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• Communications, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (CNCR)

  For managers, superviors, and estimators this course is the first in a series of management and supervisory courses that BuildForce Canada is moving to an e-learning format.
   

  Two Gold Seal Points are assigned to this course.

  By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

  	Define conflict		Deal with difficult people more effectively
  	Identify the stages of conflict		List the criteria for an effective negotiator
  	Discuss the importance of communication		Understand how power can be used/abused in negotiation
  	Use assertiveness techniques to get your points across		Know when to close negotiations

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• Construction Project Management (CPM)

  This course is designed for project managers, superintendents and estimators. Construction Project Management covers business case development, procurement, contracting, risk management and project close-out.

  Three Gold Seal Points are assigned to this course.

  By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

  	Develop Business Cases		Manage Project Risk
  	Develop Scope of Projects		Manage Change Process
  	Manage Project Procurement		Manage Project Close/out commissioning

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• Construction Law (CL)

  This course is designed to teach and familiarize owners, managers, supervisors, and project managers with construction contracts and contract law; liabilities and responsibilities of all parties to a Contract, compiling and submitting proper extras and claims, and ways and means for leaders to avoid conflict with contracts, owners, trades, and labour.

  Two Gold Seal Points are assigned to this course.

  By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

  	Understand construction contracts		Identify simple errors in construction contracts
  	Recognize the different construction roles		Understand the claim process
  	Wrtie contracts		Learn to solve construction disputes effectively

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• First Level Supervisor Training Program

  Strong supervision skills are key to any construction project. This course offers the critical basic skills and concepts needed to supervise a crew in the residential, institutional, commercial, industrial and civil construction sectors. The cousre uses activities, and quizzes to reinforce the learning.

  Five Gold Seal Points are assigned to this course.

  This course will provide you with the tools to help you:

  	Build your supervisory skills		Lead a work crew
  	Communicate Effectively		Understand the Supervisor's role in Safety and due diligence
  	Develop and motivate teams		Address performce issues

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• Introduction to BIM (Building Information Modeling)

  This course provides an overview of how this technology positively impacts the construction process. This course is intended for employers, management, supervisors, foremen and trades people working in construction in any part of the country, in any sector (residential, industrial, commercial, institutional, pipeline, civil) .

  One Gold Seal Point is assigned to this course.

  After completing this course you will:

  	Know what BIM is.		Understand the full potential of BIM technology.
  	Understand the philosophy behind BIM.		Be aware of how BIM can assist at all stages of a construction project.
  	Appreciate existing and potential new uses for BIM.		See the value of new technologies such as BIM.

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• Introduction to Construction Estimating

  Accurate and precise estimating is critical to the financial viability of a construction firm. This course provides an introduction to the field of construction estimating covering all aspects of the production of an accurate estimate.

  Two Gold Seal Points are assigned to this course.

  After completing this course you will:

  	Have a good understanding of estimating practices.		Know site-specific conditions and regulatory requirements.
  	Know how to handle the purchasing and logistics associated with materials on the job.		Know how to manage materials on site.
  	Organize cost data in a clear and logical manner.		Have the ability to keep historical information related to costs, (including those associated with labor, material, overhead, equipment, availability of required items).
  	Assemble bids and meet bid closure deadlines.		Provide on-site solutions to work-related problems in relation to equipment and material placement.

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