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CONSTRUCTION 101  

        **Course Dates to Be Announced**

A COMPREHENSIVE INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

** 16 hour Course ** $375.00 plus GST**

           

                                                                                        

Productivity is the Key to Profitability 
Entering the construction industry and trying to learn a piece here and a piece there isn’t effective.  Now there is a course designed to put the pieces of the construction industry puzzle together.  Don’t let the name “101” fool you!  The course is attended by new and long time employees who all find value in understanding the “why” in “what” we do.

     Engaged and contributing employees are the key to success

Students will learn:

• The different players and roles in the construction industry, and how they work together -"Who's Who in the Zoo"
• Terminology, contracts, procurement methods - "Understand the Lingo"
• How to better assist the management team - "Contribute to Profitability"
• To quickly become part of the team - "Be Part of the Recipe for Success"
• About the resources available to your company - "Be the Go-To Person"

All skills are aimed to help your company be more efficient and effective in improving the bottom line!

Who should attend:
New employees, those in administrative support roles and those looking to put all the pieces of the construction industry together:

• Contractors - Generals and Trades
• Buyers of Construction Services - Municipalities, School Districts, etc.
• Design Consultants - Engineers and Architects

Course outline:
Delivered over two days followed by a take home exam.
Attendees will receive a comprehensive 'Construction 101' binder and a copy of the
Alberta Builders LIEN Act, accompanied by a plain language guide on the LIEN Act.

Topics include:

• • Introduction to the Construction Industry - roles and responsibilities
  • Construction Documents - bid documents and format of drawings
  • Tendering, Bidding and Award of Contracts - calling and receiving of bids
  • Format of Contracts - features and types
  • Risk Management - bonding and construction insurance
  • Legal Matters - basic principles and typical contract
  • Project Management and Administration - start up to close out basics
  • Services Provided by Construction Associations