Construction Industry Training Network

Fall Protection (Comprehensive) - Chilliwack
2021-01-11 08:00 - 16:30, 2021-01-18 08:00 - 16:30, 2021-01-25 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | R.A. MacRae Training, 12-45787 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC, V2P 4G7, Canada
This full day end user program will allow you to understand the use of fall protection, as it relates to what you do at height. Various fall protection options exist, this course will identify which options may best meet your needs and give you the tools and knowledge to work at height safely.
The course material is energetically delivered and includes hands-on activities, video analysis, and focuses on student participation. This course meets or exceeds the provincial regulatory requirement and industry standards.
This course will cover:

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

Important: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate.
Participants will receive a certification good for three years after passing a written and practical assessment.
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Construction Project Management - Abbotsford
2021-01-11 08:00 - 2021-01-12 16:30 | BGC Partners Inc. Office, 200-2296 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 3P4, Canada
Participants will develop skills and knowledge of how to manage a construction project. Participants will gain an understanding of the project processes and constraints encountered by project managers and how to successfully manage a complex project.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
• Understand the importance of project planning
• Understand the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK 5th Ed)
• Use the appropriate CCDC/CCA contract and/or Purchase Orders for the project
• Use risk management tools and mitigate for risk
• Understand the estimating process
• Understand the importance of scheduling and use appropriate scheduling tools
• Understand expectations management and adapt communication accordingly
• Understand the components of projects – labour, materials and overheads – and use of techniques to maximize job profitability and minimize costs
• Do post-mortem analysis after project completion
• Understand the impact and methodology of construction cost control
• Use of site and office project cost control methods
• Use Construction Industry Codes to analyse costs vs budget
• Adapt the project estimate to a project budget
• Understand how job costing fits within the overall accounting systems
• Understand Return on Investment (ROI) and how this impacts required project profit margins
• Understand the contract process from bidding to project close-out
• Use of job profit forecasting methods to integrate into company forecasting systems
• Understand the importance of cash flow projections for construction companies
Two days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors.
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Fall Protection (morning session) - Chilliwack
2021-01-12 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-01-19 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-01-26 08:00 - 12:00 | R.A. MacRae Training, 12-45787 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC, V2P 4G7, Canada
This is a 4 hour course that introduces workers to Fall Protection methods. Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

Explain when Fall Protection is required
Identify and describe major Fall Protection methods and the key associated FP equipment
Explain and apply the Fall Protection hierarchy
Determine when a Fall Protection Plan is required and describe the main components
Develop a Fall Protection Plan based on a given scenario

Important: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate.
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WEBINAR: Time Management Workshop
2021-01-12 08:30 - 2021-01-13 12:30 | Online
Set up in 2 – 1/2-day live, instructor lead online training sessions (8:30am – 12:30pm each day) this seminar will cover the same content as the in-person seminar.

What is the one thing everyone needs more of? Time! If time is money, how much is lost to the bottom line simply because hard-working employees “don’t have the time”? When working on a project, timing is essential. If you get behind on one part of the project, the entire thing can be set back hours, or even days.

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

Benefits of Attending

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

Instructor: Greg Campeau has delivered over 2400 presentations and workshops throughout North America providing strategies and solutions that support both personal and organizational success. He has established a client list that includes organizations like Finning, Lafarge, NHL Coaches Association, BC Hydro, Rogers Wireless, APEG BC, SNC Lavalin, Klohn Crippen Berger and many more.

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

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Fall Protection (afternoon session) - Chilliwack
2021-01-12 13:00 - 17:00, 2021-01-19 13:00 - 17:00, 2021-01-26 13:00 - 17:00 | R.A. MacRae Training, 12-45787 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC, V2P 4G7, Canada

WEBINAR: The HR Series: The Basics
2021-01-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Online
In today’s fast-moving world, many non-HR staff are expected to deal with a variety of workplace human resource issues. They may be asked to handle payroll and benefit administration, manage employees who are absent due to illness or other job-protected leaves, all while complying with Canadian privacy legislation.

Join us for this two-hour live instructor-led webinar as we introduce you to these basic human resources concepts.

An overview of compensation and benefits administration- where we will explore employee compensation categories from guaranteed to variable pay, as well as benefits such as vacation to bonuses.
Managing leaves and illness- here we will look at Canadian federal and provincial legislation covering job protected leaves, and some basic do’s and don’ts.
Maintaining privacy & accurate record keeping- and finally we will discuss how to manage all these activities will ensuring compliance with federal and/or provincial privacy legislation.

While this session is part of a series, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence. Each session can be attended independently.
Presenter: Pamela Bragg – Sarkany Management Inc.

Pamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc., a Human Resources Consulting firm, which offers a broad range of HR services.

Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change.

Webinar time: 11:00am – 1:00 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)
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WEBINAR: Understanding Brain Circuitry – Why all the Stigma?
2021-01-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Regular maintenance for our operating systems, such as our heart, digestion (fuel) and circulation (cooling) system, comes in the form of exercise, good nutrition, and rest. When body mechanics, such as our shoulders, knees and lower backs are stiff or painful, we seek out relief, even repairs to get back to personal productivity.
So why is it, when there is a short in our electrical circuitry that powers all these sources, we do not dedicate the same attention or effort to the maintenance or quick repairs we do for the rest of our body? The answer: stigma.
This 90-minute live online workshop will challenge that stigma by introducing participants to how our brain circuitry is impacted. We will explore how our brain function moves along a continuum of “normal”, a recommended maintenance plan, and early warning signs an adjustment is needed!
What Will Participants Learn?

Describe 3 – 4 factors that impact your brain circuitry
Identify where you are at any given time on the continuum of being “amped up”, to sparks in our circuitry, to a power outage
Explain how stigma can interfere with brain, and ultimately, full body health
Takeaway tips on maintaining brain health, how to identify early warning signs in yourself and others, and where to go for help

Presenter: Rochelle Morandini – Morandini Consulting Group
Rochelle Morandini is an independent consultant whose passion is helping people thrive in the workplace. Rochelle has an extensive background working with organizations and their people across Canada, within a large variety of industries. Her background is in Human Resources and Organizational Behaviour and has dedicated her career to supporting the people and workplace systems that enhance health and mitigate illness.
Disclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice.
Workshop Time: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)
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Occupational First Aid Level 1 - Burnaby
2021-01-23 08:00 - 16:30 | Universal Health and Safety, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5C 3Y6, Canada
Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 is a one-day course designed to cover all medical techniques considered to be within the responsibility of the Occupational First Aid Level 1 Attendant as required by WorkSafeBC.
In order to be successful, participants must demonstrate practical skill competency and achieve 70% on a multiple choice exam. On successful completion of the course, participants receive a 3-year certification.
Important: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate.
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WEBINAR: Emotional Intelligence (EQ) - The Myths and The Mastery
2021-01-27 08:30 - 12:30 | Online
The research is crystal clear – regardless of the type of work, EQ is the cornerstone of superior performance. When star performers were analyzed the one consistent common denominator was they had healthy EQ!

The purpose of this 4 hour course is to demystify EQ, help people assess their current level of EQ and most importantly provide proven and practical strategies on how to develop ones EQ.

This workshop is designed for all employees and has proven to be an exceptionally powerful and practical learning experience that will benefit participants in both ones professional and personal lives:

Build better relationships
Learn to stay calm and deal with stress more effectively
Deal with difficult people and negative energy
Achieve greater happiness

Content Overview

What EQ really means in practical, everyday, real world terms
Why EQ is a far more important success factor than IQ
The EQ – Happiness Connection
How to identity your current level of EQ
The predictable attitudes and behaviors of low EQ people
Four sure-fire strategies on how to develop truly healthy EQ
How to deal with unreasonable people with low EQ
How to achieve the delicate balance of intellect and emotion and make “common sense decisions
How EQ impacts your ability to build and sustain productive relationships
How to assert yourself to ensure you get your needs met without appearing like a bully
How to stay positive around negative people

This session is designed to be an interactive experience, similar to our in-person workshops. Participants should expect to interact with the instructor and other participants.

It is advised to have access to a desktop/laptop/tablet with a webcam and microphone, as well as reliable internet connection.

Instructor: 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.

Webinar time: 8:30am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)
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WEBINAR: Effective Interviewing
2021-01-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Online
Almost everything in business depends upon the competency of your employees; therefore, the people you hire are critical to your success. What you want to do is hire the best person for the job. What you don’t want to do is find yourself defending your practices. Do you ever feel that the workplace is becoming a minefield of what not to say and what not to do? Well, the hiring practice is no exception. Are you asking the right – let alone legal questions?
In this two-hour interactive webinar you will learn;

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

While this session is part of a series, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence. Each session can be attended independently.
Presenter: Pamela Bragg
Pamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc., a Human Resources Consulting firm, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change.
Disclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.
Webinar time: 11:00am – 1:00 pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)
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WEBINAR: The Wellness Series: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health Issues in the Workplace
2021-01-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Mental Health issues in the workplace are often overlooked by leaders and employees because they simply do not understand or fear engaging an individual to provide support. This workshop will provide a strong foundation and understanding of mental health issues common in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes:

Define stigma and the impact it can have on a workplace
Importance of mental health in the workplace
Signs & symptoms of common mental health issues and how to recognize them
Strategies to support psychological safety in the workplace
Resiliency and self-care

Assessment: Attendees will demonstrate knowledge gained through group activities.
This session is designed to be an interactive experience, similar to our in-person workshops. Participants should expect to interact with the instructor and other participants.
While this session is part of a series, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence. Each session can be attended independently.
It is advised to have access to a desktop/laptop/tablet with a webcam and microphone, as well as reliable internet connection.
Instructor: Jeffrey Cartwright’s background includes 25 years experience working as a paramedic, firefighter and in the field of trauma response. He joined the New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services in August of 1995 after 3 years with BC Ambulance Service. He was promoted to qualified officer in 2009 and has since been confirmed to the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain and acting Battalion Chief. He joined the Critical Incident Stress Management team in 2000. He has developed many initiatives for the team members by introducing them to the latest techniques and training. Jeffrey has transferred his skills to the private sector to facilitate training in the prevention of, and response to, traumatic events that can occur in any workplace.
Workshop Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)
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WEBINAR: Getting Paid and Managing Cash Flow in Construction (morning session)
2021-02-02 07:00 - 11:00 | Online
Payment in the Construction Industry is a problem. This create problems for both the Owner and the Contractor as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant, Subcontractors, Sub-Subcontractors and Suppliers).

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.

In this half-day workshop the Payment Process in Standard Contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with contract language from non-standard contracts which can delay payment.

It is important to recognize when your client is trying to work language into the contract which delays payment (Pay-if-Paid, Pay-when-Paid, “Notwithstanding” clauses).

Guides covered by the course:

• CCA 28 – A Guide to Improving Cash Flow in the Construction Industry
• CCA 50 – A Prime Contractors Guide to Project Financing and Payment Security
• CCA 53 – Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts
• CCA Banking Guide for the Canadian Construction Association
• CCDC 12 – Project Financial Information Disclosure Form

Who should attend? Anyone who is involved with billings and payment: Managers, Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Project Accountants of all levels will benefit from the workshop.

Duration: 1/2 day – 4 hours
Webinar time: 7:00am – 11:00 am Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Instructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association, Calgary Construction Association, Winnipeg Construction Association, Ontario Roadbuilders Association, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009. He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.
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WEBINAR: Effective Management Skills
2021-02-02 08:30 - 2021-02-03 12:30 | Online
Set up in 2 – 1/2-day live, instructor lead online training sessions (8:30am – 12:30pm each day) this seminar will cover the same content as the in-person seminar.

Everyone agrees that the most important asset of any organization is the human asset. Thus, the all-important question becomes – How much untapped potential, energy, commitment and creativity currently exists within your organization, team or department? What would it mean to your culture and bottom-line if you could learn to unleash just 10% more of the latent human potential?

This course is for all managers, supervisors, team leaders or anyone who is responsible for achieving results through people and who want to bring the best out in people.

Participants will deepen their understanding of motivation, engagement, delegation / empowerment and practical feedback skills in this interactive (NO role plays), high energy and thought-provoking seminar.

Participants will learn proven, powerful and practical strategies and techniques that will last a lifetime and can be applied the next day.

Module ONE – Creating a Culture of Engagement & Teamwork

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

Module TWO – Delegation & Empowerment

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

Module THREE – Core Communication Skills

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

Module FOUR – Coaching & Feedback Skills

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

This session is designed to be an interactive experience, similar to our in-person workshops. Participants should expect to interact with the instructor and other participants.

It is advised to have access to a desktop/laptop/tablet with a webcam and microphone, as well as reliable internet connection.

Instructor: Greg Campeau has delivered over 2400 presentations and workshops throughout North America providing strategies and solutions that support both personal and organizational success. He has established a client list that includes organizations like Finning, Lafarge, NHL Coaches Association, BC Hydro, Rogers Wireless, APEG BC, SNC Lavalin, Klohn Crippen Berger and many more.

What previous participants said:

“This course was not good, it was excellent!”

“Overall, this is honestly the best one-day course I have ever attended.”

“Comprehensive and valuable.”

“Instructor has excellent communication skills – very engaging.”
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WEBINAR: Getting Paid and Managing Cash Flow in Construction (afternoon session)
2021-02-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Online
Payment in the Construction Industry is a problem. This create problems for both the Owner and the Contractor as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant, Subcontractors, Sub-Subcontractors and Suppliers).

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.

In this half-day workshop the Payment Process in Standard Contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with contract language from non-standard contracts which can delay payment.

It is important to recognize when your client is trying to work language into the contract which delays payment (Pay-if-Paid, Pay-when-Paid, “Notwithstanding” clauses).

Guides covered by the course:

• CCA 28 – A Guide to Improving Cash Flow in the Construction Industry
• CCA 50 – A Prime Contractors Guide to Project Financing and Payment Security
• CCA 53 – Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts
• CCA Banking Guide for the Canadian Construction Association
• CCDC 12 – Project Financial Information Disclosure Form

Who should attend? Anyone who is involved with billings and payment: Managers, Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Project Accountants of all levels will benefit from the workshop.

Duration: 1/2 day – 4 hours
Webinar time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Instructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association, Calgary Construction Association, Winnipeg Construction Association, Ontario Roadbuilders Association, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009. He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.
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WEBINAR: CCA Subcontracts 101 (morning session)
2021-02-03 07:00 - 11:00 | Online
80% of the people managing Construction Contracts do not read, do not understand or are not following the Construction Contract in place between the two organizations. This can create problems for both the Contractor and the Subcontractor (and Sub-Subcontractor).

The Canadian Construction Association publishes standard documents for the Construction Industry. This is a workshop on the various CCA Sub-Contracts with an emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of the Contractor, the Sub-Contractor and the Sub-Sub Contractor.

• CCA-1 – Stipulated Price Subcontract
• CCA-19 – Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract
• ACA Form A – Agreement between Contractor and Sub-Contractor
• ACA Form B – Agreement between Sub-Contractor and Sub-Subcontractor
• Guides covered by the course:
• CCA-51 – Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Subcontracts
• CCA-53 – A Trade Contractors Guide & Checklist to Construction Contracts

Who should attend? Anyone whose work is described in industry contracts: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors.

Duration: 1/2 day – 4 hours
Webinar time: 7:00am – 11:00 am Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Instructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association, Calgary Construction Association, Winnipeg Construction Association, Ontario Roadbuilders Association, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009. He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.
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Negotiation & Conflict Management Skills - Abbotsford
2021-02-03 08:00 - 16:30 | BGC Partners Inc. Office, 200-2296 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 3P4, Canada
Participants will improve their skills in communication and negotiation. Participants will learn skills to enhance their ability to de-escalate conflict, listen effectively, build mutual respect with others in a construction context and negotiate effectively.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
• Understand the basic elements of communication and demonstrate effective communication skills with constructors.
• Understand motivation theory and apply motivational techniques to win trust and engage individuals/teams you work with.
• Identify different personality styles and how to communicate appropriately and negotiate effectively with each one.
• Understand the basics of negotiating, de-escalating conflict and setting the groundwork for effective negotiation.
• Ask effective questions and listen to others in order to get to the issues behind various negotiation intentions.
• Getting to a “yes” and closing a negotiation well.
Audience:
The course is designed for construction owners, project managers, estimators, supervisors, and those involved in construction disputes.
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WEBINAR: CCA Subcontracts 101 (afternoon session)
2021-02-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Online
80% of the people managing Construction Contracts do not read, do not understand or are not following the Construction Contract in place between the two organizations. This can create problems for both the Contractor and the Subcontractor (and Sub-Subcontractor).

The Canadian Construction Association publishes standard documents for the Construction Industry. This is a workshop on the various CCA Sub-Contracts with an emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of the Contractor, the Sub-Contractor and the Sub-Sub Contractor.

• CCA-1 – Stipulated Price Subcontract
• CCA-19 – Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract
• ACA Form A – Agreement between Contractor and Sub-Contractor
• ACA Form B – Agreement between Sub-Contractor and Sub-Subcontractor
• Guides covered by the course:
• CCA-51 – Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Subcontracts
• CCA-53 – A Trade Contractors Guide & Checklist to Construction Contracts

Who should attend? Anyone whose work is described in industry contracts: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors.

Duration: 1/2 day – 4 hours
Webinar time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Instructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association, Calgary Construction Association, Winnipeg Construction Association, Ontario Roadbuilders Association, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009. He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.
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WEBINAR: Construction Specifications 101 (morning session)
2021-02-04 07:00 - 11:00 | Online
This is an interactive half-day seminar that will cover the fundamentals of interpreting construction specifications. The seminar will deal with the basics of reading and interpreting both the general and technical specifications.

Course Topics

• Recognize the role of the Project Manual in relationship to the bidding documents, construction contract documents, general requirements and the technical specifications
• Recognize the role of MasterFormat in Construction Specifications
• Recognize the difference between a Prescriptive Specification and a Performance Specifications

Who should attend? Anyone who is new to using Construction Specifications. This course is for Owners, Contractors, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers.

Duration: 1/2 day – 4 hours
Webinar time: 7:00am – 11:00 am Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Instructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association, Calgary Construction Association, Winnipeg Construction Association, Ontario Roadbuilders Association, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009. He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.
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Construction Law - Abbotsford
2021-02-04 08:00 - 2021-02-05 16:30 | BGC Partners Inc. Office, 200-2296 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 3P4, Canada
Participants will develop an understanding of contract law as it relates to construction and the various CCDC/CCA and other contracts used within the industry. Participants will also learn the other legal means to resolve construction disputes and avoid litigation. At the end of the course participants will be able to:

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

Topics to be covered:

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

Two days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors.
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WEBINAR: Conflict Resolution: Getting Along in The Workplace
2021-02-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Online
Many people see conflict as a negative experience. In fact, conflict is a necessary part of personal growth and development. However, conflict becomes an issue when the people involved cannot work through it. They become engaged in a battle that does not result in growth.
In this 2-hour live online session session we explore:

What conflict is and how it can escalate.
The types of conflict and the stages of conflict.
The most common conflict resolution styles and when to use them.
Effective techniques for intervention strategies.
Ways to manage conflicts to enhance productivity and performance.

While this session is part of a series, participants are not required to attend all sessions in the series or attend in any sequence. Each session can be attended independently.
Presenter: Pamela Bragg
Pamela Bragg is the owner of Sarkany Management Inc., a Human Resources Consulting firm, which offers a broad range of HR services. Pamela has a comprehensive background in executive level human resources and holds a Masters Certificate in Strategic Human Resources & Organizational Change.
Disclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.
Webinar time: 11:00am – 1:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)
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WEBINAR: Construction Specifications 101 (afternoon session)
2021-02-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Online
This is an interactive half-day seminar that will cover the fundamentals of interpreting construction specifications. The seminar will deal with the basics of reading and interpreting both the general and technical specifications.

Course Topics

• Recognize the role of the Project Manual in relationship to the bidding documents, construction contract documents, general requirements and the technical specifications
• Recognize the role of MasterFormat in Construction Specifications
• Recognize the difference between a Prescriptive Specification and a Performance Specifications

Who should attend? Anyone who is new to using Construction Specifications. This course is for Owners, Contractors, Sub-Contractors and Suppliers.

Duration: 1/2 day – 4 hours
Webinar time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Instructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association, Calgary Construction Association, Winnipeg Construction Association, Ontario Roadbuilders Association, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009. He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.
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WEBINAR: Managing Change in Construction (morning session)
2021-02-09 07:00 - 11:00 | Online
Changes on Construction Projects are inevitable and are often a source of friction. This creates problems for both the Owner and the Contractor as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant, Subcontractors, Sub-Subcontractors and Suppliers).

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC), the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and the Alberta Construction Association (ACA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.

In this half-day workshop, the Change Management Process in standard construction contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with the following forms from CCDC-24 – A Guide to Model Forms:

• Change Order Form
• Change Directive Form
• Proposed Change Form
• Combined Proposed Change and Change Order Form
• Supplemental Instruction Form
• Notice Form
• Summary of Changes

Guides covered by the course:

• CCA 16 – Guidelines for Determining the Costs Associated with Performing Changes in the Work
• CCA Guide to Cost Predictability in Construction
• ACA Doc D – Alberta Standard Guide for Change Order Procedures

Who should attend? Anyone who is involved with Change Management: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop.

Duration: 1/2 day – 4 hours
Webinar time: 7:00am – 11:00 am Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Instructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association, Calgary Construction Association, Winnipeg Construction Association, Ontario Roadbuilders Association, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009. He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.
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WEBINAR: Managing Change in Construction (afternoon session)
2021-02-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Online
Changes on Construction Projects are inevitable and are often a source of friction. This creates problems for both the Owner and the Contractor as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant, Subcontractors, Sub-Subcontractors and Suppliers).

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC), the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and the Alberta Construction Association (ACA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.

In this half-day workshop, the Change Management Process in standard construction contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with the following forms from CCDC-24 – A Guide to Model Forms:

• Change Order Form
• Change Directive Form
• Proposed Change Form
• Combined Proposed Change and Change Order Form
• Supplemental Instruction Form
• Notice Form
• Summary of Changes

Guides covered by the course:
• CCA 16 – Guidelines for Determining the Costs Associated with Performing Changes in the Work
• CCA Guide to Cost Predictability in Construction
• ACA Doc D – Alberta Standard Guide for Change Order Procedures

Who should attend? Anyone who is involved with Change Management: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop.

Duration: 1/2 day – 4 hours
Webinar time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Instructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association, Calgary Construction Association, Winnipeg Construction Association, Ontario Roadbuilders Association, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009. He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.
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WEBINAR: Managing Shop Drawings, Samples and Submittals (morning session)
2021-02-10 07:00 - 11:00 | Online
The process for submitting Shop Drawings, Submittals and Samples is key to getting the right materials and equipment to the right place at the right time. However, many Contractors, Trade Contractors and Suppliers are struggling with getting timely reviews of the submittals.

This workshop will review the process from cradle to grave and offer tips and tricks to avoid common mistakes.

The following will be reviewed in this workshop:

• Common Shop Drawing Process as articulated in:

o CCDC-2 – Stipulated Price Contract
o CCA-1 – Stipulated Price Subcontract
o CCA-19 – Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract
o ACA Form A – Stipulated Price Subcontract
o CCA-5B – Construction Management for Services and Construction Contract
o CCDC-14 – Stipulated Price Design Build Contract

• Procurement Schedule
• Submittal Log
• Review Process
• What to do when the client wants more than what is called for in the Specifications

Guides covered by the course:
• CCA 53 – Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts

Who should attend? Anyone who is involved with the Shop Drawing Process: Managers, Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Superintendents, Procurement, Quality Control of all levels will benefit from the workshop.

Duration: 1/2 day – 4 hours
Webinar time: 7:00am – 11:00 am Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Instructor: Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last twelve years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association, Calgary Construction Association, Winnipeg Construction Association, Ontario Roadbuilders Association, Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009. He has facilitated over 350 courses and over 2500 students over the last four years. In his spare time, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.
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