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For small contractors just starting out, the school of hard knocks is a tough instructor. Let AGC Members help you overcome the challenges all small emerging businesses face with this 12-part video series.
Education
AGC Florida East Coast offers a robust virtual education program. The construction industry is ever-evolving, fast-paced and competitive. Our array of educational offerings for all levels of construction industry employees are tailored to enhance and advance career development opportunities from the jobsite to the professional environment to improve the performance of the construction company and industry.
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CLASSES
100 SERIES: ESTIMATING, BLUEPRINTS, PROCESSES, EQUIPMENT, AND CIVIL SITEWORK COURSES
ESTIMATING & BLUEPRINT READING
103 Construction Blueprint Reading
Read architectural, structural, civil, mechanical and electrical blueprints. Practice looking up information and solving common construction problems by reading the blueprints.
105 Estimating and Bidding 1
The first of two hands-on detailed estimating courses in which students learn how to estimate general conditions, site work, excavation, concrete and masonry. Be sure to look over the prerequisites for this class here.
106 Estimating and Bidding 2
The second course features hands-on estimating and quantity take off activities associated with Metals, Wood, Doors and Windows, Finishes, Electrical, and Mechanical Estimating. You may take Estimating and Bidding 1 and 2 in any order.
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
107 Construction Materials and Processes
Develop foundational knowledge of construction materials and processes that utilize concrete, brick and CMU, metals, wood products, roofing, and more. Understand and report back on how materials and processes function in green construction. An overall construction system will be covered each week. Expand your studies to include materials and processes which are normally encountered by the student in his/her work place.
108 Construction Equipment and Methods
The course will introduce students to civil construction plans, determining earthwork quantities, equipment economics and utilization, equipment production rates, fundamentals of earthmoving and excavating, loading and hauling equipment.
109 Practical Applications of Heavy Civil Construction
This is a fundamental construction education and training course that focuses on understanding heavy civil construction methods, procedures and techniques. This includes site preparation and grading, excavation, backfill, compaction, trenching, paving, and dewatering. Discussions on the proper methods of determining earthwork quantities, estimating civil construction costs and safety implications will take place throughout the course to further advance students’ understanding of the course material as they study building and construction online.
300 SERIES: PROJECT MANAGEMENT, BUILDING GREEN BUILDINGS, AND CONSTRUCTION LAW
305 Building Green Buildings: The Contractor’s Perspective
The purpose of this online course is to provide construction professionals with information that will help them to effectively bid, contract, build and close out green building projects. We will explore the green building process from the contractor’s and subcontractor’s point of view.
310 Practical Applications of Construction Law
The purpose of the 310 Practical Applications of Construction Law online course is to provide a framework for understanding the legal environment in which construction takes place, an essential piece of knowledge in our construction management certificate programs. Students will learn the stages of contracts, how to avoid litigation, methods to protect yourself/ your company in a litigious society, understand the legal liability of construction professionals, avoid disputes using clauses, and be more informed when navigating the legality of the jobsite.
Classes being offered Starting: April 10, 2023.
Deadline to Register is April 3.
General Construction Classes:
- 103 Construction Blueprint Reading
- 105 Estimating and Bidding 1
- 106 Estimating and Bidding 2
- 107 Construction Materials and Processes
- 108 Construction Equipment and Methods
- 109 Practical Applications of Civil Sitework
- 305 Building Green Buildings: The Contractor’s Perspective
- 310 Practical Applications of Construction Law
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SEMINAR SERIES
100 Introduction to Construction Seminar
This self-paced four module Introduction to Construction seminar is an introduction to the construction industry, its parties, and processes. Students will become familiar with the different types of construction, the diverse roles, stages, and processes of a construction project. Students will develop an awareness of safety regulations, safety inspection, construction documents and their uses. Students will develop a working understanding of construction project management topics including estimating, project management, scheduling, close out and pay out.
099 Introduction to Concrete
Learn the basics of working with concrete in this self-paced seminar. Develop an deeper understanding of the most commonly used construction material.
101 Introduction to Construction Estimating
A self-paced course. Develop foundational knowledge of the procedures, materials, equipment, and practices that are needed in estimating for any trade or type of construction This estimating course provides an excellent introduction to the trade-specific estimating that we cover in Estimating and Bidding 1 and 2. The information from this course can be used in estimating any trade or type of construction.
102 Essential Construction Math
A self-paced introductory course that develops mathematical skills through practice and application to the construction trade. Calculation of board feet, area, volume of shapes and concrete footings, slabs, and conversions are studied. While this class is not a prerequisite for any other classes, it does provide a foundation for them.
"Start Anytime" Classes:
Seminar Courses:
- 100 Introduction to Construction NEW self paced seminar (Start anytime)
- 099 Introduction to Concrete (Start anytime)
General Construction Classes:
- 101 Introduction To Construction Estimating (Start anytime)
- 102 Essential Construction Math (Start anytime)
Supervisory Training
The Associated General Contractors of America’s Supervisory Training Program (STP) is a construction-specific training curriculum developed, updated and field-tested by and for contractors. Supervisory skill—or the lack of it—directly affects every company’s bottom line. You make your money in the field, and STP can help you improve your organization’s bottom line.
AGC Florida East Coast Chapter offers STP courses online in partnership with ConstructionClasses.com.
Courses run for 10 weeks and participants may access the online training 24/7 during the 10-week period. Seminar classes last 5 weeks. Please budget five (5) hours per week to complete course work.
200 SERIES: SUPERVISORY TRAINING PROGRAM (STP)
STP Unit 1 - 201S Leadership and Motivation
Leadership is one of the most important skills a construction supervisor can practice, which is at the heart of this construction superintendent training course. Successful leaders continue to learn how to be good leaders. Despite what you may think, leadership can be learned. When a good leader and supervisor is able to effectively motivate their teams, their workers are happier, more productive, more satisfied with their job and more willing to put forth extra effort.
STP Unit 3 - 205T Planning and Scheduling
Students will learn how to plan, prepare and update construction project schedules in this course. We will study construction planning and will practice preparing a project plan. Methods for communication of the project plan will be applied in work shop type activities. We will study the use of computers in construction scheduling and investigate some of the popular scheduling programs currently in use. Other topics to be studies will include: assigning constraints, inputting resources, formatting options, sorting and filtering. Updating the schedule and the use of short interval production schedules will be stressed. Applying scheduling information to change orders, payment schedules and acceleration situations will be studied.
STP Unit 5 - 206T Construction Productivity and Cost Management
In this construction management distance learning course, students will learn the prime objective for all supervisors in construction: completing projects on time and within budget. The 206T Productivity and Cost Management STP Unit 5 online course is designed to teach the skills necessary to effectively control construction costs and time at the job site. Cost control begins with the estimate then cost analysis, production scheduling, reporting, production control and ends with project evaluation. The information will be studied by solving common construction problems, the consideration of case studies and discussion of common cost control issues.
STP Unit 6 - 203P Risk Management and Problem Solving
The is one the construction supervisor continuing education courses that focuses on identifying, managing and solving risk related construction problems. Learn how to utilize specific methods to reduce risk, prevent loss, and ensure a safe working environment. We will discuss the delegation of responsibility for safety, equipment maintenance, and common construction hazards, and other essential discussions for a safe and productive jobsite as found in our online construction certificate programs. You will learn how to proactively reduce risk within the construction work environment. This class, like our other construction supervisor continuing education courses, will review proactive and reactive problem solving strategies in addition to the documentation, insurance policies, and reference materials that are relevant to what happens in the field.
Classes being offered Starting: April 10, 2023.
Deadline to Register is April 3.
200 Series Courses (Supervisory Training Program)
- Unit 1 — 201S Leadership and Motivation
- Unit 3 — 205T Planning and Scheduling
- Unit 5 — 206T Construction Productivity and Cost Management
- Unit 6 — 203P Risk Management and Problem Solving
Building Information Modeling Education Program
February 6 @ 5:00 pm – February 17 @ 8:00 pm ET
Classes are held Monday thru Friday from February 6th to February 17th from 5 PM – 8 PM ET | 2 PM – 5 PM PT.
When registering, please reference AGC Florida East Coast Chapter.
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AGC Member Pricing
$1,450.00
Non-Member Pricing
$2,000.00
About the Course
AGC Edge Building Information Modeling (BIM) Education Program is designed to educate construction professionals at all experience levels in BIM concepts and processes. The highly interactive virtual program provides instruction via Zoom and training to prepare construction industry professionals at all levels to take advantage of the benefits of BIM.
After participants complete all four courses in the program, they become eligible to sit for an exam to earn the Certificate of Management – Building Information Modeling (CM-BIM)
These four courses build on each other to combine the latest information on BIM processes and technologies, step-by-step procedures for integrating BIM into the project delivery process, real-life case studies of successful BIM implementation, and the practical issues all parties need to understand when using BIM on a construction project.
These classes are offered virtually by AGC of America for Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Suppliers, Owners, or others who are interested in earning their CM-BIM credentials.
Schedule of Classes
Unit 1 – An Introduction to Building Information Modeling (3rd Edition)
Unit 2 – BIM Technology
Unit 3 – BIM Project Execution Planning
Unit 4 – BIM Adoption, Implementation, and ROI
Courses will be offered online via the Zoom platform, a webcam is required for participation. Registration costs include all course participant’s materials.
Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be given to cancellations made 14 calendar days prior to the class kick-off. After such time, no refunds will be given. Replacements are acceptable and must be submitted via email to rockkie.dunton[@]agc.org.
AGC reserves the right to cancel programs up to 10 days prior to the start date if a minimum number of attendees is not met.
Questions? Email us at education[@]agc.org
Construction Supervision Fundamentals
January 23 @ 9:00 am – February 7 @ 1:00 pm ET
Classes are held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from January 23rd to February 3rd from 9 AM – 1 PM ET | 6 AM – 10 AM PT.
When registering, please reference AGC Florida East Coast Chapter.
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AGC Member Pricing
$795.00
Non-Member Pricing
$1,115.00
About the Course
AGC Edge Construction Supervision Fundamentals (CSF) is highly interactive and allows the building trades and craft workers to experience construction supervision techniques firsthand and create a professional development plan to achieve personal career goals. The highly collaborative virtual program provides instruction via Zoom and training to prepare building trades and craft workers to learn entry-level management skills to lead construction activities.
This course is the first step on the path to investing in and retaining your team by developing your own supervisors.
Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be given to cancellations made 14 calendar days before the class kick-off. After such time, no refunds will be given. Replacements are acceptable and must be submitted via email to rockkie.dunton[@]agc.org.
AGC reserves the right to cancel programs up to 10 days before the start date if a minimum number of attendees is not met.
Schedule of Classes
Session 1: Team Management
Session 2: Project and Team Leadership
Session 3: Communication Skills
Session 4: Time Management and Project Scheduling
Session 5: Risk Management
Session 6: Construction Law and Contract Documents
Session 7: Problem Resolution
Session 8: Productivity and Cost Control
Session 9: Skills Development
Courses will be offered online via the Zoom platform; a webcam is required for participation. Registration costs include all course participant’s materials.
Questions? Email us at education[@]agc.org
Lean Construction Education Program
March 7, 2023 @ 12:30 pm – April 6, 2023 @ 4:30 pm ET
Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from March 7th to April 6th from 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM ET | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM PT.
When registering, please reference AGC Florida East Coast Chapter.
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AGC Member Pricing
$2,450.00
Non-Member Pricing
$3,425.00
About the Course
Lean Construction is driven to minimize costs and maximize value on each project completed, challenging all stakeholders to develop and apply better ways to manage the overall construction process.
AGC Edge Lean Construction Education Program is designed to educate construction professionals at all experience levels to develop the tools needed to build lean. The highly interactive virtual program provides instruction via Zoom and training to prepare construction industry professionals at all levels to learn the building blocks necessary to transform their projects and companies into a lean operating system.
After participants complete all seven units in the program, they become eligible to sit for an exam to earn the Certificate of Management – Lean Construction (CM-Lean).
These seven units build on each other to progressively cover a range of topics essential to Lean Construction, including:
⦁ Variation and pull in production
⦁ Lean Workstructuring, supply chains, and assembly
⦁ Production management
⦁ Management by values
⦁ Problem-solving principles and tools
Schedule of Classes
Unit 1– Variation in Production Systems
Unit 2 – Pull in Production
Unit 3 – Lean Workstructuring
Unit 4 – The Last Planner® System
Unit 5 – Lean Supply Chain and Assembly
Unit 6 – Lean Design and Pre-construction
Unit 7 – Problem-solving Principles and Tools
Courses will be offered online via the Zoom platform, a webcam is required for participation. Registration costs include all course participant’s materials.
Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be given to cancellations made 14 calendar days prior to the class kick-off. After such time, no refunds will be given. Replacements are acceptable and must be submitted via email to rockkie.dunton[@]agc.org.
AGC reserves the right to cancel programs up to 10 days prior to the start date if a minimum number of attendees is not met.
Questions? Email us at education[@]agc.org
Project Manager Development Program
February 27 @ 10:00 am – March 3 @ 6:00 pm ET
Classes are held Monday thru Friday from February 27th to March 3rd from 10 AM-6 PM ET | 7 AM – 3 PM PT.
When registering, please reference AGC Florida East Coast Chapter.
Click Here to Register Today
AGC Member Pricing
$1,695.00
Non-Member Pricing
$2,375.00
About the Course
AGC Edge Project Manager Development Program (PMDP) is highly interactive and offers construction-specific training developed and field-tested by and for contractors. The highly collaborative virtual program provides instruction via Zoom and training to prepare construction industry professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to increase the participant’s ability to work successfully with others to ensure project success.
These five courses cover the basics of project management and provide tactics and strategies for ensuring project success.
Courses will be offered online via the Zoom platform, a webcam is required for participation. Registration costs include all course participant’s materials.
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Schedule of Classes
Unit 1 – An Introduction to Project Management
Unit 2 – Initiating and Planning Part 1
Unit 3 – Initiating and Planning Part 2
Unit 4 – Executing
Unit 5 – Monitoring, Controlling, and Project Closeout
Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be given to cancellations made 14 calendar days prior to the class kick-off. After such time, no refunds will be given. Replacements are acceptable and must be submitted via email to rockkie.dunton[@]agc.org.
AGC reserves the right to cancel programs up to 10 days prior to the start date if a minimum number of attendees is not met.
Questions? Email us at education[@]agc.org
AGC of America offers a number of educational programs designed to enhance career development opportunities for individuals and improve the performance of construction companies and the industry. Through nationally developed programs delivered directly by AGC of America to those offered through AGC’s network of chapters and member firms, AGC of America education programs and training resources address core topics essential to any construction professional and company.
For small contractors just starting out, the school of hard knocks is a tough instructor. Let AGC Members help you overcome the challenges all small emerging businesses face with this 12-part video series focused on helping your business thrive and grow. Hear directly from contractors that have already paved the road to success.