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SUMMARY:Incident Investigations - Burnaby
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-6/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171208T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171208T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170516T223724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171120T234023Z
UID:6507-1512718200-1512750600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Trenching and Excavation Safety Workshop - Victoria
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.\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-and-excavation-safety-workshop-15/
LOCATION:Sandman Hotel Victoria\, 2852 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170302T172317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171116T220323Z
UID:6327-1512633600-1512664200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Writing Effective Letters\, Scope Documents and Reports - Burnaby
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-16/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170517T163452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T212038Z
UID:6513-1512460800-1512491400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Negotiation Skills Workshop - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:The truth is that in our professional lives we don’t get what we deserve – we get what we negotiate. Are you finding your customers\, clients\, employees or boss or employers increasingly demanding\, wanting more for less? Do you ever feel that you are being taken advantage of? Many individuals often fail in negotiation not because they are unable to get an agreement\, but because they walk away from the table when they could have done much better. In this seminar you will learn a proven\, practical step-by-step approach to win-win negotiations and how to protect yourself from “hardball” negotiators.\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nThe most common negotiating mistakes people make and how to avoid them\nUnderstanding the difference between Collaborative “win-win” and Competitive “hardball” negotiations and how to know what game you are playing\nThe characteristics of highly effective negotiators\nUnderstanding the different sources of negotiating power\nHow to strengthen your bargaining position\nHow to create an open communication flow that allows you to deeply understand the other party\nThe 5 steps process to quickly and effectively plan and prepare for your negotiations\nHow to determine your “walk-away point”\nHow to defend yourself against “hardball’ negotiators\nHow to counter the 5 common manipulative strategies being used against you\nHow to create win – win outcomes that ensure the other party lives up to their end of the bargain\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\n\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“Found it productive and informative.” \n“A great course for personal and business relationships.” \n“Very informative. I learned a lot about my current habits and weaknesses to overcome.” \n“Great catalyst for a lot more than negotiating.” \n\n\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/negotiation-skills-workshop-17/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171201T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170927T215611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171120T234514Z
UID:6993-1512115200-1512145800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Managing Stress in the Workplace - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, learn how to recognize stress\, how it affects your work and personal life\, and effective strategies to handle stress in the workplace. You will also learn how to reduce your stress and set goals for effectively managing internal and external stressors. \nTopics to be covered: \n*   What is Stress? \n*   How do we React to Stress? \n*   Exploring our Sources of Stress \n*   Stress Management Strategies \n*   Stress Reduction/Relaxation (including practical exercises) \n*   Personal Goal Setting \nInstructor: Jeffrey Cartwright’s background includes 25 years experience working as a paramedic\, firefighter and in the field of trauma response. 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. \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/managing-stress-in-the-workplace-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171201T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170804T212009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171120T234530Z
UID:6944-1512028800-1512145800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Project Management - Kelowna
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/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites\, 2402 Highway 97 North\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1X 4J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171130T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171130T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170516T223430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T190832Z
UID:6497-1512027000-1512059400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Trenching and Excavation Safety Workshop - Fort St John
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-and-excavation-safety-workshop-11/
LOCATION:Quality Inn Northern Grand\, 9830 100th Avenue\, Fort St John\, British Columbia\, V1J 1Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171129T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171129T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170607T184407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T190918Z
UID:6606-1511940600-1511951400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Managing Employee Terminations (Breakfast Session) - Burnaby
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 \nPresenter: Craig Munroe\, L.L.B.\, Partner\, is a member of Fasken Martineau’s Labour\, Employment and Human Rights group. \nCraig represents and advises public and private clients facing labour relations and employment issues. He provides strategic\, solution-based advice to clients facing complicated labour relations issues. He regularly appears before various courts and tribunals including the British Columbia Labour Relations Board\, the Canada Industrial Relations Board\, grievance arbitration panels\, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal\, and the provincial and federal courts. \nCraig has been recognized by both his peers and his clients for excellence in his field. He is the BC Director and Vice President of the Canadian Association of counsel to Employers\, and has received the International Law Office’s “Client Choice Awards” as a result of a nomination and references from his clients. \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-4/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Legal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171128T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171129T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170602T165957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T190957Z
UID:6589-1511856000-1511973000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Project - Victoria
DESCRIPTION:The main objective of this 2-day course is to introduce the commands\, functions\, and capabilities of Microsoft Project. It is designed for computer users who are new to Microsoft Project who want to gain a thorough understanding of one of the world’s most popular project management software packages. \n\n\nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course. \n\n\nUnderstanding Views\, Screen Tips\, Ribbon\, and the Quick Access toolbar;\nCreate\, edit and outline a task list\, establish dependencies by linking tasks\nAdd and assign resources\, work with project calendars\, and enter project costs\nPrint project information and customize reports\nApply task type settings\, set task constraints\nApply preset and custom contours\, edit resource assignments and set and modify a baseline\nTrack and report on an active project and compare to baseline\nSort\, filter\, and group views\nFormat views and the Gantt chart\nCustomize Microsoft project elements including tables\, views\, and reports\nUse sample templates\, create custom templates\, and use the organizer to manage project elements\nDisplay progress lines\, apply earned value tables\, and conduct pert analysis\nCreate master projects\, insert and work with subprojects\, and create links to external tasks\nRunning multiple projects with a common resource pool\n\n\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. \nMax participants: 12 \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Well instructed\, good pace.” \n“Very knowledgeable and good teacher!” \n“Course was laid out in a very logical and easy to follow manner.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-project-10/
LOCATION:Sandman Hotel Victoria\, 2852 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171128T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171128T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170823T203843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171121T191045Z
UID:6967-1511856000-1511886600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Negotiation Skills Workshop - Victoria
DESCRIPTION:The truth is that in our professional lives we don’t get what we deserve – we get what we negotiate. Are you finding your customers\, clients\, employees or boss or employers increasingly demanding\, wanting more for less? Do you ever feel that you are being taken advantage of? Many individuals often fail in negotiation not because they are unable to get an agreement\, but because they walk away from the table when they could have done much better. In this seminar you will learn a proven\, practical step-by-step approach to win-win negotiations and how to protect yourself from “hardball” negotiators.\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nThe most common negotiating mistakes people make and how to avoid them\nUnderstanding the difference between Collaborative “win-win” and Competitive “hardball” negotiations and how to know what game you are playing\nThe characteristics of highly effective negotiators\nUnderstanding the different sources of negotiating power\nHow to strengthen your bargaining position\nHow to create an open communication flow that allows you to deeply understand the other party\nThe 5 steps process to quickly and effectively plan and prepare for your negotiations\nHow to determine your “walk-away point”\nHow to defend yourself against “hardball’ negotiators\nHow to counter the 5 common manipulative strategies being used against you\nHow to create win – win outcomes that ensure the other party lives up to their end of the bargain\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\n\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“Found it productive and informative.” \n“A great course for personal and business relationships.” \n“Very informative. I learned a lot about my current habits and weaknesses to overcome.” \n“Great catalyst for a lot more than negotiating.” \n\n\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/negotiation-skills-workshop/
LOCATION:Sandman Hotel Victoria\, 2852 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171123T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170803T223251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170803T223251Z
UID:6940-1511424000-1511454600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Writing Winning Proposals and Effective Reports
DESCRIPTION:How do I write a compelling and winning proposal that clearly and concisely articulates the core benefits for a client? How do I ensure that my proposal is competitive? What do I need to focus on when creating reports for my clients? \nThis two-part course will help you to develop the confidence and writing skills necessary to write effective proposals and reports. Through a series of hands-on workshops\, you will learn the key elements of writing and submitting winning proposals and reports\, and how to tailor your content for audiences who are in your field\, and non-technical audiences in other fields. \nIn the Writing Winning Proposals workshop\, you will: \n\nLearn about different types of proposals\, from formal Request for Proposals (RFP) and related requests from vendors\, to less formal proposals\, estimates\, and quotes\nUnderstand how to differentiate your proposal from others by articulating your competitive advantages\nApply specific techniques across the planning\, drafting\, and revising stages for your proposal\nUnderstand what clients are looking for when they are evaluating your proposal\n\nIn the Writing Effective Reports workshop\, you will: \n\nLearn about different types of reports\, from formal technical reports to informal short reports\nUnderstand how to tailor your reports for senior management and other audience groups\nAvoid common mistakes\nLearn to craft a report work plan and structure your key sections and content\n\nNote: You can register for just one out of the two seminars\, or register for the entire day. \nRegistration for Writing Winning Proposals ONLY \nRegistration for Writing Effective Reports ONLY \nInstructor: Eric Tung is Business Communications Instructor at SFU’s Beedie School of Business\, and an English Instructor at UBC’s Extended Learning\, where he teaches business and technical writing courses. Eric also designs and delivers customized technical writing and coaching workshops to engineering\, construction\, and consulting firms. He has written numerous proposals on behalf of clients and prior to being a consultant\, evaluated proposals. \nIn 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. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/writing-winning-proposals-and-effective-reports/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170602T165637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170602T165637Z
UID:6582-1511337600-1511368200@trainingnetwork.ca
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-6/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170504T163348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180108T215149Z
UID:6432-1511337600-1511368200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading
DESCRIPTION: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:\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-15/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171121T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170602T170218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170602T170218Z
UID:6593-1511251200-1511281800@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-7/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171117T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171117T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170912T221126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T221126Z
UID:6981-1510903800-1510914600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Managing Risks and Disputes in Construction Projects (Breakfast Session)
DESCRIPTION:As a method of procurement\, tendering can be fraught with risks. Errors in accepting or evaluating bids can result in legal liability on the part of the tendering authority.  Errors in the bid submitted in response to an Invitation to Tender can result in legal liability on the part of the bidder.  The law of tenders is complicated and constantly evolving as the courts and the construction industry adapt to new technology and evolving project delivery methods. \nCourse Outline: \n\nIntroduction to the law of tendering including an overview of:\n\n\nThe difference between tenders and RFPs and other procurement methods\nThe bidder’s obligations to the tendering authority\nThe tendering authority’s obligations to the bidder\n\n\nTendering case law update and discussion of recent decisions\nPractical tips and advice on key aspects of tendering\n\nPresenter: An Associate Counsel with SHK\, 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. \nMarc 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 and is a frequent lecturer to design professional and construction trade bodies\, businesses\, and educational institutions. \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-risks-and-disputes-in-construction-projects-breakfast-session/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Legal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170803T180002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170803T180002Z
UID:6937-1510128000-1510156800@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.  \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-8/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171102T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170517T163548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170517T163548Z
UID:6515-1509609600-1509640200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Effective Management Skills
DESCRIPTION:Everyone agrees that the most important asset of any organization is the human asset.  Thus\, the all important question becomes – How much untapped potential\, energy\, commitment and creativity currently exists within your organization\, team or department?  What would it mean to your culture and bottom-line if you could learn to unleash just 10% more of the latent human potential? \n\nThis course is for all managers\, supervisors\, team leaders or anyone who is responsible for achieving results through people and who want to bring the best out in people. \nParticipants will deepen their understanding of motivation\, engagement\, delegation / empowerment and practical feedback skills in this interactive (NO role plays)\, high energy and thought-provoking seminar. \nParticipants will learn proven\, powerful and practical strategies and techniques that will last a life-time and can be applied the next day. \nModule ONE – Creating a Culture of Engagement & Teamwork \n\n\n\nUnderstanding group dynamics and how to develop team synergy\nThe 11 characteristics of high performance teams (assessment tool)\nTeam meeting communications (assessment tool)\nDeveloping clear performance expectations for the team\nThe four core elements of a high performance team\nThe most common team pitfalls and how to avoid them\nThe seven roles of a highly effective team leader\n\nModule TWO – Delegation & Empowerment \n\nThe principles of effective delegation\nWhat empowerment really means and why it is so important\nThe complete 7 step delegation process\nThe risks and restrictions of empowering people\nHow to determine how much freedom and latitude to give an employee in terms of   “how” to do a task\nThe vital importance of developing clear “outcome-based” performance expectations whenever possible\nA tool to determine what performance feedback is appropriate to give each employee\nHow to teach and facilitate a process for employee problem solving to prevent reverse delegation\nThe essential difference between accountability and responsibility\n\nModule THREE – Core Communication Skills \n\nHow to create constructive coaching conversations (effective one-on-one communication)\nHow to listen so that people feel understood\nHow put  forth ones opinion or idea in manner most likely to gain acceptance and buy-in\nHow to say no to some without rupturing the relationship\nHow disagree someone without being disagreeable\nHow to confront someone who’s behavior is problematic to you in a manner that minimizes defensiveness and best produces desired behavior change\n\nModule FOUR – Coaching & Feedback Skills \n\nHow to ensure what you say “sticks” with people delivering your message in a manner that optimizes clarity of understanding\nThe essential difference between influence and persuasion\nHow to plan and prepare for delivering difficult Re-directive feedback\nHow to deliver Re-directive feedback in a manner that no one gets hurt\nThe four steps and four levels of Re-directive feedback\nHow to deliver Re-enforcing or positive feedback in a manner that makes it meaningful\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 Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/effective-management-skills-15/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171101T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170620T204437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170803T175653Z
UID:6643-1509523200-1509553800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Providing Exceptional Customer Service
DESCRIPTION:In today’s competitive market\, how do you differentiate you and your organization from others? How do you ensure that you’re adding value? \nThis 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. \nThrough a series of hands-on workshops\, you’ll build your confidence and competitive advantage to provide exceptional customer service for existing and future customers. \nIn this seminar\, you’ll learn to: \n\nDevelop your customer engagement and experience strategy\nApply effective listening skills\nDraw out what your clients really need\, and how to add value\nWork with difficult and demanding customers\nBuild strong and lasting relationships with potential and existing clients\n\nInstructor: 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. \nIn 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. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/providing-exceptional-customer-service-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171031T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170417T194236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T194337Z
UID:6399-1509350400-1509467400@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\n\n\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\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\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-estimating-13/
LOCATION:RCABC Training Room\, 9734 201 Street\, Langley\, British Columbia\, V1M 3E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171030T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170620T203714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170803T175254Z
UID:6630-1509350400-1509381000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Leading and Managing Organizational Change
DESCRIPTION:Do you feel that change is ever constant and that you’re struggling to keep up? Are you looking for practical tools and approaches that you can take in managing changes that occur? Do you want to successfully lead projects that involve significant changes? \nThis seminar is focused on preparing you to manage organizational change and to lead and mentor others through change. You’ll understand the impacts change has on employees\, and what you need to do manage and address any resistance. You’ll also learn practical tips and techniques on how to get your organization or client ready for upcoming changes and impacts. Through a series of hands-on workshops\, you’ll develop a deeper understanding on what is involved in successfully adapting to and implementing change\, both from a personal and professional perspective. \nIn this seminar\, you’ll: \n\nUnderstand the impact change and transitions have on you and your employees\nLearn how to adapt to and be resilient to change\, whether the change is from a people\, process\, or technology transformation\nDevelop approaches to managing and leading change\nUse pragmatic tools to help you with anticipating and addressing resistance to change\, engaging with stakeholders\, and facilitating change\n\nInstructor: 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. \nIn 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. \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/leading-and-managing-organizational-change-2/
LOCATION:Sandman Hotel Victoria\, 2852 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171027T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170418T171836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T171836Z
UID:6407-1509089400-1509120000@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-17/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171026T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170418T171749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T171749Z
UID:6405-1509003000-1509033600@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-16/
LOCATION:Sandman Hotel Victoria\, 2852 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171025T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171025T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170607T184537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171212T171115Z
UID:6609-1508916600-1508927400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Employment Standards Act Refresher (Breakfast Session)
DESCRIPTION:The Employment Standards Act sets the rules for employment practices in your office and in the field. Your current work rules may fall short of your statutory obligations even though they are well accepted by your staff. You usually find out you are not in compliance too late and are faced with months of back pay owed. This two-hour seminar will give you a review of Employment Standards Act requirements that are particularly relevant to construction industry employers\, including: \n\n\nEmployment contracts\nWho is a “manager”\nHours of work and overtime\nAveraging agreements for hours of work\nTermination of employment\nVacation and statutory holidays\nIndependent contractors vs. employees\nImpact of the common law\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. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/employment-standards-act-refresher-breakfast-session-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Legal,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171024T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171024T093000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170308T224836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180123T235505Z
UID:6350-1508828400-1508837400@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\n\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/get-the-pst-right-pst-issues-for-the-construction-industry-breakfast-session-4/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171023T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170302T172131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170803T174815Z
UID:6321-1508745600-1508776200@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-13/
LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton Kamloops\, 339 St. Pauls Street\, Kamloops\, British Columbia\, V2C 2J5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171020T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171020T103000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170912T221223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170912T221223Z
UID:6983-1508484600-1508495400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:An Overview of Tendering Law (Breakfast Session)
DESCRIPTION:As a method of procurement\, tendering can be fraught with risks. Errors in accepting or evaluating bids can result in legal liability on the part of the tendering authority.  Errors in the bid submitted in response to an Invitation to Tender can result in legal liability on the part of the bidder.  The law of tenders is complicated and constantly evolving as the courts and the construction industry adapt to new technology and evolving project delivery methods. \nCourse Outline: \n\nIntroduction to the law of tendering including an overview of:\n\n\nThe difference between tenders and RFPs and other procurement methods\nThe bidder’s obligations to the tendering authority\nThe tendering authority’s obligations to the bidder\n\n\nTendering case law update and discussion of recent decisions\nPractical tips and advice on key aspects of tendering\n\nPresenter: An Associate Counsel with SHK\, 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. \nMarc 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 and is a frequent lecturer to design professional and construction trade bodies\, businesses\, and educational institutions. \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/an-overview-of-tendering-law-breakfast-session/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Legal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170516T184839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170803T174553Z
UID:6468-1508400000-1508517000@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. \nInstructors \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. \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-20/
LOCATION:Days Inn Prince George\, 600 Quebec Street\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 1W7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20171020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T145458
CREATED:20170417T192608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170417T192608Z
UID:6389-1508400000-1508517000@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-12/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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UID:6587-1508313600-1508430600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Project
DESCRIPTION:The main objective of this 2-day course is to introduce the commands\, functions\, and capabilities of Microsoft Project. It is designed for computer users who are new to Microsoft Project who want to gain a thorough understanding of one of the world’s most popular project management software packages. \n\n\nThe following list summarizes skills that participants will be comfortable with after this course. \n\n\nUnderstanding Views\, Screen Tips\, Ribbon\, and the Quick Access toolbar;\nCreate\, edit and outline a task list\, establish dependencies by linking tasks\nAdd and assign resources\, work with project calendars\, and enter project costs\nPrint project information and customize reports\nApply task type settings\, set task constraints\nApply preset and custom contours\, edit resource assignments and set and modify a baseline\nTrack and report on an active project and compare to baseline\nSort\, filter\, and group views\nFormat views and the Gantt chart\nCustomize Microsoft project elements including tables\, views\, and reports\nUse sample templates\, create custom templates\, and use the organizer to manage project elements\nDisplay progress lines\, apply earned value tables\, and conduct pert analysis\nCreate master projects\, insert and work with subprojects\, and create links to external tasks\nRunning multiple projects with a common resource pool\n\n\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. \nMax participants: 12 \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Well instructed\, good pace.” \n“Very knowledgeable and good teacher!” \n“Course was laid out in a very logical and easy to follow manner.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-project-9/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express Metrotown\, 4405 Central Boulevard\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5H 4M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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UID:6599-1508227200-1508257800@trainingnetwork.ca
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-13/
LOCATION:Burnaby (TBA)\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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