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SUMMARY:Microsoft Excel for Business
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course: \n\nCustomize excel options and views\nCreate and manipulate tables\nFilter and sort data\nApply formulas\nUse the correct syntax to insert functions\nCreate and format cells and ranges\nOrder and group cells and ranges\nApply cell ranges and references in formulas and functions\nSummarize data with functions\nApply conditional logic in functions\nFormat and modify text with functions\nCreate and format charts and objects\n\nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nAll participants will be provided with laptops for the course. \nMax participants: 12 \nWhat previous participants said:\n“Informative! I’ve learned a lot.”\n“Content excellent.”\n“Very thorough\, I feel pretty proficient.” \n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-excel-for-business-8/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express Metrotown\, 4405 Central Boulevard\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5H 4M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170428T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T173700Z
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SUMMARY:Proposal Development Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This 1-day course provides an overview of the key factors that separate proposals that win from those that do not. This course addresses proposals in response to a formal Request for Proposals (RFP)\, Request for Qualifications (RFQ)\, Request for Information (RFI) from vendors\, proposals prepared to address a potential business opportunity as well as less formal estimates and quotes. \nThis course is suitable for anyone involved in the proposal development process\, including individuals that make decisions on whether or not to respond to a proposal opportunity. \nDuring the course participants will learn the factors that lead to a successful proposal\, some of which include: \n\nEnsuring the proposal is aligned with your organization’s strategy\nUnderstanding the competitiveness of your organization before spending the time and effort on a proposal\nEstablishing a clear process for managing the creation of a proposal including who to involve and when\nTailoring proposals to address client needs in a logical way that demonstrates your organization’s credibility\nPresenting and organizing the proposal material in a clear\, persuasive manner\nUnderstanding the potential risk to your organization given the nature of the work and the potential customer\n\nParticipants will be exposed to a number of proposal types and examples\, as well as tools and templates for managing the proposal creation process. \nInstructor: Janet Bonaguro\, Principal of ThinkSpace Performance\, has worked with over 100 organizations locally\, nationally and internationally. For 20 years she has provided business advice\, managed organizations and created new organizations. Janet has provided business advice and trained hundreds of individuals on the topic of business growth (including sales and marketing)\, proposal writing and client relationship management.\nJanet has written hundreds of successful proposals from single page\, back-of-the-napkin proposals to multi-million dollar submissions. She has coordinated proposal processes on behalf of clients and has led proposal evaluations teams.\nShe brings this experience into the classroom to give you the most valuable advice for making your proposal stand out. She also brings her real-life project delivery experience into the proposal development process to help students understand and manage project risks early in the bidding process. Janet brings a fun and energetic style to the classroom\, sharing multiple stories and offering frequent opportunities for interaction with other students.\nJanet has worked in the construction\, trades\, manufacturing\, utilities and service industries as a project manager\, process and systems designer and business advisor.  She holds designations as a Project Management Professional (PMP)\, Financial Management Advisor (FMA)\, and holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA). \n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“Overall probably the most useful seminar I have attended in the past two years.” \n“Very\, very helpful. Both big picture education and detailed take-back points.” \n“Janet was wonderful and easy to understand.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/proposal-development-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Sandman Hotel Victoria\, 2852 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170428T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20161006T220449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170421T220731Z
UID:6067-1493280000-1493397000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Law
DESCRIPTION:Participants will develop an understanding of contract law as it relates to construction and the various CCDC/CCA and other contracts used within the industry. Participants will also learn how the BC Builders Lien Act works and the other legal means to resolve construction disputes and avoid litigation. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nUnderstand the basics of contract law –intention\, offer\, acceptance\, consideration\, capacity and legality\nBe familiar with various CCDC/CCA contracts -how and why they are used\nBe familiar with various legal terms used in contracts\nUnderstand the contract responsibilities of various parties\nUnderstand the bidding process and contractual obligations\nDefine back charges and how to avoid them\nAvoid construction disputes and claims from the site level\nWrite RFIs and Change Orders\nUnderstand the dispute resolution process – negotiation\, mediation\, arbitration\, and litigation\nUse the Builder’s Lien Act to obtain security\nUse the small claims process to collect debts\nUnderstand environmental law and how it impacts projects\nUnderstand safety law and it impacts construction companies\nUnderstand how specifications and drawings fit within the contractual hierarchy\nUnderstand the contractual relationship between contractor and sub-contractor\nCompile and submit proper extras and claims\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nThe basic concepts of contract law\nCCA\, CCDC and other contracts\nLegal terms used in contracts\nBidding process and contractual obligations\nSpecifications\, drawings and the contractual hierarchy\nContractual relationships between contractor and sub-contractor\nCompiling and submitting proper extras and claims\nDefining back charges and how to avoid them\nAvoiding construction disputes and claims from the site level\nWriting RFIs and Change Orders\nThe dispute resolution process\nThe Builder’s Lien Act\nThe Small Claims process\nEnvironmental law\nSafety legislation and regulations\n\nTwo days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research\, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors. \n  \nInstructors \n  \nTim Williams MBA\, B.Econ.\, CPA\, GSC\, is the President of BGC Partners Inc. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years. He is a Gold Seal Certified project manager. He is an experienced and sought after trainer who has trained construction owners and managers on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada. \n  \nDavid Letkemann BBA\, LLB\, is a partner at Linley Welwood. David practices in the field of civil litigation\, including personal injury\, commercial\, estate and construction law. He is an experienced litigator having participated in numerous trials in the BC Supreme Court and has also appeared before the Court of Appeal on several occasions. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-law-18/
LOCATION:Northern Regional Construction Association\, 3851 18th Avenue\, Prince George\, BC\, V2N 1B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170426T163000
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CREATED:20170307T175555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170307T175555Z
UID:6336-1493193600-1493224200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Time Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What is the one thing everyone needs more of? Time! If time is money\, how much is lost to the bottom line simply because hard-working employees “don’t have the time”? When working on a project\, timing is essential. If you get behind on one part of the project\, the entire thing can be set back hours\, or even days. In this leading edge Time Management Workshop you will gain a new mindset\, skillset and toolset that will optimize your personal productivity learning how to produce greater results in less time. Improved time management skills mean increased productivity\, met deadlines\, and a positive impact on all aspects of your business.\n\nBenefits of Attending\n\nParticipants learn how to gain and keep control of competing priorities\, concurrent projects and critical deadlines.\nParticipants will learn powerful lessons about themselves\, enhancing self-understanding so they can leverage their personal strengths and develop strategies to minimize the impact of their weakness.\nThe focus on practicality means that people walk out with ideas and techniques they can apply the next day.\n\nInstructor: Greg Campeau has delivered over 2400 presentations and workshops throughout North America providing strategies and solutions that support both personal and organizational success. He has established a client list that includes organizations like Finning\, Lafarge\, NHL Coaches Association\, BC Hydro\, Rogers Wireless\, APEG BC\, SNC Lavalin\, Klohn Crippen Berger and many more.\n\n\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“Good eye opening information. Real focus on how to change and not what you are doing wrong.” \n“Great speaker – very dynamic.” \n“Thought provoking.” \n“I found things to change and reinforcement of things already in place.” \n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/time-management-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170426T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20170109T162358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170420T181613Z
UID:6227-1493193600-1493224200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Incident Investigations
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \n\n\nThe 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:\n\nThe regulatory requirements to investigate Accidents/Incidents\nWhy are we investigating Accidents/Incidents\nWho makes a good investigator\nHow to gather evidence and information\nHow to photograph a scene\nHow to measure and diagram a scene\nHow to conduct interviews\nWhat is the principle of Root Cause Analysis\nDeveloping recommendations for prevention\nCompleting the Incident Report\n\nInstructor: 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.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/incident-investigations-3/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express Metrotown\, 4405 Central Boulevard\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5H 4M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170426T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20161006T220333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T204423Z
UID:6065-1493193600-1493224200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Change Order Management
DESCRIPTION:Changes are an inevitable part of the construction process but if not managed well\, change orders can cause unnecessary project disruptions and lead to cost increases and schedule delays. This course will provide participants with best practices for successfully navigating this complex project management challenge. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able: \n\nIdentify changes from the original contract\nDocument the changes\nPrice changes fairly and realistically\nPresent and negotiate changes collaboratively\nUnderstand the importance of early detection of change orders\nNegotiate delay claims caused by changes\nUnderstand the wording within commonly used contracts eg.\, CCDC 2 and CCA 1\nDevelop a change order process for a construction company\nIssue a notice of dispute\nProactively negotiating fair time and material rates at the bidding stage of a project.\n\nInstructor: Tim Williams\, B.Econ.\, MBA\, CPA\, GSC is the President of BGC Partners Inc. BGC Partners provides training services tailor made for the construction industry. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years. He is a Gold Seal Certified project manager. He is an experienced and sought after trainer who has trained construction owners and managers on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada. \nWhat previous participants said:\n“Completely satisfied. More information was presented than I was expecting.”\n“Instructor broke down information into tangible concepts.”\n“The instructor is great; I would like to take more courses with him.”\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/change-order-management-9/
LOCATION:Northern Regional Construction Association\, 3851 18th Avenue\, Prince George\, BC\, V2N 1B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170425T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20170302T172208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170302T172208Z
UID:6323-1493107200-1493137800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Writing Effective Letters\, Scope Documents and Reports
DESCRIPTION:What are key elements of an effectively written document? What should I focus on in my letters\, bids\, proposals\, work plans\, reports\, and documentation?\n\nPotential clients often judge you based on whether you can clearly articulate the services you provide. Clients may skim your documents\, so you need to ensure that your content is organized and that your key points stand out. Your writing ability is important.\n\nThis seminar is focused on helping you to do exactly that: to write more effectively. You’ll learn to tailor your writing for your audience and purpose. You’ll apply the strategies required for effective scope documents\, letters\, and reports. In addition\, you’ll also incorporate key principles for editing and revising your documents.\n\nWe’ll cover multiple topics\, including:\n1. Planning your scope documents\n2. Writing effective letters\n3. Responding to bids and proposals\n4. Structuring your reports and project documentation\n\nInstructor: Eric Tung is an English Instructor at UBC and SFU\, where he teaches academic\, professional\, and business writing courses. He has been teaching for a decade and advises firms on their change management processes and implementation\, and also on complex business documents\, such as proposals and technical reports. In addition\, Eric designs and delivers customized business\, proposal\, andtechnical writing workshops to engineering and consulting firms.\n\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“I thought I did not need to take this course at first. After today\, I have a better understanding of how to prepare my documents.” \n“I found this to be very informative.” \n“All was valuable\, makes me rethink how I write.” \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/writing-effective-letters-scope-documents-and-reports-14/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170419T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20170124T192432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170306T234223Z
UID:6277-1492588800-1492619400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Sales Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Today’s customers have more choice and power\, which means they are more demanding and less loyal. This new reality renders traditional selling strategies and techniques dangerously obsolete.  Do you want to be more competitive? Increase your margins? Keep your work flow steady and less cyclical? This seminar will help everyone in your company grasp the strategies and tactics required to meet your best potential clients and close the sale. In this powerful and practical one-day workshop participants will learn a new mind-set\, skill-set and tool-set essential for achieving sales cycle success in the new economy. \n  \nParticipants will learn: \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nA customer-centered and value-based approach to selling.\nStrategies and techniques on how to build and sustain relationships and create customer loyalty.\nHow to ensure you are having the right meeting with the right people at the right time in the right place for the right reasons.\nThe eight step customer buying/decision-making process and when to apply the appropriate selling strategies and skills.\n\n\n\n\nThe three types of buying decisions and how to conduct a stakeholder analysis to identify all buying influences and who has the real decision making power.\nHow to present solutions in a powerfully persuasive manner.\nHow to successfully secure commitment without using high pressure\, manipulative closing techniques.\nNegotiating strategies and tactics that create win-win margin-maintaining outcomes.\n\n \n\n\n\nInstructor: Greg Campeau has delivered over 2400 presentations and workshops throughout North America providing strategies and solutions that support both personal and organizational success. He has established a client list that includes organizations like Finning\, Lafarge\, NHL Coaches Association\, BC Hydro\, Rogers Wireless\, APEG BC\, SNC Lavalin\, Klohn Crippen Berger and many more. \n\n  \nWhat previous participants said: \n  \n“Very impressive! Complete eye opener and gives a new outlook on everything.” \n  \n“Easy to follow\, very active.” \n  \n“I thought it was great content. Lots of food for thought.” \n\n  \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/sales-skills-workshop/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170419T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20161006T220827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T191446Z
UID:6071-1492588800-1492619400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set 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:\n\nHave an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\nUnderstand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\nUnderstand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\nUnderstand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\nBe able to find trade information using blueprints\nBe able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\nBe able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\nBe familiar with architectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nUnderstand and be able to use architectural & engineering scales\nUnderstand how to convert engineering dimensions to architectural\nKnow what a floor plan\, section and elevation are\nUnderstand symbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nBe 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\nBe familiar with both commercial and residential blueprints\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nBlueprint reading basics\nDesign process and the role of design professionals\nBuilding Codes\, bylaws and building permits\nFind trade information using blueprints\nLayout basics\nArchitectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nArchitectural & engineering scales\nFloor plans\, sections and elevations\nSymbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nDimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and material take offs\nUnderstanding specifications\nCommercial and residential blueprints\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/introduction-to-blueprint-reading-11/
LOCATION:Executive Suites Hotel & Conference Centre\, 4201 Lougheed Highway\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170413T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20170301T225338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170303T173118Z
UID:6314-1492066800-1492099200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:How To Be A Better Foreman
DESCRIPTION:Many great trades people take a foreman position and fail. Not for lack of skills or drive but simply for lack of guidance on how to be a great foreman. This 1-day course gives participants the fundamentals of field leadership\, organization\, crew morale\, efficiency\, and productivity. \nIssues covered:\n\nUnderstanding why and how many foremen fail\nHow the foreman’s role has changed\nDealing with workplace conflict without being a jerk\nLearning how to anticipate production and jobsite issues\nUnderstanding general and subcontractor dynamics\nUnderstanding your role as a leader\nUnderstand how you play a major role in increasing jobsite productivity\n\nInstructor: Paul Simpson is a Gold Seal certified superintendent with over 15 years of trade experience. He holds a Red Seal for Plumbing and Pipefitting and has his Gasfitting certification as well. He is currently teaching the piping trades at Thompson Rivers University.\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“Well structured\, informative course.” \n“Nice to hear different perspectives.” \n“Valuable: Learning to communicate with other people on the job site.” \n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/how-to-be-a-better-foreman-12/
LOCATION:Executive Suites Hotel & Conference Centre\, 4201 Lougheed Highway\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170406T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20160809T202019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160809T202019Z
UID:5953-1491465600-1491584400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Estimating
DESCRIPTION: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:\n\nAnalyze projects and decide on which ones to bid\nUnderstand risk analysis and how to price this into a bid\nDo competitor analysis and understand how this impacts the bid\nDo client risk analysis and how to price this into bids\nRecord material and other prices and maintain contact lists\nFormulate a bid strategy\nUnderstand how to prepare an estimate and the estimating process\nUse Construction Division Codes\nUnderstand how to present a bid\nBe familiar with how to use the bid depository\nUnderstand the requirements for bonding and insurance\nUnderstand the post-bidding process\nWork with project managers to pass on knowledge of the bid\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nProject analysis\nRisk analysis\nCompetitor analysis\nClient risk analysis\nRecord keeping\nBid strategies\nPreparing estimates and the estimating process\nConstruction Division Codes\nPresenting bids\nBid depository\nBonding and insurance\nPost-bidding process\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-estimating-9/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170406T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20170118T221704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170124T001316Z
UID:6261-1491463800-1491494400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:How To Be A Better Foreman
DESCRIPTION:Many great trades people take a foreman position and fail. Not for lack of skills or drive but simply for lack of guidance on how to be a great foreman. This 1-day course gives participants the fundamentals of field leadership\, organization\, crew morale\, efficiency\, and productivity. \nIssues covered:\n\nUnderstanding why and how many foremen fail\nHow the foreman’s role has changed\nDealing with workplace conflict without being a jerk\nLearning how to anticipate production and jobsite issues\nUnderstanding general and subcontractor dynamics\nUnderstanding your role as a leader\nUnderstand how you play a major role in increasing jobsite productivity\n\nInstructor: Paul Simpson is a Gold Seal certified superintendent with over 15 years of trade experience. He holds a Red Seal for Plumbing and Pipefitting and has his Gasfitting certification as well. He is currently teaching the piping trades at Thompson Rivers University.\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“Well structured\, informative course.” \n“Nice to hear different perspectives.” \n“Valuable: Learning to communicate with other people on the job site.” \n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/how-to-be-a-better-foreman-14/
LOCATION:Coast High Country Inn & Yukon Convention Centre\, 4051 4th Avenue\, Whitehorse\, Yukon\, Y1A 1H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170405T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170405T093000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20170308T224748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170308T224748Z
UID:6348-1491375600-1491384600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Get the PST Right! PST Issues for the Construction Industry (Breakfast Session)
DESCRIPTION:This breakfast seminar helps home builders\, renovators and trade contractors understand how PST applies to their business. It will provide critical understanding of who pays PST\, how to pay PST as well as: \n» When to pay PST on your goods and supplies\n» How PST applies to goods for resale vs. those you install\n» How PST applies to goods used to fulfill a contract outside B.C.\n» When you need to be registered to collect PST\n» When to charge your customers PST\n» How PST applies to goods bought outside B.C.\n» When you may be eligible for a PST refund and how to apply\nThis breakfast seminar helps home builders\, renovators and trade contractors understand how PST applies to their business. It will provide critical understanding of who pays PST\, how to pay PST as well as: \n» When to pay PST on your goods and supplies\n» How PST applies to goods for resale vs. those you install\n» How PST applies to goods used to fulfill a contract outside B.C.\n» When you need to be registered to collect PST\n» When to charge your customers PST\n» How PST applies to goods bought outside B.C.\n» When you may be eligible for a PST refund and how to apply\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/get-the-pst-right-pst-issues-for-the-construction-industry-breakfast-session-3/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170404T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20160614T200508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170116T232653Z
UID:5818-1491206400-1491319800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Business Management
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to improve the management and business systems of their construction company. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the strategic planning process and how to implement it within their context \n• Understand the importance of a business plan and how to prepare one \n• Understand the participants within the construction industry – their roles\, responsibilities and limitations \n• Understand the benefits of a participatory management culture \n• Formulate a marketing plan and understand the marketing mix \n• Develop a human resource management plan \n• Understand the employment cycle/process \n• Develop an employee performance evaluation system \n• Increase staff morale and engagement \n• Understand operational planning for construction companies \n• Formulate a financial plan\, budgets\, ratios and break-even analysis \n• Understand the importance of financial internal controls \n• Develop benchmarks and key performance indicators \n• Understand bonding and insurance for construction companies \n• Use risk management tools to identify risk and how to mitigate risk \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-business-management-2/
LOCATION:Coast High Country Inn & Yukon Convention Centre\, 4051 4th Avenue\, Whitehorse\, Yukon\, Y1A 1H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170403T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170403T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20170124T001357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170320T155950Z
UID:6270-1491204600-1491235200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:How To Be A Better Foreman
DESCRIPTION:Many great trades people take a foreman position and fail. Not for lack of skills or drive but simply for lack of guidance on how to be a great foreman. This 1-day course gives participants the fundamentals of field leadership\, organization\, crew morale\, efficiency\, and productivity. \nIssues covered:\n\nUnderstanding why and how many foremen fail\nHow the foreman’s role has changed\nDealing with workplace conflict without being a jerk\nLearning how to anticipate production and jobsite issues\nUnderstanding general and subcontractor dynamics\nUnderstanding your role as a leader\nUnderstand how you play a major role in increasing jobsite productivity\n\nInstructor: Paul Simpson is a Gold Seal certified superintendent with over 15 years of trade experience. He holds a Red Seal for Plumbing and Pipefitting and has his Gasfitting certification as well. He is currently teaching the piping trades at Thompson Rivers University.\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“Well structured\, informative course.” \n“Nice to hear different perspectives.” \n“Valuable: Learning to communicate with other people on the job site.” \n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/how-to-be-a-better-foreman-15/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites\, 2402 Highway 97 North\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1X 4J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170330T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170330T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20161006T220245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161006T220245Z
UID:6063-1490860800-1490891400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Change Order Management
DESCRIPTION:Changes are an inevitable part of the construction process but if not managed well\, change orders can cause unnecessary project disruptions and lead to cost increases and schedule delays. This course will provide participants with best practices for successfully navigating this complex project management challenge. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able: \n\nIdentify changes from the original contract\nDocument the changes\nPrice changes fairly and realistically\nPresent and negotiate changes collaboratively\nUnderstand the importance of early detection of change orders\nNegotiate delay claims caused by changes\nUnderstand the wording within commonly used contracts eg.\, CCDC 2 and CCA 1\nDevelop a change order process for a construction company\nIssue a notice of dispute\nProactively negotiating fair time and material rates at the bidding stage of a project.\n\nInstructor: Tim Williams\, B.Econ.\, MBA\, CPA\, GSC is the President of BGC Partners Inc. BGC Partners provides training services tailor made for the construction industry. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years. He is a Gold Seal Certified project manager. He is an experienced and sought after trainer who has trained construction owners and managers on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada. \nWhat previous participants said:\n“Completely satisfied. More information was presented than I was expecting.”\n“Instructor broke down information into tangible concepts.”\n“The instructor is great; I would like to take more courses with him.”\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/change-order-management-8/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170329T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170329T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20161115T214444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170322T214825Z
UID:6133-1490774400-1490805000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:How To Be A Better Manager
DESCRIPTION:As a manager there are likely several ‘unwritten’ expectations of you. From getting things done right the first time to being a role model for the team. Learn about the processes and tools you should have in place in order to effectively manage your team and meet the expectations of those you report to.\nThis one-day workshop focuses on you as a manager and the skills you will need to be successful in your role. You will leave this course with an action plan for being a better manager. \nTopics covered in this course include:\n• Understanding the expectations of a manager\n• Key management behaviours and skills\n• Interviewing\, recruiting and on-boarding new employees\n• Setting clear expectations for employees\n• Handling performance appraisals\n• Team training and development planning\n• Time management and delegation\n• Stress management techniques\nInstructor: Janet Bonaguro\, Principal of ThinkSpace Performance\, has worked with over 100 organizations locally\, nationally and internationally. For 20 years she has provided business advice\, managed organizations and created new organizations. Janet has provided business advice and trained hundreds of individuals on the topics of management skills and performance improvement. Over her career Janet has led several successful teams\, coached executive management and staff\, and transformed businesses into high performing organizations. Janet holds designations as a Project Management Professional (PMP)\, and Financial Management Advisor (FMA). She also has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA). \n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/how-to-be-a-better-manager-4/
LOCATION:Executive Suites Hotel & Conference Centre\, 4201 Lougheed Highway\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20160810T153726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160810T153726Z
UID:5957-1490601600-1490718600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Communications Skills
DESCRIPTION:This Gold Seal Certified Course is designed to improve skills in communication for supervisors and management in the office and in the field. \n\nParticipants 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. \nThe course will also cover the following: \n\nEffective Leadership through Communication Skills\nDealing with Difficult People\, Conflict and Confrontation\nAssertive Training and Speaking Skills\nCommunicating Motivation\nCommunication through Body Language\nManaging a Good Impression to Clients\nConstructive Use of Anger and Persuasion Skills\nAnger and Conflict Management Skills\nCommunicating Discipline and Termination\nResolving Disputes through Communication\nHow to Prepare for and Facilitate Meetings\nCommunication through Writing Skills\nDrafting and Preparing Proper Reports and Correspondence\nCommunicating Teamwork to Staff and Workers\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/communications-skills-4/
LOCATION:RCABC Training Room\, 9734 201 Street\, Langley\, British Columbia\, V1M 3E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170322T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170322T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20161006T220948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161006T220953Z
UID:6073-1490167800-1490200200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Civil Blueprint Reading
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of civil construction blueprints\, drawing specifications and general notes. Using various samples of civil blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work on construction projects. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to:\n• Have an elementary knowledge of civil blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\n• Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\n• Understand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\n• Understand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\n• Be able to find trade information using blueprints\n• Be able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\n• Be able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\n• Be familiar with civil\, architectural and structural drawings\, and how they fit together\n• Understand and be able to use architectural & metric scale rules\n• Understand how to convert metric dimensions to architectural (imperial) dimensions\n• Know what a floor plan\, section\, detail\, profile and elevation are\n• Understand symbols\, notations\, abbreviations and material schedules\n• Be able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimensions\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple materialtakeoffs \nAudience: Ideal for those who have little or no background in civil blueprint reading. \nThe 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\nestimator. 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\nand engineering surveyor. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/civil-blueprint-reading/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170321T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170321T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20170116T173334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170116T173334Z
UID:6254-1490083200-1490113800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Document Control with Bluebeam Revu
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nThis course promises to shorten your staff’s learning curve and maximize your investment in Revu by:\n\n• Providing hands-on instruction by a Bluebeam Certified Instructor\n• Focusing on the foundational skills needed to use Revu to achieve greater productivity\n• Delivering frequent skills reinforcement through hands-on classroom activities\, contextual feedback\, quizzing and discussion\n• Applying a progressive learning structure where each learning module builds on previous learning objectives\n• Equipping learners with takeaway reference material\, including practice files and a reference workbook to use beyond the classroom\n\n\n\nCourse Outline\n\nModule 1: Intro\n• Welcome and introductions\n• Course overview\n\nModule 2: Thumbnails Tab\n• Refresher on the Thumbnails Tab\n• Changing Page Labels Manually\n• Changing Page Labels with AutoMark™\n• Classroom Exercise – Labelling Pages\n• Creating Bookmarks with AutoMark™\n• Classroom Exercise – Bookmarking your documents\n• Extract Pages\n• Combine Pages\n• Classroom Exercise – Going from individual sheets to a combined\nset and back again\n\nModule 3: Creating a SMART PDF\n• Raster vs. Vector data\n• Basic Hyperlinks\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Behind Hyperlinks\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Creating Hyperlinks form Search Results\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Batch Link\n• Classroom Exercise\n\nModule 4: Documenting Changes\n• Compare Documents\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Overlay Pages\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Batch Overlay & Compare\n• Classroom Exercise\n\nModule 5: Updating Page Content\n• What is Slip Sheeting?\n• Replace Pages\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Batch Slip Sheeting\n• Classroom Exercise\n\n\n\nModule 6: Bluebeam Sets\n• Intro to Sets\n• Creating a New Set\n• Set Categories\n• Tags\n• Adding more/revised files to a Set\n• Classroom Exercise\n• Publishing Sets\n• Sharing Sets with Project Teams\n• Drawing Logs\n• Classroom Exercise\n\nModule 7: Looking Back\n• Review topics taught in this course\n• Final classroom exercise – can you do it all together now?\n\n\nWho should attend:\nField and office professionals in the construction\, engineering and architecture industry.\n\nInstructor:\nCurtek 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 Bachleor 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.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/document-control-with-bluebeam-revu/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170317T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20160810T154416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160810T154416Z
UID:5958-1489651200-1489768200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Project Management
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the importance of project planning \n• Understand the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK 5th Ed) \n• Use the appropriate CCDC/CCA contract and/or Purchase Orders for the project \n• Use risk management tools and mitigate for risk \n• Understand the estimating process \n• Understand the importance of scheduling and use appropriate scheduling tools \n• Understand expectations management and adapt communication accordingly \n• Understand the components of projects – labour\, materials and overheads – and use of techniques to maximize job profitability and minimize costs \n• Do post-mortem analysis after project completion \n• Understand the impact and methodology of construction cost control \n• Use of site and office project cost control methods \n• Use Construction Industry Codes to analyse costs vs budget \n• Adapt the project estimate to a project budget \n• Understand how job costing fits within the overall accounting systems \n• Understand Return on Investment (ROI) and how this impacts required project profit margins \n• Understand the contract process from bidding to project close-out \n• Use of job profit forecasting methods to integrate into company forecasting systems \n• Understand the importance of cash flow projections for construction companies \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-project-management-9/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170316T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20161128T221952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161214T223342Z
UID:6157-1489651200-1489681800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Trenching & Excavation Safety Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The workshop walks participants through a comprehensive program that includes what the WorkSafeBC Regulations & Guidelines state\, safe work procedures and what to do if something goes wrong.\n\nIt covers shoring\, benching\, sloping and shielding systems. It also includes a section on location of underground utilities and the geotechnical and structural engineered documentation requirements.\n\nUpon completion of this couse participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify hazards around trenches and excavations\nBe able to locate underground utilities\nUnderstand soil types\, soil collapse patterns\, and warning signs\nGain familiarity with WorkSafeBC regulations\nUnderstand geotechnical and structural engineered documentation\nUnderstand sloping and benching\nUnderstand shoring and shielding systems\nDescribe and demonstrate where possible safe installation and removal processes\nIdentify emergency procedures for a trench collapse\n\nUpon successful completion\, participants will receive a wallet certificate. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/trenching-excavation-safety-workshop/
LOCATION:Sandman Hotel Victoria\, 2852 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170313T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170314T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20160929T194627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170116T231345Z
UID:6014-1489392000-1489509000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Estimating
DESCRIPTION: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:\n\nAnalyze projects and decide on which ones to bid\nUnderstand risk analysis and how to price this into a bid\nDo competitor analysis and understand how this impacts the bid\nDo client risk analysis and how to price this into bids\nRecord material and other prices and maintain contact lists\nFormulate a bid strategy\nUnderstand how to prepare an estimate and the estimating process\nUse Construction Division Codes\nUnderstand how to present a bid\nBe familiar with how to use the bid depository\nUnderstand the requirements for bonding and insurance\nUnderstand the post-bidding process\nWork with project managers to pass on knowledge of the bid\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nProject analysis\nRisk analysis\nCompetitor analysis\nClient risk analysis\nRecord keeping\nBid strategies\nPreparing estimates and the estimating process\nConstruction Division Codes\nPresenting bids\nBid depository\nBonding and insurance\nPost-bidding process\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-estimating-11/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites\, 2402 Highway 97 North\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1X 4J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170310T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170310T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20161005T190857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161005T190857Z
UID:6039-1489134600-1489163400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Service and Warranty
DESCRIPTION:This course meets the requirement for Enhanced Builder Licensing as set out by the Homeowner Protection Office. This course is approved for 28 Group A CPD credits by the Homeowner Protection Office.\n\n\nThe Service & Warranty course will help both company owners and their employees improve their awareness and understanding of the elements of Service and Warranty that will directly affect the everyday operation of their building company. There are numerous elements that are mandated by the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO). Should you fail to follow the correct procedures you could be putting you and your business at serious risk. \nNOTE: Early registration is necessary\, as this course will involve the advance receipt and completion of workbook and quizzes and assignments by way of email\, as well as the one-day session to review all material and prepare for writing the examination. Registration deadline: January 10\, 2017. \nCourse Content: \n\nUnderstand the culture of customer service\nLearn the important aspects of Pre Sales Considerations\nDevelop your communication skills\nUnderstand the importance of After Sales Service\nUnderstand how the Homeowner Protection Office is a critical part of the building process\nKnow how Home Warranty Insurance programs work\nDevelop your Walk-Through Inspection procedures\nUnderstand how the Turn-Over Process for Customers works\nUnderstand the importance of Quality Assurance and how to manage it\nKnow what the Warranty Certificate is\nBuild awareness around the Mediation and Conciliation processes\nLearn the Performance Standards to which you must adhere\nKnow your obligations under the Homeowner and Maintenance Manuals\n\n\nDuration: \nOnline home study 10-15 hours with quizzes and assignments. (Constitutes 25% of overall grade)\nOne day in-class session .\n\nMaterials \nWorkbook: “Service & Warranty”Course Format: \nUpon registration for the course\, the course manual will be delivered by regular post\, to be completed by students by the predetermined cut off date. Any student can email questions to the instructor at any time prior to the course date. The one day in-class session will be used to review all of the material\, answer any questions and prepare for the final exam in the afternoon.Examination: \nA pass mark of 80% is required on the in-class open book exam is written on the afternoon of the one-day in-class session. If a mark between 65% and 79% is achieved\, a fee is charged to re-write an online exam. A candidate is given the opportunity to re-write the examination a maximum of two times before having to retake the entire course. Candidates who score less than 65% on the initial examination are required to retake the course.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/service-and-warranty-5/
LOCATION:Quality Hotel Abbotsford\, 36035 N Parallel Rd\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, V3G 2C6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170310T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170310T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20161209T180541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170105T231006Z
UID:6190-1489131000-1489161600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:How To Be A Better Foreman
DESCRIPTION:Many great trades people take a foreman position and fail. Not for lack of skills or drive but simply for lack of guidance on how to be a great foreman. This 1-day course gives participants the fundamentals of field leadership\, organization\, crew morale\, efficiency\, and productivity. \nIssues covered:\n\nUnderstanding why and how many foremen fail\nHow the foreman’s role has changed\nDealing with workplace conflict without being a jerk\nLearning how to anticipate production and jobsite issues\nUnderstanding general and subcontractor dynamics\nUnderstanding your role as a leader\nUnderstand how you play a major role in increasing jobsite productivity\n\nInstructor: Paul Simpson is a Gold Seal certified superintendent with over 15 years of trade experience. He holds a Red Seal for Plumbing and Pipefitting and has his Gasfitting certification as well. He is currently teaching the piping trades at Thompson Rivers University.\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“Well structured\, informative course.” \n“Nice to hear different perspectives.” \n“Valuable: Learning to communicate with other people on the job site.” \n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/how-to-be-a-better-foreman-13/
LOCATION:Executive Suites Hotel & Conference Centre\, 4201 Lougheed Highway\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170308T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170308T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20161128T183958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170105T000144Z
UID:6149-1488958200-1488969000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Managing Employee Terminations (Breakfast Session)
DESCRIPTION:Dismissing employees is the toughest job an HR professional faces\, so it’s essential to learn to manage terminations properly. HR professionals are the ones on the front lines that have to deal not only with the legal aspects of terminations\, but also with the practical aspects of letting someone go. Make sure you have all the information you need to deal with this challenging part of HR’s responsibilities. \nThis breakfast presentation will explore the following topics: \n• Employee misconduct and “just cause” \n• The investigation \n• Without cause: What do I owe? \n• ESA vs Common Law in the construction industry \n• Human rights and termination decisions \n• The termination offer/termination meeting \n  \nPresenter: Craig Munroe LL.B. is a partner in Heenan Blaikie’s Vancouver office\, practising in their Labour and Public Policy groups. Mr. Munroe represents and advises public and private clients facing labour relations and employment issues. In addition to providing management training and ongoing advice as issues arise\, Mr. Munroe regularly appears before various courts and tribunals including the British Columbia Labour Relations Board\, the Canada Industrial Relations Board\, grievance arbitration panels\, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal\, and the provincial and federal courts. \n  \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/managing-employee-terminations-breakfast-session-3/
LOCATION:Executive Suites Hotel & Conference Centre\, 4201 Lougheed Highway\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170306T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170306T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20161214T232237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170116T230931Z
UID:6207-1488787200-1488817800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Writing Effective Letters\, Scope Documents and Reports
DESCRIPTION:What are key elements of an effectively written document? What should I focus on in my letters\, bids\, proposals\, work plans\, reports\, and documentation?\n\nPotential clients often judge you based on whether you can clearly articulate the services you provide. Clients may skim your documents\, so you need to ensure that your content is organized and that your key points stand out. Your writing ability is important.\n\nThis seminar is focused on helping you to do exactly that: to write more effectively. You’ll learn to tailor your writing for your audience and purpose. You’ll apply the strategies required for effective scope documents\, letters\, and reports. In addition\, you’ll also incorporate key principles for editing and revising your documents.\n\nWe’ll cover multiple topics\, including:\n1. Planning your scope documents\n2. Writing effective letters\n3. Responding to bids and proposals\n4. Structuring your reports and project documentation\n\nInstructor: Eric Tung is an English Instructor at UBC and SFU\, where he teaches academic\, professional\, and business writing courses. He has been teaching for a decade and advises firms on their change management processes and implementation\, and also on complex business documents\, such as proposals and technical reports. In addition\, Eric designs and delivers customized business\, proposal\, andtechnical writing workshops to engineering and consulting firms.\n\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“I thought I did not need to take this course at first. After today\, I have a better understanding of how to prepare my documents.” \n“I found this to be very informative.” \n“All was valuable\, makes me rethink how I write.” \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/writing-effective-letters-scope-documents-and-reports-9/
LOCATION:Sandman Hotel Victoria\, 2852 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170302T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170302T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20161205T203615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161205T203615Z
UID:6176-1488441600-1488472200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Outlook - Strategic Management
DESCRIPTION:Outlook is a key communication tool in most companies yet is commonly underutilized and a time hog with too much time spent just responding to email. Learn powerful organizational strategies that can change the way you work and save you hours of time every week. \nLearn to navigate quickly\, and far less\, through Outlook and how to create a powerful single page dashboard that will let you strategically manage all your appointments\, tasks\, email and follow-up calls on a single page. \nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course: \n\nUnderstand how outlook is set up and the types of information it can track\nCreate\, format and send messages\nCreate or modify signatures for e-mail\nChoose customized outlook settings and views\nOrganize and manage messages using quick steps\nUtilize the powerful search tools in outlook\nCreate rules and out of office notices\nUse the To Do bar to manage tasks\nManage multiple calendars\nCreate and organize tasks\, appointments\, meetings and events\nCreate and manage notes\, tasks and journals\nUtilize options such as voting buttons\, flags or level of importance\nCreate contacts and groups\n\nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nAll participants will be provided with laptops for the course. \nMax participants: 12 \nWhat previous participants said:\n“Great teaching style!”\n“Well done\, good course.” \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-outlook-strategic-management-3/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170302T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170302T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123354
CREATED:20170113T160952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170113T160952Z
UID:6246-1488441600-1488470400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Industry Ethics
DESCRIPTION:By maintaining high ethical standards\, and being consistent in our practices\, we thrive both personally and professionally. This course will help you navigate the ethical grey areas you face every day. \nEffective 2017\, the online ethics course PLUS a full day classroom ethics course will be mandatory to receive Gold Seal Certification. Gold Seal has allocated a total of 3 credits to this course (2 for the online portion and 1 for the classroom portion). \nNote: Participants are required to complete the Construction Industry Ethics online course prior to enrolling in the classroom course.  \n  \nInstructor: Tim Williams\, MBA\, B.Econ.\, CPA\, GSC\, is the President of BGC Partners Inc. BGC Partners provides training services tailor made for the construction industry. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years. He is a Gold Seal Certified project manager. He is an experienced and sought after trainer who has trained construction owners and managers across the on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-industry-ethics-2/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Construction Association\, 1750 Alston Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V9A 3S6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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LAST-MODIFIED:20161205T203857Z
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SUMMARY:Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
DESCRIPTION:Save hours and minimize errors by learning how to manage data and reporting through tables and with the use of pivot tables\, graph data and be able to make dynamic charts and identify trends with trend lines. \nBuild error proof data entry sheets through the use of data validation techniques so that reporting is virtually error free. Learn to use advanced functions like Vlookup\, If function and build complex nested functions with ease. \nCome with your questions and learn tips\, shortcuts and how to program simple macros from a Microsoft Master Instructor. \nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course. \n\n Use advanced functions such as\no Information\no Lookup and reference\no Conditional logic\no Conditional summary\n Add data validation\, including using pick lists\n Remove duplicate data; circle invalid data\n Create\, modify or remove a hyperlink\n Work with shared workbooks\n Add protection to workbooks and worksheets\n Track changes\n Use data analysis tools\n Create and modify PivotTables or PivotCharts\n Use slicers with PivotTables\n Create and run Macros\n Add form controls\n\nThis hands-on course is taught by a certified Microsoft Master Instructor. Participants will receive authorized Microsoft manuals and Microsoft approved practice exercises. \nAll participants will be provided with laptops for the course. \nMax participants: 12 \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-excel-advanced-4/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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