Construction Industry Training Network

PST Issues for Oil and Gas Contractors (Breakfast Session) - Fort St John
2019-04-10 07:30 - 10:00 (America/Vancouver) | Stonebridge Hotel, 9223 100 Street, Fort St John, BC, V1J 3X3, Canada
You asked, and we listened!
Register now for the CITN PST presentation developed in partnership with the BC Ministry of Finance specifically for oil and gas contractors, real property and real property contracts involved in the oil and gas industry.
We have two sessions to choose from, both on different days. This is a complimentary breakfast session for members (non-members $20.00 + GST), but registration is required as space is limited.

To register for the afternoon session on April 9, please click here.
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PST Issues for Oil and Gas Contractors (Afternoon Session) - Fort St John
2019-04-09 16:00 - 18:30 | Stonebridge Hotel, 9223 100 Street, Fort St John, BC, V1J 3X3, Canada
You asked, and we listened!
Register now for the CITN PST presentation developed in partnership with the BC Ministry of Finance specifically for oil and gas contractors, real property and real property contracts involved in the oil and gas industry.
We have two sessions to choose from, both on different days. This is a complimentary session for members (non-members $20.00 + GST), but registration is required as space is limited.

To register for the morning session on April 10, please click here.
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Project Planning & Cost Control - Burnaby
2019-04-09 08:00 - 2019-04-10 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
The course is designed to provide owners, managers, estimators, and field personnel with a general knowledge of the process of planning and controlling a project from beginning to end utilizing ways and means of monitoring, saving and controlling costs.
Topics covered:

Understanding the impact and methodology of construction cost control.
Ways and means of minimizing and controlling costs on site.
Project cost forecasting and accounting functions on site.
Project planning and its purpose and effect on project cost control.
How to communicate & assist management re: cost methods and control.
Gain additional insight into the process of work and cost analysis.
Cost reporting systems – new technology in monitoring costs and reports.
Understanding the effect improper field reporting has on cost control. Maintaining and managing documents, material, tools and equipment.
Understanding the Contract process from bidding to project close-out.
Review of 100 companies and their methods in controlling & saving costs.

Instructor: Gerald Cree is a Gold-Seal certified construction management professional with over 30 years’ experience managing large-scale residential, commercial, industrial and environmental projects throughout Western Canada and the United States. His experience covers all aspects of construction management including ; design, development, estimation, project planning, tendering and procurement with additional expertise in civil, structural, electrical and mechanical disciplines. Throughout his career, Gerald has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to professional development and has successfully achieved certification in many areas, notably: Project Management Professional (PMP), Master of Project planning and Construction Law and is presently working towards his Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDS) certification.
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Rigging Fundamentals (Fulford Certification) - Fort St John
2019-04-09 07:30 - 16:30 | Quality Inn Northern Grand, 9830 100th Avenue, Fort St John, British Columbia, V1J 1Y5, Canada
This Rigging Fundamentals course is designed for anyone who rig loads for lifting by cranes and other hoisting equipment.

Course objectives

Identify safe rigging practices
Conduct prior to use inspections
Understand basic rigging principles
Load weight determination
Turning Loads

Topics covered:

Rigging terminology
Determining load weight
Locating the load’s centre of gravity (COG)
Communicating with hand signals
Knot tying
Inspecting slings and hardware
Using rigging working load limit charts
Application of common hitches
Basic lift planning
Rigging and signaling lifts

Participants will receive the following Fulford materials:

Rigging Fundamentals Manual
Lift Planning Guide
Rigging Fundamentals Certificate of Completion wallet card (no photo) – valid for 3 years

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Introduction to Blueprint Reading - Burnaby
2019-04-03 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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Construction Estimating - Prince George
2019-04-01 08:30 - 2019-04-02 16:30 | Community Futures Fraser Fort George, 1566 7th Avenue, Prince George, BC, V2L 3P4
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.

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Occupational First Aid Level 1 - Burnaby
2019-03-30 08:30 - 16:30, 2019-03-15 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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FREE Webinar: How to Attract & Hire Rockstar Staff
2019-03-28 12:00 - 13:30 | BC
Bringing on new team members is one of the most vital and misunderstood skills in business. We will be covering the key steps required to find, filter and hire the perfect team members, who give you the space and ability to grow your business to the next level.

You will be given:
• A proven system to have the top talent in your industry applying to work for you
• A screening process to ensure you only spend your time with qualified applicants
• Templates and systems that you can use immediately to professionalize your hiring process
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Communication Skills - Kelowna
2019-03-28 08:00 - 2019-03-29 16:30 | Kelowna (TBA), Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Participants will be able to identify and practice skills needed for effective communication and learn about barriers to communication. They will also learn about different communication styles and identify what their dominant style is as well as how to deal with people who have a different style of communication. The course material also provides insight about anger and how to manage it as well as help develop the skills required to supervise others.
The course will also cover the following:

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

Two days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors.
To receive your CPD accredited certificate you must complete the online portion after the 2 day course.
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Challenges with Shoring Design (Breakfast Session) - Burnaby
2019-03-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
This presentation describes various earth shoring techniques for building construction including aspects of design and safety.
Several shoring methods are covered:

Cantilevered walls
Tied-back walls
Braced excavations

Case studies are presented relating to risks of instability during excavation.
Presenter: Robert Bourdages. P. Eng., PE, SE, LEED AP, Principal, Stantec Consulting Ltd.
Robert Bourdages is a structural engineer who has practiced building design along the US west coastal states, and in British Columbia and Alberta. He has provided the structural design of buildings and earth shoring structures in many geographic areas with various soil and water conditions. Robert is a Principal with Stantec Consulting Ltd. in Vancouver, and is currently working on the YVR CORE Program, a major infrastructure project at the Vancouver Airport.
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Providing Exceptional Customer Service - Burnaby
2019-03-27 08:00 - 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
In today’s competitive market, how do you differentiate you and your organization from others? How do you ensure that you’re adding value?
This interactive seminar will help you to develop crucial customer service skills to build strong relationships with your clients, whether one-on-one or with a group. You’ll learn how to engage with the customer, and how to proactively recommend additional products and services to your client, as part of the overall service you provide. You’ll also learn how to best represent your organization and build your customer service reputation. In addition, we’ll cover aspects related to negotiations, cross and up-selling, and closing the deal.
Through a series of hands-on workshops, you’ll build your confidence and competitive advantage to provide exceptional customer service for existing and future customers.
In this seminar, you’ll learn to:

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

Instructor: Eric Tung is Business Communications Instructor at SFU’s Beedie School of Business, and an English Instructor at UBC’s Extended Learning, where he teaches business and technical writing courses. Eric also designs and delivers customized workshops to engineering, construction, and consulting firms. He works with clients and coaches them on developing their effective communication skills, negotiation skills, and customer service and sales skills.
In addition to teaching and coaching, Eric is a business transformation and change management consultant, where he advises firms on large-scale organizational-wide changes. Eric’s clients range from smaller consulting firms to larger organizations such as the City of Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, Metro Vancouver, BC Hydro, TELUS, BC Pension Corporation, BC Safety Authority, and Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group.
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Construction Business Management - Burnaby
2019-03-21 08:00 - 2019-03-22 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, 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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Supervisors Bootcamp: Practical Leadership Tools for Front Line Supervisors - Fort St John
2019-03-21 08:00 - 16:30 | Quality Inn Northern Grand, 9830 100th Avenue, Fort St John, British Columbia, V1J 1Y5, Canada
The Supervisors Bootcamp is designed specifically for front-line supervisors and managers in all industries. It is open to individuals with all levels of experience, but is most effective for those working for companies with an already established safety management system.
Participants will be given a leadership ‘tool kit’ comprised of the simplest but most effective leadership concepts, from which they can effectively build and develop their own leadership style. They will also take self-assessment questionnaires and participate in exercises based on the actual work they do and the crews they lead.
The ideas covered in this course will assist employers to tackle important and emerging issues facing business operations today:
· Greater productivity and quality outcomes
· Greater safety program effectiveness
· Greater worker retention and engagement
Participants will leave the session with leadership baselines established, reference materials and course content, and practical and personalised leadership goals for them to work towards.
Participants will also be introduced to ‘safety-II’ or ‘safety differently’, and the workshop includes strategies for putting these concepts into practical use.
What previous participants said:

“A lot of good new tools! I help train new guys all the time and a few methods from today will help a lot.”
“Related to every day life – not just out of the book.”
“Knowledgeable and personable instructor.”
“I was impressed with the instructor’s passion and knowledge.”
“A lot of information to take back to the site.”
Instructor: Since beginning his career over 25 years ago, Jeff Lyth has become recognized as an expert and innovator in workplace leadership and safety. He served as Director of Corporate Health and Safety with one of Western Canada’s leading high-rise contractors for nearly a decade during which time he was a facilitator of their leadership development program. He currently works in assisting organizations and safety departments to move beyond conventional views in both leadership and construction safety, and to break through the performance plateaus associated with those views.
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Introduction to Blueprint Reading - Abbotsford
2019-03-20 08:00 - 16:30 | Sandman Hotel and Suites Abbotsford, 32720 Simon Avenue, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 0B8, Canada

2018 BC Building Code (Breakfast Session) - Burnaby
2019-03-19 07:30 - 09:30 | Delta Burnaby Hotel and Conference Centre, 4331 Dominion Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5G 1C7, Canada
Don Pedde, Senior Codes Administrator with the Building and Safety Standards Branch, will provide an overview of the BC Building Code 2018 changes and the impacts of new Part 3 and Part 9 requirements on contractors and businesses.
Changes include new provisions for:
• Accessibility
• Area Calculation of Exposing Building Face
• Asbestos
• Energy Efficiency Standards
• Exit Signs
• Factory Constructed Buildings
• Fenestration
• Heritage Buildings
• Mid-Rise Combustible Construction
• Water Efficiency of Plumbing Fixtures
• Radon Data
• Stairs
Presenter: Don Pedde is a Senior Codes Administrator with the Building and Safety Standards Branch. Don has 33 years of experience in the building industry including work as a Journeyman Carpenter, as an Architectural Technician, and as a Chief Building Official. He is a Minister’s Appointee to the Executive Committee of the Building Officials’ Association of BC.
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Construction Estimating - Burnaby
2019-03-14 08:00 - 2019-03-15 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada

Trenching and Excavation Safety Workshop - Kelowna
2019-03-14 07:30 - 16:30 | Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites, 2402 Highway 97 North, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1X 4J1, Canada
The workshop walks participants through a comprehensive program that includes what the WorkSafeBC Regulations & Guidelines state, safe work procedures and what to do if something goes wrong.

It covers shoring, benching, sloping and shielding systems. It also includes a section on location of underground utilities and the geotechnical and structural engineered documentation requirements.
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

Identify hazards around trenches and excavations
Be able to locate underground utilities
Understand soil types, soil collapse patterns, and warning signs
Gain familiarity with WorkSafeBC regulations
Understand geotechnical and structural engineered documentation
Understand sloping and benching
Understand shoring and shielding systems
Describe and demonstrate where possible safe installation and removal processes
Identify emergency procedures for a trench collapse

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a wallet certificate.
What previous participants said:
“Course was on point and informative.”
“Instructor has hands on experience!’
“Excellent presentation and explaining.”
“Very well done. I will hold a company wide meeting to talk about the information provided today.”

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Developing Skills for Effective Conflict Resolution - Burnaby
2019-03-12 07:30 - 12:00 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
It’s impossible to avoid conflict entirely, but poor communication or interpersonal tension can cause disagreements to flare up into resentment or worse. This half-day workshop will help you learn to resolve conflict and create a smoother work or personal environment.
Some of the topics we will cover include:

Understanding yourself and Personal Needs
Effective Listening Skills
Asserting Your Needs Clearly
Problem Solving with Flexibility
Managing Impasse and Disagreements
Building Agreements that Work

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!”
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Construction Industry Ethics - Vancouver
2019-03-11 08:30 - 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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Rigging Fundamentals (Fulford Certification) - Prince George
2019-03-06 07:30 - 16:30 | ICBA Office (Prince George), 2666 Queensway, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 1N2, Canada

Incident Investigations - Burnaby
2019-03-05 07:30 - 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, 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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Construction Business Management - Kamloops
2019-03-04 08:00 - 2019-03-05 16:30 | Kamloops (TBA), Kamloops, British Columbia, 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
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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Document Control with Bluebeam Revu - Burnaby
2019-02-28 08:00 - 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
Document Control with Revu is a Curtek course that teaches you and your staff Document Control practices using Bluebeam Revu. This full-day training course provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills to take plain PDF construction documents and create smart PDF’s that can give project teams accurate and up to date information at all times.

This course promises to shorten your staff’s learning curve and maximize your investment in Revu by:

• Providing hands-on instruction by a Bluebeam Certified Instructor
• Focusing on the foundational skills needed to use Revu to achieve greater productivity
• Delivering frequent skills reinforcement through hands-on classroom activities, contextual feedback, quizzing and discussion
• Applying a progressive learning structure where each learning module builds on previous learning objectives
• Equipping learners with takeaway reference material, including practice files and a reference workbook to use beyond the classroom

Course Outline

Module 1: Intro
• Welcome and introductions
• Course overview

Module 2: Thumbnails Tab
• Refresher on the Thumbnails Tab
• Changing Page Labels Manually
• Changing Page Labels with AutoMark™
• Classroom Exercise – Labelling Pages
• Creating Bookmarks with AutoMark™
• Classroom Exercise – Bookmarking your documents
• Extract Pages
• Combine Pages
• Classroom Exercise – Going from individual sheets to a combined
set and back again

Module 3: Creating a SMART PDF
• Raster vs. Vector data
• Basic Hyperlinks
• Classroom Exercise
• Behind Hyperlinks
• Classroom Exercise
• Creating Hyperlinks form Search Results
• Classroom Exercise
• Batch Link
• Classroom Exercise

Module 4: Documenting Changes
• Compare Documents
• Classroom Exercise
• Overlay Pages
• Classroom Exercise
• Batch Overlay & Compare
• Classroom Exercise

Module 5: Updating Page Content
• What is Slip Sheeting?
• Replace Pages
• Classroom Exercise
• Batch Slip Sheeting
• Classroom Exercise

Module 6: Bluebeam Sets
• Intro to Sets
• Creating a New Set
• Set Categories
• Tags
• Adding more/revised files to a Set
• Classroom Exercise
• Publishing Sets
• Sharing Sets with Project Teams
• Drawing Logs
• Classroom Exercise

Module 7: Looking Back
• Review topics taught in this course
• Final classroom exercise – can you do it all together now?

Who should attend:
Field and office professionals in the construction, engineering and architecture industry.

Taking the Bluebeam Revu Basics course is not mandatory as a prerequisite, however it is strongly recommended. Several of the topics taught in these courses are built on the foundation of several topics taught in the basics course.

Instructor:
Curtek is a technical consulting firm specializing specifically in Bluebeam Revu and servicing the Western Canada market. We offer multiple training sessions to help our clients work effectively with their digital documents. The instructor, Morgan Garry, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from BYU-Idaho and over 10 years of commercial construction experience in project management and estimating. Morgan is also the first and only Bluebeam Certified Instructor in Canada.

IMPORTANT: You will need to provide your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu installed and a scroll wheel mouse. You can download the software for a trial version for 30 days at http://www.bluebeam.com/InstRevuTRIAL

If you don’t have your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu, we can provide a training laptop for the day ($25 rental fee). The total number of training laptops is limited and will be provided to those who reserve them first.

To reserve a training laptop, email or call Kerry at 604-293-2339 or kerry.vital@trainingnetwork.ca

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Field Quality Control and Deficiency Management with Bluebeam Revu - Burnaby
2019-02-27 08:00 - 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
This full-day course provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills to get the quality of work on your projects under control and developing an effective tracking system that is easy to manage.
Topics covered include:
• Creating QC Floor Plans with Spaces
• Creating Deficiency Tool Sets
• Statuses for Deficiency Management
• Adding images to your QC documents
• Deficiency Inspections
• Deficiency Reporting
• PDF Forms
• Classroom Exercises

Taking the Bluebeam Revu Basics course is not mandatory as a prerequisite, however it is strongly recommended. Several of the topics taught in these courses are built on the foundation of several topics taught in the basics course.

Instructor:
Curtek is a technical consulting firm specializing specifically in Bluebeam Revu and servicing the Western Canada market. We offer multiple training sessions to help our clients work effectively with their digital documents. The instructor, Morgan Garry, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from BYU-Idaho and over 10 years of commercial construction experience in project management and estimating. Morgan is also the first and only Bluebeam Certified Instructor in Canada.

IMPORTANT: You will need to provide your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu installed and a scroll wheel mouse. You can download the software for a trial version for 30 days at http://www.bluebeam.com/InstRevuTRIAL

If you don’t have your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu, we can provide a training laptop for the day ($25 rental fee). The total number of training laptops is limited and will be provided to those who reserve them first.

To reserve a training laptop, email or call Kerry at 604-293-2339 or kerry.vital@trainingnetwork.ca

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Estimating with Bluebeam Revu - Burnaby
2019-02-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
This full-day training course provides you and your staff with the knowledge and skills to accurately estimate construction quantities and costs using Bluebeam Revu.
This course includes all of the new estimating features included in Bluebeam Revu 2017.
Topics covered include:
• Estimating Tool Sets & Profiles
• Layers
• Setting Drawing Scale
• Viewports
• Length Measurements
• Area and Volume Measurements
• Dynamic Fill
• Count Measurements
• Using the Markups List for Estimating
• Quantity Link to Excel
• Sketch to Scale
• Legends
Attendees will receive a best practice guide to keep and reference back to.
Taking the Bluebeam Revu Basics course is not mandatory as a prerequisite, however it is strongly recommended. Several of the topics taught in these courses are built on the foundation of several topics taught in the basics course.

Instructor:
The course will be taught by Morgan Garry, a former Senior Estimator with one of Canada’s largest general contractors. Morgan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from BYU-Idaho and over 10 years of commercial construction experience in project management and estimating. Morgan is also the first and only Bluebeam Certified Instructor in Canada.

What previous participants have said:
“Learned a number of practical and efficient ways of measuring electrical device and length of conduit runs.”
“Morgan is a great instructor. Very patient and extremely knowledgable.”

“Overall a very rewarding and valuable tool for my contractors.”
“Great content, not too much but detailed enough to be very useful.”
IMPORTANT: You will need to provide your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu installed and a scroll wheel mouse. You can download the software for a trial version for 30 days at http://www.bluebeam.com/InstRevuTRIAL

If you don’t have your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu, we can provide a training laptop for the day ($25 rental fee). The total number of training laptops is limited and will be provided to those who reserve them first.

To reserve a training laptop, email or call Kerry at 604-293-2339 or kerry.vital@trainingnetwork.ca
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Construction Law - Burnaby
2019-02-25 08:00 - 2019-02-26 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, 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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Bluebeam Revu: Basics - Burnaby
2019-02-25 08:00 - 16:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
This course teaches you the fundamentals of using Bluebeam’s award-winning software, Revu. With Revu, you’ll be able to expedite the review and approval process between project team members or clients, quickly and easily.

Topics to be covered:

Introduction to Revu
Overview of the Revu Interface, Navigation and Profiles
The Markup Tools
Revu Stamps
The Tool Chest
The Markups List
PDF Creation
Document Management and Setup
Introduction to Studio
Studio Sessions
Studio Projects

Who should attend:
Field and office professionals in the construction, engineering and architecture industry.

Instructor:
Curtek is a technical consulting firm specializing specifically in Bluebeam Revu and servicing the Western Canada market. We offer multiple training sessions to help our clients work effectively with their digital documents. Our instructor, Morgan Garry, has a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from BYU-Idaho and over 10 years of commercial construction experience in project management and estimating. Morgan is also the first and only Bluebeam Certified Instructor in Canada.

What previous participants said:
“Helped a lot! Morgan was thorough easy to understand.”
“Covered all the basic, good introduction.”
“Calm, organized, helpful instructor.”
“I have been using Bluebeam for 6 years, and was a little concerned that I would find the basic course a little repetitive. However, after yesterday, I walked away with so many tips and tricks to use Bluebeam more efficiently, and even a lot of new functions that I had no idea that Bluebeam even did.”
MPORTANT: You will need to provide your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu installed and a scroll wheel mouse. You can download the software for a trial version for 30 days at http://www.bluebeam.com/InstRevuTRIAL

If you don’t have your own laptop with Bluebeam Revu, we can provide a training laptop for the day ($25 rental fee). The total number of training laptops is limited and will be provided to those who reserve them first.

To reserve a training laptop, email or call Kerry at 604-293-2339 or kerry.vital@trainingnetwork.ca
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Construction Law - Kelowna
2019-02-21 08:00 - 2019-02-22 16:30 | Kelowna (TBA), Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

An Overview of CCDC Contract Documents (Breakfast Session) - Burnaby
2019-02-21 07:30 - 10:30 | Accent Inn, 3777 Henning Drive, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 6N5, Canada
The standard form Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) construction contracts are used across Canada in connection with general contract, construction management and trade contract arrangements. This course will provide an overview of the most commonly used CCDC documents, and of the standard CCA 1 subcontract, with specific focus on the concepts and procedures of the provisions relating to the following significant concerns, among others:
1. The definition of the Contract Documents;
2. The role of the Consultant;
3. Payment;
4. Extra work;
5. Delays;
6. Deficiencies;
7. Dispute resolution; and
8. Default and termination.
Related issues such as the effect of supplementary conditions and the interaction of the contracts with the operation of the Builders Lien Act will also be addressed.
Who should attend?
Owners, contractors, construction managers, subcontractors and design professionals.
Presenter: An Associate Counsel with SHK Law Corp., Marc MacEwing has practiced extensively as a construction lawyer in all aspects of the practice for over 30 years. He has particular expertise as a builders lien lawyer, as well as in tendering disputes and preparing and analyzing contract documents. Marc advises owners, contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and design professionals.
Marc has been listed in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a “repeatedly recommended” leading practitioner in construction law in BC. He has been Peer Review Rated for General Ethical Standards and Legal Ability by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell® and included in The Best Lawyers in Canada®.

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

Marc is also a Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers.
Disclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.
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