EVENTS CALENDAR

Please note that this course takes place over FOUR (4) days.  There is no opportunity to re-schedule or request for a partial refund if a student cannot attend all sessions. 

Registered students will receive login information from the instructor in advance of the class. 

• Scheduling Module - April 9, from 10am -1pm
• Resources Module - April 11, from 10am - 1pm
• Tracking Changes - April 16, from 10am - 1pm
• Cost Control Module - April 18, from 10am - 1pm

A brief description of each part is below:

Part 1 - Scheduling

Learn how to:

• Create a basic project plan including Work Breakdown Schedule and dependencies
• Incorporate Milestones and Significant dates
• Identify/Manage the Critical Path
• Incorporate Job Deadlines
• Identify slack and project float
• Create an ‘Early Start’ and ‘Early Finish’ Schedule
• Create a ‘Late Start’ and ‘Late Finish’ Schedule
• Create a basic Impact Analysis using the Network Diagram
• Add a tolerance to the Critical Path
• Create a Trade Tracking Resource Schedule
• Incorporate changes to the Project Start Date.

Part 2 - Resource Management

Learn how to:

• Create work assignments to trades, employees, subcontractors.
• Add costing and availability information.
• Create To-Do-Lists, Calendars and work load reports by person, trade, subcontractor or equipment.
• Incorporate the work quantities from estimates.
• Assign and manage overtime at overtime rates.
• Re-distribute and re-assign actual work.
• Resolve over allocated personnel, equipment issues. Adjust individual workloads.
• Share heavy equipment or specialized personnel over multiple projects and monitor availability.
• Assign Saturday or off hours work by trade or task
• Monitor resources by tasks, work completion rates, availability, costs

Part 3 - Tracking Changes

Learn how to:

• Update projects and tasks.
• Record actual starts, work durations, finish dates.
• Record a delay and demonstrate the effect of the delay on other tasks.
• Record splits in work.
• Postpone or move work to alternate times.
• Create a 2, 3, or 4 week look ahead.
• Create a delay report.
• Compare actuals to planned dates and costs.
• Re-assign work.
• Accelerate schedules and note the effects on costs and time.
• Compare costs and schedules between projects.

Part 4 - Cost Control

Learn how to:

• Create weekly and monthly cash flow reports
• Including subcontractor pricing
• Including variable cost rates for trades, personnel, and equipment
• Monitor budgeted Costs, Price, Profit Margins, Actual Costs and projected costs.li>
• Identify Project status when ahead or behind schedule and/or over or under budget
• Reassign work and identify effect on costing.
• Reschedule work and identify effect on costs.
• Create cost reports showing weekly performance from a cost perspective.
• Compare costs between projects.

Space is limited to 6 students for each part , so sign up today to gain valuable insight into one of the most helpful tools a Construction Professional can use in today’s market.

This course is delivered in partnership between your local construction association and other associations throughout Western Canada. You’ll be participating in a cohort with industry peers from across these regions. 

Format: Each part is 3 hours, so all 4 parts are 12 hours. Content is delivered live virtually by an instructor. 

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Computer or laptop
• This course will involve on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content (slides or videos), and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, cell-phones or tablets will not be adequate.
• As this is a hands-on webinar, participants should have Microsoft Project load on a Microsoft Windows computer.  Microsoft Project is not available for macOS.  
• If possible, students should have two (2) Monitors available – one for their MS Project work and one for the instructor’s screen.
2. Webcam – in order to engage and collaborate, participants will be expected to have their webcams on for the duration of the class
3. Microphone
4. Internet connection
5. A quiet space with minimal distractions - microphone will be engaged for interactive sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class, and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program.  
6. Comfortable chair 

INSTRUCTORS:

Anne Leroux, P.Eng. is a founding partner of ES Computer Training and Technologies, ESCTT Inc. A graduate of the University of Waterloo, Anne is a professional engineer with over 25 years experience in construction, engineering and project management.  Anne possesses prolific experience in the field and as a consultant. She has been responsible for the development and implementation of numerous software programs used in the construction and architectural industries.   Established in 1992, ESCTT Inc. provides computer infrastructure services to businesses in various industry verticals. Products/ventures have included risk management software for construction, business intelligence software, thin client data systems and distributed workforce software.

Greg Leroux has been a leading financial strategist, consultant and instructor to the construction industry since 2008, Greg Leroux has become an authority on getting construction firms to maximize their productivity through the use of information technology.  Greg is not only an expert with standard construction software, but has been a key developer of the Risk Managment application - RiskMP.  Greg has worked closely with construction companies throughout Canada, lending his practical, results-driven approach to ensure success.

CREDITS:

Fee Includes: Materials provided and digital certificate upon completion.

Cancellation & Substitution Policy: Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within 7 business days of the course, or non-attendance on the day. Transfer to another date is not accepted. Complimentary substitution of another member of your company is accepted. 

If VRCA has to postpone or cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment, VRCA will refund the registration fee or, if possible, the attendee may choose to move to an identical session in the future.