Continuing Education

How to Make Networking Events Effective and Fun Even If You’re an Introvert

  • February 14, 2023 2:30pm  -  4:00pm PST

Are you looking to boost your networking skills and make meaningful connections with current and potential clients and industry partners? Our course has you covered with guidance on choosing suitable networking events and preparing to make a splash.

You'll learn how to perfect your elevator pitch and work a room. Plus, discover how to start and end conversations, read body language, and be likable and memorable.

Fearless Field Leader - Cerritos

  • March 15, 2023 5:00pm  -  8:00pm PDT

REGISTRATION FOR FEARLESS FIELD LEADER CERRITOS IS CLOSED

Do you want to be recognized as a Professional Foreman, Leader, and Manager? Take the following steps and register for this seminar that focuses on key strategies and techniques to emerge as leaders, mentors, and innovators on the jobsite. There is no other program in the construction industry that provides a more comprehensive, uniquely focused people skills training specifically for construction Foremen. This class includes a copy of Five Minute Foreman by Mark Breslin.

New Industry Law Updates

  • December 08, 2022 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PST

Get up to date with new construction industry employment laws affecting your organization’s policies and practices. This program will discuss new laws and court decisions and provide strategies to implement new requirements at your company.

What You Will Learn

  • Review the labor & employment laws that were passed in 2022 that will affect the Construction Industry
  • Discuss what the new laws mean for you
  • Discuss implementation of the new requirements

Target Audience

UCON Members

Harassment Prevention Training

  • November 08, 2022 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PST

Under SB 1343, all California companies with five or more employees must provide sexual harassment training to all employees. Non-supervisory employees must receive at least one hour of sexual harassment training, and supervisors must receive two hours of sexual harassment training. This training must be renewed every two years and be provided to any new hire within six months of their hire date or promotion to a supervisory position. This course meets the state-mandated requirements.

How to Get Paid/Prompt Payment

  • October 11, 2022 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PDT

This class will cover mechanic's liens, stop payment notices, and bond claims. You will learn practical tips to get paid!

What You Will Learn

  • Mechanic's liens
  • Stop payment notices
  • Bond claims
  • Practical tips

Target Audience

Everyone: even if you are not responsible for collections in the company, it is good to have at least a basic understanding of time frames and requirements.

Instructor

Janette Leonidou, Leonidou & Rosin Professional Corp.

Construction Insurance and Bonding

  • October 04, 2022 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PDT

This course will introduce the concepts of insurance, surety, and risk management for construction companies and projects. We will review specific insurance coverages, types of surety bonds contractors can expect to see in their contracts, establishing and enhancing safety programs, ways to mitigate risk, and turning your insurance program into a profit center.

Blueprint for Continuity - How to Craft Your Succession Strategy

  • March 19, 2024 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PDT

Learn how to craft a strategy that ensures your company thrives through transitions. Uncover how to identify critical roles, define performance paths, and nurture internal talent for future leadership. This session is your toolkit to create a robust framework that not only prepares your firm for change but also fortifies its growth for the long haul. Join us to transform your succession plan from an abstract idea to a concrete reality.

Skilled & Trained Workforce

  • March 07, 2024 12:00pm  -  1:00pm PST

This class is for anyone responsible for ensuring that their company has a workforce compliant with Skilled & Trained Workforce (STW) guidelines. STW is not just a compliance issue; it’s a competitive issue that increasingly favors those who get up to speed early. In 45 minutes, you and your team will clearly understand the STW framework, get clear steps on the fastest ways to get compliant, and learn how to respond effectively to STW compliance requests.

A Day in the Life of a Construction Supervisor / Foreman

  • March 28, 2024 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PDT

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, organization and cooperation, the more value they bring to the project team.  This program teaches many of the most important concepts and skills required to launch field level Foremen, supervisors, and lead persons to new levels of effectiveness.

Five Steps to Fearless Negotiating

  • April 11, 2024 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PDT

This workshop teaches the concepts of “fearless negotiating” as they relate to the construction industry. Using examples from “real-job” scenarios, this fast-paced session nails down five of the most important elements of successful negotiating and attaches tactics and strategies to each. Participants will be equipped to enter their very next negotiating session with more confidence than ever before.

Special consideration is given to pre-con meetings, scheduling and progress meetings, change order and contract negotiations and employee / team relations

Project Engineer Boot Camp - *sold out*

  • October 07, 2024 9:00am  -  12:00pm PDT

What must Project Engineers know and do to become truly great Project Support Specialists? 

Whether you are validating current practices, searching for new techniques, or learning from the ground up, this workshop covers all the essentials. From discovering the role of  Project Engineers to methodically working through common tasks required for success, participants will benefit from the vast experience of the instructors and the practical advice and work sessions offered.

Limit 25 Participants

Cheese Free Rapport: Networking Success with the Construction Industry

  • February 13, 2024 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PST

Step into construction networking with a clear plan and a confident smile, even if you’re naturally more reserved. Say goodbye to awkward exchanges and discover how to network with authenticity and impact. Learn to strategically select events, create an engaging elevator pitch without the fluff, and set meaningful goals to foster relationships with key industry players. Enhance your conversational skills to engage, influence, and leave a memorable impression—without resorting to cheesy tactics.

Corporate Identity Meets Personal Brand: The Art of Social Selling

  • April 23, 2024 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PDT

Unlock the potential of social selling to boost your personal brand within the landscape of your company's corporate identity. This class offers a strategic process for professionals aiming to make an impact. Learn to target and connect with key audiences, follow up effectively, and establish your voice through compelling content across various mediums. Whether through insightful articles, engaging videos, or dynamic podcasts, we'll guide you on becoming an ambassador for your brand and an influencer in your industry. 

2024 Harassment Prevention Training

  • December 05, 2024 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PST

Under SB 1343, all California companies with 5 or more employees must provide sexual harassment training to all employees. Non-supervisory employees must receive at least one hour of sexual harassment training, and supervisors must receive at least two hours of sexual harassment training. This training must be renewed every two years and be provided to any new hire within six months of their hire date or promotion to a supervisory position. This course meets the state-mandated requirements.

Sale-Ready Strategies: Prepping Your Construction Firm for Acquisition

  • August 20, 2024 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PDT

Join Eric Anderton as he has a deep dive discussion with a top M&A to learn how to prepare your construction business for a high-value sale.

This session will teach you to align your firm with market expectations and enhance its desirability to prospective buyers. Join us to pave the way for a lasting legacy in the construction industry. 

Legacy or Liability: Navigating the Handover of a Family Construction Business

  • October 24, 2024 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PDT

Join Eric Anderton as he delves into the delicate dynamics of transitioning a family-owned construction company to the next generation. This candid conversation with a succession planning expert will spotlight the perils and pitfalls that accompany such a critical handover. With Eric's straightforward, leadership-focused guidance, uncover how to avoid the traps that can undermine your legacy and learn the strategic moves that secure a seamless and successful power transfer.

Leading Culture

  • July 23, 2024 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PDT

Leaders create the cultural climate that others work within. The culture we work within impacts people’s attitudes, morale, and performance. Because of the impact leaders have on culture, it’s important to understand how culture is influenced, fortified, and strengthened. It’s also important to know when the culture needs to change to meet the needs of a shifting customer base.