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VIRTUAL CERTIFICATE OF MANAGEMENT BIM
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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
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.
110 Civil Blueprint Reading and Materials
Gain an overall and elementary understanding of civil construction blueprints and materials in this blueprint reading class. This includes understanding and interpreting civil construction blueprints, reading specifications, manufacture and use of civil construction materials such as aggregates, concrete, asphalt, pipe, and geosynthetics.
114 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.
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.
Classes being offered Starting: January 15, 2024.
Deadline to Register is January 12, 2024.
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
- 110 Civil Blueprint Reading and Materials
- 114 Estimating Civil and Sitework Construction
- 305 Building Green Buildings: The Contractor's Perspective
START "ANYTIME" CLASSES
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 2 - 202S Oral and Written Communications
Students will acquire skills and understanding of positive direct communication with an emphasis on construction supervision. Grow in their abilities to help people communicate with them, listen better, and deal with difficult people. Develop their skills in negotiating and communicating with all organizational levels and groups.
STP Unit 4 - 204P Contract Documents and Construction Law
Students learn about common construction contract clauses and how to read a contract in this online construction course. Construction disputes, including differing site conditions, claims, delays and construction defects will be studied.
STP Unit 3 - 205T Planning and Scheduling
Students learn and apply basic construction planning and scheduling skills. Prepare bar chart schedules and critical path schedules. Read complex project schedules, and understand the basics of project management by scheduling, Employ acceleration techniques.
Classes being offered Starting: January 15, 2024.
Deadline to Register is January 12, 2024.
200 Series Courses (Supervisory Training Program)
- Unit 2 — 202S Oral and Written Communications
- Unit 4 — 204P Contract Documents and Construction Law
- Unit 3 — 205T Planning and Scheduling
Building Information Modeling Education Program
November 28 @ 10:00 am – December 7 @ 6:30 pm ET
Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday: Nov 28, 30; Dec 5, 7
10 AM – 6:30 PM ET | 7 AM – 3:30 PM PT
AGC Member Pricing
$1,595.00
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 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.
Questions? Email us at education@agc.org
Construction Supervision Fundamentals
November 28 @ 10:00 am – November 30 @ 6:00 pm ET
Classes are held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday : Nov 28, 29, 30
10 AM – 6 PM ET | 7 AM – 3 PM PT
When registering, please reference AGC Florida East Coast Chapter (Chapter 11E).
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AGC Member Pricing
$875.00
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, 2nd Edition
December 5 @ 9:00 am – December 14 @ 6:00 pm ET
Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday December 5, 7, 12, 14
9 AM – 6 PM ET | 6 AM – 3 PM PT
When registering, please reference AGC Florida East Coast Chapter (Chapter 11E).
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AGC Member Pricing
$2,645.00
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 – Introduction to Lean Construction
Unit 2 – Process and Production Basics
Unit 3 – Project Production Systems
Unit 4 – Lean Thinking in Field Production, Last Planner® System
Unit 5 – Lean Thinking Outside of Field Production
Courses will be offered online via the Zoom platform, a webcam and mic are required for participation. Registration cost includes the eTextbook.
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
December 4 @ 2:00 pm – December 20 @ 7:00 pm ET
Classes are held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: Dec 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20
2 – 7 PM ET | 11 AM – 4 PM PT
When registering, please reference AGC Florida East Coast Chapter (Chapter 11E).
Click Here to Register Today
AGC Member Pricing
$1,865.00
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.
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.