Introduction to CRE
This session launches the Academy’s Grasping the Fundamentals series. In this class, taught by Anthony Jeffers of Hensel Phelps and Danielle Feroleto of Small Giants, with a combined 50+ years experience, participants learn the structure and interconnectedness of the industry of commercial real estate. In this 2.5 hour introduction class, attendees will learn about important vocabulary/definitions, acronyms, roles on a jobsite, industry leaders, basic building materials, and information they need to feel knowledgeable when talking to colleagues.
The Academy for Construction Excellence presents an 8-class series for those individuals new to the construction industry – whether new to their career and experienced professionals from other industries. Also invited? Those who need a refresher course! Upon completion of these classes, attendees will have a strong knowledge base, creating confidence, knowing the key players and processes in commercial construction.
In each class, attendees start at a high level and then dive into necessary aspects of these areas:
- Introduction to CRE, 1/22
- Understanding the Proposal Process, 2/19
- Lifecycle of a Project, 3/26
- Development 101, 4/23
- Intro to Finance in Construction, 5/28
- Contract Structures and Monthly Pay Apps, 6/25
- Understanding the Basics of Liens and Bonds, 7/23
- Anatomy of a Legal Proceeding, 8/20
