EDUCATIONAL COURSES at the GVCA
The GVCA is launching a series of educational courses under the GVCA banner. Most of them qualify for Gold Seal credits. If there is a course you would like to take or are looking for please contact GVCA at education@gvca.org or 519-622-4822 x20. We are offering many seminars over the summer, the next complete round of courses will be taking place in Sept. 2010.
Contact the GVCA if you'd like to be put on a waiting list for any course and be the first to get a spot when the course is offered.
Gold Seal Accredited Courses - For More Information on Available Courses Download Registration Form
Profitable Contracting Seminar
Construction Blueprint Reading 101 (Starts Saturday September 18th) - Register HERE
Construction Business Communications (Starts Wednesday September 15th) - Register HERE
Construction Estimator Part 1 (Starts Monday September 13th) - Register HERE
Construction Estimator Level 2
Construction Estimator Level 3
Advanced Construction Estimator
Construction Project Manager Level 1 (Starts Tuesday September 14th) - Register HERE
Construction Project Manager Level 2
Construction Site Superintendent
Navigating the Building Code Part 3
Basics of Supervising (Mon Sept 20th and Tues 21st OR Saturday Oct 16th and 23rd) Register HERE
From Worker to Boss - Executive Version
BIM - Building Information Modeling Training
GVCA is now offering you a series of informative training courses on the leading BIM technology.
Overview of Building Information Modeling
Coming Soon
This one-day course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of BIM and the tools most commonly used in the industry.
Presented by: GVCA
Where: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6R8
Cost:$300.00 per person +HST. Non member price $400.00 per person +HST.
Basics of the BIM Interface
August 25th to 27th, 2010 OR September 22nd to 24th - Download Registration Form HERE
This course is a fundamental course for a new user. It will provide architects, engineers, technologists, subtrades, generals and design-build firms with the basic interface and maneuverability knowledge to leverage BIM in their workflow. Using REVIT Architecture and a virtual construction model of a small office with warehouse the topics to be covered include:
Presented by: GVCA
Where: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6R8
Cost:$1425.00 per person +HST. Non member price $1950.00 per person +HST.
Intro to BIM for General and Subcontractors
August 17th & 18th OR September 28th & 29th - Download Registration Form HERE
This course will provide project managers, estimators and senior staff engaged in general contracting and subcontracting the basic tools for visualizing and reporting a sample virtual construction model of a small office building using NAVISWORKS.
Presented by: GVCA
Where: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6R8
Cost:$950.00 per person +HST. Non member price $1300.00 per person +HST.
BIM - MEP Fundamentals
September 14th to 17th - Download Registration Form HERE
This course will provide subcontractors and mechanical designers engaged in mechanical, electrical and plumbing the basic tools for creating, visualizing and reporting using REVIT MEP.
Presented by: GVCA
Where: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6R8
Cost:$1900.00 per person +HST. Non member price $1600.00 per person +HST.
BIM - Structural Fundamentals
October 6th to 8th - Download Registration Form HERE
This course will provide subcontractors, design-build firms and structural designers a basic introduction for structural modeling using REVIT Structure.
Presented by: GVCA
Where: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6R8
Cost:$1425.00 per person +HST. Non member price $1950.00 per person +HST.
Advnced Presentation BIM for Design Builders and Consultants
August 19th OR September 30th - Contact GVCA for more information
This course will provide firms engaged in Design-Build projects advanced animation for presentations and demonstration of a virtual construction model using NAVISWORKS.
Presented by: GVCA
Where: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6R8
Cost:$475.00 per person +HST. Non member price $650.00 per person +HST.
The Business & Management Learning Series
Workplace Violence and Harassment – Bill 168
September 24th from 9:00am - 1:00pm - Download Regsitration form HERE
Where: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6R8
Cost: $150.00 per person +GST. Non member price $200.00 per person +GST.
Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)
Everything you ever wanted to know about HST, but were too busy to stay on hold with a government agency to get the answers. This condensed workshop will be specific to construction and will help you through the transition of implementation, and address your concerns on bidding, purchasing materials and equipment and progress draws.
Presented by; Brad Sturges (BDO Canada LLP)
Where: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6R8
Cost: Free to GVCA members $50.00+gst to non members.
Bonding Session
Everything you ever needed to know about Bonding.
Presented by; Jeff Kienapple (Stevenson & Hunt)
Where: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6R8
Cost: Free to GVCA members $50.00+gst to non members.
CCA/CCDC Documents Seminar
This session is a must for anyone looking after the administration of contracts, consultants and buyers.
Presented by; Eric Lee
Where: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6R8
Cost: Free to GVCA members $50.00+gst to non members.
FROM WORKER TO BOSS – The Transition Survival Guide
FROM WORKER TO BOSS – The Transition Survival Guide
What you don’t know can hurt you!
Things change quickly in business. New legislation! New requirements and obligations, and a whole lot of risk. Example – Bill 168 Violence in the Workplace. Are your managers ready for this, do they know the consequences of this new bill?
Presented by; Ellaline Davies – President, Safety Works Consulting Inc.
Where: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6R8
Cost: See Registration Form.
Seminars, Courses and Lunch N'Learns
Profitable Contracting Seminar
· Coming Soon
· Take advantage of this extraordinary course. Hear a CFO’s perspective on current contracting challenges facing your business. Quickly learn how to make more money by controlling and reducing expenses, increasing cash flow and improving profits. The presentation is of interest to anyone who owns a business, is a partner, or is about to take over a family owned construction firm.
Presented by; Wayne Newell has spent over 35 years in senior financial roles with firms ranging from $2,000,000 to $50,000,000 in annual construction revenues.
Where: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6R8
Cost: $200.00/ person for members $300.00/ person for non members Plus GST, Includes seminar materials
LEED Training
LEED Contractors Toolbox Seminar
· Wednesday September 8th, 2010 from 9:00am - 5:00pm Download Registration Form HERE
- Analyze the LEED® Green Building Rating System for New Construction and Renovation and investigate the project certification process.
- Identify project stakeholders and address their roles and responsibilities.
- Analyze how LEED® is specified.
- Address the procurement and delivery process, evaluate the risk, and contract issues on LEED® projects, and construct a LEED® Documentation Manual.
- Predict the impact of LEED® Certification on project cost.
- Identify the Tools for Successfully Managing Projects Seeking LEED® Certification
Presented by; Steve Kemp
Where: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6R8
Cost: $300.00 per person +HST. Non Member price $500.00 per person +HST.
LEED AP Study Course
If you'd like to be placed on a wait list for the next Half Day LEED Seminar or LEED AP Study Course, please email Admin@gvca.org with your name or call 519-622-4822 As soon as the new dates are set, we'll send you the information on them.
Safety Training
WHMIS
· Coming Soon - FALL
· WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. This program will give a general overview of WHMIS. Employers must provide additional WHMIS training tailored to the specific materials workers may encounter. We will issue wallet cards to participants who successfully complete the performance reviews and attend the entire session.
Fall Protection
· Coming Soon - FALL
· This program provides workers with the basic knowledge to work safely in areas exposed to fall hazards. Upon completion, participants will be able to recognize fall hazards and identify and apply fall protection controls. A review of legislative requirements will also be discussed.