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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.

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. 

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 ensure your team knows how to take advantage of overtime and Special Shift (SS) rules under the Laborers, OE12, Carpenters, and Cement Masons Master Agreements.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

This class is all about strengthening your business by taking relationships seriously, inside and out.

This is a no-fluff, action-oriented workshop where you’ll roll up your sleeves and learn how to assess, improve, and sustain the key relationships that matter most. You’ll walk away with practical steps to build trust, add value, and set up a network that works as hard as you do.

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 will be an interactive Zoom meeting. 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.

Registration for this class is closed. If you are interested in being added to the waitlist please email Angelica Gouig, Director if Member Experience.

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

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.

Everyone has an income.  Learn how to priority yourself and create great opportunities in your future.  Understanding your current and future tax bracket can help you save more and help with lowering taxes.  

What You Will Learn

• Understand that you need savings diversification for future opportunities
• Diversifying your savings helps with current and future taxes
• Efficient Wealth Management
• Retirement Planning, switching from accumulation to distribution planning

Everyone has a financial balance sheet, which includes assets (real estate, 401k, investments, etc), liabilities (credit cards, loans, mortgages, etc), protection (home, auto, disability, etc), and cash flow (paycheck).  You need to understand how each decision on your balance sheet Build or Drain your future wealth.

This class is designed for project accountants in the construction industry with a minimum of 1 year of experience who want to learn the best practices of project accountants. 

This class is designed for construction business owners, and/or decision makers COO, VP of Operations who want and need to enhance their understanding of contractors’ financial statements, and accounting professionals who are new to the construction industry.  It covers the required reporting framework, users of the financial statements, and interpretation of the reporting package.