Live Online Construction Courses

We offer the following live online virtual courses regularly throughout the year. Click on course calendar to see when the next course is scheduled and pricing details. Our courses are conducted via zoom on consecutive days starting at 8:30 a.m. (Pacific Time).

Change Order Management

Changes are an inevitable part of construction projects. Change orders can cause unnecessary project disruptions and lead to cost increases and schedule delays. This course will provide participants with best practices for successfully dealing with project changes. Full Course Details

The course is eligible for 2 CCA Gold Seal education credits and 8 BC Housing CPD credits upon completion.

Communication Skills for Construction

Great communication is essential for construction leaders. This course is designed specifically for a construction context and assists participants to learn how to improve their listening, speaking and writing skills as construction leaders. Full Course Details

The course is eligible for 5 CCA Gold Seal education credits and 16 BC Housing CPD credits upon completion.

Construction Business Management

Construction owners, managers, estimators, supervisors and staff will learn how to improve management and systems of their construction company. Specifically how to do strategic and business planning in construction including marketing, HR management, operations and financial planning. Full Course Details

The course is eligible for 5 CCA Gold Seal education credits and 16 BC Housing CPD credits upon completion.

Construction Estimating

Designed for construction estimators and those with experience in construction who want to become estimators or improve their knowledge of estimating. Participants learn how to estimate construction projects and prepare a successful bid. Full Course Details

The course is eligible for 5 CCA Gold Seal education credits and 16 BC Housing CPD credits upon completion.

Construction Law

Construction owners, managers, estimators and supervisors will develop an understanding of contract law as it relates to construction and the various CCDC/CCA and other contracts used within the industry. Participants also learn how the Builders Lien Act works and other legal means to resolve construction disputes and avoid litigation. Full Course Details

The course is eligible for 5 CCA Gold Seal education credits and 16 BC Housing CPD credits upon completion.

Construction Safety for Supervisors

Participants will learn the fundamentals for building a safe workplace that is appropriate for their construction company. The course assists in familiarizing participants with WorkSafe regulations and Certificate of Recognition audit requirements. The participants will also build practical skills for supervising construction worksites, conducting toolbox talks, providing health and safety training, conducting regular safety inspections, doing safety investigations where an accident occurs and designing a safety manual. Full Course Details

The course is eligible for 5 CCA Gold Seal education credits and 6 BC Housing CPD credits upon completion.

Negotiation and Conflict Management Skills

As constructors work with clients, subcontractors, and consultants on projects, conflicts arise and relationships may get strained. Participants will improve their skills in communication and negotiation on construction projects. Participants will learn skills to enhance their ability to de-escalate conflict, listen effectively, build mutual respect with others in a construction context, and negotiate effectively. Full Course Details

The course is eligible for 2 CCA Gold Seal education credits upon completion.

Project Accounting and Cost Control

Participants will learn how to design and read various construction financial reports and improve the financial systems of their construction company. Full Course Details

The course is eligible for 2 CCA Gold Seal education credits and 8 BC Housing CPD credits upon completion.

Project Management

Construction owners, project managers, estimators, supervisors and staff learn how to successfully manage a complex construction project. They will gain an understanding of project process and the constraints encountered by project managers. (PMBoK approach) Full Course Details

The course is eligible for 5 CCA Gold Seal education credits and 16 BC Housing CPD credits upon completion.

Site Leadership

Would you like to improve your construction site leadership skills? Participants will enhance their ability to build a collaborative team culture with their staff, improve job site productivity and complete projects on time, on budget, and safely. Full Course Details

The course is eligible for 2 CCA Gold Seal education credits and 8 BC Housing CPD credits upon completion.

Supervisory & Management Skills

Construction supervisors and leaders will develop an understanding of how to manage people in a construction context. Participants will improve their skills in leadership, communication and enhance their ability to build a collaborative team culture. Full Course Details

The course is eligible for 5 CCA Gold Seal education credits and 16 BC Housing CPD credits upon completion.