Breakfast Session) - Burnaby
2019-10-23 07:30 - 10:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
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:
1. The definition of the Contract Documents;
2. The role of the Consultant;
3. Payment;
4. Extra work;
5. Delays;
6. Deficiencies;
7. Dispute resolution; and
8. Default and termination.
Related 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.
Who should attend?
Owners, contractors, construction managers, subcontractors and design professionals.
Presenter: 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.
Marc has been listed in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a “repeatedly recommended” leading practitioner in construction law in BC. He has been Peer Review Rated for General Ethical Standards and Legal Ability by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell® and included in The Best Lawyers in Canada®.

In addition to authoring more than 175 published articles on construction law topics, Marc is a member of the editorial board and a contributor to the Continuing Legal Education Society’s British Columbia Builders Liens Practice Manual. Marc is a frequent lecturer to design professional and construction trade bodies, businesses, and educational institutions.

Marc is also a Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers.
Disclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.
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Microsoft Project - Whitehorse
2019-10-23 08:00 - 2019-10-24 16:30 | Coast High Country Inn & Yukon Convention Centre, 4051 4th Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 1H1, Canada
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.

The following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course.

Understanding Views, Screen Tips, Ribbon, and the Quick Access toolbar;
Create, edit and outline a task list, establish dependencies by linking tasks
Add and assign resources, work with project calendars, and enter project costs
Print project information and customize reports
Apply task type settings, set task constraints
Apply preset and custom contours, edit resource assignments and set and modify a baseline
Track and report on an active project and compare to baseline
Sort, filter, and group views
Format views and the Gantt chart
Customize Microsoft project elements including tables, views, and reports
Use sample templates, create custom templates, and use the organizer to manage project elements
Display progress lines, apply earned value tables, and conduct pert analysis
Create master projects, insert and work with subprojects, and create links to external tasks
Running multiple projects with a common resource pool

This hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises.
All participants will be provided with laptops.
Max participants: 12
What previous participants said:
“Well instructed, good pace.”
“Very knowledgeable and good teacher!”
“Course was laid out in a very logical and easy to follow manner.”
“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.”
“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.”
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Microsoft Outlook - Langley
2019-10-24 08:00 - 2020-01-28 12:30 | Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre, 20393 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC, V3A 7N2, Canada
Tired of living in your Inbox? Maybe you shouldn’t be there. Learn how to create a powerful time management dashboard in Outlook that will show you what you need to do on one screen and allow you to manage your priorities and schedule. Learn key setting changes in Outlook and a handful of keyboard shortcuts that can eliminate 100’s of mouse clicks per day and keep you more focused on what is most important in your day and better manage and delegate work.
The following list summarizes skills that students will be comfortable with after this course.
• Learn time saving tips for managing your calendar
• Create an effective file/e-mail management system
• Learn the 5 D’s of e-mail management to keep your Inbox empty
• Understand how to use Tasks and To-dos
• Create a single dashboard to manage almost everything you need to do in Outlook on one screen
• Use Outlook to assess priorities and level workload for the week
• Learn to file and forward e-mails with a single click
• Utilize search folders
• Learn to delegate, manage and track work
• Learn how to run multiple small projects using Outlook
• Use time saving advanced e-mail functions such as redirect, delay or set expiry dates for e-mail messages and voting buttons
Course duration: 4 Hours
Want to take Outlook with OneNote Training? Click here to register: https://citn.simplesignup.ca/5220/
The course assumes that students have completed the Microsoft Outlook course or have a good working knowledge of Outlook.
This hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises.
All participants will be provided with laptops.
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FREE How to Grow Great: Standard Operating Procedures (Breakfast Session) - Langley
2019-10-25 07:30 - 10:00 | Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre, 20393 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC, V3A 7N2, Canada
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.
This 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.
After this presentation, participants will be able to:

Understand the value of proactively investing in SOPs
Develop effective SOPs
Identify the Purpose, Scope, Responsibility, Definitions, Procedure, Keep In Mind, and Records content of a process
Manage SOPs with an efficient header review process
Reduce training/onboarding time
Have the time and ability to scale up your business

Presenters: Justin Bontkes and Jerry Pol – Caliber Projects.
This session is free to attend but space is limited so pre-registration is required.
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Communication Skills for Construction - Kamloops
2019-10-28 08:00 - 2019-10-29 16:30 | Comfort Inn and Suites Kamloops, 1810 Rogers Place, Kamloops, British Columbia, V1S 1T7, Canada
This course is designed to improve skills in communication for supervisors and management in the office and in the field.

Participants will be able to identify and practice skills needed for effective communication and learn about barriers to communication. They will also learn about different communication styles and identify what their dominant style is as well as how to deal with people who have a different style of communication. The course material also provides insight about anger and how to manage it as well as help develop the skills required to supervise others.
The course will also cover the following:

Effective Leadership through Communication Skills
Dealing with Difficult People, Conflict and Confrontation
Assertive Training and Speaking Skills
Communicating Motivation
Communication through Body Language
Managing a Good Impression to Clients
Constructive Use of Anger and Persuasion Skills
Anger and Conflict Management Skills
Communicating Discipline and Termination
Resolving Disputes through Communication
How to Prepare for and Facilitate Meetings
Communication through Writing Skills
Drafting and Preparing Proper Reports and Correspondence
Communicating Teamwork to Staff and Workers

Two 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.
To receive your CPD accredited certificate you must complete the online portion after the 2 day course.
What previous participants have said:
“Very good instructor, Well done. Made learning the info easy.”
“Instructor knows a lot and he was very patient.”
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Introduction to Construction Delay Claims (Breakfast Session) - Burnaby
2019-10-30 07:30 - 10:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
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.
There 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.
Topics covered:

Delay claims
Loss of productivity claims
Ways of presenting delay claims
Preparation of delay claims
Damages claimed
How courts treat claims

Instructor: 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.
Mark’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.
Mark 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.
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Project Accounting and Cost Control - Burnaby
2019-10-30 08:00 - 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
Participants will learn how to design and read various construction financial reports and improve the business systems of their construction company.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
• Understand the various types of contracts within the construction industry and the implications to the design of project financial management and stakeholder satisfaction.
• 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.
• 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.
• Be able to read financial statements: income statement, balance sheet, cashflow, job cost reports, etc and make decisions on a timely basis.
• 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.
• Understand and calculate various financial ratios used to understand financial reports and create company dashboards.
• Understand the holdback requirements of the Builder’s Lien Act and typical invoicing processes used at month end.
• Be able to calculate aged accounts payable and receivables separate from holdback amounts.
• 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.
• Understand the importance of procurement internal controls and the normal process used for both accrual based accounting and committed cost accounting.
• Understand the normal close out processes and the reports expected for project budget vs actual, deficiencies and warranties.
Instructor: 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.
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Supervisory and Management Skills - Burnaby
2019-10-31 08:00 - 2019-11-01 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
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.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
• Understand the differences between leadership, management and supervision
• Identify different leadership styles and approaches
• Apply different leadership styles to deal with various situations
• Knowledge of motivational theories – Mazlow, Herzberg, MARS
• Ability to enhance individual and group performance and engagement
• Understand different personality styles and how to communicate appropriately
• Effectively manage time
• Understanding stress and how to manage it at work
• Knowledge of substance abuse, recognition and prevention
• Conduct a successful toolbox talk
• Appropriately discipline and/or terminate staff
• Apply various negotiating skills
• Deal with difficult people, conflict and confrontation
• Use collaborative decision making skills
• Understand a systems approach to management of construction companies
What previous participants said:
“Great Class! Instructor was able to hold our attention for long periods of time.”
“Excellent course layout and presentation.”
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Profitable Contracting - Vancouver
2019-11-05 08:30 - 16:30 | Vancouver Regional Construction Association, 3636 E 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5M 1M3, Canada
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.
Profitable 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.
All participants receive and take home a detailed course manual complete with all the topics, exercises and schedules need to improve their business.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Operations Management

8 profit requirements
Losses common to many contractors
Estimating – critical labour factors
Materials and tools management
Effective negotiation strategies for major purchases
Controlling change orders
Billings

Labour Productivity

Costs of lost productivity – direct and indirect
Causes of poor productivity
Effective planning and scheduling
Managing human resources

Financial Reporting

Cost control
Cash flows and cash management
Financial reports
Controlling overheads – just 2 simple numbers
AR and AP analysis
Revenue goals – just 3 simple numbers

Financial Management

Accounts receivable collections
Using your accountants more effectively
Bonding and insurance
Protecting your assets from fraud
Personal productivity
Go-forward positioning

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Key strategies to maintain and improve profits and increase cash flow
Managing labour productivity
Effective human resource policies and procedures
Forecasting adequate revenue to ensure overheads are covered and profit is achieved
Ensuring that billings and change orders are controlled and monitored for collection
Negotiating major material and equipment purchases and delivery dates
Safeguarding company assets
Reviewing, calculating and discussing financial performance tools that assist decision making
Forecasting business and project cash flows

Format: One day (7 hours) of in-class instruction.
AUDIENCE:
Owners, project managers and coordinators, estimators, project leaders, accountants and anyone who can influence profits.
INSTRUCTOR:
Wayne Newell
For 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.
During 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!
Fee includes: Student manual, digital certificate upon completion, complimentary Wi-Fi access, lunch and free parking.
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The Nuts and Bolts of Builders' Liens (Breakfast Session) - Burnaby
2019-11-06 07:30 - 10:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
It is essential for anyone working in or closely with the construction industry to have a basic understanding of builders liens as they are increasingly being used as a form of security to contractors, subcontractors, workers and suppliers who supply labour and/or materials in relation to the construction of an improvement on or to land. However, builders’ liens do not necessarily guarantee recovery in full or at all. Understanding this complex area of law and applying recommended best practices will help you to maximize your potential recovery and reduce your liabilities.

Course Outline:

An overview of the Builders Lien Act, including a review of the holdback provisions
The process for filing a claim of lien (who, what, where, when and how)
The process for cancelling a claim of lien
The process for enforcing a claim of lien
Best practices and tips for maximizing potential recovery

Presenter: Seema Lal is a principal of SHK Law Corporation with particular expertise in the areas of builders liens and construction law. As a construction lawyer practicing in Vancouver for over 15 years, Seema’s clients include owners, developers, general contractors, subtrades, suppliers and design professionals.
Seema regularly lectures and provide seminars to industry groups both in-house and at various CLEs, including the Affinity Institute, the Pacific Business & Law Institute, the Canadian Construction Institute and the Canadian Credit Institute. She also is an adjunct lecturer in the Engineering Law and Contracts in Civil Engineering course for Civil Engineering students at UBC.
Disclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

What previous participants have said:
“Easy to understand, very clear!”
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Meaningful Performance & Development Conversations (Breakfast Session) - Langley
2019-11-13 07:30 - 10:00 | Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre, 20393 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC, V3A 7N2, Canada
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.
In this session we will discuss:

How to prepare for the conversation
How to monitor performance
How to communicate feedback
How to be specific and hold employees accountable

Presenter: Pamela Bragg
Pamela 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.
Disclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.
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Building Code for Residential Builders - Langley
2019-11-14 08:00 - 16:30 | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Langley, 8750 204th Street, Langley, BC, V1M 2Y5, Canada
Participants will learn how to read, interpret and use the BC Building Code (2018). The course is specifically targeted for constructors of small buildings and residential construction in order to allow them to discuss with confidence issues brought up by inspectors, plan checkers and/or consultants.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:

Have a working knowledge of the BC Building Code (2018) and be able to reference relevant sections quickly in their day-to-day dealings with inspectors, plan checkers and/or consultants;
Understand the differences in construction where Part 9 of the Code is used for Small Buildings compared to Part 3-8 for larger and more complex building systems;

Understand how various Building Codes (National, Provincial and Local) and Bylaws operate in various jurisdictions;
Understand the 38 sections within Part 9 of the Code and their application within residential construction;
Understand where Part 10 applies to residential construction projects;
Recognize the shortcomings of the Code and understand how to deal with multiple interpretations.

Audience: Ideal for those who have little or no background in using the BC Building Code (2018) and for those wanting an update regarding changes from the previous BC Building Code (2012).

Instructor: Chad Brechin, AScT. Chad is a “Georgie” award winning designer and has been designing commercial, industrial and high end residential construction projects for over thirty years. He received his AScT in Building Science at BCIT and graduated with honours and an award resulting from a design competition. Chad also holds a current BC residential builders’ license.
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How To Be A Better Foreman - Victoria
2019-11-15 07:30 - 16:00 | Sandman Hotel Victoria, 2852 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8T 4M5, Canada
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.

Issues covered:

Understanding why and how many foremen fail
How the foreman’s role has changed
Dealing with workplace conflict without being a jerk
Learning how to anticipate production and jobsite issues
Understanding general and subcontractor dynamics
Understanding your role as a leader
Understand how you play a major role in increasing jobsite productivity

Instructor: 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.

What previous participants said:
“Well structured, informative course.”
“Nice to hear different perspectives.”
“Valuable: Learning to communicate with other people on the job site.”

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Providing Exceptional Customer Service - Burnaby
2019-11-15 08:00 - 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
In today’s competitive market, how do you differentiate you and your organization from others? How do you ensure that you’re adding value?
This 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.
Through a series of hands-on workshops, you’ll build your confidence and competitive advantage to provide exceptional customer service for existing and future customers.
In this seminar, you’ll learn to:

Develop your customer engagement and experience strategy
Apply effective listening skills
Draw out what your clients really need, and how to add value
Work with difficult and demanding customers
Build strong and lasting relationships with potential and existing clients

Instructor: 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.
In 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.
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BC Regulations & Residential Building: Permits, Inspections and Declarations Rules you need to Know - Burnaby
2019-11-15 08:30 - 11:00 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
This session explores BC safety regulations and administrative responsibilities that impact residential builders and the top mis-steps that cost time and money including:

• Supervision rules
• Duty to report unsafe conditions
• Employing qualified workers
• Navigating permits, declarations, notifications and required safety officer inspections
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Alternate Energy Systems & Uses for Residential Occupancies - Burnaby
2019-11-15 11:30 - 15:00 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
This session explores alternative energy systems in residential building including:

Solar:

How solar photovoltaic systems work
The 3 types of solar energy systems and their uses
System components and options

Wind

Residential wind generation systems

Electric vehicle charging systems

Electrical and Regulatory Requirements
Assessing electric vehicle charging supply issues

Costs, benefits and challenges of alternative energy systems

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Strategic & Cost-Effective Step Code Compliance for Part 9 Buildings - Kelowna
2019-11-18 07:30 - 12:00 | Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites, 2402 Highway 97 North, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1X 4J1, Canada
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?
This 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:

Understand the Step Code performance targets, and to what extent their achievement is influenced by:

Building envelope components (windows, wall assemblies, etc.)
Building airtightness
HVAC equipment selections

Improve your ability to:

Facilitate an efficient design and documentation cycle, from acquisition of development permit through to submission of the building permit application
Ensure design details, particularly related to airtightness, are successfully implemented in the field

Learn to predict which Step Code projects will be especially challenging
Be able to identify and rank the most cost effective measures for achieving Step Code targets, and estimate corresponding cost premiums
Expand your knowledge about high efficiency mechanical systems and their relevance to Step Code, including:

Common and not-so-common options for hot water heating, space conditioning and ventilation
Proper application, selection, and installation of equipment

Instructors
Mikhael 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.
Tomas 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.
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Civil Blueprint Reading - Burnaby
2019-11-18 08:00 - 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
Participants will learn how to read a set of civil construction blueprints, drawing specifications and general notes. Using various samples of civil blueprints, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work on construction projects.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
• Have an elementary knowledge of civil blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects
• Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals
• Understand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints
• Understand specifications and the contractual hierarchy
• Be able to find trade information using blueprints
• Be able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials
• Be able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using
• Be familiar with civil, architectural and structural drawings, and how they fit together
• Understand and be able to use architectural & metric scale rules
• Understand how to convert metric dimensions to architectural (imperial) dimensions
• Know what a floor plan, section, detail, profile and elevation are
• Understand symbols, notations, abbreviations and material schedules
• Be able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimensions, finishes, details, area calculations, and the ability to do simple materialtakeoffs
Audience: Ideal for those who have little or no background in civil blueprint reading.
The instructor: Mark Waters, CTech., GSC has worked in the civil and environmental construction industry for the past 30 years and is an experienced project manager and
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.
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Change Order Management - Burnaby
2019-11-19 08:00 - 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
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.
At the end of the course participants will be able:

Identify changes from the original contract
Document the changes
Price changes fairly and realistically
Present and negotiate changes collaboratively
Understand the importance of early detection of change orders
Negotiate delay claims caused by changes
Understand the wording within commonly used contracts eg., CCDC 2 and CCA 1
Develop a change order process for a construction company
Issue a notice of dispute
Proactively negotiating fair time and material rates at the bidding stage of a project.

Instructor: 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.
What previous participants said:
“Completely satisfied. More information was presented than I was expecting.”
“Instructor broke down information into tangible concepts.”
“The instructor is great; I would like to take more courses with him.”
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Microsoft Project - Victoria
2019-11-20 08:00 - 2019-11-21 16:30 | Sandman Hotel Victoria, 2852 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8T 4M5, Canada

FREE Breakfast: Building Your One-Page Strategic Plan - Burnaby
2019-11-21 07:30 - 09:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
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.

Every 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.

We’ll walk you through a step-by-step approach to create a simple, yet effective annual strategic plan. In this session, you will:

Establish your goals
Learn how to put the company’s strategic plan on one simple to understand page
Break the year-end goal down to 3-5 key initiatives you need to focus on
Be given systems to break initiatives down into a weekly focused routine that keeps you on track for the year

This is a complimentary breakfast session, but registration is required.
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Navigating a Multi-Generational Workplace (Breakfast Session) - Burnaby
2019-11-22 07:30 - 10:00 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
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.
This 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?
In this two-hour breakfast session, we will:

Gain insight into the generations represented in today’s workplace
Look at the generational difference & similarities in the workplace (myths and facts?)
Explore how to manage a multi-generational workforce
Discuss options on how to reward and motivate all generations
Discuss how to remove generational barriers and stereotypes
Examine how the baby boomer’s retirement will create leadership opportunities for Millennials
Talk about work life balance and is it really just the Millennials who care?
AND, explore the concept of managing individuals, not generations

Who Should Attend This Session?
Anyone who works with, or leads cross generational teams, as well as Senior Management and HR Professionals who lead recruitment, retention and engagement activities.
Presenter: Pamela Bragg
Pamela 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.
Disclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.
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Employment Standards Act Refresher (Breakfast session) - Prince George
2019-11-22 07:30 - 10:30 | Sandman Signature Prince George, 2990 Recplace Drive, Prince George, BC, V2N 0B2, Canada
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:

Employment contracts
Who is a “manager”
Hours of work and overtime
Averaging agreements for hours of work
Termination of employment
Vacation and statutory holidays
Independent contractors vs. employees
Impact of the common law

Presenter: Craig Munroe is a partner at Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP.
Craig 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.
Craig 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.
Disclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

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