“The Academy for Construction Excellence brings together the best-of the-best as far as industry leaders who have prioritized education.”
Danielle Feroleto, CPSM
Owner and President of Small Giants Marketing
“In the past 40 years, I have worked with some stellar people. I have grown very fond of the commercial construction industry, and I look forward to seeing you in the classroom!”
Carol McMullen
Retired Educator
“The Academy reaches companies that don’t have in-house training, those without other educational options, and those who need a wider spectrum of education.”
Danielle Feroleto, CPSM
Owner and President of Small Giants Marketing
“For decades, the Phoenix construction industry has thrived because of an investment made in education.”
Jennifer Swanson
Executive Administrator at Small Giants Marketing
“Training in this industry is in demand all the time.”
Erica Lange
Training and Career Development Director at GCON, Inc.
“The Academy for Construction Excellence is so essential because the construction industry is growing. Phoenix is growing. As the workforce grows, the need for training grows.”
Erica Lange
Training and Career Development Director at GCON, Inc.
“I am excited about the Academy for Construction Excellence because it serves a need in the industry where there is a currently void.”
Erica Lange
Training and Career Development Director at GCON, Inc.
“I commend this group who recognized additional educational opportunities for our construction industry.”
Carol McMullen
Retired Educator
“John Murdough is the backbone and sage for so many successful companies here in the Valley.” – Danielle Feroleto
John Murdough
Baker Tilly US, LLP
“Mike Holden is a valued legal resource – he was essential in rewriting prop pay laws in this state.” – Erica Lange
Mike Holden
“The Academy is essential right now because we’re at a hinge point in the economy, life and business. There has never been a more crucial time for us to really help the industry understand the core competencies and fundamental skill sets required.”
Anthony Jeffers
Director of Project Development at Hensel Phelps
“I learned early on the value of having a good mentor, having someone right alongside to bring you along and show you the way that it works outside of the book-learning.”
Andrew Atkinson
Managing Partner and Certified Work Comp Advisor at INSURICA Southwest
“The Academy is intriguing to me because there is always going to be a need for education and higher learning.”
Anthony Jeffers
Director of Project Development at Hensel Phelps
The Academy for Construction Excellence
Built on Relationships for Quality Education and Training
The Academy for Construction Excellence was founded to provide quality training, education, and networking opportunities to our niche construction industry. Featuring an Advisory Council of members with a combined 200+ years of industry expertise, this highly sought after wealth of knowledge and insights are shared within a wide class offering and carefully curated curriculum. From technical training and marketing to interview preparation and strategic planning, there is beneficial education for every role in our industry.
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What training is needed to make
your company great?
Fall / Winter Offerings
- Finance in Construction for PMs
- Rules of Engagement / Procurement
- Business Development / Seller-Doer Model
- Interview Preparation to Win the Project
- Developing Your Marketing Road Map
- Conducting Client Surveys
- Conducting Employee Surveys
- Personal Branding
- Meeting Effectiveness
- Holistic Approach to Succession Planning
- Plan Reading
- Public Relations 101
- Social Media Training and Management
- Construction Defects and Project Pitfalls