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 ext. 20. The next round of courses will begin in September 2009.
The Business & Management Learning Series
Workplace Violence and Harassment – Bill 168
· Friday April 9th, 2010 from 9:00am – 1:00pm REGISTER HERE
· Amendments to Ontario’s Occupational Heath and Safety Act (OHSA) which will strengthen protection of workers from workplace violence and address harassment at work will come into force on June 15, 2010. These amendments will apply to all workplaces to which OHSA currently applies. This is a 4-hour information session.
Presented by; Ellaline Davies – President, Safety Works Consulting Inc.
Where: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6R8
Cost: $150.00 per person +GST. Non member price $200.00 per person +GST.
Basics of the BIM Interface
· 3-8hr days from April 14th to 16th, 2010 - 8:30am to 4:30pm REGISTER 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:
- Understand the purpose of BIM technology solutions and how it applied in the proprietary tool of REVIT
- Use the REVIT Architecture workspace and interface
- Add walls to a massing study and create a presentation sheet
- Work with basic drawing and editing tools
- Create levels, grids, datum elements
- Add floors and roofs
- Create standard and custom stairs
- Detail reflected ceiling plans with ceilings and lights
- Add components such as furnishings and equipment
- Set-up sheets for plotting with text, dimensions, tags
Presented GVCA
Where: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6R8
Cost:$1425.00 per person +GST. Non member price $1950.00 per person +GST..
Intro to BIM for General and Subcontractors
· 2-8hr days on April 12th and 13th, 2010 - 8:30am to 4:30pm REGISTER 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.
The topics to be covered include:
- describe the main features and functionality of the NAVISWORKS product
- open and append 3D files of different formats and save them in NAVISWORKS format
- create links to external scheduling files and object properties in external databases (4th Dimension)
- perform visual project model reviews using the built-in review and reporting tools
- create construction simulations of a project model to check the validity of construction schedules
- perform interference detection tests between 3D files of different disciplines to check the integrity of the design.
Presented GVCA
Where: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6R8
Cost:$950.00 per person +GST. Non member price $1300.00 per person +GST.
SR & ED
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· A government program exists that you may have assumed doesn’t apply to you. The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) program is a federal government incentive program that encourages innovation in Canada. A common misconception is that the SR&ED program is only for companies engaged in traditional white lab coat activities while in fact the incentives apply in many other environments such as construction.
Presented by; Deloitte.
Where: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6R8
Cost: Free to GVAC members (member no shows will be charged $25.00) $50.00 for non members
Profitable Contracting Seminar
· Friday March 5, 2010 8:30am to 3:00pm REGISTER HERE
· 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
Corporate Owned Critical Illness Insurance Protection.
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· This is an exciting opportunity for business owners to look at various ways of insuring their business, and benefit from a non taxable cash living benefit save taxes. The presentation will touch on business succession, income splitting, and disability.What would happen to your business if you suffered a critical illness or is you were diagnosed with cancer prior to age 65? Join us for this informative session, and learn how to protect your business, and yourself.
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; Theresa Dietrich CLU, BMath and Chris Annett RHU
Where: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6R8
Cost: Free to GVCA members $50.00 for non members email staff@gvca.org register .
Harmonized Sales Tax ( HST )
· Everything you every 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.
This would be of interest to Estimators, Project Managers, Finance and Accounting, and Owners
Presented by; Deloitte
Where: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6R8
Cost: Free to GVCA members $50.00 for non members email staff@gvca.org register .
OCIP (Owner Controlled Insurance Programs) vs CCIP (Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs)
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· As the Grand Valley Construction market continues to grow, there are more Risk Managed firms offering their own insurance program to contractors. There is much you need to know to protect yourself. This session will highlight the benefits, costs and concerns associated with these OCIPs.
Presented by; Phil Dynes, Marsh Canada Presented by Gregory van Ginkel
Where: GVCA office, 25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6R8
Cost: Free to GVCA members $50.00 for non members email staff@gvca.org register .
Gold Seal Accredited Courses
Notice: The next round of courses will begin in September. We are currently putting the schedule together and should post it to the website in August. Stay tuned!
Profitable Contracting Seminar -
Construction Blueprint Reading 101 - -Offered for 3 Saturdays March 20th, to April 3rd, 2010 9:00am to 3:00pm REGISTER HERE
Construction Business Communications - Six Wednesday Evenings starting March 17 through April 21, 2010 from 6:30 - 9:30pm REGISTER HERE
Construction Estimator Level 1 -
Construction Estimator Level 2 -Takeoff procedures
Construction Estimator Level 3 Six Thursday Evenings starting March 18 through April 22, 2009 from 6:30pm – 9:30pm REGISTER HERE
Construction Project Manager Level 1 Six Tuesday Evenings starting March 16 through April 20, 2010 from 6:30pm – 9:30pm REGISTER HERE
Construction Project Manager Level 2
Construction Site Superintendent-
Navigating the Building Code Part 3
Basics of Supervising - Offered for Saturday Feb 6 and Feb. 13, 2010 9:00am to 5:00pm - REGISTER HERE
From Worker to Boss - Executive Version
Seminars, Courses and Lunch N Learns
Half Day LEED Seminar
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· This half day seminar introduces the LEED Rating System and sustainable design issues that affect general and trade contractors, manufacturers and suppliers. It provides tips on construction waste management, commissioning green buildings, managing a sustainable construction site and what materials to choose and why.
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
· Friday, March 5, 2010 from
· 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
· Friday, March 5, 2010 from 12
· 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.
Confined Spaces
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