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Upcoming Schedule & Course Registration

February 2025
Friday, February 14, 2025 Electrical Safety OSHA Subpart S Event Details Time: 08:00 am to 04:30 pm Class Description: Electrical exposures have caused numerous injuries and fatalities in the construction industry. This course will address the hazards that workers and electricians are exposed to in the workplace, as well as applicable standards. Cost: $100 View a Detailed Flyer Registering for: Electrical Safety OSHA Subpart S on: Friday, February 14, 2025 First Name First Name: Last Name Last Name: Email Address Email: Phone Number Phone: Company Company: Trade Job Title / Trade: Submit
Friday, February 21, 2025 First Aid CPR Certification Event Details Time: 08:00 am to 12:00 pm Class Description: Medic First Aid will be providing a First Aid / CPR certification class. The courses are sponsored by the Safety & Health Committee of the Construction Advancement Foundation. Cost: $50 View a Detailed Flyer Call to Register: 219.764.2883
Thursday, February 27, 2025 Personal Success & Time Management Event Details Time: 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm Class Description: This course equips construction leaders with practical strategies to manage time and resources more effectively amidst the increasing demands of the industry. Participants will learn proven time management techniques and personal success strategies to improve productivity and project management skills. The course focuses on prioritizing tasks, streamlining processes, and achieving a better work-life balance in a fast-paced construction environment. Cost: $200 View a Detailed Flyer Call to Register: 219.764.2883
Friday, February 28, 2025 Business Development for Project Management Event Details Time: 08:00 am to 12:00 pm Class Description: This course empowers all construction team members to play an active role in business development by building strong client relationships and fostering repeat business. Participants will learn best practices for identifying opportunities, promoting their company, and enhancing customer satisfaction through daily interactions. By equipping the entire team with these skills, companies can drive growth and ensure long-term success in a competitive market. Cost: $200 View a Detailed Flyer Registering for: Business Development for Project Management on: Friday, February 28, 2025 First Name First Name: Last Name Last Name: Email Address Email: Phone Number Phone: Company Company: Trade Job Title / Trade: Submit
March 2025
Thursday, March 06, 2025 Dealing with Difficult People Event Details Time: 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm Class Description: This course equips participants with practical strategies for managing difficult interactions in the workplace, whether on the jobsite or in the office. Participants will learn to understand the root causes of conflict, improve communication, and use techniques to diffuse tension and foster collaboration. By exploring personal communication styles and adapting them to different situations, attendees will enhance team dynamics and promote a more productive work environment. Cost: $200 View a Detailed Flyer Registering for: Dealing with Difficult People on: Thursday, March 06, 2025 First Name First Name: Last Name Last Name: Email Address Email: Phone Number Phone: Company Company: Trade Job Title / Trade: Submit
Friday, March 07, 2025 Controlling Costs on Construction Projects Event Details Time: 08:00 am to 12:00 pm Class Description: This course is free for attendees and was paid for by a READI Workforce Training grant through the Center of Workforce Innovations. This course teaches participants how to effectively manage and control construction project costs, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors. Participants will learn to forecast costs accurately, identify risks, and implement strategies to mitigate them. Through interactive exercises, they will analyze job cost reports and use real-time data to make informed decisions, ultimately improving project profitability and performance. Cost: $0 View a Detailed Flyer Registering for: Controlling Costs on Construction Projects on: Friday, March 07, 2025 First Name First Name: Last Name Last Name: Email Address Email: Phone Number Phone: Company Company: Trade Job Title / Trade: Submit
Friday, March 07, 2025 Confined Space Training Event Details Time: 08:00 am to 04:30 pm Class Description: Confined spaces are dangerous and have resulted in death and serious physical harm to workers. This course will review the hazards associated with working in confined spaces and methods of controlling hazards. Cost: $100 View a Detailed Flyer Registering for: Confined Space Training on: Friday, March 07, 2025 First Name First Name: Last Name Last Name: Email Address Email: Phone Number Phone: Company Company: Trade Job Title / Trade: Submit
Friday, March 14, 2025 Scope Control & Change Order Management Event Details Time: 08:00 am to 12:00 pm Class Description: This course teaches participants how to effectively manage project changes by recognizing why they occur, addressing them contractually, and implementing them in the field. Participants will learn to identify and define scope changes, align project goals with client objectives, and use tools to document and track changes. Through practical exercises, they will gain skills in developing change proposals, negotiating costs, and integrating new scopes of work, ensuring smooth project workflows and protecting both company and client interests. Cost: $200 View a Detailed Flyer Registering for: Scope Control & Change Order Management on: Friday, March 14, 2025 First Name First Name: Last Name Last Name: Email Address Email: Phone Number Phone: Company Company: Trade Job Title / Trade: Submit
Friday, March 14, 2025 Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Event Details Time: 08:00 am to 04:30 pm Class Description: Industrial Hygiene involves exposure to chemicals and toxins in the workplace. This course will provide an overview of health hazards in construction and methods to control these hazards. Cost: $100 View a Detailed Flyer Registering for: Industrial Hygiene and Environmental on: Friday, March 14, 2025 First Name First Name: Last Name Last Name: Email Address Email: Phone Number Phone: Company Company: Trade Job Title / Trade: Submit
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Navigating Construction Law: A Guide for Project Leaders Event Details Time: 08:00 am to 12:00 pm Class Description: This course equips construction management leaders, both in the field and office, with essential knowledge of construction law to effectively manage project risks. Participants will learn how to navigate contract formation, scope changes, and dispute resolution to protect project timelines and budgets. The course provides practical strategies for mitigating legal pitfalls and resolving disputes before they escalate into costly litigation. Cost: $200 View a Detailed Flyer Registering for: Navigating Construction Law: A Guide for Project Leaders on: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 First Name First Name: Last Name Last Name: Email Address Email: Phone Number Phone: Company Company: Trade Job Title / Trade: Submit
Friday, March 21, 2025 Process Safety Management Event Details Time: 08:00 am to 04:30 pm Class Description: OSHA created a higher standard of safety for chemical facilities including refineries & coke plants. This course offers a review of the OSHA process safety standard. This review also includes the requirement for contractors working in the facilities. Cost: $100 View a Detailed Flyer Registering for: Process Safety Management on: Friday, March 21, 2025 First Name First Name: Last Name Last Name: Email Address Email: Phone Number Phone: Company Company: Trade Job Title / Trade: Submit
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Train the Trainer Event Details Time: 08:00 am to 04:30 pm Class Description: * What we know about mental health and Suicide in the construction industry * Perception of mental health and suicide in Northwest Indiana * Empowering the Construction workforce * Prevention of suicide in the Construction Industry Cost: $0 View a Detailed Flyer Registering for: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Train the Trainer on: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 First Name First Name: Last Name Last Name: Email Address Email: Phone Number Phone: Company Company: Trade Job Title / Trade: Submit
Friday, March 28, 2025 Advanced Scheduling for Success - Verify the Certainty of your Critical Path Event Details Time: 08:00 am to 12:00 pm Class Description: This course teaches project leaders essential skills for creating and analyzing critical path schedules, focusing on the impact of activity duration variability on project timelines. Participants will learn to apply statistical evaluation methods to test sequencing approaches and predict the likelihood of on-time project completion. Through hands-on exercises and computer tools, they will analyze critical paths, explore options for time and cost savings, and effectively communicate scheduling decisions to their teams. Cost: $200 View a Detailed Flyer Registering for: Advanced Scheduling for Success - Verify the Certainty of your Critical Path on: Friday, March 28, 2025 First Name First Name: Last Name Last Name: Email Address Email: Phone Number Phone: Company Company: Trade Job Title / Trade: Submit
April 2025
Friday, April 04, 2025 Construction Leadership 101 Event Details Time: 08:00 am to 12:00 pm Class Description: This course is free for attendees and was paid for by a READI Workforce Training grant through the Center of Workforce Innovations. This workshop provides construction professionals with foundational leadership techniques tailored to the industry. Participants will gain practical tools and insights to improve their leadership abilities and guide their teams through the challenges of modern job sites. The course encourages self-reflection and skill development, helping individuals become more effective leaders at every level of construction. Cost: $0 View a Detailed Flyer Call to Register: 219.764.2883

Online Safety Training

The CAF has partnered with ClickSafety! ClickSafety is an online training service that is authorized to deliver OSHA 10 cards, OSHA 30 hour cards, and other online training. There is a cost for this service but the CAF has discounted pricing for contributing contractors. To take advantage of the discounted training, click on the Icon below and create an account to get started.