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LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T183835Z
UID:23615-1610701200-1610724600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Microsoft Excel Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Getting Started with Microsoft Office Excel 2016 \nNavigate the Excel User\, Interface Use Excel Commands\, Create and Save a Basic Workbook\, Enter Cell Data Use Excel Help \n Performing Calculations \nCreate Worksheet Formulas\, Insert Functions\, Reuse Formulas and Functions \nModifying a Worksheet \nInsert\, Delete\, and Adjust Cells\, Columns\, and Rows\, Search for and Replace Data\, Use Proofing and Research Tools \nFormatting a Worksheet \nApply Text Formats\, Apply Number Formats\, Align Cell Contents\, Apply Styles and Themes Apply Basic Conditional Formatting Create and Use Templates \nPrinting Workbooks \nPreview and Print a Workbook\, Set Up the Page Layout\, Configure Headers and Footers \nManaging Workbooks \nManage Worksheets\, Manage Workbook and Worksheet Views\, Manage Workbook Properties
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-excel-level-1/
CATEGORIES:Leadership and Management Development,Management Education,Online Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201218T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20201104T233504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T233504Z
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SUMMARY:CPR\, First Aid and AED Certification
DESCRIPTION:Employers are required by OSHA to provide medical and first aid personnel and supplies commensurate with the hazards of the workplace. This course combines lecture\, video\, demonstrations and hands-on manikin training\, and teaches participants to: \n• Call and work with EMS \n• Perform CPR and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies \n• Avoid blood borne pathogens exposure \n• Know the role of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in the Cardiac Chain of Survival. \nUpon completion\, students receive a certificate and wallet size certificate certifying training of First Aid\, CPR and AED. \n*Participants are provided lunch. \nInstructor: Kyle Mihalik (Full Spectrum Training Solutions)
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/cpr-first-aid-and-aed-certification-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Safety Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20201104T212414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T212414Z
UID:23770-1608193800-1608208200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Conflict Resolution and Conducting Workplace Investigations
DESCRIPTION:Whether dealing with discipline; corrective action; or workplace complaints of disrespectful or harassing behavior\, management has a duty to investigate to assure that employees concerns are heard and resolved. This program provides you with step-by-step instructions to conduct and complete thorough\, legally compliant harassment; discrimination; and other types of internal investigations. Participants receive hands-on experience dealing with these sensitive issues. \nLearning Objectives: \n• Identify the appropriate steps to take in conducting an investigation. \n• Gather\, document\, and secure information and evidence without violating privacy and other pertinent laws.. \n• Analyze information and evidence to determine the appropriate course of action. \n• Learn about the reasons why it’s important to address conflict head on in the workplace and find a resolution quickly \n• Learn various Alternate Dispute Resolution methods including mediation \n• And Defensive Strategies in the event of a lawsuit \nPLUS\, BONUS MATERIAL WILL BE COVERED – INCLUDING: \n• Administering company training programs \n• Determining supervisor training needs \n• And Successfully implementing succession planning strategies \nInstructors: Richard Lukesh (President of Lukesh Consulting Group\, Inc) \nInstructors Bio: Richard Lukesh\, Managing Partner\, has more than 40 years of Human Resource\, Sales\, and Operations experience working as an executive and a consultant for 200-plus organizations varying in size from 5 to 2\,500 employees. Mr. Lukesh has worked in a wide range of sectors\, everything from start-up and non-profit to retail and manufacturing. He has a solid track record of enhancing organizational culture\, changing toxic behaviors\, resolving interpersonal conflicts\, coaching performance improvements\, improving productivity\, and building company profitability through the implementation of Human Capital programs and strategies. \nMr. Lukesh holds an MBA from Wilkes University and has published numerous white papers\, books\, and articles on topics ranging from sales and recruiting to building employee loyalty and customer satisfaction.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/conflict-resolution-and-conducting-workplace-investigations/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Human Resources Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20201104T205642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T205642Z
UID:23766-1608192000-1608220800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Market Based Estimating\, Bidding\, and Proposing
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to increase your share of profitable work and decrease the chance of being the low bidder on unprofitable jobs. Invest yourself at our Market Based Estimating\, Bidding\, and Pricing seminar and we will show you the techniques you need to improve your current results. \nTOPICS COVERED: \nPricing\, Bidding and Selling: Myths and Mysteries  \n• Low Bidder Mentality \n• Hit Rates / Margins and Bottom Lines \n• Labor is the key \n• What is a good job? \n• Target Marketing Process \nTake Off \n• Counting it \n• Assemblies \n• Data \n• Tips \nProfit Budgeting and Costs \n• Cost is Key \n• Capturing Cost Data \n• Bottom Up Budgeting \n• Overhead Allocation per Department \nOverhead Recovery: A Real World Approach \n• What is Overhead \n• What generates Overhead \n• Banking Data \n• Application of the Right Cost \n• Allocation of Overhead to Labor vs. Material \n• Proof and Testing \nPricing by Project Size \n• Economies of Large and Small Projects \n• Cost / Pricing \n• Overhead and Allocation to Large / Small \n• Profit Margin \nBidding Smart \n• Factors that decrease and increase price \n• Who is your competition \n• Gates Model 1 and 2 \n• Taking advantage of luck \n• Leave less money on table \n• Real world sales model \n• What financially successful contractors do differently \n• What are the habits of the top 25% of all estimators \nBENEFITS OF ATTENDING THIS SEMINAR \n• Determine your installed cost \n• Budgeting techniques that give you the cost and profit picture \n• Find which projects are most profitable for you. \n• Determine the best jobs with your best chances \n• Overhead and overhead recovery \n• Adjust your price based on project size \n• Understand competitor’s bidding behavior \n• Comprehend competitive / risk factors to consider in each project \n• Market to your best profit opportunity. \n• Understand selling processes based on value not low price. \nWho Should Attend  \nMarket Based Estimating\, Bidding and Proposing Strategy is designed for anyone involved with pricing\, bidding or selling jobs including Executives; Project Managers; Estimators; and Business Development Persons. If you are a contractor looking to acquire better work\, then this seminar is for you. \n*Participants are Provided Lunch \nInstructor:   Dr. Matt Stevens (Stevens-Day Construction Institute\, Inc.) \nInstructor Bio:  Dr. Matt Stevens is an owner and management adviser with Stevens-Day Construction Institute\, Inc. which works exclusively with construction contractors. Stevens has been advising since 1994 and his industry experience spans over 35 years. \nIn addition to receiving his Doctorate from the University of Florida\, he has authored two industry books; Managing a Construction Firm on Just 24 Hours a Day and The Construction MBA. Matt’s advising work focuses on Strategic Planning\, Business Evaluations\, Best Practices\, and Productivity.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/market-based-estimating-bidding-and-proposing/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20201104T204735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T204735Z
UID:23762-1608105600-1608134400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Organizational Productivity
DESCRIPTION:Construction Organizational Productivity for Specialty Contracting Firms is one of the greatest competitive edges and contractors are in a constant “arms race” with their peers to stay ahead. Field and office efficiency is a consistent need for construction contractors regardless of business climate or industry change. It is a strategic issue. This important competitive edge can be elusive…..unless a fresh look including current research is offered as part of the examination. \nTOPICS TO BE COVERED: \nThe State of Construction Productivity \n• Changes \no Improvements \no Negative impacts \n• The quantitative measures of construction productivity \nThe Frameworks for Construction Organizational Productivity \n• Framework \n• Data \n• Results \n• Conclusions \nSpecial Issues Concerning Construction Organizational Productivity \n• Subcontract or to not subcontract? \n• Metrics \no Work acquisition \no Constructing work \no Keeping track \no Human resources \no Strategic directions and business decision-making \nCase Studies \n• Specialty Contractors \no Work Acquisition \no Constructing Work \no Keeping Track \no Human Resources \nBENEFITS OF THE SEMINAR \n• The crucial components of determining your companies practices actual financial value \n• 30 best and good practices for construction companies \n• A dozen worst practices and why their elimination is critical to a businesses success \n• What are the “next practices” and why they are important \nWho Should Attend  \nExecutives\, Project Managers\, Field Supervisors\, Administrators\, and Financial Managers. \n*Participants are Provided Lunch \nInstructor:   Dr. Matt Stevens (Stevens-Day Construction Institute\, Inc.) \nInstructor Bio:  Dr. Matt Stevens is an owner and management adviser with Stevens-Day Construction Institute\, Inc. which works exclusively with construction contractors. Stevens has been advising since 1994 and his industry experience spans over 35 years. \nIn addition to receiving his Doctorate from the University of Florida\, he has authored two industry books; Managing a Construction Firm on Just 24 Hours a Day and The Construction MBA. Matt’s advising work focuses on Strategic Planning\, Business Evaluations\, Best Practices\, and Productivity.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-organizational-productivity/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20201104T193459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T193459Z
UID:23758-1608019200-1608048000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Becoming a Field Manager
DESCRIPTION:Purpose: To move field supervisors toward thinking and acting more like a manager. We call it “Taking Off the Tool Belt”. As an average project contract amount is the same size as a small business’ revenue\, it is critical that a foreman or superintendent act more as if they have total profit and loss responsibility. \nIn our class\, we will give to your field staff the right focus\, processes and tools to improve project profitability and schedule adherence. \nThe aim of the course is to dispel the myths of good field management with the facts. Everyone has learned from someone else. Only through careful study and analysis have several construction industry trends and effective field techniques been uncovered. This course will meet your expectations of “real world” issues and answers. \nTOPICS TO BE COVERED: \nWhere is the Opportunity? \n\nNature of our Industry\nChanges in Industry\nControllable vs. Uncontrollable\nChoices\n\nThe Habits of Highly Effective Field Managers \n\nPlanning\nLogistics\nPeople\nMeasuring\nReporting\nQuality\nSafety\n\nBuilding a Project: a Real World Exercise \n\nBridge Building Exercise\nBidding Stage\nBuilding Stage\nFinancial Stage\nAssessment of What Works and What Doesn’t\n\nMeasurement makes Improvement Happen \n\nWhy Measurement is important?\nUpstream vs. Downstream Measurement\nBehavior vs. Results\nExamples / Forms / Templates\n\nWho Should Attend   \nField Managers i.e. Site Supervisors\, Foreperson\, Leadperson\, Superintendents and Crew Leaders \n*Participants are Provided Lunch \nInstructor:   Dr. Matt Stevens (Stevens-Day Construction Institute\, Inc.) \nInstructor Bio:  Dr. Matt Stevens is an owner and management adviser with Stevens-Day Construction Institute\, Inc. which works exclusively with construction contractors. Stevens has been advising since 1994 and his industry experience spans over 35 years. \nIn addition to receiving his Doctorate from the University of Florida\, he has authored two industry books; Managing a Construction Firm on Just 24 Hours a Day and The Construction MBA. Matt’s advising work focuses on Strategic Planning\, Business Evaluations\, Best Practices\, and Productivity.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/becoming-a-field-manager/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20201104T185332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T185332Z
UID:23750-1607587200-1607619600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:OSHA 30 Hour Certification
DESCRIPTION:If you perform work in Philadelphia\, all site supervisors now need the OSHA 30-hour certification. \nThis in-depth 4 day course is designed to educate construction professionals on federal regulations and compliance. It is a must for those desiring a complete understanding of OSHA regulations. The course is also instructive on how to communicate critical safety information to other employees. \nThursdays and Fridays – December 10th\, 11th\, 17th\, 18th \n*Participants are Provided Lunch \nABC East Norriton Office \n430 West Germantown Pike\, East Norriton PA \nInstructor: David Crawford (DCOIT Enterprises)
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/osha-30-hour-certification-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Safety Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20201104T191009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T191009Z
UID:23754-1607587200-1607614200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:OSHA 10-Hour Certification
DESCRIPTION:If you perform work in Philadelphia\, all employees now must have the OSHA 10-hour certification. \nThis 2 day course is designed to provide an overview of required safety regulations to meet Federal OSHA Standards on all construction sites and for all trades. It covers an introduction to OSHA\, fall protection\, electrical safety\, personal protective equipment\, material handling\, HazCom\, scaffolds\, ladders\, trenching\, confined spaces and fire protection.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/osha-10-hour-certification-2/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Safety Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20201104T184324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T184324Z
UID:23746-1607529600-1607540400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Financial Management Academy
DESCRIPTION:Construction Financial Management Academy is an accounting class for non-accountants. This one-day class is perfect for book keepers\, owners and superintendents looking to expand their knowledge of financial management. \nTopics Covered Include: Job Costing\, Financial Reporting\, Financial Management for the Non-Financial Manager\, Reconciling Project and Financial Management\, Job Costs Systems and their Components\, Allocating Costs to Jobs\, Cash Management\, Monthly Billing Cycles\, Surety/Banking\, Capacity to Pursue Work\, and the Users of a Job Cost System.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-financial-management-academy/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20201104T175558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T175558Z
UID:23742-1607502600-1607517000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Hiring & Retaining for 2021 and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:SIMULCASTING THIS LIVE TRAINING TO YOUR COMPUTER IS AN OPTION\, IN ORDER TO DO SO\, PLEASE SELECT WHEN REGISTERING \nThis is a course that’s been specifically designed for professionals who are looking to improve their overall workforce. By looking at the best ways to retain employees and to recruit new talent\, companies can ensure they are able to thrive\, no matter what the economy does and no matter what happens in the industry. \nSome of the topics covered in this course include how companies benefit from recruiting talent\, employee branding\, aligning recruitment to job requirements\, the importance of retention\, how recruitment and retention work together\, how to retain your talent\, preventing high turnover rates\, using benefits to maintain a competitive hiring advantage\, corporate wellness programs\, managing attrition\, and surviving a talent crunch. \nWith each lesson building on the one before it\, the instructor helps to guide people who want to build a team that is effective and that wants to stay around for the long-term. By looking at what talent looks like in a company and finding out what benefits can bring new talent in\, a company can begin to create a company that has a strong reputation for prospective team members. \nIn addition\, a company can begin to understand how to hold onto the employees who are the most valuable to the team. While not everyone will be able to stay on board forever\, there are ways to ensure that long-time employees are interested in staying\, rather than looking for other employment opportunities. \nInstructors: Richard Lukesh (President of Lukesh Consulting Group\, Inc) \nInstructors Bio: Richard Lukesh\, Managing Partner\, has more than 40 years of Human Resource\, Sales\, and Operations experience working as an executive and a consultant for 200-plus organizations varying in size from 5 to 2\,500 employees. Mr. Lukesh has worked in a wide range of sectors\, everything from start-up and non-profit to retail and manufacturing. He has a solid track record of enhancing organizational culture\, changing toxic behaviors\, resolving interpersonal conflicts\, coaching performance improvements\, improving productivity\, and building company profitability through the implementation of Human Capital programs and strategies. \nMr. Lukesh holds an MBA from Wilkes University and has published numerous white papers\, books\, and articles on topics ranging from sales and recruiting to building employee loyalty and customer satisfaction.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/hiring-retaining-for-2021-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Human Resources Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20201104T000650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T000650Z
UID:23734-1607416200-1607445000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Project Scheduling
DESCRIPTION:This course will introduce students to critical path method (CPM) and other scheduling techniques. The CPM schedule is a valuable tool for determining what project issues impact the project completion.\n\n\nThis course will teach how to properly document and present time extension requests and delay claims in addition to covering detailed baseline schedules for acceptance as per contract requirements\, reviewing and analyzing Contractor Monthly CPM updates\, providing schedule analysis reports (SAR) and preparing time impact analysis (TIA). \nThe class will also cover Arrow Diagramming Method (ADM) and Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM)\, development of baseline schedules\, work breakdown structures (WBS)\, project resources and resource leveling\, resource and cost loaded baseline schedules\, schedule updating\, date\, constraints\, logical relationship\, activity duration estimating and contractor narrative report as per contract scheduling specifications and contract requirements. \nFollowing the successful completion of this course\, you will be able to: \n\nDefine the Critical Path Method\nKnow the importance of the Longest Path and Float in scheduling\nUnderstand the guidelines for developing a Baseline Schedule\nKnow the common mistakes in performing schedule updates\nKnow the difference between a recovery schedule and acceleration\nBe able to perform a schedule delay analysis\nDifferentiate the three major types of delays\nIdentify as well as remedy to prevent the financial damages associated with the different types of delays\n\nInstructor: Joseph R. Hellenbrand (Capital Project Management\, Inc.) –   Joseph Hellenbrand is an Schedule Engineer at Capital Project Management\, Inc. Mr. Hellenbrand has more than 25 years of experience in construction and project management\, planning\, scheduling\, engineering\, and claims analysis\, in the private and public sectors. He is knowledgeable in critical path method (CPM) scheduling\, damages assessment\, project controls\, site logistics and construction from project initiation to completion. \nRyan Clark has more than ten years of experience in planning\, scheduling\, construction\, manufacturing\, project management\, and quality management.  He has analyzed delay\, disruption\, inefficiency claims\, and the evaluated damages by reviewing project documents\, schedules\, and costs.  He has worked for both public and private organizations on a multitude of projects and programs worldwide. His responsibilities include document review\, analysis\, and development of CPM scheduling and graphics to support analyses for construction management\, delay claims\, and litigation. \nDavid Kendall has 11 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering. His responsibilities include document review\, technical analysis\, and preparation of fully exhibited reports to support construction management\, delay claims and litigation. He is knowledgeable in forensic CPM scheduling analysis\, issue analysis\, project cost and efficiency evaluation\, project controls\, quality management\, site logistics and construction from project initiation to completion. His project experience includes government facilities\, commercial development\, hotel\, stadium\, educational facilities\, and heavy civil and industrial projects.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-project-scheduling/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20201104T001509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T001509Z
UID:23738-1607416200-1607430600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Understanding HR & Employment Laws
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a recently appointed HR manager\, are new to HR or have a non-HR job with HR responsibilities\, this course can give you the know-how you need. Understand essential HR functions and learn to develop an action plan to put to work in your organization. \nThis comprehensive seminar delivers a modern view of HR’s role and will educate you and give you an opportunity to practice your skills in a variety of areas\, including but not limited to: \n\nLegal responsibilities\nTalent Acquisition (Recruiting)\nTalent Assessment (Performance Management and Diversity)\nTalent Development (Coaching and Leadership Development)\nTalent Measurement (Compensation) and much more!\n\nWhat We Will Cover \n\nEffective Hiring Processes\nUsing Assessments as a Hiring Tool\nInterviewing Applicants\nEstablishing Performance Planning\nInstilling a Culture of Coaching\nEffective Employee Discipline Plans\nTerminate Employment Using Documentation\nPromote Employee Feedback and Input\nDeveloping Job Descriptions\nComplying with State and Federal Employment Laws\nReviewing Payroll Policy\nEmployee Benefits\nPreparing an Employee  Handbook\nDeveloping Policies and Procedures
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/understanding-hr-employment-laws/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Human Resources Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20201103T235725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T235725Z
UID:23729-1605861000-1605886200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:CPR\, First Aid and AED Certification
DESCRIPTION:Employers are required by OSHA to provide medical and first aid personnel and supplies commensurate with the hazards of the workplace. This course combines lecture\, video\, demonstrations and hands-on manikin training\, and teaches participants to: \n• Call and work with EMS \n• Perform CPR and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies \n• Avoid blood borne pathogens exposure \n• Know the role of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in the Cardiac Chain of Survival. \nUpon completion\, students receive a certificate and wallet size certificate certifying training of First Aid\, CPR and AED. \n*Participants are provided lunch. \nInstructor: Kyle Mihalik (Full Spectrum Training Solutions)
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/cpr-first-aid-and-aed-certification/
LOCATION:ADMAR  Construction Equipment & Supplies \, 121 Armstrong Rd\, Pittston\, PA 18640\, USA
CATEGORIES:Classes,Safety Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201119T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20201103T234750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T234750Z
UID:23725-1605774600-1605789000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Conflict Resolution Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Whether dealing with discipline; corrective action; or workplace complaints of disrespectful or harassing behavior\, management has a duty to investigate to assure that employees concerns are heard and resolved. This program provides you with step-by-step instructions to conduct and complete thorough\, legally compliant harassment; discrimination; and other types of internal investigations. Participants receive hands-on experience dealing with these sensitive issues. \nLearning Objectives: \n• Identify the appropriate steps to take in conducting an investigation. \n• Gather\, document\, and secure information and evidence without violating privacy and other pertinent laws.. \n• Analyze information and evidence to determine the appropriate course of action. \n• Learn about the reasons why it’s important to address conflict head on in the workplace and find a resolution quickly \n• Learn various Alternate Dispute Resolution methods including mediation \n• And Defensive Strategies in the event of a lawsuit \nSIMULCASTING THIS LIVE TRAINING TO YOUR COMPUTER IS AN OPTION – IN ORDER TO DO SO\, PLEASE SELECT WHEN REGISTERING
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/conflict-resolution-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Human Resources Classes,Legal Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20201103T233037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T233037Z
UID:23720-1605690000-1605697200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Change Order Management
DESCRIPTION:Differing site conditions\, delay\, scope changes\, force majeure events\, bad plans and specs\, and failure to disclose information are just a few of the causes of changes that can wreak havoc on a construction project.  Change orders in construction projects are the cause of more disputes and lawsuits than any other reason and can mean the difference between a successful project and an unsuccessful one. \nDon’t let change orders eat into your profits! \nAttend this information-packed seminar to understand best practices that will help your company successfully manage change orders to make sure you come out on top. You will learn about the contractual basis for change orders\, their impact on your schedule\, contract management\, documentation\, change management and much more. \nAttend to gain a clear understanding of change orders and be able to: \n-Recognize the considerations (both contractor and owner) for processing change requests. \n-Prepare appropriate back-up documentation. \n-Learn the importance of accurate coding of change orders for cost trending\, reporting and budget reforecasting. \n-Recognize the impact of timely processing of change orders. \n-Understand the pros and cons of manual processes versus software programs. \n-Comprehend the relationship of RFIs\, field change requests\, commercial correspondence and other project documentation. \n-Implement best practices to avoid or resolve change order claims and disputes. \n-And much\, much more! \n  \nAttend this seminar to learn best practices in change order management and how to avoid or resolve change order claims and disputes to keep your organization out of court! \nWho Should Attend \nThis session is primarily directed to current and potential project managers of all experience levels. However\, all office and field personnel\, including upper management\, will find the session worthwhile.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/change-order-management/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20201030T212604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T213313Z
UID:23689-1605601800-1605630600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:OSHA Fall Protection Compliance Training
DESCRIPTION:The US Department of Labor (DOL) lists falls as one of the leading causes of traumatic occupational death\, accounting for 8% of all occupational fatalities from trauma. \nOur Fall Protection Compliance Training for the Construction Industry provides you with the tools to identify fall hazards and decide how to best protect workers by reducing or eliminating fall hazards in the construction industry. \n  \nImportant topics covered in this course include: \n\nOSHA requirements for when and how to use fall protection\nFall protection with unprotected\, leading sides and edges\nAvoiding falling objects and struck-by hazards\nUsing guardrail\, personal fall arrest\, warning line and safety monitoring systems\nTraining requirements\nSafety equipment inspection procedures\n\nWhen you complete this course\, you will: \n\nUnderstand construction hazards that require a fall protection system\nBe able to identify the different types of fall protection systems and their requirements\nReview the training requirements and common hazards associated with fall protection\n\nStandards Covered: Safety and Health Regulations for Construction\, Subpart M\, Fall Protection\, Part 1926.501-503
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/osha-fall-protection-compliance-training/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Safety Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20201030T213050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T213050Z
UID:23692-1605601800-1605616200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Legal & Contractual Issues in Construction
DESCRIPTION:Contracts are a legally charged part of every construction project – they can impact the rights and remedies of owners\, lenders\, contractors\, subcontractors and suppliers positively and negatively. Building a strong knowledge of construction law will go a long way in helping you avoid disputes. \nThis program will guide you through the entire process of contract development so that you better understand important contract provisions and how to properly document project conditions to minimize your risk of devastating financial loss. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDisputes and Remedies\nMechanic’s Liens\nMiller Act Payment Bonds\nArbitration\nMediation\nFederal Government Contract Claims\nChange Orders – managing changes in differing conditions\nDelays\, Disruption\, and Acceleration\nDelay Claim Analysis\nAvoiding Litigation
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/legal-contractual-issues-in-construction/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Legal Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T090000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20201030T211937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T211937Z
UID:23687-1605600000-1605603600@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Supplier Diversity: A Business Advantage
DESCRIPTION:Supplier Diversity: \nWhat is it? Is my business qualified to be certified? if Not\, what are the benefits? Where would my company start? \nMany corporations\, government agencies\, and institutions have contracts that contain language regarding the required or requested inclusion of diverse suppliers as part of your sub-contractor teams. Learn about the benefits of utilizing diverse businesses\, having a Supplier Diversity program\, and how to create a successful program that can be used as an advantage for future contract opportunities.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/supplier-diversity-a-business-advantage/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20201030T210428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T210428Z
UID:23683-1605256200-1605285000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Construction Decision Making & Problem Solving Skills
DESCRIPTION:The ability to solve complex problems is an essential skill that a construction project manager must possess when entering the architecture\, engineering\, and construction industry. Such ability requires a mixture of problem-solving skills\, composed of lower and higher-order thinking skills\, which include the ability to develop and evaluate construction plans and manage the execution of such plans. \nThis course will help construction supervisors identify problems and how they occur and learn techniques for solving them in the construction industry. Supervisors will learn how to use the decision making process\,  how to use tools to solve problems in a lean manner\, and the important considerations to take into account. \nFollowing this course\, you will be able to: \n\nDefine the difference between traditional and lean problem solving.\nDescribe how to create a team environment to solve problems.\nDescribe Observation Walks.\nIdentify root causes of problems.\nIdentify human performance problems\nImplement the problem identification and decision making processes\nEffectively production plan\nEffectively manage labor costs and subcontractors\nUnderstand the production process improvement process and project-wide applications\nEffectively manage risks\, emergencies\, and crisis situations\n\nSIMULCASTING THIS LIVE TRAINING TO YOUR COMPUTER IS AN OPTION – IN ORDER TO DO SO\, PLEASE SELECT WHEN REGISTERING
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/construction-decision-making-problem-solving-skills/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20201030T191321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T191321Z
UID:23638-1605169800-1605195000@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Microsoft Project
DESCRIPTION:Learn the Features and Functions of Microsoft Project \nThis course with the knowledge and skills to become familiar with introductory and intermediate features and functionality of all versions of Microsoft Project. Topics covered include how to use Microsoft Project for setting up the tasks and resources needed to produce an effective project plan. It provides an appreciation of concepts and terminology used in project management and introduces the attendees to tools and techniques for analyzing project data and producing hard copy. \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN: \n• TOP Basics of the software \n• Create a new project and create\, edit\, and outline a task list\, as well as establish dependencies by linking tasks \n• Add and assign resources to a project\, work with project calendars\, and enter project costs (such as standard\, variable\, and fixed costs) \n• Apply page setup options\, create headers and footers\, insert page breaks\, and preview and print project information \n• Apply task type settings\, modify fixed tasks\, set task constraints\, and define and format the critical path \n• Apply preset and custom contours\, edit resource assignments\, identify and resolve resource overallocations\, and set and modify a baseline \n• Track the progress of a project\, update tasks and the schedule\, and compare baseline and actual dataSort\, filter\, and group views \n• and Format views as well as format the Gantt Chart
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/microsoft-project/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Management Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201112T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20201030T191953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T191953Z
UID:23680-1605169800-1605184200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Effective Employee Relations\, Recognition and Performance Management
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about your relationship. \nUnlike most managers\, HR managers have a relationship with every employee in the company. That’s a lot of one-to-one conversation. \nLearn how to talk the talk in “Effective Employee Relations\, Recognition and Performance Management”. This half-day seminar focuses on the basics of HR-employee relations\, including rewards\, recognition\, appraisal and evaluation\, and legal discipline. You’ll learn what a supervisor’s responsibility is for his or her employees and how to understand behavior and motivation in the workplace. \nLearning Objectives: \n• Review a supervisor’s responsibility to employees \n• Understand human behavior & motivation in the workplace \n• Explore morale and how to use it effectively \n• Utilize types of rewards & recognize behaviors to reward \n• Understand performance management & employee relations \n• Identify types of appraisal & evaluation methods \n• Determine how and when to use various corrective actions
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/effective-employee-relations-recognition-and-performance-management/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Human Resources Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20200925T190619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T174607Z
UID:23531-1602579600-1602586800@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Get a Grip on your Business
DESCRIPTION:This course is all about how to grow your construction business\, whatever market sector you are in and will enable you to discover key principles and strategies to develop your sales pipeline and grow in profitability. We tech proven strategies that have worked for over many years in the construction industry.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/get-a-grip-on-your-business/
CATEGORIES:Classes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20201001T171853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T171933Z
UID:23601-1602059400-1602088200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Confined Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Understand OSHA’s requirement for confined space in construction and hazard recognition. Understand the roles for confined space entry employees\, training requirements\, pre-planning and safe work activities. Identify different types of confined spaces in the Construction Industry.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/confined-spaces/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20200925T193336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T173722Z
UID:23544-1601973000-1601987400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Project Management Skills
DESCRIPTION:In the Essentials of Construction Project Management\, people who are new to project management will learn the ten major steps in a construction project. You’ll start by negotiating with the customer/owner and establishing the project scope in precise\, measurable terms. Then you’ll move on to gather requirements from the other project stakeholders. Next\, you’ll learn how to build the schedule and budget using project management software. 4 day class Oct 6th\, 13th\, 20th\, & 27th.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/project-management-skills/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20200925T193040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T173520Z
UID:23542-1601712000-1601744400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:OSHA 30 Hour Certification
DESCRIPTION:This in-depth 4 day course (October 3rd – 10th\, 17th\, 24th) is designed to educate construction professionals on federal regulations and compliance. It is a must for those desiring a complete understanding of OSHA regulations. The course is also instructive on how to communicate critical safety information to other employees.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/osha-30-hour-certification/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20200925T192941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T173747Z
UID:23540-1601712000-1601737200@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:OSHA 10 Hour Certification
DESCRIPTION:This 2 day course (October 3rd & 10th) is designed to provide an overview of required safety regulations to meet Federal OSHA Standards on all construction sites and for all trades. It covers an introduction to OSHA\, fall protection\, electrical safety\, personal protective equipment\, material handling\, HazCom\, scaffolds\, ladders\, trenching\, confined spaces and fire protection.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/osha-10-hour-certification/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034730
CREATED:20200925T192814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T173059Z
UID:23538-1601629200-1601636400@abceastpa.org
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to elevate the role of security within your organization. Build your cyber resilience and protect your business.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/cybersecurity/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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