EVENTS CALENDAR

Please note that this is a 8-hour course that takes place over 2 days. All sessions run from 8:30-12:30pm each day. There is no opportunity to re-schedule or request for a partial refund if a student cannot attend all sessions. All sessions must be attended to receive a course certificate. 

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

Would you like to improve your construction site leadership skills?

This course will enhance your ability to build a collaborative team culture with their staff, improve job site productivity and complete projects on time, on budget, and safely.  Ideal for lead hands, foremen and front-line supervisors that want to increase their leadership effectiveness.

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

• Identify and apply different leadership styles and approaches
• Enhance the motivation and engagement of construction workers and teams
• Utilize leadership techniques to build cohesive and effective crews
• Understand the Eight Wastes in order to reduce downtime and inefficiencies on site
• Understand different personality styles and how to communicate effectively with each one
• Recognize substance abuse and how to deal with it appropriately
• Improve their training skills and conduct a successful toolbox talk
• Deal with difficult people, conflict and confrontational situations
• Use collaborative decision-making skills and build a collaborative culture
• Understand the importance of ethics and safety first when leading others

Course Format & Location Information

• Live, Online, Instructor-led training, with a maximum class size of 20 students. 
• This course is facilitated by the instructor on the Zoom platform. Access information from the instructor will be provided to you in advance of the training.
• Two (2) morning sessions (4 hours each) over four days:
  • Day 1: June 16: 8:30am-12:30pm
  • Day 2: June 17: 8:30am-12:30pm
  • Attendance in all four sessions is mandatory for course completion. *Please note that If a student misses a class session, we are unable to transfer registration or provide a partial refund of the registration fees.

Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)

This course requires full face-to-face interaction and participation from both the instructor and students. In order to attend, you must make sure you have the following:

1. Computer or laptop with webcam (webcams are mandatory): This course will involve 100% on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content like slides or videos, and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, you must have a webcam and use a full computer/laptop, and we do not permit students to attend using a tablet or cell phone.
2. A quiet space with minimal distractions: Please plan to be fully engaged in the class, and clear your work schedule just as you would for attendance in an in-class program.

This course is offered in partnership with construction associations across Canada and you'll be participating with a cohort with peers from throughout the country.

AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for anyone who is looking to uplevel their site management skills. 

INSTRUCTOR:

Tim Williams, MBA, B.Econ., CPA, GSC, is the President of ConstructionU. Tim provides training services tailor made for the construction industry. Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over twenty years. He is a Gold Seal Certified project manager. He is an experienced and sought after trainer who has trained construction owners and managers on behalf of construction industry associations across Western Canada.

CREDITS:

This course has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) for 2 credits towards Gold Seal certification.

This course has been approved by Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) for seven and half (7.5) non-core units towards AIBC’s Continuing Education System

Fee Includes: digital certificate upon completion.

Cancellation & Substitution Policy: Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within 5 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.