Studies have shown that over 90% of problems on a jobsite are management related. ABC can help companies ensure their management team is well educated and offers assistance through available courses, seminars, National Peer Groups and resource materials.

Mid- and Upper-Management Programs
There is no shortage of issues facing mid- and upper-management.  The Chapter's Education Committee considers a variety of sources, including surveys, to determine topics for our Business Management Programs. The programs target issues and provide information that can be applied immediately.

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Sample topics include:

• Business Succession Planning for Business Owners
• AIA vs. ConsensusDOCS
• License Prepration for Massachusetts Hoist Operator Class 2a/1c
• LEED Training: Understanding the Process & Preparing for the Exam
• The Dynamics of Modern Marketing
• Hiring, Building & Retaining Talent
• Creating & Managing Accountability
• Construction Technology
• Project Documentation

 

Future Leaders in Construction

The Future Leaders in Construction program has been developed recognizing that the future of your company and the construction industry is dependant on effective leadership. Young construction professionals often struggle when they step up a level in their careers, taking on more management, marketing, finance and leadership tasks. Although they have the motivation and the technical understanding of the job, they often lack the organizational, communications, leadership and management perspective to continue to succeed and grow.

This program has been designed as an interactive exchange to develop results-oriented leadership for the emerging leaders of ABC member firms and the construction industry.

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FLiC topics include:

• Stategies and Methods for Managing your Company
• Attitude is Everything
• Change
• How to Achieve Your Goals
• Transforming your Organization from GOOD to GREAT (GTG)
• Leadership and Team Building
• More Management Skills for Today's Constructio Environment
• Listening and Presentation Skills

National Peer Groups

ABC Peer Groups, similar to business exchange forums, are made up of contractors that meet regularly to discuss matters of business and personal interest. Some basic characteristics of ABC Peer Groups include:

~ Consist of six to ten members from similar size and type of company that do not share the same competitive market.

~ Typically meet two to three times per year.

~ Participants are responsible for their own meeting and travel costs.

~ Peer group members take turns chairing or hosting each meeting.

Peer groups offer ABC members the opportunity to interact with other business leaders that are dealing with a variety of similar issues. The dynamic setting serves to provide the opportunity to solve business problems, improve operations and discuss ideas and concerns.

Superintendent Courses/Certificate Program

Semesters: January – MarchApril – June

October – December

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Superintendent courses were developed by construction industry professionals to prepare and provide existing or emerging supervisory level people with the knowledge and skills required to perform their duties. Individuals may register for selected courses or they may pursue a Certificate of Professional Achievement In Construction Supervision by completing all required courses.Superintendent courses include:

~ Planning and Scheduling

~ Understanding Construction Documents

~ Leadership and Communications

~ Project Cost Controls

~ Introduction to Estimating

~ Basic Construction Principals

~ Contractor Relations

~ Basic Construction Law

~ Building Green