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SUMMARY:Next Level AI in Construction (virtual workshop)
DESCRIPTION:In this guided workshop\, you will take your AI skills to the next level by exploring how AI is being used in the construction industry. In this 1-hour virtual session\, attendees will explore AI tools\, platforms\, and practices to better understand their potential impact on construction workflows. \n\nAttendees will: \n\nTake their AI knowledge to the next stage beyond basics\nLearn to build a specialized AI assistant that’s been trained on specific data\, such as company-specific documents\, building codes\, or project archives.\nGo beyond basic prompting to use ChatGPT as a powerful tool for streamlining communication and data management\nExplore integrating AI tools into existing workflows\n\n  \n\nAttendees for this class are required to have cameras on – and be prepared with a ChatGPT account.\n\n\n \nTaught by Brennan Gerle of Small Giants. \nA link will be sent to you a few days prior to the session.
URL:https://academyforconstructionexcellence.com/class/next-level-ai-in-construction-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI,Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Small Giants":MAILTO:jenns@smallgiantsonline.com
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SUMMARY:Anatomy of a Legal Proceeding
DESCRIPTION:In this class\, Kevin Estevez from Holden Willits takes participants through the lifecycle of the two most common legal proceedings in the construction industry: (1) civil lawsuits and (2) arbitrations. The goal is to equip attendees with a clear understanding of both types of dispute resolution\, helping them know what to do and what to expect if a dispute arises.\n\nWith 20 years of experience\, Kevin will answer questions\, share insights\, and educate participants on key legal topics related to these proceedings.\n\n\n\n\n\nKey Topics:\n\nDifferences between lawsuits and arbitrations\nRealistic timelines for each process\nPros and cons of each approach\nDisputes that must be resolved in court\nHow to preserve critical evidence\nLawsuits: Pleading stage\, Disclosure\, Discovery\, Motion practice\, Trial\, Judgments and post-judgment actions\nArbitrations: Administration\, Panel composition and selection\, Governing laws and applicable rules\, Discovery\, Motion practice\, Hearings\, Arbitration awards and post-award actions\n\n\nIdeal Attendees:\n\nProject Managers\nAccounting Department\nAdministrative Teams (Home Office)\nSubcontractors\n\n  \n\nThe Academy for Construction Excellence presents a 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: \n\nIntroduction to CRE\, 4/22\nLifecycle of a Project\, 5/7\nDevelopment 101\, 5/22\nIntroduction to Finance in Construction\, 6/26\nContract Structures and Monthly Pay Apps\, 8/19\nUnderstanding the Basics of Liens and Bonds\, 9/25\nAnatomy of a Legal Proceeding\, 11/6\n\nRegister for the full series or for individual classes based on your knowledge gaps. \n  \n  \nTaught by Kevin Estevez\, Holden Willits. \nKevin Estevez\, Partner\, Holden Willits.\nIf attending virtually\, a link will be sent to you a few days prior to the session.
URL:https://academyforconstructionexcellence.com/class/anatomy-of-a-legal-proceeding/
LOCATION:The Learning Lab\, 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legal,Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Small Giants":MAILTO:jenns@smallgiantsonline.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251117T150000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Networking and Business Development
DESCRIPTION:For those who have an established business development career and are experts in networking\, come share some best practices on relationship building and how these relationship can work best for you and your company. This class partners well with Training Your Advocates session on November 6th\, also taught by Danielle Feroleto.\n  \nTaught by Danielle Feroleto\, Small Giants. \n \nIf attending virtually\, a link will be sent to you a few days prior to the session.
URL:https://academyforconstructionexcellence.com/class/advancednetworking-businessdevelopment/
LOCATION:The Learning Lab\, 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Development,Networking,Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Small Giants":MAILTO:jenns@smallgiantsonline.com
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SUMMARY:Plan Reading: Civil Plans
DESCRIPTION:This class provides attendees with an understanding of how civil plans define how the building fits on the site and how land grading\, access\, and stormwater will be managed. \nAttendees will learn: \n\nHow to read site layout and topography\nGrading\, drainage\, and utilities\nSite improvements and paving plans\n\nThe Plan Reading series consists of these sessions: \n\nOverview and Introduction\, 10/28/25\nCivil Plans\, 11/18/25\nStructural Plans\, 12/4/25\nArchitectural Plans\, 1/6/26\nMechanical Plans\, 1/27/26\nPlumbing Plans\, 2/17/26\nElectrical Plans\, 3/10/26\nSpecial Systems\, 3/31/26\n\n  \nIt is recommended to participate in all Plan Reading classes in-person. If attending virtually\, you will miss the hands-on activities in this session. \nIf attending virtually\, a link will be sent to you a few days prior to the session. \n 
URL:https://academyforconstructionexcellence.com/class/plan-reading-civil-plans/
LOCATION:The Learning Lab\, 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plan Reading
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SUMMARY:Training Your Advocates
DESCRIPTION:Your professional relationships are essential  for securing work and winning projects. Your clients\, colleagues\, and industry connections can also be considered your advocates. In this class\, Danielle Feroleto of Small Giants will teach attendees effective ways to keep your advocates informed in your company’s areas of expertise as well as new services and offerings. \n  \nWho should attend: \n\nBD professionals\nMarketing team members\nCompany owners\nPublic representatives of companies\nIndustry leaders\n\n \nTaught by Danielle Feroleto\, Small Giants. \nIf attending virtually\, a link will be sent to you a few days prior to the session.
URL:https://academyforconstructionexcellence.com/class/training-your-advocates/
LOCATION:The Learning Lab\, 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Marketing,Networking,Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Small Giants":MAILTO:jenns@smallgiantsonline.com
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