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Construction Business Management
Description: Participants will learn how to improve the management and business systems of their construction company.
This course includes 10 video modules with 8 hours of expert instruction and material.
Audience: Construction Owners, Managers, Estimators, Supervisors and Staff.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
- Understand the strategic planning process and how to implement it within their context
- Understand the importance of a business plan and how to prepare one
- Understand the participants within the construction industry – their roles, responsibilities and limitations
- Understand the benefits of a participatory management culture
- Formulate a marketing plan and understand the marketing mix
- Develop a human resource management plan
- Understand the employment cycle/process
- Develop an employee performance evaluation system
- Increase staff morale and engagement
- Understand operational planning for construction companies
- Formulate a financial plan, budgets, ratios and break-even analysis
- Understand the importance of financial internal controls
- Develop benchmarks and key performance indicators
- Understand bonding and insurance for construction companies
- Use risk management tools to identify risk and how to mitigate risk
Education credits: The course is eligible for 2 CCA Gold Seal education credits upon successful completion.
To Register CLICK HERE You will be redirected to a different page. Cost is $150.00 plus GST
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Construction Industry Ethics
For owner/clients, contractors, supervisors, project managers, etc. who must deal effectively and professionally with employees, subtrades, owners, clients, engineers, employers, and the public.
Understand ethics as it relates to the construction industry and learn how to navigate daily ethical grey areas.
- Understand what is included in “ethical behaviour.”
- Be aware of the importance of ethics in business.
- Know how to make ethical decisions.
- Recognize ethics in the context of the law.
- Understand the direct link between ethics and a company’s success.
This course uses interactive elements, scenarios, videos, and quizzes to reinforce learning.
This course is worth 2 Gold Seal credits and is the e-learning portion only. If you are working towards Gold Seal BOTH the online e-learning and in class portion are mandatory. Please visit the CCA Education Calendar to register for in class/e-learning combo OR call the CCA office at 403-291-3350.
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Registration / Enrollment
Once you register for a course you will receive an email with instructions and a PIN number within 24 - 48 hours of registration. All registrations received after hours will be processed the next business day.
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Construction Law
For owners, managers, supervisors, and project managers who deal primarily in trade-to-trade and/or trade-to-customer situations.
Understand construction contracts and contract law.
- Understand the origins of law.
- Understand what a contract is and what makes it valid or invalid.
- Know the different types of construction contracts.
- Understand roles in the construction industry as they apply to contract law.
- Understand the liabilities and responsibilities of all parties to a contract.
- Be able to interpret contracts.
- Understand what defines a custom contract.
- Understand the principles of surety and different types of bonds.
- Know what type of insurance is required.
- Understand claims, the reasons for claims, and how to compile and submit proper extras and claims.
- Know the acts and regulations that are relevant to the construction industry.
- Develop strategies to avoid conflict with contracts, owners, trades, and labour.
This course uses interactive elements, scenarios, videos, and quizzes to reinforce learning.
This course is worth 2 Gold Seal credits.
Click Here to view fact sheet
Registration / Enrollment
Once you register for a course you will receive an email with instructions and a PIN number within 24 - 48 hours of registration. All registrations received after hours will be processed the next business day.
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Construction Project Management
For everyone working in construction.
Gain the knowledge and skills to help you successfully plan, manage, and administer projects from start to finish.
- Understand the construction business and your role in it as a construction project manager.
- Know how to effectively communicate through listening, writing, and verbal communication.
- Know how to manage and maintain worksite relationships.
- Understand what happens at the project procurement stage.
- Know your roles and responsibilities at the pre-construction, construction, and close-out stages.
This course is worth 3 Gold Seal credits.
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Registration / Enrollment
Once you register for a course you will receive an email with instructions and a PIN number within 24 - 48 hours of registration. All registrations received after hours will be processed the next business day.
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First Level Supervisor Training Program
For supervisors, foremen, or any individual who wants to become a First Level Supervisor.
Develop the critical skills and learn the concepts required to supervise a construction crew, maximize productivity and quality, and ensure a job gets done on time, on budget, and safely.
- Build supervisory skills.
- Understand the difference between leadership and management.
- Communicate effectively.
- Lead a work crew.
- Plan and schedule.
- Manage effective meetings.
- Understand the supervisor’s role in safety and due diligence.
- Develop and motivate teams.
- Handle disagreements and problems.
- Address personal problems and performance issues.
This course is worth 5 Gold Seal credits
Click Here to view fact sheet
Registration / Enrollment
Once you register for a course you will receive an email with instructions and a PIN number within 24 - 48 hours of registration. All registrations received after hours will be processed the next business day.
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