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UID:6182-1488355200-1488385800@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-4/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170301T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170124T192455Z
UID:6273-1488355200-1488384000@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-3/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170228T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20161115T214255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170116T230704Z
UID:6129-1488182400-1488299400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Understanding Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Whether you manage internal projects\, contribute to a project (i.e. subcontract) or oversee projects (i.e. General Contractor)\, understanding the whole project management picture is essential to making your contribution to the project as successful as possible.\nProjects in the construction industry are complex. Not only are accurate planning and forecasting methods required; people management\, communication and risk management skills are essential to delivering a project within scope\, on time\, within budget and to an acceptable level of quality.\nA project can make or break your company. A bad project can be hard to live down; a great project can set the stage for significant growth. How important is it for you to invest time and effort in getting project management right?\nThis two-day hands-on workshop will provide participants with an understanding of the core elements of project management from initiating and planning projects\, to implementation and review. Participants will learn and use practical tools and techniques for establishing and managing projects.\nTopics covered in this course include:\n• Elements of a Project Management Framework\n• Key project management skills\n• Identifying and avoiding common project management issues\n• 8 key pillars of project management\no Scope – clearly identifying requirements and understanding the work of the project\no Time – determining project activities and scheduling\no Cost – identifying and managing project costs\no Quality – measuring all aspects of your project\no Resources – managing materials\, equipment and human resources\, including managing conflict and communicating so project stakeholders will listen\no Communication – planning project communications\no Risk – identifying and managing risk\no Procurement – determining and managing how you obtain resources for your project\nWho should Attend:\nWhether you are a Project Manager or a member of a project team\, this course will provide you with practical tools for improving your project management abilities.\n• Project Managers – individuals leading projects\n• Project Coordinators – individuals involved in supporting the work of the project\n• Project team members – individuals interested in understanding how to better contribute to a project\n• Individuals interested in project management fundamentals \nInstructor: Janet Bonaguro\, Principal of ThinkSpace Performance\, has worked with over 100 organizations locally\, nationally and internationally. For 20 years she has provided business advice\, managed organizations and created new organizations. Janet has provided business advice and trained hundreds of individuals on the topic of project management\, team management and business growth. Janet has managed hundreds of projects from small projects taking less than a day to complete\, to multi-year\, multi-million dollar projects with large teams and a wide range of external stakeholders. \nShe brings her real-life experience into the classroom to share a framework for managing projects to ensure success.Janet brings a fun and energetic style to the classroom\, sharing multiple stories and offering frequent opportunities for interaction with other students. \nJanet has worked in the construction\, trades\, manufacturing\, utilities and service industries as a project manager\, process and systems designer and business advisor.  She holds designations as a Project Management Professional (PMP)\, Financial Management Advisor (FMA)\, and holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA). \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Excellent introduction to being a project manager.” \n“Very inclusive and hands-on.” \n“A very useful overview of project management.” \n“Janet delivered at a good pace and kept the content very informative.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/understanding-project-management-12/
LOCATION:Sandman Hotel Victoria\, 2852 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170227T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20161115T001521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170116T230559Z
UID:6118-1488182400-1488213000@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-8/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites\, 2402 Highway 97 North\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1X 4J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170224T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170224T163000
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CREATED:20160512T205930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T205930Z
UID:5765-1487925000-1487953800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Financial Management
DESCRIPTION:Learn the role of a “money manager” and how to weather economic cycles with proven systems and controls to build a more profitable business.\n– Control your businesses finances to generate profitability\n– Budget and manage cash flow for a better bottom line on every project\n– Prepare for economic shifts in industry change\n– Understand what is required to grow your business while managing the bottom line. \nRegistration deadline: December 25\, 2016 \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/financial-management-6/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170223T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20161219T225354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170209T170148Z
UID:6216-1487836800-1487867400@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-6/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express Metrotown\, 4405 Central Boulevard\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5H 4M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170223T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20161117T233840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170220T172125Z
UID:6135-1487836800-1487867400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set construction blueprints and specifications. Using both residential and commercial samples of blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work in construction companies. This course is ideal for those who have little or no background in blueprint reading. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nHave an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\nUnderstand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\nUnderstand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\nUnderstand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\nBe able to find trade information using blueprints\nBe able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\nBe able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\nBe familiar with architectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nUnderstand and be able to use architectural & engineering scales\nUnderstand how to convert engineering dimensions to architectural\nKnow what a floor plan\, section and elevation are\nUnderstand symbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nBe able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple material take offs\nBe familiar with both commercial and residential blueprints\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nBlueprint reading basics\nDesign process and the role of design professionals\nBuilding Codes\, bylaws and building permits\nFind trade information using blueprints\nLayout basics\nArchitectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nArchitectural & engineering scales\nFloor plans\, sections and elevations\nSymbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nDimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and material take offs\nUnderstanding specifications\nCommercial and residential blueprints\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/introduction-to-blueprint-reading-8/
LOCATION:Ramada Hotel Prince George\, 444 George Street\, Prince George\, British Columbia\, V2L 1R6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20161004T160314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170116T230244Z
UID:6020-1487750400-1487867400@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-10/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express Kelowna\, 2429 Highway 97 North\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1X 4J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170221T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20161214T223609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161214T223609Z
UID:6205-1487662200-1487694600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Trenching and Excavation Safety Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The workshop walks participants through a comprehensive program that includes what the WorkSafeBC Regulations & Guidelines state\, safe work procedures and what to do if something goes wrong.\n\nIt covers shoring\, benching\, sloping and shielding systems. It also includes a section on location of underground utilities and the geotechnical and structural engineered documentation requirements.\n\nUpon completion of this couse participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify hazards around trenches and excavations\nBe able to locate underground utilities\nUnderstand soil types\, soil collapse patterns\, and warning signs\nGain familiarity with WorkSafeBC regulations\nUnderstand geotechnical and structural engineered documentation\nUnderstand sloping and benching\nUnderstand shoring and shielding systems\nDescribe and demonstrate where possible safe installation and removal processes\nIdentify emergency procedures for a trench collapse\n\nUpon successful completion\, participants will receive a wallet certificate. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/trenching-and-excavation-safety-workshop-6/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20161004T160025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170116T230112Z
UID:6018-1487577600-1487694600@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 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\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-law-17/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites\, 2402 Highway 97 North\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1X 4J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20160512T210116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T210116Z
UID:5766-1487318400-1487347200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Business Planning and Management
DESCRIPTION:You have the technical skills\, but do you need tools to help plan and manage your business?\nThis course covers the elements of business planning and management and how this affects everyday operations and competitive strategy.\n\n\n\nComplete your business plan within three days\nGet the skills you need to run a successful home building/renovation business\nSet business goals and put a plan in place to achieve them\nUnderstand key performance indicators for your business and how to monitor progress\n\nRegistration deadline: December 19\, 2016 \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/business-planning-and-management/
LOCATION:Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC\, BCIT Campus\, Bldg. NW 5  3700 Willingdon Avenue \, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5G 3H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170216T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170217T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20161005T192053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161005T192053Z
UID:6051-1487233800-1487349000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Building Science for New Homes
DESCRIPTION:This course meets the requirement for Enhanced Builder Licensing as set out by the Homeowner Protection Office. This course is approved by the Homeowner Protection Office for 24 Group A CPD points.\n \nDo you understand technical aspects of building quality\, energy efficient homes that meet industry standards?\n\nThis course provides an overview of building science issues and sound business practices. This course is required to become a certified R-2000* or ENERGYSTAR® builder\, and the suggested course for participating in the EnerGuide for New Homes and Built Green® programs.\n\n\n\nCurrent science behind building quality\, energy efficient homes\nTaught by Certified Energy Advisors\nCompulsory for R-2000 and ENERGYSTAR® builders\nAdvanced framing techniques and ventilation solutions that save money\nIncludes a copy of the CHBA Builders’ Manual to have at your fingertips/on the job\n\n\n*EnerGuide\, ENERGYSTAR® and R-2000 are official marks of Natural Resources Canada and used with permission.\n \nDuration:\nTwo-days in-class session (no online module)\n \nMaterials:\nCHBA Builders’ Manual\nBinder: “Building Science for New Homes”\n \nCost:\nCHBA BC Member $699.00\nNon-Member $899.00\n\n \nCourse Format:\nParticipants receive the course materials at the seminar and spend two days in classroom instruction. There is no online component for this course.\n\n \nExamination:\nAn in-class\, open book exam is written in the afternoon and is marked by the instructor. A pass mark of 80% is required to be successful in the course. If a mark between 65-79% is achieved\, a fee ($60 plus tax) is charged to re-write. A candidate is given the opportunity to re-write a maximum of two (2) times before having to retake the course. Candidates who score less than 65% on the initial examination will not be given the opportunity to re-write the examination and will have to retake the course (no discount will be given).\n\n\nRegistration deadline: January 29\, 2017\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/building-science-for-new-homes-11/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170215T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170215T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20161205T181622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161205T181645Z
UID:6172-1487143800-1487152800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace - Employer Rights and Obligations
DESCRIPTION:Drug and alcohol use has become an increasing issue in the workplace\, especially given the prevalence of prescribed marijuana for medicinal reasons. How do you deal with an employee in a safety-sensitive role who has a medical marijuana licence? Are they still allowed to perform their safety sensitive job? If an employee with a licence says they need to use their marijuana at the workplace\, how is this addressed? Are employees with medical marijuana licences exempt from drug testing? \nTopics covered:\n•         Drug and Alcohol Policies\n•         Testing for Drug and Alcohol Use\n•         Consequences for Testing Positive\n•         Pre-employment Situations\n•         Impaired at Work Situations\n•         Accommodation requirements for workers with drug and or alcohol addiction\n•         Suggested wording on Medical Marijuana to update company policies \n\nPresenter: Melanie Vipond\, B.A.H.\, LL.B.\nMelanie Vipondfocuses her practice on labour and employment law\, human rights\, privacy and administrative law. She advises both private and public sector employers on issues relating to unionization\, collective agreement negotiation\, disability and harassment\, workers compensation as well as general employment law issues\, including wrongful dismissals and employment contract negotiation. She provides training on those issues to the employer community. She has appeared before all levels of court\, including the Supreme Court of Canada\, as well as the BC Labour Relations Board\, arbitration boards\, human rights tribunals\, and other administrative tribunals. She is an adjunct professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of British Columbia (UBC) and teaches in the areas of labour\, employment\, human rights and privacy law. She has also lectured as a guest speaker in those areas at Stanford Law School and UBC Law School\, and is a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars.\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/drugs-and-alcohol-in-the-workplace-employer-rights-and-obligations-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170209T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20161205T203730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161205T203730Z
UID:6178-1486540800-1486657800@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-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170208T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20161004T155801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161004T155801Z
UID:6016-1486540800-1486571400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set construction blueprints and specifications. Using both residential and commercial samples of blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work in construction companies. This course is ideal for those who have little or no background in blueprint reading. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nHave an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\nUnderstand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\nUnderstand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\nUnderstand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\nBe able to find trade information using blueprints\nBe able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\nBe able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\nBe familiar with architectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nUnderstand and be able to use architectural & engineering scales\nUnderstand how to convert engineering dimensions to architectural\nKnow what a floor plan\, section and elevation are\nUnderstand symbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nBe able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple material take offs\nBe familiar with both commercial and residential blueprints\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nBlueprint reading basics\nDesign process and the role of design professionals\nBuilding Codes\, bylaws and building permits\nFind trade information using blueprints\nLayout basics\nArchitectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nArchitectural & engineering scales\nFloor plans\, sections and elevations\nSymbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nDimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and material take offs\nUnderstanding specifications\nCommercial and residential blueprints\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/introduction-to-blueprint-reading-10/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20161212T222420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170116T225749Z
UID:6196-1486454400-1486485000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Negotiation Skills Workshop
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\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-11/
LOCATION:Sandman Hotel Victoria\, 2852 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20161205T203810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161205T203810Z
UID:6180-1486454400-1486485000@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-7/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20161115T214333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161115T214333Z
UID:6131-1486368000-1486485000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Understanding Project Management
DESCRIPTION:Whether you manage internal projects\, contribute to a project (i.e. subcontract) or oversee projects (i.e. General Contractor)\, understanding the whole project management picture is essential to making your contribution to the project as successful as possible.\nProjects in the construction industry are complex. Not only are accurate planning and forecasting methods required; people management\, communication and risk management skills are essential to delivering a project within scope\, on time\, within budget and to an acceptable level of quality.\nA project can make or break your company. A bad project can be hard to live down; a great project can set the stage for significant growth. How important is it for you to invest time and effort in getting project management right?\nThis two-day hands-on workshop will provide participants with an understanding of the core elements of project management from initiating and planning projects\, to implementation and review. Participants will learn and use practical tools and techniques for establishing and managing projects.\nTopics covered in this course include:\n• Elements of a Project Management Framework\n• Key project management skills\n• Identifying and avoiding common project management issues\n• 8 key pillars of project management\no Scope – clearly identifying requirements and understanding the work of the project\no Time – determining project activities and scheduling\no Cost – identifying and managing project costs\no Quality – measuring all aspects of your project\no Resources – managing materials\, equipment and human resources\, including managing conflict and communicating so project stakeholders will listen\no Communication – planning project communications\no Risk – identifying and managing risk\no Procurement – determining and managing how you obtain resources for your project\nWho should Attend:\nWhether you are a Project Manager or a member of a project team\, this course will provide you with practical tools for improving your project management abilities.\n• Project Managers – individuals leading projects\n• Project Coordinators – individuals involved in supporting the work of the project\n• Project team members – individuals interested in understanding how to better contribute to a project\n• Individuals interested in project management fundamentals \nInstructor: Janet Bonaguro\, Principal of ThinkSpace Performance\, has worked with over 100 organizations locally\, nationally and internationally. For 20 years she has provided business advice\, managed organizations and created new organizations. Janet has provided business advice and trained hundreds of individuals on the topic of project management\, team management and business growth. Janet has managed hundreds of projects from small projects taking less than a day to complete\, to multi-year\, multi-million dollar projects with large teams and a wide range of external stakeholders. \nShe brings her real-life experience into the classroom to share a framework for managing projects to ensure success.Janet brings a fun and energetic style to the classroom\, sharing multiple stories and offering frequent opportunities for interaction with other students. \nJanet has worked in the construction\, trades\, manufacturing\, utilities and service industries as a project manager\, process and systems designer and business advisor.  She holds designations as a Project Management Professional (PMP)\, Financial Management Advisor (FMA)\, and holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA). \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Excellent introduction to being a project manager.” \n“Very inclusive and hands-on.” \n“A very useful overview of project management.” \n“Janet delivered at a good pace and kept the content very informative.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/understanding-project-management-13/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170206T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20161212T222308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170113T184021Z
UID:6193-1486368000-1486398600@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-5/
LOCATION:Best Western Dorchester\, 70 Church Street\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, V9R 5H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170203T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20161005T192229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161005T192229Z
UID:6055-1486110600-1486139400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Building Science for Renovations
DESCRIPTION:This course is approved for 28 Group A Homeowner Protection Office CPD credits.\n\nDo you understand the “house-as-a-system” to design energy efficient and green renovations and retrofits?\nLearn tools and skills for successful green building design and energy-efficient building\, renovation and retrofit projects.\n\n\nLearn the current science and solutions behind renovating quality\, energy efficient homes\nEducate your client on cost-effective home improvement options that consider health and energy efficiency\nEnsure your clients’ renovation goals are met\nIncorporate energy efficient renovation project project principles to meet current incentive program requirements\n\nDuration:\n10-15 hours online plus one day in-class\n\nMaterials:\nWorkbook “Building Science for Renovations”\n\nCost:\nCHBA BC Member $599.00\nNon-Member $799.00\n\nCourse Format:\nUpon registering for the course\, the manual will be delivered by regular post\, to be completed alongside the online module. Any student can email questions to the instructor at any time prior to the course date. The one-day in-class session will be used to review the material\, answer any questions and to prepare for the final exam in the afternoon.\n\nExamination:\nAn in-class\, open book exam is written in the afternoon and is marked by the instructor. A pass mark of 80% is required to be successful in the course. If a mark between 65-79% is achieved\, a fee ($60 plus tax) is charged to re-write. A candidate is given the opportunity to re-write a maximum of two (2) times before having to retake the course. Candidates who score less than 65% on the initial examination will not be given the opportunity to re-write the examination and will have to retake the course (no discount will be given).\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline: December 4\, 2016\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/building-science-for-renovations-3/
LOCATION:Quality Hotel Abbotsford\, 36035 N Parallel Rd\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, V3G 2C6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170203T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20161128T182932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161128T182932Z
UID:6147-1486107000-1486137600@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-6/
LOCATION:ICBA Office (Prince George)\, 2666 Queensway\, Prince George\, British Columbia\, V2L 1N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20160810T153034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160810T153034Z
UID:5955-1486022400-1486139400@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 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\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-law-16/
LOCATION:RCABC Training Room\, 9734 201 Street\, Langley\, British Columbia\, V1M 3E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170131T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170131T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20161128T184109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170607T184443Z
UID:6151-1485847800-1485858600@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\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/employment-standards-act-refresher-breakfast-session/
LOCATION:Executive Suites Hotel & Conference Centre\, 4201 Lougheed Highway\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170130T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20161115T001431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170112T195411Z
UID:6116-1485763200-1485793800@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-7/
LOCATION:Executive Suites Hotel & Conference Centre\, 4201 Lougheed Highway\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170127T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20160810T154757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160810T154757Z
UID:5959-1485417600-1485534600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Business Management
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to improve the management and business systems of their construction company. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the strategic planning process and how to implement it within their context \n• Understand the importance of a business plan and how to prepare one \n• Understand the participants within the construction industry – their roles\, responsibilities and limitations \n• Understand the benefits of a participatory management culture \n• Formulate a marketing plan and understand the marketing mix \n• Develop a human resource management plan \n• Understand the employment cycle/process \n• Develop an employee performance evaluation system \n• Increase staff morale and engagement \n• Understand operational planning for construction companies \n• Formulate a financial plan\, budgets\, ratios and break-even analysis \n• Understand the importance of financial internal controls \n• Develop benchmarks and key performance indicators \n• Understand bonding and insurance for construction companies \n• Use risk management tools to identify risk and how to mitigate risk \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-business-management-3/
LOCATION:RCABC Training Room\, 9734 201 Street\, Langley\, British Columbia\, V1M 3E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170120T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170120T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20161129T193641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161129T193641Z
UID:6161-1484901000-1484915400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Protection
DESCRIPTION:This is a 4 hour course that introduces workers to Fall Protection methods. Upon completion of this course participants will be able to: \n\nExplain when Fall Protection is required\nIdentify and describe major Fall Protection methods and the key associated FP equipment\nExplain and apply the Fall Protection hierarchy\nDetermine when a Fall Protection Plan is required and describe the main components\nDevelop a Fall Protection Plan based on a given scenario\n\nImportant: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/fall-protection-6/
LOCATION:TraumaTech\, 110-2250 Boundary Road\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5M 3Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20160512T201609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T201609Z
UID:5761-1484899200-1484928000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Law
DESCRIPTION:This course will provide you the answers to your questions about contracts\, construction and project risk\, liability\, holdbacks and other aspects of the law as it relates to construction and building projects and protecting your business in British Columbia.\n– Mitigate risk for construction contracts and projects\n– Get the right insurance to protect your business and warranty your work\n– Know what liabilities are assumed with home builder contracts\n– Understand consequences for a lien\, holdback or trust\n– Clarify legal requirements in BC to operate your business \nRegistration deadline: November 21 \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-law-13/
LOCATION:Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC\, BCIT Campus\, Bldg. NW 5  3700 Willingdon Avenue \, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5G 3H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170120T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013449
CREATED:20161005T191817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161005T191817Z
UID:6049-1484814600-1484929800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Building Science for New Homes
DESCRIPTION:This course meets the requirement for Enhanced Builder Licensing as set out by the Homeowner Protection Office. This course is approved by the Homeowner Protection Office for 24 Group A CPD points.\n \nDo you understand technical aspects of building quality\, energy efficient homes that meet industry standards?\n\nThis course provides an overview of building science issues and sound business practices. This course is required to become a certified R-2000* or ENERGYSTAR® builder\, and the suggested course for participating in the EnerGuide for New Homes and Built Green® programs.\n\n\n\nCurrent science behind building quality\, energy efficient homes\nTaught by Certified Energy Advisors\nCompulsory for R-2000 and ENERGYSTAR® builders\nAdvanced framing techniques and ventilation solutions that save money\nIncludes a copy of the CHBA Builders’ Manual to have at your fingertips/on the job\n\n\n*EnerGuide\, ENERGYSTAR® and R-2000 are official marks of Natural Resources Canada and used with permission.\n \nDuration:\nTwo-days in-class session (no online module)\n \nMaterials:\nCHBA Builders’ Manual\nBinder: “Building Science for New Homes”\n \nCost:\nCHBA BC Member $699.00\nNon-Member $899.00\n\n \nCourse Format:\nParticipants receive the course materials at the seminar and spend two days in classroom instruction. There is no online component for this course.\n\n \nExamination:\nAn in-class\, open book exam is written in the afternoon and is marked by the instructor. A pass mark of 80% is required to be successful in the course. If a mark between 65-79% is achieved\, a fee ($60 plus tax) is charged to re-write. A candidate is given the opportunity to re-write a maximum of two (2) times before having to retake the course. Candidates who score less than 65% on the initial examination will not be given the opportunity to re-write the examination and will have to retake the course (no discount will be given).\n\n\nRegistration deadline: January 8\, 2017\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/building-science-for-new-homes-10/
LOCATION:College of the Rockies\, 2700 College Way\, Cranbrook\, British Columbia\, V1C 5L7\, Canada
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UID:6221-1484812800-1484929800@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-5/
LOCATION:Northern Regional Construction Association\, 3851 18th Avenue\, Prince George\, BC\, V2N 1B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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UID:5815-1484812800-1484929800@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-7/
LOCATION:Coast High Country Inn & Yukon Convention Centre\, 4051 4th Avenue\, Whitehorse\, Yukon\, Y1A 1H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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