This course is designed to provide the seasoned professional the tools needed to train those new to their profession.

• Various roles a Mentor must assume for their trainee
• Different ways communication can happen
• How to improve communication
• Differing learning styles of individuals
• Problem solving techniques
• How to use this information to properly organize the instructional process

This class provides an overview of FCL101, PRS101, and PRM101, designed to train three specific personnel types:

1) Individuals new to the management role

2) Those recently promoted to a higher level of management

3) Individuals working in smaller companies, where they need to handle duties across multiple levels of management.

• Cursory Coverage of Supervision
• Project Management
• Safety
• Human Resource
• Problem Solving
• Construction Documents
• Construction Planning and Scheduling
• Cost Control
• Resource Control
• Quality Control
• Quality Assurance

Fundamentals of Crew Leadership is designed to assist the recently or about to be promoted crew leader; it is beneficial for anyone in management. Includes performance tasks to assist the learning process.

• Basic leadership skills
• Different leadership styles
• Communication
• Delegating
• Problem solving
• Jobsite safety
• Crew leader role
• Project planning /scheduling
• Estimating

This accelerated course is tailored for busy professionals, integrating class instruction with self-paced independent study. Specifically crafted to support recently promoted or soon-to-be-promoted crew leaders, it is beneficial for individuals in management roles. The course incorporates performance tasks to enhance the learning experience.

• Basic leadership skills
• Different leadership styles
• Communication
• Delegating
• Problem solving
• Jobsite safety
• Crew leader role
• Project planning /scheduling
• Estimating

This Course is designed to introduce the skills or enhance the skills of a Project Supervisor or Superintendent; it is beneficial for anyone in site management.

• Orientation to the Supervision Role
• Human relations
• Problem solving
• Safety
• Quality Control
• Contract
• Construction Documents
• Document control and estimating
• Planning and Scheduling
• Resource Control and Awareness

This expedited course is designed for busy professionals combining class instruction with independent study completed at your leisure. It will introduce the skills or enhance the skills of a Project Supervisor or Superintendent; it is beneficial for anyone in site management. Includes performance tasks to assist the learning process.

• Orientation to the Supervision Role
• Human relations
• Problem solving
• Safety
• Quality Control
• Contract
• Construction Documents
• Document control and estimating
• Planning and Scheduling
• Resource Control and Awareness

This course is designed for aspiring leaders across all industries providing enhanced management skills.

• Problem Solving
• Planning and Scheduling
• Cost Control
• Resource Control
• Quality Control
• Quality Assurance
• Safety
• Human Resource
• Continued Improvement

This Course is designed to introduce the skills or enhance the skills of a Project Manager; it is beneficial for anyone that has recently entered or about to enter into a project management role. Includes performance tasks to assist the learning process.

• Introduction to Project Management
• Safety
• Interpersonal Skills
• Issues and resolutions
• Construction Documents
• Construction Planning
• Estimating and Control
• Scheduling
• Resource Control
• Quality Control

This accelerated course is tailored for busy professionals, integrating class instruction with self-paced independent study. Its objectives introduce or enhance the skills of a Project Manager and is beneficial for individuals who have recently entered or are about to enter a project management role. The course incorporates performance tasks to enhance the learning experience.

• Introduction to Project Management
• Safety
• Interpersonal Skills
• Conflict and resolutions
• Construction Documents
• Construction Planning
• Estimating and Control
• Scheduling
• Resource Control
• Quality Control

• Terms, components, & symbols of construction drawings
• Understanding how specifications are associated with drawings and quantity takeoffs
• Commercial, Residential, Trade, and Civil, Structural and Life Safety Drawings

This Course is designed to help trainees become familiar with the bid/estimating process, from initial bid meeting until bid day. Individual problems will be used at each stage to practice the new topic, along with a continuing project to run the entire course with steps to be completed per stage as each new topic is mastered.

• Project Manual Documents
• Understanding the Bidding Process
• Computer Software in Estimating
• Home Office Overhead vs. Job Overhead
• Calculate Labor Costs
• Request for Quote (RFQ) & Scope of Work for Subcontractors
• Estimate Quantities of Landscaping, Granular Base, & Asphalt
• Estimate Quantity & Cost of Concrete
• Estimate Quantity & Cost of Masonry
• Estimate Quantity & Cost of Structural Steel
• Estimate Quantity & Cost of Wood
• Estimate Waterproofing, Damp Roofing, Insulation, & Roofing
• Estimate Doors, Windows, & Storefront
• Estimate Wall Board, Plaster, Drywall, Steel Studs, Flooring, & Painting
• Price & Subcontract Electrical, Plumbing, & HVAC
• Add Profit to Bids

This course is designed to help trainees improve their ability to obtain and maintain employment.

• Work Ethic
• Tardiness
• Absenteeism
• Conflict Resolution
• Criticism
• Harassment
• Drug & alcohol abuse
• Planning for employment
• Resume & other required paper work
• Job search
• Completing an application
• The interview

This course is designed to teach the mechanics of communication, including how it occurs and practical aspects such as making and recording various common methods of communication.

• Mechanics of communication
• Paraphrasing
• Active & passive listening
• Body language
• When to communicate
• Phones and messages
• Recording conversations
• Emails & texts

This course is designed to familiarize trainees with the business aspects of running a construction company, including business development, marketing, contractual, and HR elements. It will also cover legal and licensing requirements.

• Conduct Sales Calls
• Contract with Subcontractors
• Develop & Implement a Business Plan
• Review & Purchase Required Insurance aCompany
• Develop a Personnel Manual
• Conduct Performance Reviews of Employees
• Hire / Fire Trade Employees
• Develop a Financial Plan
• Develop an Annual Budget
• Maintain Accounting Journals
• Use Job-cost Reports
• Develop a Marketing Plan
• Obtain License as Required
• Resolve Conflicts between Company & Client
• Apply for Building Permits
• Explain Warranties to Your Client
• Provide Lien Waivers

• Adult CPR
• The use of the Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
• Basic First Aid

Topics

• Introduction to OSHA - OSHA Focus Four
• Falls - Electrocutions
• Struck-By - Caught-In or Between
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Health Hazards In Construction

Electives Can Include

• Cranes - Derricks - Hoists, Elevators & Conveyors
• Excavations - Materials Handling - Storage - Use &Disposal
• Scaffolds - Stairways & Ladders
• Tools - Hand & Power
• Other Optional Hazards or Policies Relevant to your Organization

Topics

• Introduction to OSHA - Managing Safety& Health - OSHA Focus Four
• Falls - Electrocutions
• Struck-By - Caught-in or Between
• Personal Protective & Life Saving Equipment
• Health Hazards In Construction
• Stairways & Ladders

Electives Can Include

• Concrete & Masonry Construction
• Confined Space Entry
• Cranes - Derricks - Hoists, Elevators & Conveyors
• Ergonomics - Excavations
• Fire Protection & Prevention
• Materials Handling, Storage, Use & Disposal
• Motorized Vehicles, Mechanical Equipment - Power Industrial Vehicles
• Safety & Health Programs
• Scaffolds

This course is designed to successfully prepare for the Virginia Contractors Licensing Exam.

• What hours and experience are required in order to sit for the exam
• Applying to take the Exam
• Pre-Exam Preparation approaches
• What to study ahead of the Exam
• How to study for the exam
• What Definitions to become familiar with
• What is allowed and not allowed while taking the Exam
• Helpful hints while taking the Exam
• Exam Question Sampling

This Course is designed to cover all the essential accounting and financial management principles to run a successful construction company.

• Financial Management
• Construction Accounting Systems
• Making Financial Decisions
• Managing Costs, Profits and Cash Flow