Construction Industry Training Network

Microsoft SharePoint with Teams - Langley
2020-02-04 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre, 20393 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC, V3A 7N2, Canada
The new SharePoint features promise accessibility, security and a host of new features but understanding the new tools and the fear of not setting it up right can stall progress. This is not a technical how to course but a course on how to get the most out of your SharePoint site. Explore the tools and the customizations. Learn how to find and conveniently access documents and how many of these tools can connect with Outlook, your grand central station of your work day.

We will also explore Teams and how they can transform and simplify your collaborative efforts by reducing email and keeping all team or project information in one place. At the same time learn how to connect this information back to Outlook, the place where you work from each day. You will explore the various features that can be added to Teams and specifically spend time using Planner and OneNote.
The following list summarizes skills that students will be comfortable with after this course.

Understanding how to navigate and organize a SharePoint site
Learn about various apps that can be added to site
Create a sub-site
Syncing document libraries to Windows Explorer
Understand use Version Control
Searching for info
Creating a Team
Creating Channels
Exploring various apps
Working with OneNote to manage team meetings and integrating with Outlook
Working with Planner
Integrating tools with Flow
Using Teams on your mobile Device

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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Introduction to Blueprint Reading - Burnaby
2020-02-05 08:00 - 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
Participants will learn how to read a set of construction blueprints and specifications. Using both residential and commercial samples of blueprints, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work in construction companies. This course is ideal for those who have little or no background in blueprint reading. At the end of the course participants will be able to:

Have an elementary knowledge of 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 architectural, civil, electrical and mechanical drawings, and how they fit together
Understand and be able to use architectural & engineering scales
Understand how to convert engineering dimensions to architectural
Know what a floor plan, section and elevation are
Understand symbols, notation, abbreviations and material schedules
Be able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimension, finishes, details, area calculations, and the ability to do simple material take offs
Be familiar with both commercial and residential blueprints

Topics to be covered:

Blueprint reading basics
Design process and the role of design professionals
Building Codes, bylaws and building permits
Find trade information using blueprints
Layout basics
Architectural, civil, electrical and mechanical drawings, and how they fit together
Architectural & engineering scales
Floor plans, sections and elevations
Symbols, notation, abbreviations and material schedules
Dimension, finishes, details, area calculations, and material take offs
Understanding specifications
Commercial and residential blueprints

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Civil Blueprint Reading - Kamloops
2020-02-05 08:00 - 16:30 | Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops, 675 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC, V2B 3H7, 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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Supervisory and Management Skills - Langley
2020-02-06 08:00 - 2020-02-07 16:30 | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Langley, 8750 204th Street, Langley, BC, V1M 2Y5, 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

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 said:
“Great Class! Instructor was able to hold our attention for long periods of time.”
“Excellent course layoutand and presentation.”
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Occupational First Aid Level 1 - Burnaby
2020-02-07 08:30 - 16:30, 2020-02-29 08:30 - 16:30 | 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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2018 BC Electrical Code Change Training PLUS! - Burnaby
2020-02-08 08:30 - 17:00 | Burnaby (TBA), Burnaby, BC, Canada
Learn all about the new updates to the BC Electrical Code including code changes, interpretations and the impact to your business.

Join us for the 2018 BC Electrical Code Change course and get up to date on:

Changes to the Acts, Regulations, Safety Orders, Directives and Information Bulletins that impact industry roles and responsibilities
All of the changes to in the 2018 BC Electrical Code (24th edition) including updates, new tables, definitions, and additions.
The rationale for technical changes
Implications of the changes for your business and clients
PLUS! – Related changes to the Safety Standards Act, Safety Standards General Regulations, Electrical Safety Regulations and Directives

At this session you also get:

– a hard copy of the code change training handbook

– lunch and refreshments

– a certificate of completion (emailed to you post-session upon completion/attendance)

What to bring:

– your registration confirmation (hard copy or digital version)

– a smart device (optional but recommended)

Instructor: SparkBC is a recognized training provider for class A, B or C FSR continuing education as per Technical Safety BC. Their talented instructors have over 30 years experience in the industry as electrical experts and safety officers.
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Incident Investigations - Langley
2020-02-12 08:00 - 16:30 | Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre, 20393 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC, V3A 7N2, Canada
WorkSafeBC’s amendment to Bill 9 includes two major changes to the requirements for employer incident investigations. First, section 175 of the Act has been amended to require an employer to undertake a preliminary investigation within 48 hours of the incident. Second, section 176 of the Act is amended to require an employer to submit a full investigation report to WorkSafeBC within 30 days of an incident.
This course is designed to provide participants the required knowledge to understand the principle of incident investigations and the methods used to ensure an adequate investigation is completed. At the end of the session participants will have an understanding of the requirements for investigating incidents, the tools required to undertake an adequate investigation, methods involved in successful interviews, identifying incident causes and completing incident reports.

The program uses a classroom component with video and a multimedia PowerPoint presentation during the session. Participants will take part in a simulated investigation with witnesses to interview, a scene to evaluate and documentation to complete. This one day session is designed to provide participants with the tools to understand:

The regulatory requirements to investigate Accidents/Incidents
Why are we investigating Accidents/Incidents
Who makes a good investigator
How to gather evidence and information
How to photograph a scene
How to measure and diagram a scene
How to conduct interviews
What is the principle of Root Cause Analysis
Developing recommendations for prevention
Completing the Incident Report

Instructor: Terry Duncan is an independent safety specialist with over 30 years of experience in occupational safety. Past roles include safety coordinator for Dominion Bridge of Western Canada, and safety coordinator/industrial engineer for Freightliner Canada. Terry was also directly involved in the development of the City of Vancouver’s TSC/CSO training program. He has worked in construction, manufacturing, forestry, pulp and paper, and municipal and provincial governments. In 1998, Terry was voted Senior Safety Professional of the Year by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering.
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Responsibilities of Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC) - Burnaby
2020-02-13 08:00 - 16:30 | Universal Health and Safety, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 3Y6, Canada
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.

Participants will:

Know how to use the OHS Regulation and WC Act to access health & safety requirements;
Explain the roles and functions of the Joint Committee and the Worker Representatives;
Learn how to perform an incident investigation;
Learn how to perform a formal site inspection; and
Develop a foundation in knowledge to:

Promote workplace health and safety
Assist in ensuring the health and safety program elements are implemented;
Conduct and participate in Joint Committee Meetings; and
Work cooperatively to address workers’ health and safety concerns.

Topics covered:

Use of WorkSafe OHS Regulation;
Joint Health and Safety committee and workers representatives;
OHS Program;
Safety Inspections;
Incident investigations;
Refusal of unsafe work;
How to work as a committee;
Different types of recommendations; and
Hazard management.

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Time Management Workshop - Burnaby
2020-02-13 08:00 - 16:30 | Fortius Sport and Health Centre, 3713 Kensington Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5B 0A7, Canada
What is the one thing everyone needs more of? Time! If time is money, how much is lost to the bottom line simply because hard-working employees “don’t have the time”? When working on a project, timing is essential. If you get behind on one part of the project, the entire thing can be set back hours, or even days.

In this leading edge Time Management Workshop you will gain a new mindset, skillset and toolset that will optimize your personal productivity learning how to produce greater results in less time. Improved time management skills mean increased productivity, met deadlines, and a positive impact on all aspects of your business.

Benefits of Attending

Participants learn how to gain and keep control of competing priorities, concurrent projects and critical deadlines.
Participants will learn powerful lessons about themselves, enhancing self-understanding so they can leverage their personal strengths and develop strategies to minimize the impact of their weakness.
The focus on practicality means that people walk out with ideas and techniques they can apply the next day.

Instructor: 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.

What previous participants said:
“Good eye opening information. Real focus on how to change and not what you are doing wrong.”
“Great speaker – very dynamic.”
“Thought provoking.”
“I found things to change and reinforcement of things already in place.”
“Excellent instruction, very interactive, and lots of collaborative disscussions. Very thought provoking!”

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Fall Protection - Burnaby
2020-02-21 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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2018 BC Electrical Code Change Training PLUS! - Cranbrook
2020-02-22 08:30 - 17:00 | Days Inn Conference Centre, 600 Cranbrook Street North, Cranbrook, BC, V1C 3R7, Canada

Construction Estimating - Burnaby
2020-02-24 08:00 - 2020-02-25 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
Participants will learn skills and knowledge to estimate construction projects and prepare a successful bid. The course is designed for construction estimators and those with experience in construction that desire to be estimators or improve their knowledge of estimating. At the end of the course participants will be able to:

Analyze projects and decide on which ones to bid
Understand risk analysis and how to price this into a bid
Do competitor analysis and understand how this impacts the bid
Do client risk analysis and how to price this into bids
Record material and other prices and maintain contact lists
Formulate a bid strategy
Understand how to prepare an estimate and the estimating process
Use Construction Division Codes
Understand how to present a bid
Be familiar with how to use the bid depository
Understand the requirements for bonding and insurance
Understand the post-bidding process
Work with project managers to pass on knowledge of the bid

Topics to be covered:

Project analysis
Risk analysis
Competitor analysis
Client risk analysis
Record keeping
Bid strategies
Preparing estimates and the estimating process
Construction Division Codes
Presenting bids
Bid depository
Bonding and insurance
Post-bidding process

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.

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Construction Law - Prince George
2020-02-24 08:00 - 2020-02-25 16:30 | Pomeroy Inn & Suites, 2700 Recplace Drive, Prince George, BC, V2N 0H4, Canada
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:

Understand the basics of contract law –intention, offer, acceptance, consideration, capacity and legality
Be familiar with various CCDC/CCA contracts -how and why they are used
Be familiar with various legal terms used in contracts
Understand the contract responsibilities of various parties
Understand the bidding process and contractual obligations
Define back charges and how to avoid them
Avoid construction disputes and claims from the site level
Write RFIs and Change Orders
Understand the dispute resolution process – negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation
Use the Builder’s Lien Act to obtain security
Use the small claims process to collect debts
Understand environmental law and how it impacts projects
Understand safety law and it impacts construction companies
Understand how specifications and drawings fit within the contractual hierarchy
Understand the contractual relationship between contractor and sub-contractor
Compile and submit proper extras and claims

Topics to be covered:

The basic concepts of contract law
CCA, CCDC and other contracts
Legal terms used in contracts
Bidding process and contractual obligations
Specifications, drawings and the contractual hierarchy
Contractual relationships between contractor and sub-contractor
Compiling and submitting proper extras and claims
Defining back charges and how to avoid them
Avoiding construction disputes and claims from the site level
Writing RFIs and Change Orders
The dispute resolution process
The Builder’s Lien Act
The Small Claims process
Environmental law
Safety legislation and regulations

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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Construction Industry Ethics - Vancouver
2020-02-26 08:00 - 16:30 | Vancouver Regional Construction Association, 3636 E 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5M 1M3, Canada
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.
Effective 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).
Note: Participants are required to complete the Construction Industry Ethics online course prior to enrolling in the classroom course.
Instructor: 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.
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Writing Effective Letters, Scope Documents, Reports and Proposals - Burnaby
2020-02-27 08:00 - 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
What are key elements of an effectively written document? What should I focus on in my letters, bids, proposals, work plans, reports, and documentation?
Potential clients often judge you based on whether you can clearly articulate the services you provide. Clients may skim your documents, so you need to ensure that your content is organized and that your key points stand out. Your writing ability is important.
This seminar is focused on helping you to do exactly that: to write more effectively. You’ll learn to tailor your writing for your audience and purpose. You’ll apply the strategies required for effective emails, reports, and proposals. In addition, you’ll also incorporate key principles for editing and revising your documents.
We’ll cover multiple topics, including:
1. Planning your scope documents
2. Writing concisely
3. Crafting effective emails and letters
4. Responding to bids and proposals
5. Structuring your reports and project documentation
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.
In addition to teaching, as a Principal Consultant at Prolepsis Consulting, Eric designs and delivers customized business, proposal, and technical writing workshops to various organizations, including construction, engineering, and consulting firms. He advises firms on their communications strategy, and writes proposals and business plans for his clients.
Eric also specializes in business transformation and change management consulting, where he advises firms on large-scale organizational-wide changes. Eric’s clients range from smaller consulting firms to larger organizations such as the City of Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, Metro Vancouver, BC Hydro, TELUS, BC Pension Corporation, BC Safety Authority, and Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group.
What previous participants said:
“I thought I did not need to take this course at first. After today, I have a better understanding of how to prepare my documents.”
“I found this to be very informative.”
“All was valuable. Makes me rethink how I write.”

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2018 BC Electrical Code Change Training PLUS! - Kelowna
2020-02-29 08:30 - 17:00 | Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre, 2170 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6G8, Canada

Electrical Estimating - Vancouver
2020-03-02 08:30 - 2020-03-03 16:30 | Vancouver Regional Construction Association, 3636 E 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5M 1M3, Canada
Participants will develop skills and knowledge to estimate electrical construction projects and prepare a successful bids.

At the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Calculate work quantities from engineering drawings
• Adjust for material swell and shrink factors
• Assemble efficient crews and determine productivity
• Put into practice effective methods for determining job costs.
• Use essential formats for clearly estimating equipment, labor, material and other service costs related to completing a project.
• Assess and decide how a variety of physical site complexities may affect the estimated cost of a project and use methods to counteract these variances.
• Better identify and interpret general site conditions, special conditions and technical specifications associated with electrical projects.
• Analyze potential projects and decide on which ones to bid • Understand risk analysis and how to price this into a bid
• Do competitor analysis and understand how this impacts the bid
• Do client risk analysis and how to price this into bids
• Record material and other prices and maintain contact lists
• Formulate a bid strategy
• Understand how to prepare an estimate and the estimating process
• Become familiar with Construction Division Codes
• Understand how to present a bid
• Be familiar with how to use the bid depository
• Understand the requirements for bonding and insurance
• Understand the post-bidding process
• Communicate with project managers to pass on knowledge of the bid prior to mobilization

Audience: The course is designed for those interested in becoming electrical estimators and for workers with experience in construction that desire to improve their knowledge of electrical estimating.

Course fee includes: All books and materials, lunch, certificate upon completion and parking.

The course includes: 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. Please note you only have one attempt at passing the online portion.

Upon successful completion of the 2 days and the online portion for this course, eligible for 32 CPD points with BC Housing Licensing and Consumer Services.

If successfully completed the 2-day component and did not pass the online portion, eligible for 16 CPD points with BC Housing Licensing and Consumer Services.

Instructors: Charles Baverstock, GSC & Tim Williams, B.Econ., MBA, CPA, GSC

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Fall Protection (Morning Session) - Chilliwack
2020-03-03 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-03-10 08:00 - 12:00 | R.A. MacRae Training, 12-45787 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC, V2P 4G7, Canada

Providing Exceptional Customer Service - Langley
2020-03-03 08:00 - 16:30 | Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre, 20393 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC, V3A 7N2, 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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Fall Protection (Afternoon Session) - Chilliwack
2020-03-03 13:00 - 17:00, 2020-03-10 13:00 - 17:00 | R.A. MacRae Training, 12-45787 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC, V2P 4G7, Canada

Project Accounting and Cost Control - Langley
2020-03-04 08:00 - 16:30 | RCABC Training Room, 9734 201 Street, Langley, British Columbia, V1M 3E8, 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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Electrical Blueprint Reading - Vancouver
2020-03-04 08:30 - 16:30 | Vancouver Regional Construction Association, 3636 E 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5M 1M3, Canada
Participants will learn how to read a set of electrical construction blueprints, drawing specifications and general notes. Using various samples of electrical blueprints, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work on construction projects.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Have an elementary knowledge of electrical blueprint reading as it relates to 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 electrical, 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
• Understand how to read a floor plan, section, detail, profile and elevation
• 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 material takeoffs

Audience: Ideal for those who have little or no background in electrical blueprint reading.

Instructor: Charles Baverstock, GSC
Charles has worked in the electrical construction industry for the past 20 years and is an experienced project manager and estimator. He is a red seal journeyman and gold seal certified project manager. Charles is a sought after instructor and previously lectured at BCIT.
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2018 BC Electrical Code Change Training PLUS! - Victoria
2020-03-07 08:30 - 17:00 | Camosun College, 3100 Foul Bay Road, Victoria, BC, V8P 5J2, Canada

Assertiveness - How to Set Boundaries and Avoid Conflict - Burnaby
2020-03-11 07:30 - 12:00 | Fortius Sport and Health Centre, 3713 Kensington Avenue, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5B 0A7, Canada
Assertiveness is often mistaken for aggression but this is not the case.
This workshop will allow workers and supervisors alike to understand the importance of being assertive and establishing workplace boundaries. When everyone in the workplace has a clear understanding of what is expected and how they will be treated, there is no room for misunderstandings.
Learn how to communicate with others and establish your own bill of rights.
Topics covered:

Defining assertiveness and boundaries
Awareness of effective boundaries
Understanding assertiveness role in a healthy workplace
Steps to being assertive

Instructor: Jeffrey Cartwright’s background includes 25 years experience working as a paramedic, firefighter and in the field of trauma response. He joined the New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services in August of 1995 after 3 years with BC Ambulance Service. He was promoted to qualified officer in 2009, and has since been confirmed to the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain and acting Battalion Chief. He joined the Critical Incident Stress Management team in 2000. He has developed many initiatives for the team members by introducing them to the latest techniques and training. Jeffrey has transferred his skills to the private sector to facilitate training in the prevention of, and response to, traumatic events that can occur in any workplace.
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Effective Management Skills - Burnaby
2020-03-12 08:00 - 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
Everyone agrees that the most important asset of any organization is the human asset. Thus, the all important question becomes – How much untapped potential, energy, commitment and creativity currently exists within your organization, team or department? What would it mean to your culture and bottom-line if you could learn to unleash just 10% more of the latent human potential?

This 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.
Participants 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.
Participants will learn proven, powerful and practical strategies and techniques that will last a life-time and can be applied the next day.
Module ONE – Creating a Culture of Engagement & Teamwork

Understanding group dynamics and how to develop team synergy
The 11 characteristics of high performance teams (assessment tool)
Team meeting communications (assessment tool)
Developing clear performance expectations for the team
The four core elements of a high performance team
The most common team pitfalls and how to avoid them
The seven roles of a highly effective team leader

Module TWO – Delegation & Empowerment

The principles of effective delegation
What empowerment really means and why it is so important
The complete 7 step delegation process
The risks and restrictions of empowering people
How to determine how much freedom and latitude to give an employee in terms of “how” to do a task
The vital importance of developing clear “outcome-based” performance expectations whenever possible
A tool to determine what performance feedback is appropriate to give each employee
How to teach and facilitate a process for employee problem solving to prevent reverse delegation
The essential difference between accountability and responsibility

Module THREE – Core Communication Skills

How to create constructive coaching conversations (effective one-on-one communication)
How to listen so that people feel understood
How put forth ones opinion or idea in manner most likely to gain acceptance and buy-in
How to say no to some without rupturing the relationship
How disagree someone without being disagreeable
How to confront someone who’s behavior is problematic to you in a manner that minimizes defensiveness and best produces desired behavior change

Module FOUR – Coaching & Feedback Skills

How to ensure what you say “sticks” with people delivering your message in a manner that optimizes clarity of understanding
The essential difference between influence and persuasion
How to plan and prepare for delivering difficult Re-directive feedback
How to deliver Re-directive feedback in a manner that no one gets hurt
The four steps and four levels of Re-directive feedback
How to deliver Re-enforcing or positive feedback in a manner that makes it meaningful

Instructor: 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.

What previous participants said:
“This course was not good, it was excellent!”
“Overall, this is honestly the best one day course I have ever attended.”
“Comprehensive and valuable.”
“Instructor has excellent communication skills – very engaging.”
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FREE BREAKFAST: An Introduction to the Last Planner® System - Burnaby
2020-03-13 07:00 - 09:00 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
Curious about the Last Planner® System and how it can help project teams improve workflow? Interested in how to use collaboration to determine how project work will be carried out? Then this session is for you!

The Last Planner® System was designed by construction for construction. Its intent is to help teams produce predictable workflow and rapid learning throughout all phases of a construction project.

Join us for this introductory workshop outlining the 5 elements of the Last Planner® System and how they are linked through continuous learning:

• Master Schedule: Outlines milestones and interim milestone for the project

• Phase Pull Plan: Collaboratively identify required activities, durations, and hand-offs

• Look-Ahead: Identify and remove constraints early

• Weekly Work Plan: Make commitments regarding what work will be completed the following week

• Daily Huddles: Stay connected and adjust the plan as needed

The presenter: Christy Nikel is the President and Principal of Lean U Consulting, located in Vancouver, BC. As a Master Lean Black Belt with more than 17 years of experience teaching and applying the tools, her goal is to share Lean thinking in a practical, effective and energizing way.
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WEBINAR: Writing Effective Emails - LIVE Online Training
2020-05-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
How do you write emails that are effective, clear, and concise?
With an increase in reliance on working and connecting remotely, emails are more important than ever as a key communication medium. Clients and colleagues expect your emails to be clear and to the point, whether they are reading from a mobile phone or device.
This 90-minute webinar is focused on giving you the tools to write effective emails. We will cover key topics, including:
Writing persuasively for different audiences
Having clear subject lines
Structuring your emails—using a direct approach for maximum impact
Incorporating clear topic sentences
We’ll review effective and ineffective emails and you’ll be able to immediately incorporate key takeaways for your writing. There will be an opportunity for you to ask questions as well.
About the Instructor
Eric Tung has a Master of Arts in English from the University of British Columbia (UBC). He is an English Instructor at UBC’s Extended Learning, where he teaches professional writing and communications courses. He is also a Lecturer at Simon Fraser University, where he teaches Business Communications at the Beedie School of Business. As a Principal Consultant at Prolepsis Consulting, Eric designs and delivers customized business, proposal, and technical writing workshops to various organizations, including construction, engineering, and consulting firms.
Eric is also a Change Management Consultant and specializes in change management strategy and implementation, organizational readiness and assessments, stakeholder engagement, coaching, facilitation, instructional design, training, and technical and business communications. He has extensive experience in the municipal, utilities, academic, and technical sectors.
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