Construction Industry Training Network

Project Management Essentials - Abbotsford
2020-09-29 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | BGC Partners Inc. Office, 200-2296 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 3P4, 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 (using PMBoK approach) and how to successfully manage a complex project.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
• Gain the essential skills to manage a construction project
• Understand the importance of project planning
• Understand the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK)
• Use the appropriate contracts for the project eg CCDC/CCA etc.
• Use risk management tools and mitigate for risk
• 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 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
• Use of job profit forecasting methods to integrate into company forecasting systems
• Understand the importance of cash flow projections for construction companies
Audience: The course is designed for construction owners, project managers, estimators, supervisors and staff.
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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FREE WEBINAR: Boosting Productivity in Construction: A Simple Blueprint (Live Online Training)
2020-09-29 09:00 - 10:30 | Online
With companies facing increased competition, rising costs, and demanding clients, the need for efficiencies within the industry has never been greater. While many feel the urgency to find better ways of working, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. During this 90-minute webinar, an overview of process improvement concepts for construction will be provided, along with tips for getting started.
Participants will learn:
What value-added work is and how to identify where it is taking place
The 7 types of time wasters, and how they apply to the industry
How to capture where the wastes are
How to reduce the waste through employee engagement
This workshop is intended for anyone with an interest in influencing positive change within their organization.
Webinar time: 9:00am – 10:30am Pacific Standard Time (PST)
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Introduction to Blueprint Reading - Abbotsford
2020-09-30 08:00 - 16:30 | BGC Partners Inc. Office, 200-2296 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 3P4, 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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WEBINAR - Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Highway and Municipal Pavements
2020-10-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Online
This webinar begins with a background on pavement condition evaluation, examples of typical pavement distresses, overview of the life cycle of pavement assets and methods to establish maintenance and rehabilitation needs.
Details on common flexible and rigid pavement maintenance techniques are provided along with program implementation steps.
The life-cycle benefits of pavement maintenance and rehabilitation are discussed and finally key steps to ensure the success of program.
Webinar Benefits
Understand the timing and implementation of pavement maintenance and rehabilitation techniques.
Introduction to effective pavement preservation procedures and processes.
Ability to evaluate the life-cycle benefits of pavement maintenance and rehabilitation.
Understand the costs and benefits of timely preventive maintenance.
Instructor: David K. Hein, P.Eng.
David Hein is a consulting Civil Engineer with over 35 years of experience in the design, evaluation and management of pavement infrastructure. He recently retired from Applied Research Associates, Inc. of Toronto, Ontario. He is the past president of the American Society of Civil Engineers Transportation and Development Institute, long term member of the Transportation Association of Canada and has represented Canada on the World Road Association pavements and asset management committees since 2002. He has been involved in numerous national and international projects including many of the public/private/ partnership highway construction projects across Canada and the United States. Mr. Hein has completed numerous pavement design, evaluation and management projects throughout British Columbia including both design and management of the Sea to Sky Highway and is a regular instructor completing specialty design, construction and maintenance courses for the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation.
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WEBINAR - The HR Series: The Basics
2020-10-02 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
In today’s fast-moving world, many non-HR staff are expected to deal with a variety of workplace human resource issues. They may be asked to handle payroll and benefit administration, manage employees who are absent due to illness or other job-protected leaves, all while complying with Canadian privacy legislation.
Join us for this 1.5-hour live instructor-led webinar as we introduce you to these basic human resources concepts.
An overview of compensation and benefits administration- where we will explore employee compensation categories from guaranteed to variable pay, as well as benefits such as vacation to bonuses.
Managing leaves and illness- here we will look at Canadian federal and provincial legislation covering job protected leaves, and some basic do’s and don’ts.
Maintaining privacy & accurate record keeping- and finally we will discuss how to manage all these activities will ensuring compliance with federal and/or provincial privacy legislation.
Presenter: Pamela Bragg – Sarkany Management Inc.
Pamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc., a Human Resources Consulting firm, which offers a broad range of HR services.
Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change.
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Fall Protection (Comprehensive) - Chilliwack
2020-10-05 08:00 - 16:30, 2020-10-19 08:00 - 16:30, 2020-10-26 08:00 - 16:30, 2020-11-02 08:00 - 16:30 | R.A. MacRae Training, 12-45787 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC, V2P 4G7, Canada
This full day end user program will allow you to understand the use of fall protection, as it relates to what you do at height. Various fall protection options exist, this course will identify which options may best meet your needs and give you the tools and knowledge to work at height safely.
The course material is energetically delivered and includes hands-on activities, video analysis, and focuses on student participation. This course meets or exceeds the provincial regulatory requirement and industry standards.
This course will cover:

Hazard identification
Regulatory bodies
Fall safety systems and planning
Shared and personal systems
Anchor points
Body holding devices
Connectors
Descent/Rescue – overview
Equipment care
Hands-on workshop
Fall arrest system evaluation (video analysis)

Important: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate.
Participants will receive a certification good for three years after passing a written and practical assessment.
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WEBINAR: Microsoft Word
2020-10-06 08:00 - 16:30 | Online
This interactive, live instructor-led online training course will cover the same content as the in-person course. All live online courses will be recorded, and participants will have access to the recorded session for 3 months.
Learn to get the most out of Microsoft Word. Learn time saving shortcuts for selecting, navigating, and formatting and create professional looking business documents such as letters, forms, and newsletters in a fraction of the time. Participants will learn key functions for using documents to manage project notes, details of jobs, notices, contracts, and other administrative requirements.
After this course, students will be able to:

Create and format documents
Customize options and views
Configure documents for printing or saving
Insert and format objects such as Shapes, Images or SmartArt
Create multi-level and bulleted lists
Utilize page and section breaks
Create, edit, and format tables
Apply references such as endnotes, footnotes, and citations
Use captions for pictures
Generate table of contents and index
Create QuickParts and manage building blocks

Course Length: 8 Hours
This hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor.
In order to participate in this course, you will require either two monitors or a second device (tablet) or computer so that you are able to watch the instructor while at the same time practicing and applying the new skills.
Webinar time: 8:30am – 4:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)
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WEBINAR: Microsoft Excel for Business
2020-10-07 08:00 - 16:30 | Online
This interactive, live instructor-led online training course will cover the same content as the in-person course. All live online courses will be recorded, and participants will have access to the recorded session for 3 months.
Learn to use Excel to create budgets, track costs and generate quotes. Learn tools and ideas that will save time and create professional looking proposals and plans. Participants with only a very basic knowledge of Excel will quickly progress to create basic databases, budgets, graphs, reports and the fundamentals of building equations.
The following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course:
– Customize Excel options and views
– Create and manipulate tables
– Filter and sort data
– Apply formulas
– Use the correct syntax to insert functions
– Create and format cells and ranges
– Order and group cells and ranges
– Apply cell ranges and references in formulas and functions
– Summarize data with functions
– Apply conditional logic in functions
– Format and modify text with functions
– Create and format charts and objects
Course Length: 7 Hours
This hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor.
In order to participate in this course, you will require either two monitors or a second device (tablet) or computer so that you are able to watch the instructor while at the same time practicing and applying the new skills.
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WEBINAR: Microsoft Outlook
2020-10-08 08:00 - 16:30 | Online
This interactive, live instructor-led online training course will cover the same content as the in-person course. All live online courses will be recorded, and participants will have access to the recorded session for 3 months.
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: 8 Hours
This hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor.
In order to participate in this course, you will require either two monitors or a second device (tablet) or computer so that you are able to watch the instructor while at the same time practicing and applying the new skills.
Workshop Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)
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WEBINAR - Design and Construction of Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Retaining Structures
2020-10-08 11:30 - 13:00 | Online
The design, construction and long-term stability monitoring of MSE walls continues to evolve as designers, researchers and specifiers push the leading edge of the technology and use more advanced geosynthetic materials and systems.
At present, MSE walls represent more than half of all retaining walls used for transportation applications. MSE walls can offer some fairly significant advantages for the construction of transportation infrastructure. They are used to reduce or eliminate the need for the improvement of poor foundations where piles, caissons or other soils stabilization techniques would be required for the use of conventional reinforced concrete retaining walls. They are most commonly used as cost-effective solutions where the cost of fill, right-of-way or other restrictions require a steeper slope than is practically possible.
There are many type of MSE wall types categorized by the geometry of the reinforcement, mechanism used to transfer stress, the type of reinforcement material (metallic or non-metallic) and the type and geometry of the wall facing.
This webinar provides a basic understanding of the type of MSE walls, their primary uses, key factors in their design and lessons learned from construction. A series of case studies provides the “good” the “bad” and the “ugly” experiences with the use of MSE walls along with key lessons learned for their long-term success.
The learning objectives for this webinar include:
Recognize potential MSE wall applications for transportation facilities
Understand the primary design considerations and select appropriate parameters for design
To be able to check contractor submitted designs for MSE walls
Select appropriate specification and contracting methods
Identify appropriate construction inspection activities to confirm compliance with design
Instructor: David K. Hein, P.Eng.
David Hein is a consulting Civil Engineer with over 35 years of experience in the design, evaluation and management of pavement infrastructure. He recently retired from Applied Research Associates, Inc. of Toronto, Ontario. He is the past president of the American Society of Civil Engineers Transportation and Development Institute, long term member of the Transportation Association of Canada and has represented Canada on the World Road Association pavements and asset management committees since 2002. He has been involved in numerous national and international projects including many of the public/private/ partnership highway construction projects across Canada and the United States. Mr. Hein has completed numerous pavement design, evaluation and management projects throughout British Columbia including both design and management of the Sea to Sky Highway and is a regular instructor completing specialty design, construction and maintenance courses for the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation.
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Project Accounting and Cost Control - Abbotsford
2020-10-14 08:00 - 16:30 | BGC Partners Inc. Office, 200-2296 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 3P4, 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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WEBINAR: Writing Winning Proposals
2020-10-14 08:30 - 12:30 | Online
How do I write a compelling and winning proposal that clearly and concisely articulates the core benefits for a client? How do I ensure that my proposal is competitive?
This half-day webinar will help you to develop the confidence and writing skills necessary to write effective proposals. Through a series of hands-on workshops, you will learn the key elements of writing and submitting winning proposals, and how to tailor your content for audiences who are in your field, and non-technical audiences in other fields.
You will:

Learn about different types of proposals, from formal Request for Proposals (RFP) and related requests from vendors, to less formal proposals, estimates, and quotes
Understand how to differentiate your proposal from others by articulating your competitive advantages
Apply specific techniques across the planning, drafting, and revising stages for your proposal
Understand what clients are looking for when they are evaluating your proposal

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 technical writing and coaching workshops to engineering, construction, and consulting firms. He has written numerous proposals on behalf of clients and prior to being a consultant, evaluated proposals.
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.

Webinar time: 8:30am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)
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WEBINAR: Effective Interviewing
2020-10-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
Almost everything in business depends upon the competency of your employees; therefore, the people you hire are critical to your success. What you want to do is hire the best person for the job. What you don’t want to do is find yourself defending your practices. Do you ever feel that the workplace is becoming a minefield of what not to say and what not to do? Well, the hiring practice is no exception. Are you asking the right – let alone legal questions?
In this 1.5 hour interactive webinar you will learn;

How to hire the best people possible from inside or outside of the organization to fill open positions.
How to comply with Canadian laws in the hiring process.
Best practices to ensure that unintentional discrimination does not go unchecked in your workplace.
How to identify the many forms of discriminatory hiring practices.
Some key takeaways and best practices to implement in your workplace.
The 7 practical steps to a successful interview, from advertising through to selection.

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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Frame Scaffold Competent Person Training (SAIA) - Richmond
2020-10-17 08:00 - 16:30 | Canada Scaffold University, 11331 Twigg Place, Richmond, BC, V6V 3C9, Canada
Frame scaffolding is one of the most common types of scaffolding seen on construction sites worldwide. Typically manufactured from round tubing, the frame scaffolding is available in several different configurations, from a section that contains both a ladder and a walk-through portal to sections that are totally walk-through and sections that resemble a ladder.
Canada Scaffold University’s SAIA accredited Frame Scaffold course will provide demonstration and practice with the typical methods of constructing frame scaffolding, including:

Identifying types and components of Frame Scaffold
Identify standard usage of Frame Scaffold
How Frame Scaffolds are erected using Code of Safe Practice
Determining equipment list and erect a multi-lift tower
Work orders
Identify and understand Rolling Tower Frame Scaffold
Erect and dismantle a Rolling Frame Scaffold using Code of Safe Practice
Identify scaffold configuration

Participants who score 70% or higher on the Competent Person written exam and display competency building frame scaffolding will receive a certificate of completion and wallet card from the SAIA Training Program, certifying completion of Competent Person Training in the erection of frame scaffolds.

Certification: Participation in the practical component and passing a final exam is required to qualify for the 3-year SAIA Competent Person certification.

Who should attend: Anyone working on scaffolds, those who supervise work on and near scaffolds, and those who supervise the erecting, altering, and dismantling of scaffolds.

No prerequisites required

Please note: All participants will be required wear a non-medical face-mask whilst in the classroom environment. Physical distancing will be maintained for the course duration, however, certain class exercises may involve participants and the instructor being physically closer than 6-feet. This is why participants and instructors are required to wear a non-medical face-mask. When strict physical distancing is not possible, instructors will also ask all participants to sanitize their hands immediately before and after such exercises.

Instructor: Kelly Clancy is the Construction Safety Officer at Canada Scaffold Supply. He started his career at Canada Scaffold in 1998 as a Foreman and has worked as a Scaffold Installer, progressing to his current position. Kelly acquired his CSO Certification in 2018 and is focused on safety and compliance in scaffold installation. He manages the Scaffold Install crew as well as overseeing site safety plans, and performing hazard and risk assessments.

Kelly received his Competent Person Training (System Scaffold) from the Scaffold & Access Industry Association. He also successfully completed the Train the Trainer Facilitator Skills Workshop at SAIA. Kelly teaches the Supported Scaffold Competent Person Training (1-day) course at Canada Scaffold University (CSU).

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Supervisory and Management Skills - Kelowna
2020-10-19 08:00 - 2020-10-20 16:30 | Fairfield Inn and Suites Kelowna, 1655 Powick Road, Kelowna, BC, V1X 4L1, 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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Responsibilities of Joint Health and Safety Committees - Burnaby
2020-10-21 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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Construction Project Management - Abbotsford
2020-10-22 08:00 - 2020-10-23 16:30 | BGC Partners Inc. Office, 200-2296 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 3P4, 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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Construction Law - Abbotsford
2020-10-26 08:00 - 2020-10-27 16:30 | BGC Partners Inc. Office, 200-2296 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 3P4, 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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WEBINAR: Writing Effective Emails
2020-10-27 13:00 - 14:30 | 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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WEBINAR: Progressive Disicipline
2020-10-28 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
The majority of employees conform to rules and regulations and have a genuine desire to do a good job. On occasion though, even good employees make mistakes, and need to be given direction before those mistakes repeat and the behaviour gets to the dismissal stage.
Progressive discipline allows supervisors and managers to build on the skills of their workers and to make clear what their job expectations are by holding them accountable- and providing them the opportunity to improve. This includes setting expectations of the job and the consequences of what will happen if those expectations are not met.
In this 1.5-hour live instructor lead webinar, we will introduce participants to these basic progressive discipline concepts:
What is “Performance Management”
What is “Progressive Discipline”
Management’s “People” Responsibilities
Sample Policy
Incompetence vs. Misconduct
The Steps to Progressive Discipline
Putting it into Practice
Presenter: Pamela Bragg – Sarkany Management Inc.
Pamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc., a Human Resources Consulting firm, which offers a broad range of HR services.
Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change.
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WEBINAR: Navigating a Multi-Generational Workplace
2020-11-06 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
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 1.5 hour webinar 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

While this session is part of a series, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence. Each session can be attended independently.
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 the owner of Sarkany Management Inc., a Human Resources Consulting firm which offers a broad range of HR services, including customized training options. Pamela has a comprehensive background in human resources including being Senior HR Director for Lafarge Construction Materials. She holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources and in Organizational Change.
Disclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.

Webinar time: 11:00am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)
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Electrical Estimating - Vancouver
2020-11-09 08:00 - 2020-11-10 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 bid.

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 you successfully complete 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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Municipal Map Reading & Utility Safety Workshop - Cloverdale
2020-11-10 07:30 - 16:30 | Kwantlen Polytechnic University Cloverdale campus, 5500 180 Street, Surrey, BC, V3S 6R1, Canada
This course is designed to give participants an understanding on how to interpret and read documentation that relates to the Municipal Infrastructure.

Participants will learn the related Regulations, Acts and Master Municipal Construction Documents as well as blueprint reading symbols, legend and design specifications for local cities, municipalities and townships.
Participants will review BC One Call documentation, utility owner’s roles & responsibilities, ground disturbers’ roles & responsibilities and safe utility locate practices.
After completing this course students will get a better understanding of how to read and interpret municipal Construction Drawings.
Course Objectives;

Reviewing Utility information and hazards
Understanding Workers Compensation Act & WorksafeBC Regulations
Utility Safety Awareness
Review BC One Call Documentation
Blue Print Map Reading Group Activities
Review on Locating Underground infrastructure
Understanding Safety Procedures and Practices
Knowing the Emergency Response for Utility Owners

What previous participants said:
“Instructor has wealth of experience on the field.”
“Right amount of material and right delivery.”
“Experienced instructor with excellent demeanour, presented material very well.”
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WEBINAR: Wellness Series: Understanding Anger in the Workplace & Healthy Responses
2020-11-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
We all experience anger, either our own or that of others. Controlling and limiting anger is important as it can damage professional and personal relationships. Learn the tools to understand and manage anger constructively.
Topics covered:
Understanding Anger (Consequences, Purpose, Payoffs)
Early Warning Signs, Concept of Balance (Perspective, Reframing, Life balance)
Anger Plan & Healthy Responses
Self Intervention – Challenge Anger Causing Beliefs
Understanding Emotions & Grounding
Conflict De-escalation
Building Resilience
This session is designed to be an interactive experience, similar to our in-person workshops. Participants should expect to interact with the instructor and other participants. It is advised to have access to a desktop/laptop/tablet with a webcam and microphone, as well as reliable internet connection.
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.
What previous participants said:
“Instructor is very good at engaging the class.”
“Coping skills were presented very well.”
“Excellent instructor!”
Webinar time: 10:00am – 11:30am Pacific Standard Time (PST)
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BC Ground Disturbance Level II® - Cloverdale
2020-11-12 07:30 - 16:30 | KPU Cloverdale Campus, 5500 180th Street, Cloverdale, BC, V3S 6R1, Canada
This one-day BC specific program is designed for any party that is supervising a ground disturbance, independently performing a ground disturbance, or issuing and receiving ground disturbance permits in British Columbia. The program ensures that Level II® personnel are familiar with, and fully understand, all the regulations and variances involved when a ground disturbance takes place. The course is presented in a logical sequence – from the pre-planning stage to the actual dig – and highlights the ‘musts’ compared to the ‘shoulds’.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Clarify the sources when searching for underground facilities
Providing notification to facility owner
Receiving owner notification
Approvals/Crossing Agreements
Regulations
Creating the Plot Plan/Site Drawing
Line locating
Exposure
Back-fill inspections
Permits and pre-job meetings
Emergency Response Plans
Contacting an underground facility

COMPETENCIES

The competencies of this program are tested and measured through 100% participation of the learning objectives. Participants must achieve a minimum 80% pass mark on a written competency exam.

Global Training Centre has been assessed to the BCCGA Ground Disturbance 201 Standard and is endorsed by the BCCGA & ABCGA.

Level II® is the standardized program recognized by industry regulators. Certification is valid for 3 years.
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Construction Business Management - Kelowna
2020-11-12 08:00 - 2020-11-13 16:30 | Fairfield Inn and Suites Kelowna, 1655 Powick Road, Kelowna, BC, V1X 4L1, Canada
Participants will learn how to improve the management and business systems of their construction company.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
• Understand the strategic planning process and how to implement it within their context
• Understand the importance of a business plan and how to prepare one
• Understand the participants within the construction industry – their roles, responsibilities and limitations
• Understand the benefits of a participatory management culture
• Formulate a marketing plan and understand the marketing mix
• Develop a human resource management plan
• Understand the employment cycle/process
• Develop an employee performance evaluation system
• Increase staff morale and engagement
• Understand operational planning for construction companies
• Formulate a financial plan, budgets, ratios and break-even analysis
• Understand the importance of financial internal controls
• Develop benchmarks and key performance indicators
• Understand bonding and insurance for construction companies
• Use risk management tools to identify risk and how to mitigate risk
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:
“Provided great insight into business planning. Provided a better understanding of financial planning and how to understand balance sheets”
“Terrific content for start up companies”
“Well explained. Enjoyed the group discussions and class input”
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WEBINAR: Meaningful Performance & Development Conversations
2020-11-13 08:00 - 16:30 | Online
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 1.5 hour interactive 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

While this session is part of a series, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence. Each session can be attended independently.

Presenter: Pamela Bragg

Pamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc., a Human Resources Consulting firm, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change.

Webinar time: 11:00am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)

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