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SUMMARY:Writing Effective Letters\, Scope Documents\, Reports and Proposals - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:What are key elements of an effectively written document? What should I focus on in my letters\, bids\, proposals\, work plans\, reports\, and documentation? \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 emails\, reports\, and proposals. 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 concisely \n3. Crafting effective emails and letters \n4. Responding to bids and proposals \n5. Structuring your reports and project documentation \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. \nIn addition to teaching\, 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. He advises firms on their communications strategy\, and writes proposals and business plans for his clients. \nEric also specializes in business transformation and change management consulting\, 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. \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-reports-and-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:20200226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200226T163000
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CREATED:20191204T210423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T210423Z
UID:9082-1582704000-1582734600@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-7/
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:20200224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200225T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191206T193203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T193203Z
UID:9117-1582531200-1582648200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Law - Prince George
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-prince-george-2/
LOCATION:Pomeroy Inn & Suites\, 2700 Recplace Drive\, Prince George\, BC\, V2N 0H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Legal,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200225T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191204T210242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T210242Z
UID:9080-1582531200-1582648200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Estimating - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn skills and knowledge to estimate construction projects and prepare a successful bid. The course is designed for construction estimators and those with experience in construction that desire to be estimators or improve their knowledge of estimating. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\n\n\n\nAnalyze projects and decide on which ones to bid\nUnderstand risk analysis and how to price this into a bid\nDo competitor analysis and understand how this impacts the bid\nDo client risk analysis and how to price this into bids\nRecord material and other prices and maintain contact lists\nFormulate a bid strategy\nUnderstand how to prepare an estimate and the estimating process\nUse Construction Division Codes\nUnderstand how to present a bid\nBe familiar with how to use the bid depository\nUnderstand the requirements for bonding and insurance\nUnderstand the post-bidding process\nWork with project managers to pass on knowledge of the bid\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nProject analysis\nRisk analysis\nCompetitor analysis\nClient risk analysis\nRecord keeping\nBid strategies\nPreparing estimates and the estimating process\nConstruction Division Codes\nPresenting bids\nBid depository\nBonding and insurance\nPost-bidding process\n\nTwo days (16 hours) of lessons with instructors plus an online portion involving research\, reading and answering questions (7-8 hours) that will be marked by the instructors. To receive your CPD accredited certificate you must complete the online portion after the 2 day course. \n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-estimating-burnaby-5/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200222T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200222T170000
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CREATED:20191217T232246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T232246Z
UID:9218-1582360200-1582390800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:2018 BC Electrical Code Change Training PLUS! - Cranbrook
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about the new updates to the BC Electrical Code including code changes\, interpretations and the impact to your business.\n\nJoin us for the 2018 BC Electrical Code Change course and get up to date on:\n\nChanges to the Acts\, Regulations\, Safety Orders\, Directives and Information Bulletins that impact industry roles and responsibilities\nAll of the changes to in the 2018 BC Electrical Code (24th edition) including updates\, new tables\, definitions\, and additions.\nThe rationale for technical changes\nImplications of the changes for your business and clients\nPLUS! – Related changes to the Safety Standards Act\, Safety Standards General Regulations\, Electrical Safety Regulations and Directives\n\nAt this session you also get:\n\n– a hard copy of the code change training handbook\n\n– lunch and refreshments\n\n– a certificate of completion (emailed to you post-session upon completion/attendance)\n\nWhat to bring:\n\n– your registration confirmation (hard copy or digital version)\n\n– a smart device (optional but recommended)\n\nInstructor: SparkBC is a recognized training provider for class A\, B or C FSR continuing education as per Technical Safety BC. Their talented instructors have over 30 years experience in the industry as electrical experts and safety officers.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/2018-bc-electrical-code-change-training-plus-cranbrook/
LOCATION:Days Inn Conference Centre\, 600 Cranbrook Street North\, Cranbrook\, BC\, V1C 3R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200221T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191113T220841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T220841Z
UID:8981-1582288200-1582302600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Protection - Burnaby
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-burnaby-20/
LOCATION:Universal Health and Safety\, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191206T192739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T211538Z
UID:9109-1581580800-1581611400@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\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 disscussions. Very thought provoking!” \n\n\n\n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/time-management-workshop-langley/
LOCATION:Fortius Sport and Health Centre\, 3713 Kensington Avenue\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5B 0A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200213T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191108T210809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T210809Z
UID:8964-1581580800-1581611400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Responsibilities of Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC) - 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. \n\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 Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/responsibilities-of-joint-health-and-safety-committees-jhsc-burnaby-3/
LOCATION:Universal Health and Safety\, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191113T220947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T220947Z
UID:8983-1581494400-1581525000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Incident Investigations - Langley
DESCRIPTION:WorkSafeBC’s amendment to Bill 9 includes two major changes to the requirements for employer incident investigations. First\, section 175 of the Act has been amended to require an employer to undertake a preliminary investigation within 48 hours of the incident. Second\, section 176 of the Act is amended to require an employer to submit a full investigation report to WorkSafeBC within 30 days of an incident. \nThis course is designed to provide participants the required knowledge to understand the principle of incident investigations and the methods used to ensure an adequate investigation is completed. At the end of the session participants will have an understanding of the requirements for investigating incidents\, the tools required to undertake an adequate investigation\, methods involved in successful interviews\, identifying incident causes and completing incident reports. \n\nThe program uses a classroom component with video and a multimedia PowerPoint presentation during the session. Participants will take part in a simulated investigation with witnesses to interview\, a scene to evaluate and documentation to complete. This one day session is designed to provide participants with the tools to understand:\n\nThe regulatory requirements to investigate Accidents/Incidents\nWhy are we investigating Accidents/Incidents\nWho makes a good investigator\nHow to gather evidence and information\nHow to photograph a scene\nHow to measure and diagram a scene\nHow to conduct interviews\nWhat is the principle of Root Cause Analysis\nDeveloping recommendations for prevention\nCompleting the Incident Report\n\nInstructor: Terry Duncan is an independent safety specialist with over 30 years of experience in occupational safety. Past roles include safety coordinator for Dominion Bridge of Western Canada\, and safety coordinator/industrial engineer for Freightliner Canada. Terry was also directly involved in the development of the City of Vancouver’s TSC/CSO training program. He has worked in construction\, manufacturing\, forestry\, pulp and paper\, and municipal and provincial governments. In 1998\, Terry was voted Senior Safety Professional of the Year by the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/incident-investigations-langley/
LOCATION:Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre\, 20393 Fraser Hwy\, Langley\, BC\, V3A 7N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200208T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191217T232145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T232145Z
UID:9216-1581150600-1581181200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:2018 BC Electrical Code Change Training PLUS! - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about the new updates to the BC Electrical Code including code changes\, interpretations and the impact to your business.\n\nJoin us for the 2018 BC Electrical Code Change course and get up to date on:\n\nChanges to the Acts\, Regulations\, Safety Orders\, Directives and Information Bulletins that impact industry roles and responsibilities\nAll of the changes to in the 2018 BC Electrical Code (24th edition) including updates\, new tables\, definitions\, and additions.\nThe rationale for technical changes\nImplications of the changes for your business and clients\nPLUS! – Related changes to the Safety Standards Act\, Safety Standards General Regulations\, Electrical Safety Regulations and Directives\n\nAt this session you also get:\n\n– a hard copy of the code change training handbook\n\n– lunch and refreshments\n\n– a certificate of completion (emailed to you post-session upon completion/attendance)\n\nWhat to bring:\n\n– your registration confirmation (hard copy or digital version)\n\n– a smart device (optional but recommended)\n\nInstructor: SparkBC is a recognized training provider for class A\, B or C FSR continuing education as per Technical Safety BC. Their talented instructors have over 30 years experience in the industry as electrical experts and safety officers.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/2018-bc-electrical-code-change-training-plus-burnaby/
LOCATION:Burnaby (TBA)\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191108T210617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T210617Z
UID:8960-1581064200-1581093000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Occupational First Aid Level 1 - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 is a one-day course designed to cover all medical techniques considered to be within the responsibility of the Occupational First Aid Level 1 Attendant as required by WorkSafeBC. \nIn order to be successful\, participants must demonstrate practical skill competency and achieve 70% on a multiple choice exam. On successful completion of the course\, participants receive a 3-year certification. \nImportant: Photo ID is required to receive a certificate. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/occupational-first-aid-level-1-burnaby-15/
LOCATION:Universal Health and Safety\, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191108T211412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T192747Z
UID:8974-1580976000-1581093000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Supervisory and Management Skills - Langley
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 layoutand and presentation.” \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/supervisory-and-management-skills-burnaby-5/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Express & Suites Langley\, 8750 204th Street\, Langley\, BC\, V1M 2Y5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191108T211253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T211253Z
UID:8972-1580889600-1580920200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Civil Blueprint Reading - Kamloops
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to read a set of civil construction blueprints\, drawing specifications and general notes. Using various samples of civil blueprints\, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work on construction projects. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to:\n• Have an elementary knowledge of civil blueprint reading as it relates to building construction projects\n• Understand in general terms the design process and the role of design professionals\n• Understand how Building Codes and Bylaws impact blueprints\n• Understand specifications and the contractual hierarchy\n• Be able to find trade information using blueprints\n• Be able to answer basic construction questions related to the layout and installation of materials\n• Be able to identify elementary problems or short comings of the blueprints you are using\n• Be familiar with civil\, architectural and structural drawings\, and how they fit together\n• Understand and be able to use architectural & metric scale rules\n• Understand how to convert metric dimensions to architectural (imperial) dimensions\n• Know what a floor plan\, section\, detail\, profile and elevation are\n• Understand symbols\, notations\, abbreviations and material schedules\n• Be able to work with the drawings to obtain basic information on dimensions\, finishes\, details\, area calculations\, and the ability to do simple materialtakeoffs \nAudience: Ideal for those who have little or no background in civil blueprint reading. \nThe instructor: Mark Waters\, CTech.\, GSC has worked in the civil and environmental construction industry for the past 30 years and is an experienced project manager and\nestimator. He graduated from the BCIT Geomatics Technician program with honours in 1996 and joined the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Association of BC (ASTTBC) in 1997. Mark spent many of his earlier civil construction years as a project superintendent\nand engineering surveyor. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/civil-blueprint-reading-kamloops/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops\, 675 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, BC\, V2B 3H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191108T210707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T210707Z
UID:8962-1580889600-1580920200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Blueprint Reading - Burnaby
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-burnaby-9/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Equipment Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200204T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191024T213131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T165222Z
UID:8950-1580803200-1580833800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft SharePoint with Teams - Langley
DESCRIPTION:The new SharePoint features promise accessibility\, security and a host of new features but understanding the new tools and the fear of not setting it up right can stall progress. This is not a technical how to course but a course on how to get the most out of your SharePoint site. Explore the tools and the customizations. Learn how to find and conveniently access documents and how many of these tools can connect with Outlook\, your grand central station of your work day. \n\n\n\nWe will also explore Teams and how they can transform and simplify your collaborative efforts by reducing email and keeping all team or project information in one place. At the same time learn how to connect this information back to Outlook\, the place where you work from each day. You will explore the various features that can be added to Teams and specifically spend time using Planner and OneNote. \nThe following list summarizes skills that students will be comfortable with after this course. \n\nUnderstanding how to navigate and organize a SharePoint site\nLearn about various apps that can be added to site\nCreate a sub-site\nSyncing document libraries to Windows Explorer\nUnderstand use Version Control\nSearching for info\nCreating a Team\nCreating Channels\nExploring various apps\nWorking with OneNote to manage team meetings and integrating with Outlook\nWorking with Planner\nIntegrating tools with Flow\nUsing Teams on your mobile Device\n\nThe course assumes that students have completed the Microsoft Outlook course or have a good working knowledge of Outlook. \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. \n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-sharepoint-with-teams-langley/
LOCATION:Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre\, 20393 Fraser Hwy\, Langley\, BC\, V3A 7N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191024T213029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T201449Z
UID:8948-1580731200-1580747400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft OneNote - Langley
DESCRIPTION:Are you trying to keep track of multiple meeting agendas and meeting minutes? Trying to keep notes\, e-mails\, internet research and meeting notes on various projects organized can be a real challenge. OneNote is the ultimate note taking and organizational tool for these purposes. It captures everything to do with your project\, from e-mails\, files\, videos\, meeting notes and almost anything else in one easy to share tool. The files will even automatically sync and can be edited from a phone or tablet. Teams will greatly benefit from the collaborative nature of OneNote that will make it easy to organize and share information on a shared team project. \nThe following list summarizes skills that students will be comfortable with after this course. \n\nUnderstanding how to navigate and organize OneNote\nAdd many different types of information into a OneNote binder\nInserting graphics and screen clippings\nUsing and updating links\nUsing tags to manage information\nSearching notebooks\nSharing and collaborating\nIntegrating OneNote with other programs including Word\, Outlook and Internet\nCreating templates\nUsing OneNote to manage team meetings\n\nCourse Duration: 3.5 Hours \nWant to take Outlook with OneNote Training? Click here to register for the combo: https://citn.simplesignup.ca/5220 \nThe course assumes that students are knowledgeable of and comfortable using a computer. The student should also be familiar with the Microsoft Office program layout. \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. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-onenote-langley/
LOCATION:Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre\, 20393 Fraser Hwy\, Langley\, BC\, V3A 7N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200204T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191108T210507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T210507Z
UID:8958-1580716800-1580833800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Law - Kamloops
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-kamloops/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn & Suites Kamloops\, 675 Tranquille Road\, Kamloops\, BC\, V2B 3H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Legal
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191031T201629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T201659Z
UID:8953-1580716800-1580747400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Outlook - Langley
DESCRIPTION:Tired of living in your Inbox? Maybe you shouldn’t be there. Learn how to create a powerful time management dashboard in Outlook that will show you what you need to do on one screen and allow you to manage your priorities and schedule. Learn key setting changes in Outlook and a handful of keyboard shortcuts that can eliminate 100’s of mouse clicks per day and keep you more focused on what is most important in your day and better manage and delegate work. \nThe following list summarizes skills that students will be comfortable with after this course. \n• Learn time saving tips for managing your calendar \n• Create an effective file/e-mail management system \n• Learn the 5 D’s of e-mail management to keep your Inbox empty \n• Understand how to use Tasks and To-dos \n• Create a single dashboard to manage almost everything you need to do in Outlook on one screen \n• Use Outlook to assess priorities and level workload for the week \n• Learn to file and forward e-mails with a single click \n• Utilize search folders \n• Learn to delegate\, manage and track work \n• Learn how to run multiple small projects using Outlook \n• Use time saving advanced e-mail functions such as redirect\, delay or set expiry dates for e-mail messages and voting buttons \nCourse duration: 4 Hours \nWant to take Outlook with OneNote Training? Click here to register: https://citn.simplesignup.ca/5220 \nThe course assumes that students have completed the Microsoft Outlook course or have a good working knowledge of Outlook. \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. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-outlook-langley-2/
LOCATION:Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre\, 20393 Fraser Hwy\, Langley\, BC\, V3A 7N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200203T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191024T212711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T201433Z
UID:8943-1580716800-1580747400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Microsoft Outlook with OneNote - Langley
DESCRIPTION:Tired of living in your Inbox? Maybe you shouldn’t be there. Learn how to create a powerful time management dashboard in Outlook that will show you what you need to do on one screen and allow you to manage your priorities and schedule. Learn key setting changes in Outlook and a handful of keyboard shortcuts that can eliminate 100’s of mouse clicks per day and keep you more focused on what is most important in your day and better manage and delegate work. \nYou’ll also learn how to use Microsoft OneNote to organize\, locate and share information. You will learn how to collect and organize notes\, insert files\, capture screens and enhance your notes for all types of projects. You’ll learn how this tool automatically integrates with Outlook and can dramatically improve your ability to manage projects and collaborate with others. Tired of trying to keep track of meeting agendas and minutes? OneNote will change the way your team addresses the management of your meetings and simplify the creation and sharing of agendas\, minutes and tracking of action items that come out of all the meetings you attend. \nThe following list summarizes skills that students will be comfortable with after this course. \nOutlook \n• Learn how to keep your Inbox empty on a daily basis \n• Learn how to manage all priorities from a single dashboard \n• Reduce the number of e-mails you need to send and become a better manager \n• Run multiple projects simultaneously from Outlook and be able to completely manage and report on each one using custom screens \nOneNote \n• Transform the way your team manages meeting agendas\, minutes and action items into a streamlined system that completely integrates with Outlook \n• Learn how to capture all information that belongs to a project and share and collaborate on it in a single integrated tool \nOnly want to take the half day Outlook or OneNote Training? Click here to register: \nOneNote: https://citn.simplesignup.ca/5222 \nOutlook: https://citn.simplesignup.ca/5221 \nThe course assumes that students have completed the Microsoft Outlook course or have a good working knowledge of Outlook. \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. \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/microsoft-outlook-with-onenote-langley/
LOCATION:Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre\, 20393 Fraser Hwy\, Langley\, BC\, V3A 7N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191217T232102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T232102Z
UID:9212-1580545800-1580576400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:2018 BC Electrical Code Change Training PLUS! - Langley
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about the new updates to the BC Electrical Code including code changes\, interpretations and the impact to your business.\n\nJoin us for the 2018 BC Electrical Code Change course and get up to date on:\n\nChanges to the Acts\, Regulations\, Safety Orders\, Directives and Information Bulletins that impact industry roles and responsibilities\nAll of the changes to in the 2018 BC Electrical Code (24th edition) including updates\, new tables\, definitions\, and additions.\nThe rationale for technical changes\nImplications of the changes for your business and clients\nPLUS! – Related changes to the Safety Standards Act\, Safety Standards General Regulations\, Electrical Safety Regulations and Directives\n\nAt this session you also get:\n\n– a hard copy of the code change training handbook\n\n– lunch and refreshments\n\n– a certificate of completion (emailed to you post-session upon completion/attendance)\n\nWhat to bring:\n\n– your registration confirmation (hard copy or digital version)\n\n– a smart device (optional but recommended)\n\nInstructor: SparkBC is a recognized training provider for class A\, B or C FSR continuing education as per Technical Safety BC. Their talented instructors have over 30 years experience in the industry as electrical experts and safety officers.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/2018-bc-electrical-code-change-training-plus-langley/
LOCATION:Sandman Signature Langley\, 8828 201 Street\, Langley\, BC\, V2Y 0C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200131T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20190919T180558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T205614Z
UID:8883-1580371200-1580488200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Construction Law - Burnaby
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-burnaby-6/
LOCATION:Fortius Sport and Health Centre\, 3713 Kensington Avenue\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5B 0A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Legal,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200128T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191206T193047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T193047Z
UID:9115-1580112000-1580229000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Civil Sitework Estimating - Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn skills and knowledge to estimate civil sitework construction projects and prepare a successful bid. The course is designed for those interested in becoming civil sitework estimators and for workers with experience in construction that desire to improve their knowledge of sitework estimating. \nAt the end of the course participants will be able to: \n• Calculate work quantities from engineering drawings\n• Adjust for material swell and shrink factors\n• Assemble efficient crews\, and determine productivity\n• Put into practice effective methods for determining job costs.\n• Use essential formats for clearly estimating equipment\, labor\, material and other service costs related to completing a project.\n• Assess and decide how a variety of physical site complexities may affect the estimated cost of a project. Use methods to counteract these variances.\n• Better identify and interpret general site conditions\, special conditions and technical specifications associated with sitework projects.\n• Analyze projects and decide on which ones to bid\n• Understand risk analysis and how to price this into a bid\n• Do competitor analysis and understand how this impacts the bid\n• Do client risk analysis and how to price this into bids\n• Record material and other prices and maintain contact lists\n• Formulate a bid strategy\n• Understand how to prepare an estimate and the estimating process\n• Become familiar with Construction Division Codes\n• Understand how to present a bid\n• Be familiar with how to use the bid depository\n• Understand the requirements for bonding and insurance\n• Understand the post-bidding process\n• Work with project managers to pass on knowledge of the bid \n  \nThe instructors:\nMark Waters\, CTech.\, GSC as worked in the civil and environmental construction industry for the past 30 years and is an experienced project manager and  estimator. He graduated from the BCIT Geomatics Technician program with honours in 1996 and joined the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Association of BC (ASTTBC) in 1997. Mark spent many of his earlier civil construction years as a project superintendent  and engineering surveyor. \nTim Williams MBA\, B.Econ.\, CPA\, GSC\, is the President of BGC Partners Inc. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years. He is a Gold Seal Certified\nproject 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/civil-sitework-estimating-kelowna/
LOCATION:Fairfield Inn and Suites Kelowna\, 1655 Powick Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1X 4L1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200123T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191217T231854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T231854Z
UID:9209-1579768200-1579798800@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:2018 BC Electrical Code Change Training PLUS! - Penticton
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about the new updates to the BC Electrical Code including code changes\, interpretations and the impact to your business.\n\nJoin us for the 2018 BC Electrical Code Change course and get up to date on:\n\nChanges to the Acts\, Regulations\, Safety Orders\, Directives and Information Bulletins that impact industry roles and responsibilities\nAll of the changes to in the 2018 BC Electrical Code (24th edition) including updates\, new tables\, definitions\, and additions.\nThe rationale for technical changes\nImplications of the changes for your business and clients\nPLUS! – Related changes to the Safety Standards Act\, Safety Standards General Regulations\, Electrical Safety Regulations and Directives\n\nAt this session you also get:\n\n– a hard copy of the code change training handbook\n\n– lunch and refreshments\n\n– a certificate of completion (emailed to you post-session upon completion/attendance)\n\nWhat to bring:\n\n– your registration confirmation (hard copy or digital version)\n\n– a smart device (optional but recommended)\n\nInstructor: SparkBC is a recognized training provider for class A\, B or C FSR continuing education as per Technical Safety BC. Their talented instructors have over 30 years experience in the industry as electrical experts and safety officers.\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/2018-bc-electrical-code-change-training-plus-penticton/
LOCATION:Days Inn Penticton\, 152 Riverside Drive\, Penticton\, BC\, V2A 5Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Construction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200123T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191113T221342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T213651Z
UID:8989-1579766400-1579797000@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? \nThis seminar is focused on preparing you to manage organizational change and to lead and mentor others through change. You’ll understand the impacts change has on employees\, and what you need to do manage and address any resistance. You’ll also learn practical tips and techniques on how to get your organization or client ready for upcoming changes and impacts. Through a series of hands-on workshops\, you’ll develop a deeper understanding on what is involved in successfully adapting to and implementing change\, both from a personal and professional perspective. \nIn this seminar\, you’ll: \n\nUnderstand the impact change and transitions have on you and your employees\nLearn how to adapt to and be resilient to change\, whether the change is from a people\, process\, or technology transformation\nDevelop approaches to managing and leading change\nUse pragmatic tools to help you with anticipating and addressing resistance to change\, engaging with stakeholders\, and facilitating change\n\nInstructor: Eric Tung is Business Communications Instructor at SFU’s Beedie School of Business\, and an English Instructor at UBC’s Extended Learning\, where he teaches business and technical writing courses. Eric also designs and delivers customized workshops to engineering\, construction\, and consulting firms. \nIn addition to teaching and coaching\, Eric is a business transformation and change management consultant\, where he advises firms on large-scale organizational-wide changes. Eric’s clients range from smaller consulting firms to larger organizations such as the City of Vancouver\, District of North Vancouver\, Metro Vancouver\, BC Hydro\, TELUS\, BC Pension Corporation\, BC Safety Authority\, and Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group. \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/leading-and-managing-organizational-change-burnaby-7/
LOCATION:Fortius Sport and Health Centre\, 3713 Kensington Avenue\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5B 0A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200123T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200123T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191113T220530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191113T220530Z
UID:8977-1579764600-1579797000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Ground Disturbance Level II® BC (Global) - Surrey
DESCRIPTION:This one-day BC specific program is designed for any party that is supervising a ground disturbance\, independently performing a ground disturbance\, or issuing and receiving ground disturbance permits in British Columbia. The program ensures that Level II® personnel are familiar with\, and fully understand\, all the regulations and variances involved when a ground disturbance takes place. The course is presented in a logical sequence – from the pre-planning stage to the actual dig – and highlights the ‘musts’ compared to the ‘shoulds’. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nClarify the sources when searching for underground facilities\nProviding notification to facility owner\nReceiving owner notification\nApprovals/Crossing Agreements\nRegulations\nCreating the Plot Plan/Site Drawing\nLine locating\nExposure\nBack-fill inspections\nPermits and pre-job meetings\nEmergency Response Plans\nContacting an underground facility\n\nCOMPETENCIES \nThe competencies of this program are tested and measured through 100% participation of the learning objectives. Participants must achieve a minimum 80% pass mark on a written competency exam. \nGlobal Training Centre has been assessed to the BCCGA Ground Disturbance 201 Standard and is endorsed by the BCCGA & ABCGA. (for more info click here) \n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/ground-disturbance-level-ii-bc-global-surrey-2/
LOCATION:Kwantlen Polytechnic University Civic Plaza Campus\, 13485 Central Avenue\, Surrey\, BC\, V3T 0K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Safety
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200122T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200122T093000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191128T231445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191128T231445Z
UID:9071-1579676400-1579685400@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Get the PST Right! PST Issues for the Construction Industry (Breakfast Session) - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:This breakfast seminar helps home builders\, renovators and trade contractors understand how PST applies to their business. It will provide critical understanding of who pays PST\, how to pay PST as well as: \n» When to pay PST on your goods and supplies\n» How PST applies to goods for resale vs. those you install\n» How PST applies to goods used to fulfill a contract outside B.C.\n» When you need to be registered to collect PST\n» When to charge your customers PST\n» How PST applies to goods bought outside B.C.\n» When you may be eligible for a PST refund and how to apply\n\n\nWhat previous participants have said:\n“Clear and concise. Wish all my interactions were with trained and knowledgeable professionals like him”\n“He was great and very thorough. Keeps the audience engaged and answers questions to the best of his ability. Thank you!”\n“Very articulate. He explains it so you can understand individual situations” \n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/get-the-pst-right-pst-issues-for-the-construction-industry-breakfast-session-burnaby-2/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200117T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20190925T145544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T145544Z
UID:8895-1579249800-1579264200@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Protection - Burnaby
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-burnaby-19/
LOCATION:Universal Health and Safety\, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191108T210959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191108T210959Z
UID:8968-1579248000-1579278600@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:How To Be A Better Foreman - Kelowna
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. \n\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-kelowna/
LOCATION:Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites\, 2402 Highway 97 North\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1X 4J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200117T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200117T103000
DTSTAMP:20260407T164725
CREATED:20191128T231210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191128T231210Z
UID:9067-1579246200-1579257000@trainingnetwork.ca
SUMMARY:Negligence Claims and Construction Projects (Breakfast Session) - Burnaby
DESCRIPTION:The conduct of a party on a construction project may constitute not only breach of contract but also negligence. In particular\, parties that do not have a contractual relationship may allege negligence against one another. Negligence claims vary in scope including injury on site\, mismanagement of the project\, or a major deficiency in the project arising before or after completion. It is important to understand what obligations arise between parties on a construction project that could give rise to claims in negligence and how to guard against and respond to a claim in negligence. \n\nIn this presentation we will review the following aspect of a negligence claim using examples from real cases.\nTopics covered:\n\nWhat is a negligence claim?\nConcurrent claims in contract and negligence\nDefences to a negligence claim?\nIs the negligence claim covered by insurance?\nRisk Management Strategies\n\nPresenter: Satinder Sidhu\, Partner is a partner at Clark Wilson LLP. Satinder’s area is\nInfrastructure\, Construction & Procurement\, Insurance. She views every file as an opportunity to advocate for clients while working to achieve a favourable and economical resolution of the construction or insurance matter at issue.\nThe construction clients that Satinder works with bring projects to life proficiently. The insurance clients that she works with manage a large volume of claims with expertise and efficiency. Satinder mirrors these qualities in her practice\, ensuring that clients can execute their projects and resolve their claims in a timely and skillful manner.\nDisclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. \n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/negligence-claims-and-construction-projects-breakfast-session-burnaby/
LOCATION:Accent Inn\, 3777 Henning Drive\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 6N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Construction,Legal
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SUMMARY:Responsibilities of Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC) - 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. \n\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 Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/responsibilities-of-joint-health-and-safety-committees-jhsc-burnaby-2/
LOCATION:Universal Health and Safety\, 201-4199 Lougheed Hwy\, Burnaby\, British Columbia\, V5C 3Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business,Health,Safety
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