Continuing Education

  • March 07, 2024 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PST
  • Getting Unstuck: 10 Tips for Fighting Depression and Anxiety

    Getting Unstuck: 10 Tips for Fighting Depression and Anxiety

    You are not alone! About 1 in four people are living with a mental health condition that is impacting their quality of life.
    In this workshop, we explore the ways that different forms of anxiety and depression show up in people’s lives and 10 easy-to-learn coping tools to help regulate thoughts and emotions.

  • August 23, 2022 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PDT
  • Working with Labor Compliance Officers / Programs

    Working with Labor Compliance Officers / Programs

    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.

  • July 19, 2022 2:30pm  -  4:00pm PDT
  • Cybersecurity and Insurance

    Cybersecurity and Insurance

    Every company faces increased cyber risk in today’s modern world – and contractors are no exception. The rise of ransomware and social engineering attacks has led many contractors to face crippling financial losses throughout the past few years. Join UCON to learn from cybersecurity and cyber liability insurance experts on best practices required to protect your company and how cyber insurance can support your business when an attack occurs.

  • May 12, 2022 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PDT
  • Best Practices for Written Construction Correspondence

    The construction industry has specific project documentation, communications, and correspondence requirements that demand focused efforts. The major pieces of construction correspondence will be the launching pad for this workshop. Participants will deal with everything from the basic rules of grammar to industry-specific documentation requirements.

  • April 26, 2022 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PDT
  • Claims Documentation and Change Orders

    Claims Documentation and Change Orders

    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. This class will discuss key differences between public and private projects, general causes of claims, and basic procedures to follow. Learn how to identify, preserve, document, perfect and quantify your delay and disruption damages.

  • March 31, 2022 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PDT
  • Reading and Understanding Civil Construction Drawings

    Reading and Understanding Civil Construction Drawings

    The ability to read and understand construction drawings is an essential skill set of the industry. This quick-start approach exposes participants to the fundamental nomenclature of construction drawings and specifications and works systematically through the plan set with a specific focus on the Civil drawings.

  • May 06, 2025 12:00pm  -  1:00pm PDT
  • AI for Sr Executives in Construction

    AI for Sr Executives in Construction

    Predict and Prevent Turnover: Using AI to Assess Employee Retention Risk 

    This class will equip you with the tools to proactively assess and address employee turnover risk using AI-driven insights starting with key workforce sentiment fundamentals the session provides a simple repeatable process to measure employee vulnerability and take targeted action before turnover happens.

    It caps off with four essential questions you can ask to identify risks early and specify steps to mitigate them helping you maintain a more stable and engaged Workforce.

  • May 13, 2025 12:00pm  -  1:00pm PDT
  • AI for Construction: Better, Safer and More Productive Worksites

    AI for Construction: Better, Safer and More Productive Worksites

    AI has become the engine for innovative companies across industries looking to maximize the impact of their ideas.

    With the explosion of ChatGPT and the democratization of generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications, and overcome some of their business’s toughest challenges.

    However, when we look back at use cases for any emerging technology to market, there's a common denominator among the most successful adaptors of these technologies, gleaning the highest ROI.

  • March 04, 2025 9:00am  -  10:15am PST
  • Cybersecurity in the Construction Industry: Protecting your Business, Data and Reputation (N. CA)

    'For NorCal Carpenters signatory Employers'
    Cybersecurity in the Construction Industry: Protecting your Business, Data and Reputation (N. CA)

    Carpenter Funds Administrative Office is hosting a free Webinar “Cybersecurity in the Construction Industry” for NorCal Carpenters signatory Employers. 

    We’ve all heard the stories, someone in the office clicks on a link and unleashes malware that leads to ransom threats or worse. Maybe you’ve been attacked or had a close call…

    So, as an industry, what can we do to protect ourselves?

  • March 06, 2025 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PST
  • Busting Imposter Syndrome: A Workshop for Construction Industry Professionals

    *Bonus: included*
    Busting Imposter Syndrome: A Workshop for Construction Industry Professionals

    This workshop will provide construction professionals with a practical understanding of 'Imposter Syndrome' and its impact on their professional and personal lives.

    Participants will gain valuable insights into the causes and manifestations of Imposter Syndrome, and leave with actionable strategies to overcome self-doubt and cultivate greater confidence. 

  • March 05, 2025 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PST
  • Human Empowerment: How Great Leaders Set the Stage for Stellar Performance

    Human Empowerment: How Great Leaders Set the Stage for Stellar Performance

    Every organization strives for greatness, which comes from the level of engagement and performance of its employees. Psychological safety is not about “being nice” or “being comfortable.”

    Rather, it is creating a culture where input is encouraged and recognized. It is an environment where people are unafraid to ask for assistance or admit to making mistakes. It is a space where ideas can be challenged constructively in the desire to pursue continuous improvement.

  • April 15, 2025 12:00pm  -  1:00pm PDT
  • Ways Technology & Insurance Collaborate to Dramatically Reduce Risk

    Ways Technology & Insurance Collaborate to Dramatically Reduce Risk

    With the emergence of new technologies delivering comprehensive data to contractors, the future of risk management is bright. Implementing these technologies is not only good practice, but insurance companies as well as the DOT are beginning to require reporting on these leading indicators to ultimately save lives.

  • June 26, 2025 2:30pm  -  4:30pm PDT
  • Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Manager

    Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Manager

    Becoming a leader doesn't happen overnight; it is a process of learning and growth, both personal and professional.

    Although the early days of a new leadership position can be stressful, it is key to both the individual and the organization that they are successful.

    In this course, you will learn some of the issues that confront new managers and how to meet the goals of becoming a successful team leader.

    Participants will learn how to navigate the challenges of leadership, build strong teams, and foster a culture of collaboration and growth.