Vancouver Regional Construction Association – Supervisory & Management Skills

Vancouver Regional Construction Association 3636 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Supervisory & Management Skills This course will enhance your ability to build a collaborative team culture, improve morale, and effectively communicate with people on their job sites. Participants will learn about leadership, motivational theory and application, improving group and individual performance, psychographic testing, time and stress management, staff training, substance…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association – Construction 101

Vancouver Regional Construction Association 3636 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Construction 101 Don’t let the name “101” fool you! This course is intended for both new and experienced members of the construction industry. Participants will receive an introduction to the industry and learn about roles, responsibilities, construction documents, risk management, legal matters, project management, tendering, bidding and contracts. Date: September…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association – Construction Industry Ethics

Vancouver Regional Construction Association 3636 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Construction Industry Ethics By maintaining high ethical standards, and being consistent in our practices, we thrive both personally and professionally. This course will help you navigate the ethical grey areas you face every day. Date: September 11, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location: VRCA Office, 3636 East 4th…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association – Project Management

Vancouver Regional Construction Association 3636 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Project Management Learn how to successfully manage a construction project! Participants will gain an understanding of the project processes and constraints encountered by project managers (using PMBoK 5th Edition approach). The course will cover project planning, contract process, risk management, estimating, cost control, scheduling, communications and post-mortem analysis. Date: August…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association – Construction Law

Vancouver Regional Construction Association 3636 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Construction Law In this course, participants will develop an understanding of contract law as it relates to construction and introduces the various CCDC/CCA and other contracts used within the industry. Participants will also learn how the Builders Lien Act works and other legal means to resolve construction disputes and avoid…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association – Communication Skills for Construction

Vancouver Regional Construction Association 3636 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Communication Skills for Construction Great communication is essential for construction leaders! In this course, participants will learn how to improve their listening, speaking and writing skills. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to communicate goals and strategies effectively, as well as lead collaborative decision making. Date: July…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association – Introduction to Construction Blueprint Reading

Vancouver Regional Construction Association 3636 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Introduction to Construction Blueprint Reading This course takes participants through the stages of blueprint reading, including dimensions, elevation, drawing, specifications and schedules. Using both residential and commercial samples of blueprints, participants will gain experience and practical knowledge for their day-to-day work in construction companies. Date: July 10, 2019 Time: 8:30…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association – Construction Estimating

Vancouver Regional Construction Association 3636 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Construction Estimating Participants will acquire knowledge how to prepare a successful bid and learn construction estimating skills. Course topics will include project analysis, risk analysis, bid strategies and processes, Construction Division Codes, bonding and insurance. Date: June 20 - 21, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (each day) Location:…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association – Green Building Rating Systems: An Overview and Comparison

Vancouver Regional Construction Association 3636 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Green Building Rating Systems: An Overview and Comparison Come and join us at VRCA in a full day workshop that will walk you through the most prominent green building rating systems, including BuiltGreen, Passive House, WELL Building Standard, the latest version of LEED (v4.1) and an introduction to the Living…  Read more

Vancouver Regional Construction Association – Supervisory & Management Skills

Vancouver Regional Construction Association 3636 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Regional Construction Association - Supervisory & Management Skills This course will enhance your ability to build a collaborative team culture, improve morale, and effectively communicate with people on their job sites. Participants will learn about leadership, motivational theory and application, improving group and individual performance, psychographic testing, time and stress management, staff training, substance…  Read more