Professional Development Library
Every Contractor performing prevailing wage work at either the State or Federal levels must be willing and able to work within Awarding Body’s and third-party Labor Compliance Programs to achieve c
The most common word shared across many definitions of leadership is influence!
Active shooter situations are becoming all too common. They are unpredictable, evolve quickly, and are over in minutes. In this webinar, we focus on “survival,” not on fear.
Join Eric Anderton as he sits down with a leading expert to unpack the ESOP model.
This course, presented by Workers Comp experts, will cover best practices for contractors around dealing with Workers comp, including the value of Workers Comp Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Love them or hate them, PLAs are an increasingly common feature of the industry and one that contractors need to get more sophisticated at to survive.
Sit in with Eric Anderton as he breaks down, with a seasoned expert, the essentials of an internal sale of your company to the next generation.
“Safety is our most important job.” All companies say that. Many even have excellent practices for preventing injuries.
Unlock the potential of social selling to boost your personal brand within the landscape of your company's corporate identity.
Unexpected overtime can make or break your bottom line!
Unexpected overtime can make or break your bottom line. Yet, the rules are easy to misinterpret or take for granted, causing cost creep and wage claims.
This workshop teaches the concepts of “fearless negotiating” as they relate to the construction industry.
Project Foremen and Superintendents have some of the most difficult jobs in the construction industry. The more they know and understand about leadership, communication, planning, organizatio
Learn how to craft a strategy that ensures your company thrives through transitions.
Leaders define culture for better and worse. Is our culture empowering for those in it? How would our teams describe their prevailing experience?
You are not alone! About 1 in four people are living with a mental health condition that is impacting their quality of life.
This class is for anyone responsible for ensuring that their company has a workforce compliant with Skilled & Trained Workforce (STW) guidelines.
Step one in getting good at this whole relationship game is knowing who you are. And the quickest way to get that self-awareness is by taking a real look at your core values.
Contractors are, unfortunately, easy targets for all kinds of legal claims.
Step into construction networking with a clear plan and a confident smile, even if you’re naturally more reserved.
Subcontracting violations are the most common and most costly grievance union contractors face.
Get up to date with new construction industry employment laws affecting your organization’s policies and practices.
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Under SB 1343, all California companies with 5 or more employees must provide sexual harassment training to all employees.
Working through a comprehensive closeout checklist, participants will be forced to consider common factors that work against the successful completion of the project.
Project start-up is one of many construction firms' most challenging aspects of the project life cycle.
This is a three-part session designed for those with no prior knowledge of the California public works requirements.
Contracts are at the heart of every construction project. And whether administering prime contracts, sub-contracts, or purchase orders, the required contractual tasks can be overwhelming.
Get ready to ace your performance reviews with our comprehensive course.
Every Contractor performing prevailing wage work at either the State or Federal levels must be willing and able to work within Awarding Body’s and third-party Labor Compliance Programs to achieve c
Construction contracts require the creation and maintenance of construction schedules. Most construction projects are driven by the Critical Path Method of scheduling (CPM).
Get a jump start on understanding the basics of construction estimating.
In construction, we build complicated projects. Too often delivering successful projects gets over complicated.
Beware of “gaps in wraps”! There is no standard “wrap” or consolidated insurance program (e.g., OCIPs and CCIPs).
Construction professionals, are you tired of struggling with time management? Our course teaches you how to ditch time management and use calendar management instead.
Unexpected overtime can make or break your bottom line. Yet, the rules are easy to misinterpret or take for granted, causing cost creep and wage claims.
Unexpected overtime can make or break your bottom line. Yet, the rules are easy to misinterpret or take for granted, causing cost creep and wage claims.
Subcontracting violations are the most common and most costly grievance union contractors face.
Become the ultimate coach for a new leader with this course.
Are you looking to boost your networking skills and make meaningful connections with current and potential clients and industry partners?
Layoffs & terminations can trigger unexpected emotional outbursts, but when it’s a high-risk termination, planning and preparation are key.
Get up to date with new construction industry employment laws affecting your organization’s policies and practices.
Our final session focuses on contractual provisions for claims (and hoops that must be jumped through to preserve them), limitations of liability—including waiver of consequential damages and liqui
The final session is this prime-contracts series will focus on contractual provisions for claims, limitations of liability – including waiver of consequential damages and liquidated damages – claim
This course will review the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration drug and alcohol testing regulations for drivers with a CDL.
In this class, participants will learn about different types of indemnity clauses, how subtle differences in indemnity clauses can have large impacts, and how California law limits indemnity and de
This class will cover mechanic's liens, stop payment notices, and bond claims. You will learn practical tips to get paid!
Basic Level 1 Inspection criteria for a roadside inspection and the purpose of the Scales is to inspect the size, weight, equipment, and emissions of the vehicles.
This course will introduce the concepts of insurance, surety, and risk management for construction companies and projects.
In this session, participants will consider different indemnity and insurance requirements, owner requirements for subcontract qualifications and subcontracts, and the owner’s rights to communicate
This class will be an overview of the BIT (Basic Inspection of Terminal) program with a brief history and how it has evolved into what it is now.
If you are going to win at the game of contracting, you have to know the score. The score, however, is made up of more than profit.
This session takes on changes and extra work for which subcontractors may have rights to be paid and given extra time, such as changes in scope, cost increases, unforeseen conditions, and force maj
This session deals with clauses addressing changes in work. What are the written requirements for changes? How are claims for extra work waived? What about oral change orders?
Every Contractor performing prevailing wage work at either the State or Federal levels must be willing and able to work within Awarding Body’s and third party Labor Compliance Programs to achieve c
When you start your career, you have no skills and no friends. You have to get busy acquiring skills and building your network. This session will show you how to craft a realistic career goal.
Explore how subcontracts allocate “credit risk”—the ability of owner and contractor to pay—including a subcontractor’s right to access financial information.
This is a two-part session taking place on August 2 and August 9 from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm each day.
We will zero in on schedule clauses, including commencement, delays, impacts, efficiency, acceleration, substantial and final completion, and consequential and liquidated damages.
Smoke from wildfires contains chemicals, gases and fine particles that can harm health.
Every company faces increased cyber risk in today’s modern world – and contractors are no exception.
Here we discuss subcontract clauses impacting scheduling issues—including schedule control and input, coordination, sequencing, efficiency, and acceleration—compensation and/or liability for delays
Learn a step-by-step process to leveraging LinkedIn to raise your company’s profile, connect with your target audience, and share relevant high-quality content.
The focus of this course will be clauses about the scope of work, the contractor’s responsibility for inspection and conditions, protection of persons and property, warranties, and uncovering and c
The aim of marketing is to attract the right project opportunities from the right clients: ones that build profitably because you understand the work, have a team in place, and are ready and able t
Learn how to craft strategic approaches to bidding specific opportunities so that you increase the likelihood of your company being selected to build the project.
Explore standard and master contract forms and how they are used. Learn the power of inclusions, exclusions, and conditions in proposals and how they influence subcontract terms.
Performing accurate quantity and material takeoffs is essential to arriving at the proper project price and procuring materials and construction services.
This class covers detailed topics and best practices for construction accounting and finance.
In this opening session, the discussion will include the different types of contracts, from lump sum to design-build, explore clauses addressing the owner’s responsibilities for financing disclosur
Project Managers and Superintendents are the glue that binds construction companies together.
The construction industry has specific project documentation, communications, and correspondence requirements that demand focused efforts.
Building a project plan to implement change is one thing, but it’s another challenge to influence how people behave and adapt to change.
Up to 25% of a manager’s time is spent dealing with conflict – in construction, that number is even higher.
Learn how to identify the warning signs of a claim and processes for recovering appropriate losses, including the use of the change order method and presentation of claims.
Do you struggle to focus on what matters most?
Identify potentially high liability risk employee terminations and strategies for reducing/eliminating liability risks associated with terminations.
Contracts are at the heart of every construction project. And whether administering prime contracts, sub-contracts, or purchase orders, the required contractual tasks can be overwhelming.
The ability to read and understand construction drawings is an essential skill set of the industry.
Most people agree that they could stand to take more risks in work and life. Of course, doing so in a thoughtful and calculated way is the key because it reduces the likelihood of getting harmed.
This presentation will address the employer and worker's role in preventing workplace violence.
Alternative project delivery methods are not new but are becoming increasingly more popular as project Owners search for more efficient ways to finance, design, build, operate, maintain, and manage
Construction is a team sport. To succeed, leaders must understand how to build and lead high-performing teams that execute safe, high-quality projects on time.
Women make up more than 50% of the workforce, but less than 4% in construction. As construction faces massive job shortages, the industry must transform to attract and retain this talent source.
Employee Experience (EX) can be confusing, overwhelming and complex. That said, companies that are investing in EX outperform those that do not. Not only are they able to attract and re
What You Will Learn:
Session 1: Productivity in Construction (June 17, 2021)
In this course, you will learn what the top 10% of motor carriers are doing to operate safely while reducing their losses and exposure.
By attending this class you will be able to determine if your fleet operations are subject to INTERstate or INTRAstate motor carrier safety regulations.
This workshop will draw on scientific research around what makes a person influential. It will explain the factors that go into influencing others and provide tips for building on those factors.
Skilled & Trained Workforce (STW) is not just a compliance issue; it's a competitive issue that increasingly favors companies who get compliant quickly and effe
