Private Construction Business Management Seminar

Participants will learn how to improve the management and business systems of their construction company.

Audience:

Construction Owners, Managers, Estimators, Supervisors and Staff.

Course Duration:

Two days (16 hours) of lessons with instructor.

Education credits:

The course is eligible for 5 CCA Gold Seal education credits and 15 BC Housing CPD credits upon completion.

At the end of the course participants will be able to:

  • Understand the strategic planning process and how to implement it within their context
  • Understand the importance of a business plan and how to prepare one
  • Understand the participants within the construction industry – their roles, responsibilities and limitations
  • Understand the benefits of a participatory management culture
  • Formulate a marketing plan and understand the marketing mix
  • Develop a human resource management plan
  • Understand the employment cycle/process
  • Develop an employee performance evaluation system
  • Increase staff morale and engagement
  • Understand operational planning for construction companies
  • Formulate a financial plan, budgets, ratios and break-even analysis
  • Understand the importance of financial internal controls
  • Develop benchmarks and key performance indicators
  • Understand bonding and insurance for construction companies
  • Use risk management tools to identify risk and how to mitigate risk