Continuing Education

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 compliance. A Prevailing Wage Specialist will present this 2-hour overview.

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

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.

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. 

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 provided to new hires within six months of their hire date or promotion to a supervisory position.

Join Eric Anderton as he sits down with a leading expert to unpack the ESOP model. This discussion focuses on clarity and strategy, providing actionable insights for integrating employee ownership into your company’s vision.

Learn how ESOPs can boost motivation, support your operational goals, and safeguard your firm’s future.

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. If you or your organization is not confident in how to navigate PLAs, you’re not alone. UCON can show you how through this short training that will teach participants how to quickly read and interpret PLAs, anticipate issues, and effectively maneuver through targeted hiring and other requirements.

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. Join this class to make sure your team knows how to take advantage of overtime and Special Single Shift (SSS) rules under the Laborers, OE3, Carpenters, and Cement Masons Master Agreements.

Unnecessary 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. Join this class to make sure you and your team is taking advantage of all the nuances of the TCHIA (N. CA), Laborers (N. CA) MLA and Laborers (S. CA) MLA to stay competitive and mitigate unnecessary costs.

This class provides clarity on meal and rest period obligations, including a thorough understanding of how to mitigate the financial costs associated with missing breaks, saving your company thousands each year. The module also provides best practices on how to manage meal and rest periods across your company and expertly prepare and defend against legal claims. 

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) programs available to union contractors, union agreement provisions that can help limit lost work days and impacts to your mod rate, and strategic guidance for contractors from a former Workers Comp judge. 

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. If you or your organization is not confident in how to navigate PLAs, you’re not alone. UCON can show you how through this short training that will teach participants how to quickly read and interpret PLAs, anticipate issues, and effectively maneuver through targeted hiring and other requirements.

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.

When it comes to day-to-day labor relations, nothing is more time-consuming and costly to an employer than a grievance. How you respond can be the difference between a quick and cheap resolution and a long, time-intensive ordeal with a big bill. Learn how to respond, mitigate, and resolve these disputes with minimal time investment and cost by understanding the process and steps. 

This course explores how artificial intelligence can be strategically used to improve project management efficiency, accuracy, and profitability. Participants will gain a practical understanding of how AI supports project planning, financial forecasting, risk management, and leadership decision-making.

Designed for professionals who want to future-proof their roles, this session helps construction teams harness AI to enhance productivity, optimize communication, and lead projects with confidence in a data-driven world.

Be recognized as a Professional Foreman, Leader, and Manager!

The Five Minute Foreman isn’t just a workshop—it’s a bestselling leadership book that has shaped the careers of thousands of construction leaders. With 70,000+ books distributed and 20,000+ field leaders trained, it’s become the industry’s go-to leadership system for the people who build the work.

Top contractors—including API Group, Mortenson, and Michels—rely on this proven training to strengthen field leadership, elevate communication, and drive consistent job-site results.

This comprehensive seminar webinar on suicide prevention and awareness is designed specifically for construction companies and associations, addressing the alarming rates of suicide within the sector.
This seminar not only highlights the critical risk factors but also equips your team with practical tools to foster a supportive and empathetic work environment.
By attending, you will learn how to recognize warning signs, create a culture of vulnerability, and implement effective intervention strategies.

Your construction team is drowning in repetitive admin work—RFIs, meeting notes, safety reports, and endless follow-ups—that keeps projects compliant but crushes productivity and profit. This live, no-fluff training cuts through the noise to show how real construction leaders are using ChatGPT right now to save time, boost clarity, and streamline communication between field and office.

Unnecessary 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. Join this class to make sure you and your team is taking advantage of all the nuances of the TCHIA (N. CA) and PHI (S. CA) to stay competitive and mitigate unnecessary costs.

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. Join this class to make sure your team knows how to take advantage of overtime and Special Single Shift (SSS) rules under the Laborers, OE3, Carpenters, and Cement Masons Master Agreements.