Education Calendar

Earned Value Management (EVM) For Construction (2 Gold Seal Credits)

January 20, 2025 to March 17, 2026

In this course, the fundamentals of EVM will be presented in a down-to-earth, basic approach, along with hands-on exercises and examples that will allow participants to apply the concepts.

BIM Fundamentals II

September 29, 2025 to April 5, 2026

Part of BIM Management Certificate through University of Manitoba Extended Education

Canadian Construction Contract Essentials

October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

Gain a basic and practical understanding of Canadian construction contract and subcontract essentials.

Working in a Respectful and Inclusive Workplace

October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

Learn how to create and participate in a respectful and inclusive workplace to help ensure that your company offers a place where everyone feels wanted and welcomed.

National Construction Safety Awareness

October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

Understand what you can do to keep yourself, your co-workers, and the environment you work in safe every day.

Introduction to Understanding Systemic Racism: A Guide for Leaders and Managers

October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

Use the best practices of inclusive organizations around the world to address issues of systemic racism.

Introduction to Mentorship

October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

Develop effective mentoring relationships with a focus on communications skills that you can apply immediately on the job with measurable results.

Introduction to Construction Estimating

October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

Gain the knowledge and skills required to visualize the scope and magnitude of a construction project and produce accurate and reliable estimates.

First Level Supervisor Training Program

October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

Develop the critical skills and learn the concepts required to supervise a construction crew, maximize productivity and quality, and ensure a job gets done on time, on budget, and safely.

Construction Project Management

October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

Gain the knowledge and skills to help you successfully plan, manage, and administer projects from start to finish.

Construction Law

October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

Understand construction contracts and contract law.

Construction Industry Ethics

October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

Understand ethics as it relates to the construction industry and learn how to navigate daily ethical grey areas.

Communication, Negotiation, and Conflict Resolution

October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

Improve your written, oral, and negotiating skills and enhance your conflict resolution skills.

Susie's Shed Book Drive

November 20, 2025 to January 30, 2026

Bluebeam Revu: Estimating Level 1

December 16, 2025 to November 24, 2026

This course teaches you the fundamentals of using Bluebeam Revu for estimating, including skills to scale, measure, organize take-offs, and calculate construction documents using Bluebeam Revu.

Field Scheduling 101 (2 Gold Seal Credits)

December 16, 2025 to March 18, 2026

The aim of this course is to provide tools for scheduling at the site and crew level.

RTFC - Read the Full Contract - A Deep Dive into CCDC-2 (1 Gold Seal Credit)

December 17, 2025 to March 26, 2026

In this course, we'll review the bidding process (EOI, RFQ, RFP, Contract A, Contract B), the difference between a Letter of Intent and Letter of Award and the terms and conditions of the CCDC-2 (2020) Stipulated Price Construction Contract.

Managing Shop Drawings, Samples and Submittals (1 Gold Seal Credit)

December 18, 2025 to March 25, 2026

The process for submitting shop drawings, submittals and samples is key to getting the right materials and equipment to the right place at the right time.

Getting Paid and Managing Cash Flow in Construction (1 Gold Seal Credit)

December 19, 2025 to March 31, 2026

In this half-day course the payment process in standard contracts will be reviewed along with contract language from non-standard contracts which can delay payment.

BIM in the Field

January 1, 2026

Part of BIM Management Certificate through University of Manitoba Extended Education

BIM and Sustainability in the AECOO Industry (Elective)

January 1, 2026

Part of BIM Management Certificate through University of Manitoba Extended Education

BIM Fundamentals I

January 1, 2026

Part of BIM Management Certificate through University of Manitoba Extended Education

Bluebeam Revu Basics Online

January 6, 2026 to May 26, 2026

Learn the essentials of Revu Basics, the award-winning software for document creation, markup, and collaboration in construction and design.

Construction Drawings 101 (1 Gold Seal Credit)

January 7, 2026 to March 3, 2026

This is an interactive half-day course that will cover the fundamentals of interpreting construction drawings. This course will deal with the basics of interpreting information from plans, elevations, sections, details and notes contained in typical drawi

Construction Specifications 101 (1 Gold Seal Credit)

January 7, 2026 to March 3, 2026

This is an interactive half-day course that will cover the fundamentals of interpreting construction specifications. The seminar will deal with the basics of reading and interpreting both the general and technical specifications.

Field Productivity 101 (2 Gold Seal Credits)

January 8, 2026 to March 4, 2026

This course will define field productivity, discuss the effects of low field productivity, and outline approaches to increasing field productivity.

Managing Change in Construction (1 Gold Seal Credit)

January 12, 2026 to March 12, 2026

In this half-day workshop, the Change Management Process in standard construction contracts will be reviewed

Microsoft Project - Basic (2 Gold Seal Credits)

January 13, 2026 to March 10, 2026

This course is intended for anyone who is new to, self-taught or has never used Microsoft Project and would like to learn how to use it as a tool to manage their projects.

Microsoft Excel for Construction (2 Gold Seal Credits)

January 14, 2026 to March 11, 2026

The ability to produce cost estimates efficiently and accurately is a critical step in many construction career paths and a high-demand skill throughout the construction industry.

CCA Subcontracts 101 (1 Gold Seal Credit)

January 15, 2026 to March 19, 2026

Eighty percent of the people managing construction contracts do not read, do not understand or are not following the construction contract in place between the two organizations.

Building Information Management

January 26, 2026 to March 22, 2026

Part of BIM Management Certificate through University of Manitoba Extended Education

Microsoft Project - Intermediate (2 Gold Seal Credits)

January 27, 2026 to March 24, 2026

This course will provide an in-depth look at the features of Microsoft Project as a project management tool.

Don't Wait for a Complaint. Build a Safer Workplace Now.

January 28, 2026

Building a Sexual Harassment-Free Workplace in Electricity

Trade Talk

February 2, 2026 to June 1, 2026

December Discussion: The Importance of Building Redundancy in Key Staffing Positions: Lessons Learned

AI Prompt Writing for Contractors

February 3, 2026

This session will provide knowledge and show examples of how to prompt ChatGPT for the purpose of analyzing a trade contract

Mastering the CCDC-31 Service Contract Between Owner & Consultant

March 5, 2026

Unlock the essentials of professional service contracts in construction.

Bluebeam Revu: Estimating Level 2

March 17, 2026 to October 27, 2026

Take your Bluebeam Estimating skills further in this advanced user course. Built specifically for individuals who have successfully completed Bluebeam Revu: Estimating Level 1, this course builds upon your knowledge and improves your workflow efficiency.

Achieving Greater Project Success and Profitability Through Pre-Construction Planning

December 4, 2025

Boost your project profits from -3% to 23% in this customized mechanical & electrical session, taught by Dr. Awad S. Hanna.

Vertiv Thermal Management Training: Servicing Perimeter Systems

November 18, 2025 to November 21, 2025

This course prepares the learner to safely and correctly perform critical tasks required to service Vertiv Thermal Management Perimeter Systems.

BIM Technology and Tools

November 3, 2025 to November 30, 2025

Part of BIM Management Certificate through University of Manitoba Extended Education

The Art and Practice of Team Leadership (Elective)

September 15, 2025 to December 7, 2025

Part of BIM Management Certificate through University of Manitoba Extended Education

Dispatcher Training: Impact, Efficiency & Customer Care

September 10, 2025 to September 11, 2025

Dispatchers act as the nerve center of a contracting firm, playing a crucial role in customer service and field communication. Enhancing their skills directly impacts the overall success of the business.

Estimating for Current PataBid Users: Next Steps Using AI-Infused Digital Estimating

June 25, 2025

This half-day session is a deep dive into the operation and function of the PataBid Quantify Estimating platform.

Estimating 101: AI Infused Estimating

June 24, 2025

In this full-day session you will gain a better understanding of estimating in a digital world and dig into digital estimating processes.

Show Me the Money: How to Make Prompt Payment Work for You

June 19, 2025

Manitoba Prompt Payment Regime for Trade Contractors

Become a Council Member for the Women in Manitoba Trade Contracting Advisory Council

June 19, 2025

Join us at 320-830 King Edward St. and be part of a dynamic group of women driving change in Manitoba's trade contracting industry. Free to join - lunch provided!

Annual General Meeting 2025

April 16, 2025

Understanding the Business Case for Advanced Manufacturing (Elective)

February 1, 2025 to April 4, 2025

Part of BIM Management Certificate through University of Manitoba Extended Education

Special Topics in BIM (Elective)

January 15, 2025 to April 5, 2025

Part of BIM Management Certificate through University of Manitoba Extended Education