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CONTRACTOR ACADEMY 2016 Training Catalog 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register 303.893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 1 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 2 Letter from the Contractor Academy Board of Directors: As a new informational tool for our members, we are excited to introduce the 2016 Contractor Academy Training Catalog. Provided within the catalog is a list of classes and training sessions with detailed course descriptions, all taught by industry leaders. Since the inception of the Contractor Academy, our goal has been to provide training and education to small businesses and their employees with the high quality and applicability to market trends that large businesses can provide. Also for this year, we are pleased to offer tailored certification programs with one-on-one opportunities for small businesses and their employees. The five certification programs, designed by skilled and experienced industry professionals, are centered upon construction best practices and employee development. The workshops are also great networking opportunities – so bring your business cards! It is going to be an exciting year for Contractor Academy. Along with the new course catalog and certification programs, we will look to hire a part-time coordinator. We strive to support small business with high quality training programs, workforce development and personnel recruitment. Don’t miss out on these great opportunities to develop your business and employees! We look forward to seeing you at a class or workshop, as well as the monthly dinner meetings. The Contractor Academy Board Jeff Anker Saunders Construction, Inc. Board President Lloyd Herrera HCL Engineering & Surveying Enrique Elizondo Adolfson and Peterson Construction Katrina Wert W.I.N. Community College of Denver Jake Gilmore Gilmore Construction Cathy Kramer Connect2Dot Susan Ramirez All Tech Janitorial Services 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 3 Thank you to the following companies for their continued support of the Contractor Academy: 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 4 2016 COURSE CALENDAR: Date Class January 14, 2016 2016 Legal Update January 28, 2016 HR Compliance February 11, 2016 Strategic Proposal Development February 25, 2016 Small Business Finance March 10, 2016 Understanding Prequalification March 24, 2016 Understanding Plans & Specs April 14, 2016 Structuring your Estimate April 28, 2016 Effective Communication & Conflict Resolution May 12, 2016 Legal Forum May 26, 2016 Schedules = Time + Money June 9, 2016 Build Your Safety Manual June 23, 2016 Networking in the Construction Industry July 14, 2016 RFIs and Submittals July 28, 2016 Construction 101 (for Non-Construction Backgrounds) August 11, 2016 Certified Payroll August 25, 2016 Being an Effective Leader September 8, 2016 Best Practices Forum September 22, 2016 Jobsite Hazard Analysis October 13, 2016 Contracts 101 October 27, 2016 Navigating Liens & How to Get Paid November 10, 2016 Importance of Jobsite QC Management December TBD Contractor Academy “Open House” TBD Present Like a Pro *** Courses and dates are subject to change. Please check hispanic-contractors.org for the latest information on all Contractor Academy courses. 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 5 CATALOG CONTENTS: CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................................ 7 • Business Development Certificate......................................................................................................................................... 8 • Preconstruction Certificate ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 • Project Management Certificate ......................................................................................................................................... 10 • Legal, Finance, and Human Resources Certificate ....................................................................................................... 11 • Professional Development Certificate ............................................................................................................................... 12 COURSE GUIDE ........................................................................................................................................ 13 Business Development • Construction 101 (for Non-Construction Backgrounds) ............................................................................................ 14 • Networking in the Construction Industry ........................................................................................................................ 14 • Strategic Proposal Development ......................................................................................................................................... 15 Preconstruction • Contracts 101 .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16 • Structuring Your Estimate ...................................................................................................................................................... 16 • Understanding Plans & Specs .............................................................................................................................................. 17 • Understanding Prequalification ........................................................................................................................................... 17 Project Management • Best Practices Forum ................................................................................................................................................................ 18 • Importance of Jobsite QC Management .......................................................................................................................... 18 • RFI's and Submittals.................................................................................................................................................................. 19 • Schedules = Time + Money................................................................................................................................................... 19 Legal, Finance, and Human Resources • 2016 Legal Update .................................................................................................................................................................... 20 • Certified Payroll Compliance ................................................................................................................................................. 20 • HR Compliance: Hot Topics for 2016................................................................................................................................. 21 • Legal Forum ................................................................................................................................................................................. 21 • Navigating Liens and How to Get Paid ............................................................................................................................. 22 • Small Business Finance ............................................................................................................................................................ 22 Professional Development • Being an Effective Leader ....................................................................................................................................................... 23 • Effective Communication & Conflict Resolution ........................................................................................................... 23 • Present Like a Pro ...................................................................................................................................................................... 24 • Open House ................................................................................................................................................................................ 24 Safety • Build Your Safety Manual ....................................................................................................................................................... 25 • Jobsite Hazard Analysis ........................................................................................................................................................... 25 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 6 • Certificate Programs CONTRACTOR ACADEMY 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 7 Business Development Certificate Program CERTIFICATE ID NUMBER: 2016-01 The Business Development Certificate Program is designed to help professionals develop the skills required to fill their business pipeline. Major certificate topics will include getting in front of the right people and delivering professional information in the right way. Who Should Consider this Certificate? Business owners and/or their marketing team should consider the Business Development Certificate Program. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Certificate Requirements: Participants must complete five (5) out of the nine (9) certificate courses listed below within 12 months. For more information about the listed courses, please refer to the Course Guide. After completing the required courses, request your certificate by contacting the Contractor Academy at (303) 893-3893 or email [email protected]. Business Development Certificate Courses: • Construction 101 (for Non-Construction Backgrounds) (Page 14) • Networking in the Construction Industry (Page 14) • Strategic Proposal Development (Page 15) • Understanding Prequalification (Page 17) • Best Practices Forum (Page 18) • Small Business Finance (Page 22) • Effective Communication & Conflict Resolution (Page 23) • How to Present Like a Pro (Page 24) • Build Your Safety Manual (Page 25) Cost: The Business Development Certificate Program costs $75.00 to complete. 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 8 Preconstruction Certificate Program CERTIFICATE ID NUMBER: 2016-02 The Preconstruction Certificate Program is designed to give a foundation of knowledge about the preconstruction side of the construction industry. Major certificate topics will include understanding your scope, where it fits in the project schedule, and providing a reliable cost estimate. It also focuses on the importance of safety and effective communication in preconstruction. Who Should Consider this Certificate? Business owners, preconstruction team members, marketing/business development professionals, CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS or project managers. Certificate Requirements: Participants must complete five (5) out of the nine (9) certificate courses listed below within 12 months. For more information about the listed courses, please refer to the Course Guide. After completing the required courses, request your certificate by contacting the Contractor Academy at (303) 893-3893 or email [email protected]. Preconstruction Certificate Courses: • Strategic Proposal Development (Page 15) • Contracts 101 (Page 16) • Structuring Your Estimate (Page 16) • Understanding Plans & Specs (Page 17) • Understanding Prequalification (Page 17) • Best Practices Forum (Page 18) • Schedules = Time + Money (Page 19) • Effective Communication & Conflict Resolution (Page 23) • Build Your Safety Manual (Page 25) Cost: The Preconstruction Certificate Program costs $75.00 to complete. 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 9 Project Management Certificate Program CERTIFICATE ID NUMBER: 2016-03 The Project Management Certificate Program is designed to strengthen project management skills for those in the construction industry. Strong project management can be the difference in whether you make or lose money on a project. Major certificate topics will include contracts, plans and specs, schedules and budgets. Who Should Consider this Certificate? Management-level and all of those involved in managing your projects. Certificate Requirements: CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Participants must complete five (5) out of the nine (9) certificate courses listed below within 12 months. For more information about the listed courses, please refer to the Course Guide. After completing the required courses, request your certificate by contacting the Contractor Academy at (303) 893-3893 or email [email protected]. Project Management Certificate Courses: • Contracts 101 (Page 16) • Understanding Plans & Specs (Page 17) • Best Practices Forum (Page 18) • Importance of Jobsite QC Management (Page 18) • Schedules = Time + Money (Page 19) • RFI's and Submittals (Page 19) • Navigating Liens and How to Get Paid (Page 22) • Being an Effective Leader (Page 23) • Jobsite Hazard Analysis (Page 25) Cost: The Project Management Certificate Program costs $75.00 to complete. 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 10 Legal, Finance, and Human Resources Certificate CERTIFICATE ID NUMBER: 2016-04 It’s not enough to run your company in the field – legal, financial, and human resources issues can have serious negative effects on your business, and even one lawsuit or administrative audit can grind your business to a complete stop. This certificate will give you the baseline skills you need to help ensure you are making money and getting paid, attracting the best employees, and considering important legal issues and how to avoid common, costly risks and pitfalls that affect businesses of all sizes. Who Should Consider this Certificate? Any business owner, Human Resources manager, office manager, or other management-level CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS employee interested in strengthening their skills in these areas. Legal, Finance, and Human Resources Certificate Requirements: Participants must complete five (5) out of the eight (8) certificate courses listed below within 12 months. For more information about the listed courses, please refer to the Course Guide. After completing the required courses, request your certificate by contacting the Contractor Academy at (303) 893-3893 or email [email protected]. Legal, Finance, and Human Resources Certificate Courses: • Best Practices Forum (Page 18) • Schedules = Time + Money (Page 19) • 2016 Legal Update (Page 20) • Certified Payroll Compliance (Page 20) • HR Compliance: Hot Topics for 2016 (Page 21) • Legal Forum (Page 21) • Navigating Liens and How to Get Paid (Page 22) • Small Business Finance (Page 22) Cost: The Legal, Finance, and Human Resources Certificate Program costs $75.00 to complete. 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 11 Professional Development Certificate Program CERTIFICATE ID NUMBER: 2016-05 A business is only as good as its employees. Therefore this certificate program focuses on individual and development, leadership skills, training techniques, and presentation skills, with a focus on creating better team members. Who Should Consider this Certificate? All individuals seeking personal development, better ability to work in a team-environment, and the skills needed to move up within your company. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Certificate Requirements: Participants must complete five (5) out of the eight (8) certificate courses listed below within 12 months. For more information about the listed courses, please refer to the Course Guide. After completing the required courses, request your certificate by contacting the Contractor Academy at (303) 893-3893 or email [email protected]. Professional Development Certificate Courses: • Construction 101 (for Non-Construction Backgrounds) (Page 14) • Networking in the Construction Industry (Page 14) • Best Practices Forum (Page 18) • Legal Forum (Page 21) • Small Business Finance (Page 22) • Being an Effective Leader (Page 23) • Effective Communication & Conflict Resolution (Page 23) • Present Like a Pro (Page 24) Cost: The Professional Development Certificate Program costs $75.00 to complete. 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 12 sProject Management 101 Course Guide CONTRACTOR ACADEMY 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 13 Construction 101 (For Non-Construction Backgrounds) Networking in the Construction Industry COURSE ID: BDEV 101 Description: Description: Are you new to the construction industry? Participants will learn basic construction knowledge, jargon, and other professional COURSE GUIDE – BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT necessities. Course Certificate(s): • Business Development • Professional Development Course Facilitators: • COURSE ID: BDEV 102 The construction industry is a small world, but how do you network to get into that world? Develop a strategy to get your foot in the door. Course Certificate(s): • Business Development • Professional Development Course Facilitators: • AMI Mechanical • Palace Construction Saunders Construction, Inc. Date Offered: Date Offered: June 23, 2016 July 28, 2016 11:30am – 1:00pm 11:30am – 1:00pm (Lunch will be provided) (Lunch will be provided) Location: Location: 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO Cost: Cost: $20.00 per participant $20.00 per participant 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 14 Strategic Proposal Development COURSE ID: BDEV 103 Description: How do you find proposal opportunities? Then, which ones are go vs. no-go? Walk away with a few tools to develop your proposal, plus learn about tracking and COURSE GUIDE – BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT follow up. Course Certificate(s): • Business Development • Preconstruction Course Facilitators: • Saunders Construction, Inc. • AMI Mechanical Date Offered: February 11, 2016 4:00pm – 6:00pm Location: 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO Cost: $20.00 per participant 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 15 Contracts 101 COURSE ID: PRCN 101 Structuring Your Estimate Description: COURSE ID: PRCN 102 Why is it important to read your contract? Also, learn how to negotiate clauses. Understand your scope, schedule and clauses described in the contract. Course Certificate(s): • Preconstruction • Project Management COURSE GUIDE – PRECONSTRUCTION Course Facilitators: • Kiewit Infrastructure Co. • St. Andrews Construction Services Date Offered: October 13, 2016 4:00pm – 6:00pm Location: 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO Cost: $20.00 per participant Description: Learn how to identify your overhead and costs. What questions do you ask during the bid process? Plus, tracking your hit ratio and how to follow up after an estimate is submitted. Course Certificate(s): • Preconstruction Course Facilitators: • Adolfson & Peterson Construction • Kaiser Permanente Date Offered: April 14, 2016 4:00pm – 6:00pm Location: 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO Cost: $20.00 per participant 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 16 Understanding Prequalification COURSE ID: PRCN 103 COURSE ID: PRCN 104 Description: Description: Participants will review and learn to navigate How, what, when and why do you need the project documents. Also, participants will prequalification requirements to work with gain a basic understanding of the interaction general contractors? Participants will learn with other trades and scopes, plus the details the importance of prequalification for section. subcontractors. Course Certificate(s): Course Certificate(s): • Preconstruction • Preconstruction • Project Management • Business Development Course Facilitators: Course Facilitators: • Adolfson & Peterson Construction • Haselden Construction • Architecture PML, Inc. • All Tech Janitorial Date Offered: Date Offered: March 24, 2016 March 10, 2016 11:30am – 1:00pm 4:00pm – 6:00pm (Lunch will be provided) Location: 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO Cost: COURSE GUIDE – PRECONSTRUCTION Understanding Plans & Specs Location: 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO Cost: $20.00 per participant $20.00 per participant 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 17 COURSE ID: PMGT 101 Importance of Jobsite QC Management Description: COURSE ID: PMGT 102 Best Practices Forum Bring your questions to discuss with a panel of commercial General Contractors and Subcontractors. Course Certificate(s): COURSE GUIDE – PROJECT MANAGEMENT • Project Management • Professional Development • Legal, Finance, and Human Resources • Preconstruction • Business Development Course Facilitators: Description: Learn how to protect your company by submitting quality dailies and the importance of documenting material and installation inspections. Course Certificate(s): • Project Management Course Facilitators: • Kiewit Infrastructure Co. • Sky Blue Builders • Saunders Construction, Inc. • Adolfson & Peterson Construction Date Offered: • Hensel Phelps Construction November 10, 2016 • All Tech Janitorial 4:00pm – 6:00pm • Sky Blue Builders Date Offered: Location: 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO September 8, 2016 4:00pm – 6:00pm Cost: $20.00 per participant Location: 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO Cost: $20.00 per participant 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 18 COURSE ID: PGMT 103 Schedules = Time + Money Description: COURSE ID: PGMT 104 How do you prepare and submit RFI's and Submittals? Why are RFI's and Submittals important? Course Certificate(s): • Project Management Course Facilitators: • Hensel Phelps Construction Description: Participants will understand the basis of a schedule and how to integrate your scope into the project schedule. Course Certificate(s): • Project Management • Preconstruction • Legal, Finance, and HR COURSE GUIDE – PROJECT MANAGEMENT RFI's and Submittals Date Offered: July 14, 2016 4:00pm – 6:00pm Course Facilitators: • Adolfson & Peterson Construction • US Engineering Location: 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO Date Offered: May 26, 2016 Cost: 11:30am – 1:00pm $20.00 per participant (Lunch will be provided) Location: 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO Cost: $20.00 per participant 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 19 COURSE ID: LFHR 101 Certified Payroll Compliance Description: COURSE ID: LFHR 102 2016 Legal Update The laws affecting your business are constantly changing. Come listen to knowledgeable attorneys discuss important developments for 2016, and how you can COURSE GUIDE – LEGAL, FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES take steps to help protect your business from future legal liability. Course Certificate(s): • Legal, Finance, and HR Course Facilitators: • Fisher & Phillips Date Offered: January 14, 2016 4:00pm – 6:00pm Location: 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO Cost: $20.00 per participant Description: Learn why compliance is vital and how to submit your certified payroll. This course is especially important for those working with state or city contracts. Course Certificate(s): • Legal, Finance, and HR Course Facilitators: • Gilmore Construction Date Offered: August 11, 2016 4:00pm – 6:00pm Location: 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO Cost: $20.00 per participant 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 20 HR Compliance: Hot Topics for 2016 Legal Forum COURSE ID: LFHR 103 Description: Every company must comply with state and federal employment laws. Learn more about changes that may affect your business in 2016. Course Certificate(s): • Legal, Finance, and HR Course Facilitators: • Saunders Construction, Inc. Date Offered: January 28, 2016 11:30am – 1:00pm (Lunch will be provided) Location: 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO Cost: $20.00 per participant Bring your questions for our panel of attorneys. Take advantage of this opportunity to discuss issues that are important to you with a variety of attorneys COURSE GUIDE – LEGAL, FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES Description: COURSE ID: LFHR 104 who can answer your specific questions. Course Certificate(s): • Legal, Finance, and HR Course Facilitators: • Fisher & Phillips • Miller Kabler, P.C. Date Offered: May 12, 2016 4:00pm – 6:00pm Location: 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO Cost: $20.00 per participant 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 21 Navigating Liens and How to Get Paid Small Business Finance COURSE ID: LFHR 105 COURSE ID: LFHR 106 Description: Description: Understand Textura, your schedule of values, How do you know your accountant is really compliance holds, and timely submission. doing good work for you? Learn the right COURSE GUIDE – LEGAL, FINANCE & HUMAN RESOURCES Course Certificate(s): • Legal, Finance, and HR • Project Management Course Facilitators: • Miller Kabler, P.C. Date Offered: October 27, 2016 11:30am – 1:00pm (Lunch will be provided) Location: 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO Cost: $20.00 per participant questions to be asking your small business accountant. Course Certificate(s): • Legal, Finance, and HR • Professional Development • Business Development Course Facilitators: • Coltivar Group • Bauerle and Company, P.C. Date Offered: February 25, 2016 11:30am – 1:00pm (Lunch will be provided) Location: 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO Cost: $20.00 per participant 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 22 COURSE ID: PRDV 101 Effective Communication & Conflict Resolution Description: COURSE ID: PRDV 102 What type of leader are you? Enhance your leadership skills and develop new styles to use in your everyday professional world. Course Certificate(s): • Professional Development • Project Management Course Facilitators: • Coltivar Group Description: Learn written and verbal techniques to communicate effectively. Also, learn the benefits of listening and interpreting body COURSE GUIDE – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Being an Effective Leader language. Course Certificate(s): • Professional Development • Business Development • Preconstruction Date Offered: August 25, 2016 Course Facilitators: 11:30am – 1:00pm • PCL Construction Services, Inc. (Lunch will be provided) • Black Construction Group Location: Date Offered: 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO April 28, 2016 11:30am – 1:00pm Cost: (Lunch will be provided) $20.00 per participant Location: 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO Cost: $20.00 per participant 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 23 COURSE GUIDE – PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT How to Present Like a Pro Contractor Academy “Open House” COURSE ID: PRDV 103 COURSE ID: PRDV 104 Description: Description: In this unique workshop, students will learn All previous participants in the Contractor how to organize and present concepts, ideas, Academy courses are invited to this open and information to a variety of audiences. house. It is a great way to celebrate your Great for interview prep, teaching classes, or certificate and network with others in the presentations for your business. industry! In this hybrid learning structure, students will meet for an initial 2 hour in class session Course Facilitators: • Hispanic Contractors of Colorado and over the following week, students will Date Offered: have 2 hours of online content which can be December, TBD accessed at any time during the week, and 4pm – 6pm ending with a one hour in class wrap up session. Location: 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO Course Certificate(s): • Professional Development • Business Development Course Facilitators: • Emily Griffith Technical College Date Offered: TBD Location: TBD Cost: $30.00 per participant 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 24 Build Your Safety f Manual Jobsite Hazard Analysis COURSE ID: SFTY 101 COURSE ID: SFTY 102 Description: Description: Create a basic safety manual for your Commercial GC's require quality Jobsite company utilizing an industry standard Hazard Analysis prior to starting work. This template. course will teach participants what is • Business Development • Preconstruction Course Facilitators: • Haselden Construction • All Tech Janitorial required and how to create a JHA. Course Certificate(s): • Preconstruction • Project Management Course Facilitators: • Hensel Phelps Construction Date Offered: Date Offered: June 9, 2016 September 22, 2016 4:00pm – 6:00pm 11:30am – 1:00pm Location: 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO Cost: $20.00 per participant COURSE GUIDE – SAFETY Course Certificate(s): (Lunch will be provided) Location: 1114 W 7th Ave, Denver, CO Cost: $20.00 per participant 2016 Training Catalog ǀ Register (303) 893-3893 ǀ [email protected] ǀ hispanic-contractors.org 25