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Upcoming Schedule & Course Registration

November 2026

Friday, November 06, 2026
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 methods of preventing fatalities.

Cost: $100
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Friday, November 06, 2026
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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December 2026

Friday, December 18, 2026
Electrical Safety OSHA Subpart S

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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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January 2027

Friday, January 08, 2027
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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Friday, January 15, 2027
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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Friday, January 22, 2027
Process Safety Management

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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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Friday, January 22, 2027
Planning & Scheduling for Construction Teams

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

Turn your project plan and schedule into powerful tools for better performance. This practical, hands-on course gives construction professionals proven techniques for developing realistic project schedules, forecasting labor needs and cash flow, and communicating critical information with project teams and stakeholders. Participants will learn how to build fact-based schedules, anticipate cost and time impacts, and use project data to make informed decisions that improve overall project outcomes. Ideal for both field and office leaders, this course can be taken individually or as a required course toward CAF’s Construction Management Certificate (CMC).

Cost: $200
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February 2027

Friday, February 05, 2027
Scope Control & Change Order Management

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

Changes are inevitable on construction projects, but how they are managed can have a major impact on cost, schedule, risk, and overall project success. This practical course gives construction professionals a systematic approach to recognizing scope changes, understanding their impacts, and managing change orders from the initial request through contractual implementation.  Participants will learn how to distinguish between different types of scope changes, ask the right questions, document cost and schedule impacts, develop effective change order proposals, and communicate changes clearly to project stakeholders. The course provides practical strategies for protecting the project while keeping changes organized, trackable, and incorporated into the ongoing workflow.  This course can be taken individually or as an elective toward CAF’s Construction Management Certificate (CMC).

Cost: $200
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Friday, February 19, 2027
Personal Success & Time Management

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

Construction professionals are constantly balancing deadlines, paperwork, coordination, problem-solving, and competing priorities. This course provides practical strategies to help field and office leaders take greater control of their time, improve productivity, and stay focused on the responsibilities that have the greatest impact on project and personal success.  Participants will learn techniques for prioritizing critical tasks, delegating effectively, using technology to improve efficiency, and minimizing everyday distractions. The course also explores strategies for managing demanding workloads while creating a healthier work-life balance; helping construction leaders work smarter and perform more effectively.  This course can be taken individually or as a required course toward CAF’s Construction Management Certificate (CMC).

Cost: $200
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March 2027

Friday, March 05, 2027
Construction Leadership 101

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

Strong construction teams need strong leaders. Construction Leadership 101 provides practical leadership strategies designed specifically for the challenges of today’s construction industry. Participants will explore their own leadership strengths, learn the difference between managing and leading, and develop techniques for communicating effectively, motivating teams, and achieving high-quality results.  Ideal for current and emerging field and office leaders, this course helps participants build the skills and confidence needed to lead people more effectively and contribute to successful projects. The course may be taken individually or as a required course toward CAF’s Construction Management Certificate (CMC).

Cost: $200
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Thursday, March 11, 2027
Controlling Costs on Construction Projects

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

Strong cost control can make the difference between a profitable construction project and one that misses its financial targets. This practical course helps construction professionals better understand and manage costs associated with labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors while identifying the often-overlooked costs that can impact the bottom line.  Through hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to analyze job cost reports, forecast costs, identify project risks, and recognize key cost drivers and opportunities to improve margins. The course provides practical tools for making better, data-driven decisions that can improve both project performance and profitability.  This course can be taken individually or as a required course toward CAF’s Construction Management Certificate (CMC).

Cost: $200
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Friday, March 12, 2027
Dealing with Difficult People

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Time: 08:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Workplace conflict is inevitable, but how you handle it can make a significant difference in team performance and project success. This practical course helps construction professionals better understand difficult behaviors, recognize the underlying causes of conflict, and develop effective strategies for navigating challenging interactions on the jobsite and in the office.  Participants will explore their own communication styles while learning techniques to diffuse tension, build trust, encourage accountability, and create greater collaboration among team members. The course provides practical tools for turning difficult conversations into more productive working relationships and positive project outcomes.  This course can be taken individually or as an elective toward CAF’s Construction Management Certificate (CMC).

Cost: $200
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Thursday, March 25, 2027
Business Development for Project Management

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

Business development isn’t just the responsibility of the sales team—everyone who interacts with a customer can help create the next opportunity. This practical course shows project managers, supervisors, and field leaders how strong client relationships can lead to repeat business, long-term partnerships, and new opportunities. Participants will learn simple, effective strategies for building relationships, expanding professional networks, identifying potential work, and contributing to their company’s continued growth.  Ideal for construction professionals who want to strengthen their customer relationships while becoming a greater asset to their organization, this course can be taken individually or as an elective toward CAF’s Construction Management Certificate (CMC).

Cost: $200
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Friday, March 26, 2027
Building a Successful Team for a Complicated Project

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Time: 08:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Successful construction projects depend on people from different organizations, disciplines, and backgrounds working together toward a common goal. This course explores practical strategies for bringing architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, clients, and other stakeholders together to create a cohesive, high-performing project team, even when you didn’t get to choose who is on it. Participants will learn how to establish strong team dynamics from the beginning, build trust, recognize and address common team dysfunctions, and improve communication and collaboration throughout the project. These practical techniques can help construction leaders create better working relationships and keep complex projects moving toward successful outcomes.  This course can be taken individually or as an elective toward CAF’s Construction Management Certificate (CMC). 

Cost: $200
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April 2027

Friday, April 02, 2027
Advanced Scheduling for Success

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

Take your scheduling skills to the next level with advanced techniques designed to improve the predictability and performance of construction projects. This hands-on course explores critical path scheduling, activity duration variability, and statistical evaluation methods that help project leaders determine the likelihood of completing projects on time. Participants will learn how to evaluate alternative scheduling strategies, identify opportunities for acceleration, and make data-driven decisions that can save both time and money.  Ideal for construction professionals who want to move beyond basic scheduling and build greater confidence in their project timelines, this course can be taken individually or as an elective toward CAF’s Construction Management Certificate (CMC).

Cost: $200
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Friday, April 09, 2027
Field Supervision & Coordinating the Trades of Tomorrow

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

The role of the construction superintendent is changing. As experienced field leaders retire and new technologies reshape the jobsite, tomorrow’s superintendents will need a broader combination of leadership, coordination, technology, and workforce development skills. This course explores how tools such as BIM, LEAN, prefabrication, smart devices, and other emerging practices are changing field supervision and the way construction teams work together.  Participants will examine the challenges created by superintendent and skilled-trade shortages while learning strategies for improving labor efficiency, mentoring the next generation of tradespeople, and developing future field leaders. The course provides practical insight that both individuals and contractors can use to prepare their teams for the evolving demands of the construction industry.  This course can be taken individually or as an elective toward CAF’s Construction Management Certificate (CMC).

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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