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SUMMARY:System Scaffold Competent Person Training - Richmond
DESCRIPTION:A system scaffolding structure is essentially a frame structure using a specialized modular connection and has evolved from the general principles of tube and clamp scaffolding.\n\nCanada Scaffold University’s SAIA approved Systems Scaffold course will provide demonstration and practice with the typical methods of constructing systems scaffolding\, including:\n\nIdentifying types and components of System Scaffold\nIdentify standard usage of System Scaffold\nHow System Scaffolds are erected using Code of Safe Practice\nIdentify and understand specialty usage of System Scaffold including Circular\, Cantilevered\, Enclosed and Hanging\nUnderstanding System Scaffold Tower building\nErect and dismantle a System Scaffold Tower using Code of Safe Practice\nIdentify scaffold configuration\nHands-on practical instruction in the scaffold yard\n\nThis course complies with CSA Z-797 “Code of Practice for Access Scaffolds”.\n\nParticipants who score 70% or higher on the Competent Person written exam and display competency building system scaffolding will receive a certificate of completion and wallet card from the SAIA Training Program\, certifying completion of Competent Person Training in the erection of system scaffolds.\n\n\nCertification: Participation in the practical component and passing a final exam is required to qualify for the 3-year SAIA Competent Person certification.\n\nWho should attend: Anyone working on scaffolds\, those who supervise work on and near scaffolds\, and those who supervise the erecting\, altering\, and dismantling of scaffolds.\n\nNo prerequisites required\n\nPlease note: All participants will be required wear a non-medical face-mask whilst in the classroom environment. Physical distancing will be maintained for the course duration\, however\, certain class exercises may involve participants and the instructor being physically closer than 6-feet. This is why participants and instructors are required to wear a non-medical face-mask. When strict physical distancing is not possible\, instructors will also ask all participants to sanitize their hands immediately before and after such exercises.\n\n\nInstructor: Kelly Clancy is the Construction Safety Officer at Canada Scaffold Supply. He started his career at Canada Scaffold in 1998 as a Foreman and has worked as a Scaffold Installer\, progressing to his current position. Kelly acquired his CSO Certification in 2018 and is focused on safety and compliance in scaffold installation. He manages the Scaffold Install crew as well as overseeing site safety plans\, and performing hazard and risk assessments.\n\nKelly received his Competent Person Training (System Scaffold) from the Scaffold & Access Industry Association. He also successfully completed the Train the Trainer Facilitator Skills Workshop at SAIA. Kelly teaches the Supported Scaffold Competent Person Training (1-day) course at Canada Scaffold University (CSU).\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/system-scaffold-competent-person-training-richmond-2/
LOCATION:Canada Scaffold University\, 11331 Twigg Place\, Richmond\, BC\, V6V 3C9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training,Safety
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SUMMARY:Building Code for Residential Builders - Abbotsford
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read\, interpret and use the BC Building Code (2018). The course is specifically targeted for constructors of small buildings and residential construction in order to allow them to discuss with confidence issues brought up by inspectors\, plan checkers and/or consultants. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n\nHave a working knowledge of the BC Building Code (2018) and be able to reference relevant sections quickly in their day-to-day dealings with inspectors\, plan checkers and/or consultants;\nUnderstand the differences in construction where Part 9 of the Code is used for Small Buildings compared to Part 3-8 for larger and more complex building systems;\n\n\nUnderstand how various Building Codes (National\, Provincial and Local) and Bylaws operate in various jurisdictions;\nUnderstand the 38 sections within Part 9 of the Code and their application within residential construction;\nUnderstand where Part 10 applies to residential construction projects;\nRecognize the shortcomings of the Code and understand how to deal with multiple interpretations.\n\nAudience: Ideal for those who have little or no background in using the BC Building Code (2018) and for those wanting an update regarding changes from the previous BC Building Code (2012). \n\nInstructor: Chad Brechin\, AScT. Chad is a “Georgie” award winning designer and has been designing commercial\, industrial and high end residential construction projects for over thirty years. He received his AScT in Building Science at BCIT and graduated with honours and an award resulting from a design competition. Chad also holds a current BC residential builders’ license.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/building-code-for-residential-builders-abbotsford/
LOCATION:BGC Partners Inc. Office\, 200-2296 McCallum Road\, Abbotsford\, BC\, V2S 3P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Legal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210624T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210625T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095109
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SUMMARY:Construction Law - Vancouver
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\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research\, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-law-vancouver-2/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Legal
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210707T123000
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SUMMARY:Writing Winning Proposals - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:How do I write a compelling and winning proposal that clearly and concisely articulates the core benefits for a client? How do I ensure that my proposal is competitive? \nThis half-day workshop will help you to develop the confidence and writing skills necessary to write effective proposals. Through a series of hands-on workshops\, you will learn the key elements of writing and submitting winning proposals\, and how to tailor your content for audiences who are in your field\, and non-technical audiences in other fields. \nYou will: \n\nLearn about different types of proposals\, from formal Request for Proposals (RFP) and related requests from vendors\, to less formal proposals\, estimates\, and quotes\nUnderstand how to differentiate your proposal from others by articulating your competitive advantages\nApply specific techniques across the planning\, drafting\, and revising stages for your proposal\nUnderstand what clients are looking for when they are evaluating your proposal\n\nInstructor: Eric Tung is Business Communications Instructor at SFU’s Beedie School of Business\, and an English Instructor at UBC’s Extended Learning\, where he teaches business and technical writing courses. Eric also designs and delivers customized technical writing and coaching workshops to engineering\, construction\, and consulting firms. He has written numerous proposals on behalf of clients and prior to being a consultant\, evaluated proposals. \nIn addition to teaching and coaching\, Eric is a business transformation and change management consultant\, where he advises firms on large-scale organizational-wide changes. Eric’s clients range from smaller consulting firms to larger organizations such as the City of Vancouver\, District of North Vancouver\, Metro Vancouver\, BC Hydro\, TELUS\, BC Pension Corporation\, BC Safety Authority\, and Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/writing-winning-proposals-burnaby-3/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210714T163000
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SUMMARY:Project Accounting & Cost Control - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to design and read various construction financial reports and improve the business systems of their construction company. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the various types of contracts within the construction industry and the implications to the design of project financial management and stakeholder satisfaction.\n• Understand the estimating process from bid to award to mobilization. Be able to read and understand a General Summary Sheet of the bid and the steps to producing a Project Budget.\n• Understand the various types of Change Order methods within the contract and the implications for Change Order reporting. Be able to link the site resources to a Daily Extra Report and the coding to the General Ledger.\n• Be able to read financial statements: income statement\, balance sheet\, cashflow\, job cost reports\, etc and make decisions on a timely basis.\n• Be able to forecast percentage of completion reports: projected income statements\, job costing and cashflow to satisfy internal and external stakeholders eg.\, banks\, bonding company.\n• Understand and calculate various financial ratios used to understand financial reports and create company dashboards.\n• Understand the holdback requirements of the Builder’s Lien Act and typical invoicing processes used at month end.\n• Be able to calculate aged accounts payable and receivables separate from holdback amounts.\n• Understand the importance of payroll reporting and being able to link this to the project schedule and labour productivity assumptions used by the estimating team.\n• Understand the importance of procurement internal controls and the normal process used for both accrual based accounting and committed cost accounting.\n• Understand the normal close out processes and the reports expected for project budget vs actual\, deficiencies and warranties.\nInstructor: Tim Williams\, B.Econ.\, MBA\, CPA\, GSC is the President of BGC Partners Inc. BGC Partners provides training services tailor made for the construction industry. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years. He is a Gold Seal Certified project manager. He is an experienced and sought after trainer who has trained construction owners and managers on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/project-accounting-cost-control-vancouver-2/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210714T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095109
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T193951Z
UID:10143-1626249600-1626280200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Responsibilities of Joint Health & Safety Committees - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:On April 3\, 2017\, changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation regarding joint health and safety committees and worker health and safety representatives took effect. All new joint committee members selected on or after April 3\, 2017 must receive eight hours of training. This course will help participants fulfill the new requirement. \nParticipants will: \n\nKnow how to use the OHS Regulation and WC Act to access health & safety requirements;\nExplain the roles and functions of the Joint Committee and the Worker Representatives;\nLearn how to perform an incident investigation;\nLearn how to perform a formal site inspection; and\nDevelop a foundation in knowledge to:\n\nPromote workplace health and safety\nAssist in ensuring the health and safety program elements are implemented;\nConduct and participate in Joint Committee Meetings; and\nWork cooperatively to address workers’ health and safety concerns.\n\n\n\nTopics covered: \n\nUse of WorkSafe OHS Regulation;\nJoint Health and Safety committee and workers representatives;\nOHS Program;\nSafety Inspections;\nIncident investigations;\nRefusal of unsafe work;\nHow to work as a committee;\nDifferent types of recommendations; and\nHazard management.\n\n\nDue to WorkSafe regulations around the required number of training hours\, this workshop will begin at 8:00 AM sharp. Late arrivals will not be accepted. \nWhat previous participants have said: \n“The facilitator was the key to making this class a success. It could be dry\, boring and tedious\, but not with this instructor!” \n“Very good\, informative and interactive.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/responsibilities-of-joint-health-safety-committees-burnaby-8/
LOCATION:Universal Health and Safety\, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Health,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210721T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210721T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095109
CREATED:20210120T162826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T162826Z
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SUMMARY:Electrical Blueprint Reading - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of electrical construction blueprints\, drawing specifications  and general notes. Using various samples of electrical blueprints\, participants will gain experience and  practical knowledge for their day-to-day work on  construction projects.\n\nAt the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\n•  Have an elementary knowledge of electrical  blueprint reading as it relates to construction  projects\n• Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals •  Understand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\n•  Understand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\n•  Be able to find trade information using blueprints\n•  Be able to answer basic construction questions  related to the layout and installation of materials\n•  Be able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\n•  Be familiar with electrical\, architectural and structural  drawings\, and how they fit together\n•  Understand and be able to use architectural & metric scale rules\n•  Understand how to convert metric dimensions to architectural (imperial) dimensions\n•   Understand how to read a floor plan\, section\, detail\, profile and elevation\n•  Understand symbols\, notations\, abbreviations and material schedules\n•  Be able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimensions\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple  material takeoffs\n\nAudience: Ideal for those who have little or no background in electrical blueprint reading.\n\n\nInstructor: \nTroy Henderson is the Chief Estimator for a prominent electrical contractor and is a BC Master Electrician FSR Class A. Troy has been in the electrical industry since the early 1980’s. He has worked on some of the largest electrical projects in BC. In 1999 he moved into the role as an Estimating/Project Manager. He has successfully landed many jobs of all sizes and has a passion to train a new generation of Estimators in ethically securing business for their companies. \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/electrical-blueprint-reading-vancouver-3/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210721T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210722T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095109
CREATED:20201124T212609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T212609Z
UID:9966-1626854400-1626957000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Time Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nWhat 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.\n\n\nIn this leading edge Time Management Workshop you will gain a new mindset\, skillset and toolset that will optimize your personal productivity learning how to produce greater results in less time. Improved time management skills mean increased productivity\, met deadlines\, and a positive impact on all aspects of your business.\n\nBenefits of Attending\n\nParticipants learn how to gain and keep control of competing priorities\, concurrent projects and critical deadlines.\nParticipants will learn powerful lessons about themselves\, enhancing self-understanding so they can leverage their personal strengths and develop strategies to minimize the impact of their weakness.\nThe focus on practicality means that people walk out with ideas and techniques they can apply the next day.\n\nInstructor: Greg Campeau has delivered over 2400 presentations and workshops throughout North America providing strategies and solutions that support both personal and organizational success. He has established a client list that includes organizations like Finning\, Lafarge\, NHL Coaches Association\, BC Hydro\, Rogers Wireless\, APEG BC\, SNC Lavalin\, Klohn Crippen Berger and many more.\n\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“Good eye opening information. Real focus on how to change and not what you are doing wrong.” \n“Great speaker – very dynamic.” \n“Thought provoking.” \n“I found things to change and reinforcement of things already in place.” \n“Excellent instruction\, very interactive\, and lots of collaborative discussions. Very thought provoking!” \n\n\n\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-time-management-workshop-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210805T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210805T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095109
CREATED:20201124T213126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T213126Z
UID:9975-1628152200-1628166600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Emotional Intelligence (EQ) - The Myths and The Mastery
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nThe 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.\n\nThis 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:\n\nBuild better relationships\nLearn to stay calm and deal with stress more effectively\nDeal with difficult people and negative energy\nAchieve greater happiness\n\nContent Overview\n\nWhat EQ really means in practical\, everyday\, real world terms\nWhy EQ is a far more important success factor than IQ\nThe EQ – Happiness Connection\nHow to identity your current level of EQ\nThe predictable attitudes and behaviors of low EQ people\nFour sure-fire strategies on how to develop truly healthy EQ\nHow to deal with unreasonable people with low EQ\nHow to achieve the delicate balance of intellect and emotion and make “common sense decisions\nHow EQ impacts your ability to build and sustain productive relationships\nHow to assert yourself to ensure you get your needs met without appearing like a bully\nHow to stay positive around negative people\n\nThis 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.\n\nIt is advised to have access to a desktop/laptop/tablet with a webcam and microphone\, as well as reliable internet connection.\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\nWebinar time: 8:30am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-emotional-intelligence-eq-the-myths-and-the-mastery-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210811T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210812T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095109
CREATED:20201120T205623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T205623Z
UID:9936-1628668800-1628771400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Leading and Managing Organizational Change
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDo you feel that change is ever constant and that you’re struggling to keep up? Are you looking for practical tools and approaches that you can take in managing changes that occur? Do you want to successfully lead projects that involve significant changes? \nThis seminar is focused on preparing you to manage organizational change and to lead and mentor others through change. You’ll understand the impacts change has on employees\, and what you need to do manage and address any resistance. You’ll also learn practical tips and techniques on how to get your organization or client ready for upcoming changes and impacts. Through a series of hands-on workshops\, you’ll develop a deeper understanding on what is involved in successfully adapting to and implementing change\, both from a personal and professional perspective. \nIn this seminar\, you’ll: \n\nUnderstand the impact change and transitions have on you and your employees\nLearn how to adapt to and be resilient to change\, whether the change is from a people\, process\, or technology transformation\nDevelop approaches to managing and leading change\nUse pragmatic tools to help you with anticipating and addressing resistance to change\, engaging with stakeholders\, and facilitating change\n\nInstructor: Eric Tung is a Business Communications Instructor at SFU’s Beedie School of Business\, and an English Instructor at UBC’s Extended Learning\, where he teaches business and technical writing courses. Eric also designs and delivers customized workshops to engineering\, construction\, and consulting firms. \nIn addition to teaching and coaching\, Eric is a business transformation and change management consultant\, where he advises firms on large-scale organizational-wide changes. Eric’s clients range from smaller consulting firms to larger organizations such as the City of Vancouver\, District of North Vancouver\, Metro Vancouver\, BC Hydro\, TELUS\, BC Pension Corporation\, BC Safety Authority\, and Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group. \nWebinar times: \nAugust 11\, 2021    8:30am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nAugust 12\, 2021    8:30am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nThere is no opportunity to re-schedule or request for a partial refund if a student cannot attend both sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-leading-and-managing-organizational-change/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210811T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210812T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095109
CREATED:20201124T213625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T213625Z
UID:9984-1628670600-1628771400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Effective Management Skills
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nEveryone 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.\n\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.\n\nParticipants will learn proven\, powerful and practical strategies and techniques that will last a lifetime and can be applied the next day.\n\nModule ONE – Creating a Culture of Engagement & Teamwork\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\nThis 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.\n\nIt is advised to have access to a desktop/laptop/tablet with a webcam and microphone\, as well as reliable internet connection.\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\nWhat previous participants said:\n\n“This course was not good\, it was excellent!”\n\n“Overall\, this is honestly the best one-day course I have ever attended.”\n\n“Comprehensive and valuable.”\n\n“Instructor has excellent communication skills – very engaging.”\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-effective-management-skills-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210812T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210813T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095109
CREATED:20210104T195842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T195842Z
UID:10040-1628755200-1628872200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Supervisory and Management Skills - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Participants will improve their skills in leadership\, management and supervision of staff. Participants will learn skills to enhance their ability to build a collaborative team culture with their staff and on job sites. \n\nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the differences between leadership\, management and supervision \n• Identify different leadership styles and approaches \n• Apply different leadership styles to deal with various situations \n• Knowledge of motivational theories – Mazlow\, Herzberg\, MARS \n• Ability to enhance individual and group performance and engagement \n• Understand different personality styles and how to communicate appropriately \n• Effectively manage time \n• Understanding stress and how to manage it at work \n• Knowledge of substance abuse\, recognition and prevention \n• Conduct a successful toolbox talk \n• Appropriately discipline and/or terminate staff \n• Apply various negotiating skills \n• Deal with difficult people\, conflict and confrontation \n• Use collaborative decision making skills \n• Understand a systems approach to management of construction companies \n\nTwo days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research\, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors. \nTo receive your CPD accredited certificate you must complete the online portion after the 2 day course.  \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Great Class!  Instructor was able to hold our attention for long periods of time.” \n“Excellent course layout and and presentation.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/supervisory-and-management-skills-vancouver/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210818T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095109
CREATED:20201103T213712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T213712Z
UID:9910-1629271800-1629288000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Difficult Conversations in the Workplace - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:You interact with or manage people. There will be times when you need to speak with individuals about any number of topics and you think will not be received well. And sometimes we simply put those uncomfortable conversations off\, until things come to a boiling point. Maybe you tried but things went badly. Or maybe you fear that talking about an issue will only make things worse. While you cannot control the reactions of others\, you can prepare\, anticipate\, deescalate and keep the conversation going to a productive outcome. \nIn this session you will learn: \n\nHow to prepare yourself for a difficult conversation\n\n\nHow to anticipate possible responses from the other party and what to do when they come\nAnd some important skills that will help in any conversation\n\nPresenter: Christian Codrington\, CPHR \nChristian has held senior management roles with a number of significant employers throughout his career prior to starting Forum HCM. In his previous engagement\, Christian built the human resource function at the Industry Training Authority (ITA). This has included updating and implementing a revised compensation framework\, marketing and updating the benefits plan and developing a performance management system. \nPrior to this role and while at the Chartered Professional in Human Resources – BC (CPHR)\, he led teams responsible for professional development\, metrics\, and the office of the registrar for the CHRP designation. Christian was also responsible for government relations\, starting the association down its path to become a self-regulated profession. \nBefore CPHR\, Christian was with Best Buy Canada\, leading a human resource team. He has also worked at Starbucks Coffee\, as an employee/labour relations specialist and coach to senior leaders and staff; the Children’s & Women’s Health Centre of BC (C&W)\, and Service Canada in various HR/LR roles. In his previous jobs he has been responsible to deliver many human resource related initiatives\, negotiated\, interpreted and managed within the parameters of numerous collective agreements\, as well as represented each organization at administrative tribunals\, such as the Labour Relations Board\, the Human Rights Tribunal and small claims courts. \nHe has appeared in dozens of radio\, print and television features including the Vancouver Sun/Province\, Globe & Mail\, Business in Vancouver\, Global News\, CBC News\, the Current\, the Early Edition providing expert commentary on human resource related subjects. \nChristian graduated from Simon Fraser University with an undergraduate degree in Business Administration concentrating in Organizational Behaviour. He also supplemented those learnings with two certificates from the Justice Institute of BC. One in Conflict Resolution and Third Party Negotiation and another in Mediation. \nWhat previous participants have said: \n“Everything presented was on point. I chose this workshop because of the topic and was happy with it.” \n“Very personable and involved those attending well through conversation.” \n“Engaging!” \n“Very experienced and knowledgeable presenter.” \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/difficult-conversations-in-the-workplace-burnaby/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210818T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095109
CREATED:20210114T194034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T194034Z
UID:10145-1629273600-1629304200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Responsibilities of Joint Health & Safety Committees - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:On April 3\, 2017\, changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation regarding joint health and safety committees and worker health and safety representatives took effect. All new joint committee members selected on or after April 3\, 2017 must receive eight hours of training. This course will help participants fulfill the new requirement. \nParticipants will: \n\nKnow how to use the OHS Regulation and WC Act to access health & safety requirements;\nExplain the roles and functions of the Joint Committee and the Worker Representatives;\nLearn how to perform an incident investigation;\nLearn how to perform a formal site inspection; and\nDevelop a foundation in knowledge to:\n\nPromote workplace health and safety\nAssist in ensuring the health and safety program elements are implemented;\nConduct and participate in Joint Committee Meetings; and\nWork cooperatively to address workers’ health and safety concerns.\n\n\n\nTopics covered: \n\nUse of WorkSafe OHS Regulation;\nJoint Health and Safety committee and workers representatives;\nOHS Program;\nSafety Inspections;\nIncident investigations;\nRefusal of unsafe work;\nHow to work as a committee;\nDifferent types of recommendations; and\nHazard management.\n\n\nDue to WorkSafe regulations around the required number of training hours\, this workshop will begin at 8:00 AM sharp. Late arrivals will not be accepted. \nWhat previous participants have said: \n“The facilitator was the key to making this class a success. It could be dry\, boring and tedious\, but not with this instructor!” \n“Very good\, informative and interactive.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/responsibilities-of-joint-health-safety-committees-burnaby-9/
LOCATION:Universal Health and Safety\, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Health,Safety
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210819T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210820T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095109
CREATED:20210104T195411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T195411Z
UID:10037-1629360000-1629477000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Supervisory and Management Skills - Abbotsford
DESCRIPTION:Participants will improve their skills in leadership\, management and supervision of staff. Participants will learn skills to enhance their ability to build a collaborative team culture with their staff and on job sites. \n\nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Understand the differences between leadership\, management and supervision \n• Identify different leadership styles and approaches \n• Apply different leadership styles to deal with various situations \n• Knowledge of motivational theories – Mazlow\, Herzberg\, MARS \n• Ability to enhance individual and group performance and engagement \n• Understand different personality styles and how to communicate appropriately \n• Effectively manage time \n• Understanding stress and how to manage it at work \n• Knowledge of substance abuse\, recognition and prevention \n• Conduct a successful toolbox talk \n• Appropriately discipline and/or terminate staff \n• Apply various negotiating skills \n• Deal with difficult people\, conflict and confrontation \n• Use collaborative decision making skills \n• Understand a systems approach to management of construction companies \n\nTwo days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research\, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors. \nTo receive your CPD accredited certificate you must complete the online portion after the 2 day course.  \nWhat previous participants said: \n“Great Class!  Instructor was able to hold our attention for long periods of time.” \n“Excellent course layout and and presentation.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/supervisory-and-management-skills-abbotsford/
LOCATION:BGC Partners Inc. Office\, 200-2296 McCallum Road\, Abbotsford\, BC\, V2S 3P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210824T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210824T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095109
CREATED:20210120T155910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T155910Z
UID:10157-1629793800-1629822600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Industry Ethics - Vancouver
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-vancouver-10/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210824T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210825T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095109
CREATED:20201120T205001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T205001Z
UID:9930-1629793800-1629894600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Providing Exceptional Customer Service
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn today’s competitive market\, how do you differentiate you and your organization from others? How do you ensure that you’re adding value? \nThis interactive seminar will help you to develop crucial customer service skills to build strong relationships with your clients\, whether one-on-one or with a group. You’ll learn how to engage with the customer\, and how to proactively recommend additional products and services to your client\, as part of the overall service you provide. You’ll also learn how to best represent your organization and build your customer service reputation. In addition\, we’ll cover aspects related to negotiations\, cross and up-selling\, and closing the deal. \nThrough a series of hands-on workshops\, you’ll build your confidence and competitive advantage to provide exceptional customer service for existing and future customers. \nIn this seminar\, you’ll learn to: \n\nDevelop your customer engagement and experience strategy\nApply effective listening skills\nDraw out what your clients really need\, and how to add value\nWork with difficult and demanding customers\nBuild strong and lasting relationships with potential and existing clients\n\nInstructor: Eric Tung is a Business Communications Instructor at SFU’s Beedie School of Business\, and an English Instructor at UBC’s Extended Learning\, where he teaches business and technical writing courses. Eric also designs and delivers customized workshops to engineering\, construction\, and consulting firms. He works with clients and coaches them on developing their effective communication skills\, negotiation skills\, and customer service and sales skills. \nIn addition to teaching and coaching\, Eric is a business transformation and change management consultant\, where he advises firms on large-scale organizational-wide changes. Eric’s clients range from smaller consulting firms to larger organizations such as the City of Vancouver\, District of North Vancouver\, Metro Vancouver\, BC Hydro\, TELUS\, BC Pension Corporation\, BC Safety Authority\, and Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group. \nWebinar times: \nAugust 24\, 2021            8:30am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nAgustu 25\, 2021            8:30am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-providing-exceptional-customer-service-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210826T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210827T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095109
CREATED:20210104T190351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T190351Z
UID:10026-1629964800-1630081800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Project Management - Abbotsford
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 \nTwo days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research\, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-project-management-abbotsford-3/
LOCATION:BGC Partners Inc. Office\, 200-2296 McCallum Road\, Abbotsford\, BC\, V2S 3P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210909T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210910T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095109
CREATED:20201124T214020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T214020Z
UID:9992-1631176200-1631277000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Negotiation Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. There is no opportunity to re-schedule or request for a partial refund if a student cannot attend both sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program.\n\nThe truth is that in our professional lives we don’t get what we deserve – we get what we negotiate. Are you finding your customers\, clients\, employees or boss or employers increasingly demanding\, wanting more for less? Do you ever feel that you are being taken advantage of? Many individuals often fail in negotiation not because they are unable to get an agreement\, but because they walk away from the table when they could have done much better. In this seminar you will learn a proven\, practical step-by-step approach to win-win negotiations and how to protect yourself from “hardball” negotiators.\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nThe most common negotiating mistakes people make and how to avoid them\nUnderstanding the difference between Collaborative “win-win” and Competitive “hardball” negotiations and how to know what game you are playing\nThe characteristics of highly effective negotiators\nUnderstanding the different sources of negotiating power\nHow to strengthen your bargaining position\nHow to create an open communication flow that allows you to deeply understand the other party\nThe 5 steps process to quickly and effectively plan and prepare for your negotiations\nHow to determine your “walk-away point”\nHow to defend yourself against “hardball’ negotiators\nHow to counter the 5 common manipulative strategies being used against you\nHow to create win – win outcomes that ensure the other party lives up to their end of the bargain\n\nInstructor: Greg Campeau has delivered over 2400 presentations and workshops throughout North America providing strategies and solutions that support both personal and organizational success. He has established a client list that includes organizations like Finning\, Lafarge\, NHL Coaches Association\, BC Hydro\, Rogers Wireless\, APEG BC\, SNC Lavalin\, Klohn Crippen Berger and many more.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“Found it productive and informative.” \n“A great course for personal and business relationships.” \n“Very informative. I learned a lot about my current habits and weaknesses to overcome.” \n“Great catalyst for a lot more than negotiating.” \n\n\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-negotiation-skills-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210915T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095109
CREATED:20201120T210044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T210044Z
UID:9944-1631606400-1631709000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Writing Effective Letters\, Scope Documents\, Reports and Proposals
DESCRIPTION: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. There is no opportunity to re-schedule or request for a partial refund if a student cannot attend both sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program \nWhat are key elements of an effectively written document? What should I focus on in my letters\, bids\, proposals\, work plans\, reports\, and documentation? \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. \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. \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 \nInstructor: Eric Tung is a Business Communications Instructor at SFU’s Beedie School of Business\, and an English Instructor at UBC’s Extended Learning\, where he teaches business and technical writing courses. Eric also designs and delivers customized workshops to engineering\, construction\, and consulting firms. \nIn addition to teaching and coaching\, Eric is a business transformation and change management consultant\, where he advises firms on large-scale organizational-wide changes. Eric’s clients range from smaller consulting firms to larger organizations such as the City of Vancouver\, District of North Vancouver\, Metro Vancouver\, BC Hydro\, TELUS\, BC Pension Corporation\, BC Safety Authority\, and Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group. \nWebinar times: \nSeptember 14\, 2021    8:30am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \nSeptember 15\, 2021    8:30am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-writing-effective-letters-scope-documents-reports-and-proposals-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210915T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095109
CREATED:20210107T202750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T202750Z
UID:10084-1631692800-1631723400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of construction blueprints and specifications. Using both residential and commercial samples of blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work in construction companies. This course is ideal for those who have little or no background in blueprint reading. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nHave an elementary knowledge of blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\nUnderstand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\nUnderstand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\nUnderstand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\nBe able to find trade information using blueprints\nBe able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\nBe able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\nBe familiar with architectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nUnderstand and be able to use architectural & engineering scales\nUnderstand how to convert engineering dimensions to architectural\nKnow what a floor plan\, section and elevation are\nUnderstand symbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nBe able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple material take offs\nBe familiar with both commercial and residential blueprints\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nBlueprint reading basics\nDesign process and the role of design professionals\nBuilding Codes\, bylaws and building permits\nFind trade information using blueprints\nLayout basics\nArchitectural\, civil\, electrical and mechanical drawings\, and how they fit together\nArchitectural & engineering scales\nFloor plans\, sections and elevations\nSymbols\, notation\, abbreviations and material schedules\nDimension\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and material take offs\nUnderstanding specifications\nCommercial and residential blueprints\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/introduction-to-blueprint-reading-vancouver-3/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210915T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095109
CREATED:20210114T194121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T194121Z
UID:10147-1631692800-1631723400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Responsibilities of Joint Health & Safety Committees - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:On April 3\, 2017\, changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation regarding joint health and safety committees and worker health and safety representatives took effect. All new joint committee members selected on or after April 3\, 2017 must receive eight hours of training. This course will help participants fulfill the new requirement. \nParticipants will: \n\nKnow how to use the OHS Regulation and WC Act to access health & safety requirements;\nExplain the roles and functions of the Joint Committee and the Worker Representatives;\nLearn how to perform an incident investigation;\nLearn how to perform a formal site inspection; and\nDevelop a foundation in knowledge to:\n\nPromote workplace health and safety\nAssist in ensuring the health and safety program elements are implemented;\nConduct and participate in Joint Committee Meetings; and\nWork cooperatively to address workers’ health and safety concerns.\n\n\n\nTopics covered: \n\nUse of WorkSafe OHS Regulation;\nJoint Health and Safety committee and workers representatives;\nOHS Program;\nSafety Inspections;\nIncident investigations;\nRefusal of unsafe work;\nHow to work as a committee;\nDifferent types of recommendations; and\nHazard management.\n\n\nDue to WorkSafe regulations around the required number of training hours\, this workshop will begin at 8:00 AM sharp. Late arrivals will not be accepted. \nWhat previous participants have said: \n“The facilitator was the key to making this class a success. It could be dry\, boring and tedious\, but not with this instructor!” \n“Very good\, informative and interactive.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/responsibilities-of-joint-health-safety-committees-burnaby-10/
LOCATION:Universal Health and Safety\, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Health,Safety
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210916T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095109
CREATED:20210107T201827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T201827Z
UID:10074-1631779200-1631809800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Building Code for Residential Builders - Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read\, interpret and use the BC Building Code (2018). The course is specifically targeted for constructors of small buildings and residential construction in order to allow them to discuss with confidence issues brought up by inspectors\, plan checkers and/or consultants. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n\nHave a working knowledge of the BC Building Code (2018) and be able to reference relevant sections quickly in their day-to-day dealings with inspectors\, plan checkers and/or consultants;\nUnderstand the differences in construction where Part 9 of the Code is used for Small Buildings compared to Part 3-8 for larger and more complex building systems;\n\n\nUnderstand how various Building Codes (National\, Provincial and Local) and Bylaws operate in various jurisdictions;\nUnderstand the 38 sections within Part 9 of the Code and their application within residential construction;\nUnderstand where Part 10 applies to residential construction projects;\nRecognize the shortcomings of the Code and understand how to deal with multiple interpretations.\n\nAudience: Ideal for those who have little or no background in using the BC Building Code (2018) and for those wanting an update regarding changes from the previous BC Building Code (2012). \n\nInstructor: Chad Brechin\, AScT. Chad is a “Georgie” award winning designer and has been designing commercial\, industrial and high end residential construction projects for over thirty years. He received his AScT in Building Science at BCIT and graduated with honours and an award resulting from a design competition. Chad also holds a current BC residential builders’ license.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/building-code-for-residential-builders-vancouver/
LOCATION:Vancouver Regional Construction Association\, 3636 E 4th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5M 1M3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction,Legal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210916T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210916T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095109
CREATED:20200923T190825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T212818Z
UID:9866-1631781000-1631795400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Assertiveness - The Myths & The Mastery
DESCRIPTION:The truth is that in our professional lives we don’t get what we deserve\, need or even want – we get what we ask for.  Do you ever feel that you are being taken advantage of?  Achieving success in this increasingly interdependent workplace of the 21st century requires a new set of core competencies and the ability to effectively assert oneself to get your needs met while maintaining and even enhancing the quality of the relationship is near the top of the list. \nIn this 4-hour webinar you will learn proven\, practical strategies and techniques that will optimize the effectiveness of one’s verbal communications. \nThis workshop is designed for anyone who is seeking to achieve better results dealing with people or anyone who is just looking to get his or her needs met more consistently. \nContent Overview \n\nThe most common reasons that most people fail to assert themselves\nUnderstanding the Passive – Assertive – Aggressive continuum\nThe price of being too nice and the inevitable consequences of aggressive behavior\nThe critical difference between being aggressive and being assertive\nThe vital emotional intelligence (EQ) – assertiveness connection\nThe key principles of developing and sustaining productive Relationships\nThe key principles and practices of effectively providing behavior changing Feedback\nHow to gain Influence with people and win them over to your way of thinking\nHow to assert oneself in a manner people will listen\, believe\, understand\, remember what you say\nHow to disagree without being disagreeable\nHow to quickly and effectively plan and prepare for your assertion\nHow to say No\, without feeling guilty\, indebted or hurting the relationship\nA step-by-step process as to how to deliver four different types of assertiveness statements\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\nWebinar time:  8:30am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-assertiveness-the-myths-the-mastery/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210929T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T095109
CREATED:20201120T210552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T210552Z
UID:9954-1632920400-1632925800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Writing Effective Emails
DESCRIPTION:How do you write emails that are effective\, clear\, and concise?\n\nWith an increase in reliance on working and connecting remotely\, emails are more important than ever as a key communication medium. Clients and colleagues expect your emails to be clear and to the point\, whether they are reading from a mobile phone or device.\n\nThis 90-minute webinar is focused on giving you the tools to write effective emails. We will cover key topics\, including:\n\nWriting persuasively for different audiences\nHaving clear subject lines\nStructuring your emails—using a direct approach for maximum impact\nIncorporating clear topic sentences\n\nWe’ll review effective and ineffective emails and you’ll be able to immediately incorporate key takeaways for your writing. There will be an opportunity for you to ask questions as well.\n\nAbout the Instructor\n\nEric Tung has a Master of Arts in English from the University of British Columbia (UBC). He is an English Instructor at UBC’s Extended Learning\, where he teaches professional writing and communications courses. He is also a Lecturer at Simon Fraser University\, where he teaches Business Communications at the Beedie School of Business. As a Principal Consultant at Prolepsis Consulting\, Eric designs and delivers customized business\, proposal\, and technical writing workshops to various organizations\, including construction\, engineering\, and consulting firms.\n\nEric is also a Change Management Consultant and specializes in change management strategy and implementation\, organizational readiness and assessments\, stakeholder engagement\, coaching\, facilitation\, instructional design\, training\, and technical and business communications. He has extensive experience in the municipal\, utilities\, academic\, and technical sectors.\n\nWebinar time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST)\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-writing-effective-emails-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Business
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UID:10149-1634112000-1634142600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Responsibilities of Joint Health & Safety Committees - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:On April 3\, 2017\, changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation regarding joint health and safety committees and worker health and safety representatives took effect. All new joint committee members selected on or after April 3\, 2017 must receive eight hours of training. This course will help participants fulfill the new requirement. \nParticipants will: \n\nKnow how to use the OHS Regulation and WC Act to access health & safety requirements;\nExplain the roles and functions of the Joint Committee and the Worker Representatives;\nLearn how to perform an incident investigation;\nLearn how to perform a formal site inspection; and\nDevelop a foundation in knowledge to:\n\nPromote workplace health and safety\nAssist in ensuring the health and safety program elements are implemented;\nConduct and participate in Joint Committee Meetings; and\nWork cooperatively to address workers’ health and safety concerns.\n\n\n\nTopics covered: \n\nUse of WorkSafe OHS Regulation;\nJoint Health and Safety committee and workers representatives;\nOHS Program;\nSafety Inspections;\nIncident investigations;\nRefusal of unsafe work;\nHow to work as a committee;\nDifferent types of recommendations; and\nHazard management.\n\n\nDue to WorkSafe regulations around the required number of training hours\, this workshop will begin at 8:00 AM sharp. Late arrivals will not be accepted. \nWhat previous participants have said: \n“The facilitator was the key to making this class a success. It could be dry\, boring and tedious\, but not with this instructor!” \n“Very good\, informative and interactive.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/responsibilities-of-joint-health-safety-committees-burnaby-11/
LOCATION:Universal Health and Safety\, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Health,Safety
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UID:9979-1634198400-1634214600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Emotional Intelligence (EQ) – The Myths & the Mastery - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION: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!\n\nThe 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.\n\nThis 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:\n\nBuild better relationships\nLearn to stay calm and deal with stress more effectively\nDeal with difficult people and negative energy\nAchieve greater happiness\n\nContent Overview\n\nWhat EQ really means in practical\, everyday\, real world terms\nWhy EQ is a far more important success factor than IQ\nThe EQ – Happiness Connection\nHow to identity your current level of EQ\nThe predictable attitudes and behaviors of low EQ people\nFour sure-fire strategies on how to develop truly healthy EQ\nHow to deal with unreasonable people with low EQ\nHow to achieve the delicate balance of intellect and emotion and make “common sense decisions\nHow EQ impacts your ability to build and sustain productive relationships\nHow to assert yourself to ensure you get your needs met without appearing like a bully\nHow to stay positive around negative people\n\nThis 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.\n\nIt is advised to have access to a desktop/laptop/tablet with a webcam and microphone\, as well as reliable internet connection.\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 Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/emotional-intelligence-eq-the-myths-the-mastery-burnaby-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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UID:9922-1634288400-1634293800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:WEBINAR: The Nuts and Bolts of Builders' Liens
DESCRIPTION:It is essential for anyone working in or closely with the construction industry to have a basic understanding of builders liens as they are increasingly being used as a form of security to contractors\, subcontractors\, workers and suppliers who supply labour and/or materials in relation to the construction of an improvement on or to land.  However\, builders’ liens do not necessarily guarantee recovery in full or at all. Understanding this complex area of law and applying recommended best practices will help you to maximize your potential recovery and reduce your liabilities. \nCourse Outline: \n\n An overview of the Builders Lien Act\, including a review of the holdback provisions\nThe process for filing a claim of lien (who\, what\, where\, when and how)\nThe process for cancelling a claim of lien\nThe process for enforcing a claim of lien\nBest practices and tips for maximizing potential recovery\n\nPresenter: Seema Lal is a principal of SHK Law Corporation with particular expertise in the areas of builders liens and construction law.  As a construction lawyer practicing in Vancouver for over 15 years\, Seema’s clients include owners\, developers\, general contractors\, subtrades\, suppliers and design professionals. \nSeema regularly lectures and provide seminars to industry groups both in-house and at various CLEs\, including the Affinity Institute\, the Pacific Business & Law Institute\, the Canadian Construction Institute and the Canadian Credit Institute. She also is an adjunct lecturer in the Engineering Law and Contracts in Civil Engineering course for Civil Engineering students at UBC. \nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \n\nWhat previous participants have said: \n“Lots of great relevant examples.” \n“Very good introduction to a complex topic.” \n“Easy to understand\, very clear!” \n“Lots of very detailed info – was nice to have detail rather than just glance over.” \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/webinar-the-nuts-and-bolts-of-builders-liens-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Construction,Legal
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20211019T163000
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UID:9970-1634630400-1634661000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Time Management Workshop - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:What is the one thing everyone needs more of? Time! If time is money\, how much is lost to the bottom line simply because hard-working employees “don’t have the time”? When working on a project\, timing is essential. If you get behind on one part of the project\, the entire thing can be set back hours\, or even days.\n\n\nIn this leading edge Time Management Workshop you will gain a new mindset\, skillset and toolset that will optimize your personal productivity learning how to produce greater results in less time. Improved time management skills mean increased productivity\, met deadlines\, and a positive impact on all aspects of your business.\n\nBenefits of Attending\n\nParticipants learn how to gain and keep control of competing priorities\, concurrent projects and critical deadlines.\nParticipants will learn powerful lessons about themselves\, enhancing self-understanding so they can leverage their personal strengths and develop strategies to minimize the impact of their weakness.\nThe focus on practicality means that people walk out with ideas and techniques they can apply the next day.\n\nInstructor: Greg Campeau has delivered over 2400 presentations and workshops throughout North America providing strategies and solutions that support both personal and organizational success. He has established a client list that includes organizations like Finning\, Lafarge\, NHL Coaches Association\, BC Hydro\, Rogers Wireless\, APEG BC\, SNC Lavalin\, Klohn Crippen Berger and many more.\n\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“Good eye opening information. Real focus on how to change and not what you are doing wrong.” \n“Great speaker – very dynamic.” \n“Thought provoking.” \n“I found things to change and reinforcement of things already in place.” \n“Excellent instruction\, very interactive\, and lots of collaborative discussions. Very thought provoking!” \n\n\n\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/time-management-workshop-burnaby-6/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources
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UID:9940-1634716800-1634747400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Leading and Managing Organizational Change - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Do you feel that change is ever constant and that you’re struggling to keep up? Are you looking for practical tools and approaches that you can take in managing changes that occur? Do you want to successfully lead projects that involve significant changes?\n\nThis seminar is focused on preparing you to manage organizational change and to lead and mentor others through change. You’ll understand the impacts change has on employees\, and what you need to do manage and address any resistance. You’ll also learn practical tips and techniques on how to get your organization or client ready for upcoming changes and impacts. Through a series of hands-on workshops\, you’ll develop a deeper understanding on what is involved in successfully adapting to and implementing change\, both from a personal and professional perspective. \nIn this seminar\, you’ll: \n\nUnderstand the impact change and transitions have on you and your employees\nLearn how to adapt to and be resilient to change\, whether the change is from a people\, process\, or technology transformation\nDevelop approaches to managing and leading change\nUse pragmatic tools to help you with anticipating and addressing resistance to change\, engaging with stakeholders\, and facilitating change\n\nInstructor: Eric Tung is a Business Communications Instructor at SFU’s Beedie School of Business\, and an English Instructor at UBC’s Extended Learning\, where he teaches business and technical writing courses. Eric also designs and delivers customized workshops to engineering\, construction\, and consulting firms. \nIn addition to teaching and coaching\, Eric is a business transformation and change management consultant\, where he advises firms on large-scale organizational-wide changes. Eric’s clients range from smaller consulting firms to larger organizations such as the City of Vancouver\, District of North Vancouver\, Metro Vancouver\, BC Hydro\, TELUS\, BC Pension Corporation\, BC Safety Authority\, and Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/leading-and-managing-organizational-change-burnaby-10/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Human Resources,Management
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