OSHA and EM385
This workshop introduces OSHA standards and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM385-1-1 safety requirements. Participants will learn compliance fundamentals, hazard controls, inspection preparation, and contractor responsibilities on federally regulated projects.
Occupational Health Policy and Regulations
This session explores federal, state, and industry-specific occupational health policies. Participants will learn how regulatory compliance influences construction operations, documentation, inspections, and workforce safety.
Safety
This workshop covers construction safety fundamentals, hazard recognition, jobsite controls, PPE requirements, accident prevention, and industry-standard safety programs. Participants learn the principles of creating safe jobsites that comply with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
Other Estimates
This practical workshop trains participants to use PlanSwift, RSMeans, and similar estimating platforms. Topics include digital takeoffs, cost indexing, location factors, production rates, and software-based estimate refinement. The workshop emphasizes accuracy, audit trails, and industry best practices.
Computers and Technology in Estimating
This course introduces participants to construction estimating software and technology tools, including digital takeoffs, cost databases, and electronic bid systems. The session highlights how technology improves accuracy, documentation, productivity, and collaboration in the estimating process.
Contracts, Bonds, and Insurance
Participants will understand the fundamental components of construction contracts, bonding requirements, and insurance types essential to risk management. The workshop covers performance bonds, payment bonds, general liability, builders risk policies, and compliance with federal and state contracting requirements.
Project Manuals and Estimates
This session focuses on the structure and purpose of project manuals, specifications, divisions, and the documentation required to support bidding and construction. Participants learn how estimates align with project manuals to ensure cost accuracy, compliance, and clear project expectations.
Estimating
This workshop introduces foundational estimating concepts including quantity takeoffs, material costs, labor analysis, equipment productivity, overhead, and contingencies. Participants gain practical insight into how estimators develop accurate and competitive pricing.
Interior Walls, Partitions, and Finishes
This workshop explores interior construction methods including drywall partitions, acoustic systems, fire-rated assemblies, ceiling systems, and interior finish materials. The course emphasizes selecting appropriate materials, managing installation sequencing, and meeting regulatory and design-performance standards.
Light-Gauge Steel Frame Construction
Participants will examine the use of cold-formed steel framing systems, including manufacturing standards, installation practices, structural behavior, and code requirements. The session demonstrates how light-gauge systems compare to wood framing and where each is most appropriate in the built environment.