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SUMMARY:Owning Your Career Growth
DESCRIPTION:Career advancement has the foundation of drive\, eagerness\, commitment\, and a desire to learn. After establishing themselves at a company that matches priorities and goals\, professionals often find that a growth mind-set prepares them for opportunities and leadership. Being a self-advocate means communicating goals\, interests\, and needs. Attend this class to determine short and long term career goals\, identify and pursue professional opportunities\, and evaluate how you best receive recognition and constructive criticism.\n\n\n\nThis class is part of the Building Leaders Group curriculum\, however\, individual class registration is open to all. Register if you or someone on your team is ready to dive into deeper leadership growth.\n\nIf attending virtually\, a link will be sent to you a few days prior to the session.\n 
URL:https://academyforconstructionexcellence.com/class/owning-your-career-growth/
LOCATION:The Learning Lab\, 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Small Giants":MAILTO:jenns@smallgiantsonline.com
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SUMMARY:City of Phoenix: As-Builts Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The As-Built Review Process \nTaught by Jim Tunnell and Dominic Dominguez of the City of Phoenix\, this Academy session helps project teams navigate the rigorous closeout process for civil water\, sewer\, and infrastructure. Understanding the acceptance requirements is essential to avoid costly review cycles and ensure a seamless transition from construction completion to official city acceptance. \nAttendees will learn: \n\nHow to navigate the Civil Water\, Sewer\, and Infrastructure checklists\nBest practices for As-Built record drawings\, including specific annotation and seal requirements\nCritical submission timelines for avoiding delays in water meter releases\nRequirements for passing pressure\, bacteria\, and specialized infrastructure testing\nStrategies to identify and resolve “Commonly Missed Items” before final submittal\n\nStrengthen your technical execution and project closeout skills by enrolling in this specialized Academy session. This program is designed specifically for Developers\, General Contractors\, and Civil Engineers who work within the City of Phoenix and need to master the latest compliance and acceptance standards. \n\nIf attending virtually\, a link will be sent to you a few days prior to the session.
URL:https://academyforconstructionexcellence.com/class/as-builts/
LOCATION:The Learning Lab\, 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Small Giants":MAILTO:jenns@smallgiantsonline.com
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SUMMARY:Business Development: Seller-Doer Model
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Danielle Feroleto of Small Giants\, this Academy session helps attendees understand how to effectively balance business development with project execution. Attendees will explore the seller-doer model and its relevance in the construction industry\, learn techniques for managing both relationship-building and project responsibilities\, identify key skills needed to succeed in a seller-doer role\, and develop strategies that strengthen collaboration between business development and project teams. \n\nIf attending virtually\, a link will be sent to you a few days prior to the session. \nDanielle Feroleto\, Small Giants\, President
URL:https://academyforconstructionexcellence.com/class/business-development-seller-doer-model/
LOCATION:The Learning Lab\, 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Small Giants":MAILTO:jenns@smallgiantsonline.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260512T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260512T163000
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SUMMARY:Finance in Construction for Project Managers
DESCRIPTION:Attendees gain a practical understanding of financial concepts that directly impact construction projects. In this Academy session taught by Matt Waller of PopeWaller\, project managers will learn how money flows through a project\, how budgets are built and tracked\, and how financial decisions affect project performance. Topics include cost control\, job cost reports\, forecasting\, cash flow\, and key financial terminology project managers need to confidently communicate with internal teams and owners. \nStrengthen your leadership\, communication\, and technical decision-making skills by enrolling in the full Project Manager Series. This seven-part program is designed specifically for construction project managers and covers the critical competencies needed to successfully lead projects\, teams\, and client relationships from pursuit through closeout. In each class\, attendees will focus on key responsibilities project managers manage throughout the project lifecycle: \n\nHow to Be an Elite Project Manager\, 3/5\nPublic Speaking for Project Managers\, 4/1\nFinance in Construction for Project Managers\, 5/12\nPrompt Pay Essentials for Project Managers\, 6/11\nWhat Project Managers Need to Know About Liens and Bonds\, 7/22\nThe Vital Role of Project Managers in the Pursuit Process\, 8/5\nA Focus on Client Retention for Project Managers\, 9/10\n\n\nIf attending virtually\, a link will be sent to you a few days prior to the session. \nThis class is part of the 7-class Project Manager Series\, individual class registration is open to all.
URL:https://academyforconstructionexcellence.com/class/finance-in-construction-for-project-managers/
LOCATION:The Learning Lab\, 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Project Managers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Small Giants":MAILTO:jenns@smallgiantsonline.com
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Plan Reading (Part 1 of 8)
DESCRIPTION:Led by Ben Shunk of Chasse Building Team\, this beginner-level class provides attendees with solid foundation in working with construction drawings. \nAttendees will learn: \n\n\nAn overview of general sheets \n\n\nBasic instructions on how to read a plan \n\n\nCommon terminology\, symbols\, and abbreviations \n\n\nHow to understand scales and dimensions \n\n\nTo interpret details and callouts \n\n\n\n\n\nTaught by Ben Shunk of Chasse Building Team.\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.\n\nIf attending virtually\, a link will be sent to you a few days prior to the session.
URL:https://academyforconstructionexcellence.com/class/introduction-to-plan-reading/
LOCATION:The Learning Lab\, 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Plan Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Small Giants":MAILTO:jenns@smallgiantsonline.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260528T090000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Finance in Construction
DESCRIPTION:This class\, led by Matt Waller of PopeWaller\, introduces how finances work in the construction industry and why understanding them is essential to every project’s success. Attendees will gain a foundational understanding of the accounting process in construction\, learn key financial terms\, explore concepts like underbillings and overbillings\, and see how financial management impacts each phase of a project.\n\nThe 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.\n\nIn each class\, attendees start at a high level and then dive into necessary aspects of these areas:\n\nIntroduction to CRE\, 1/22\nUnderstanding the Proposal Process\, 2/19\nLifecycle of a Project\, 3/26\nDevelopment 101\, 4/23\nIntro to Finance in Construction\, 5/28\nContract Structures and Monthly Pay Apps\, 6/30\nUnderstanding the Basics of Liens and Bonds\, 7/23\nAnatomy of a Legal Proceeding\, 8/20
URL:https://academyforconstructionexcellence.com/class/introduction-to-finance-in-construction/
LOCATION:The Learning Lab\, 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Construction Fundamentals
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