Upcoming Schedule & Course Registration

October 2023

Monday, October 09, 2023
Risk Assessment and Accident Investigation

Event Details

Time: 08:00 am to 04:30 pm
Class Description:

This course is designed to provide information on assessing risks in the construction workplace. The intent of this class is to teach students how to mitigate risks & evaluate accident trends.

Cost: $100
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Monday, October 16, 2023
Fall Protection Training

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Time: 08:00 am to 04:30 pm
Class Description:

Fall hazards are the leading cause of fatalities and serious injuries. The course will teach students to identify and resolve fall hazards.

Cost: $100
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Friday, October 20, 2023
First Aid / CPR Certification

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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
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Monday, October 23, 2023
Trenching and Excavating

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Time: 08:00 am to 04:30 pm
Class Description:

Excavation hazards have caused numerous fatalities in the construction industry. This class offers a review of the OSHA regulations and method of preventing fatalities.

Cost: $100
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November 2023

Monday, November 06, 2023
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
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Monday, November 20, 2023
Confined Space Training

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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
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Monday, November 27, 2023
Industrial Hygiene and Environmental

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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
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December 2023

Monday, December 18, 2023
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
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January 2024

Friday, January 26, 2024
Planning & Scheduling for Construction Teams

Event Details

Time: 08:00 am to 12:00 pm
Class Description:

Join our CAF professional development seminar and acquire effective techniques for scheduling, labor and cash flow forecasting, and streamlined communication with project teams and stakeholders. This comprehensive course, divided into five sections, equips you with the tools to apply project management across all team roles, fostering structured information exchange, realistic scheduling, and fact-based, logical schedules. Delve into forecasting for labor, safety, and cost, align project specifics with industry norms, and practice these skills through exercises. In the final section, learn to communicate these tools effectively within your team, ensuring organized schedules and comprehensive consideration of cost and time impacts. Leave this seminar with the prowess to lead your projects to success—register now!  This is a require course for the CAF Construction Management Certificate Program.

Cost: $200
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February 2024

Friday, February 02, 2024
Construction Leadership 101

Event Details

Time: 08:00 am to 12:00 pm
Class Description:

Join our CAF professional development seminar and unlock the power of resourceful leadership. In an industry where success hinges on effective leadership amidst a multitude of activities, this seminar offers a foundational overview of leadership techniques applicable not only to construction but any team. Elevate your leadership skills, engage in self-reflection for personal growth, and leave armed with a toolkit to become a more effective leader. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your leadership prowess—register now! This is a required course for the CAF Construction Management Certficiate. 

Cost: $200
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Friday, February 16, 2024
Estimating & Bidding Strategies for Contractors

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Time: 08:00 am to 12:00 pm
Class Description:

Join our CAF professional development seminar to decode project Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and craft compelling responses. Through interactive case studies, you'll streamline proposal development and pricing processes for maximum efficiency. Gain expertise in assessing criteria, managing proposal risks, and creating rational pricing approaches. Walk away with an enhanced grasp of owner decision criteria, various cost models, and a practical, repeatable estimating and bidding strategy. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your skills and stay ahead in the industry—register now!  This is an elective course for the CAF Construction Manager Certificate Program.

Cost: $200
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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Risk Management in Construction Operations

Event Details

Time: 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm
Class Description:

In the world of construction, Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Superintendents often overlook the intricacies of contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders. This seminar is designed to help you understand why it's crucial not to dismiss these vital components as mere legal complexities. As contracts continue to evolve, having well-defined scopes of work and a clear understanding of risk allocation is paramount. This presentation, delivered in straightforward construction language, not legalese, will shed light on key topics such as indemnification, additional insured provisions, and liquidated damages. Join us to bolster your project leadership skills and ensure success on the job! This is an elective course for the CAF Construction Management Certificate Program.

Cost: $200
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March 2024

Friday, March 01, 2024
Construction Mentoring 101

Event Details

Time: 08:00 am to 12:00 pm
Class Description:

In this engaging program, discover the art of mentoring and how it can profoundly impact both your professional and personal life. While tailored for the construction industry, these invaluable mentoring skills are universally applicable. Whether you're in a corner office, on the project front lines, or coaching from the sidelines, this seminar will empower you to become an effective mentor, helping to bridge the knowledge gap in our evolving industry. Don't miss your chance to leave a lasting legacy—register now!  This is an elective course for the CAF Construction Management Certificate Program.

Cost: $200
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Thursday, March 07, 2024
Controlling Costs on Construction Projects

Event Details

Time: 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm
Class Description:

Join our CAF professional development seminar and gain the skills to identify, manage, and optimize various project costs, boosting your bottom line. Explore how labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs impact project profitability. Through interactive exercises and analysis of job cost reports, you'll learn to forecast costs, assess project risks, and employ risk-mitigation techniques. Uncover efficient methods to identify critical cost and profit factors and enhance project profitability. Don't miss this opportunity to supercharge your cost control expertise—register now!  This a required course in the CAF Construction Management Certificate Program.

Cost: $200
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Friday, March 08, 2024
Crucial Conversations & Negotiating Strategies for Contractors

Event Details

Time: 08:00 am to 12:00 pm
Class Description:

Join our CAF professional development seminar to sharpen your communication skills when stakes are high and outcomes matter most. Dive into two vital aspects: crucial conversations, which navigate high-emotion conflicts, and negotiations, the art of achieving goals through dialogue. Identify your unique communication style, learn tools for better outcomes, and defuse emotional tension to reach consensus in crucial conversations. In the negotiation segment, discover tactics and response strategies through interactive exercises, empowering you to recognize clues and practice effective responses. Leave this session with heightened self-awareness, improved communication, and a toolbox for achieving your project goals. Don't miss this chance to supercharge your conversational and negotiation prowess—register today!  This is an elective course for the CAF Construction Management Certificate Program.

Cost: $200
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Friday, March 22, 2024
Scope Control & Change Order Management

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Time: 08:00 am to 12:00 pm
Class Description:

Join our CAF professional development seminar to acquire the skills to adeptly handle changes on projects. Discover why changes occur, how to address them contractually, and how to implement them in the field. Topics include change recognition, project life cycle phases, secrets to effective scope control, principles of change management, and recommended practices for change order management. Learn to distinguish between significant scope changes and modifications, clearly define changes, and understand their construction lifecycle impact. Discover best practices for change proposals and contract integration, ensuring documented impact, trackable costs, and seamless workflow incorporation. Elevate your ability to organize information, consider cost and time impacts, communicate change effects, and achieve your project goals. Register now for this transformative seminar!  This is an elective course for the CAF Construction Management Certificate Program.

Cost: $200
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April 2024

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Personal Success & Time Management

Event Details

Time: 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm
Class Description:

Join our CAF professional development seminar to overcome the challenges faced by both office and field leadership in today's demanding construction projects. Dive into effective techniques that empower you to navigate the overwhelming paperwork and coordination demands, reclaim work-life balance, and streamline your time and money management. This seminar is your gateway to acquiring individual skills that seamlessly translate into effective project management techniques. Don't let long hours and constant connectivity hinder your success—register now and unlock the tools for personal and professional growth!  This is a required course for the CAF Construction Management Certificate Program.

Cost: $200
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Friday, April 12, 2024
Managing Uncertain Timelines: Best Practices in Schedule Risk Management

Event Details

Time: 08:00 am to 12:00 pm
Class Description:

Join our CAF professional development seminar to conquer the unpredictability of construction schedules in today's complex landscape. From abrupt pauses to rapid accelerations, we empower teams to thrive amidst these challenges and achieve more with fewer resources. Delve into effective "blocking and tackling" techniques that enhance your project schedules, while demystifying the legal nuances that every PM and superintendent should grasp. Gain practical skills applicable to any project and learn how to transform uncertain timelines into opportunities for success. Register now and elevate your project management prowess!  This is an elective course for the CAF Construction Managament Certificate Program.

Cost: $200
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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.

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