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SUMMARY:Diving In: (Virtual) Hands-On AI Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Brennan Gerle\, Small Giant’s Director of Innovation.\n\n\nIn this guided workshop hosted by the Academy of Construction Excellence\, you will explore AI and how it works. Attendees will be introduced and get familiar with various AI platforms and practices.\n\nThis is a Zoom session. Attendees must have cameras on and have access to a laptop with a ChatGPT subscription.
URL:https://academyforconstructionexcellence.com/class/diving-in-denver-hands-on-ai-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:AI,Marketing,Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Small Giants":MAILTO:jenns@smallgiantsonline.com
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SUMMARY:Field to Finance: How onsite decisions impact BIG payment outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Objective of the Class:\nUnlock the secrets to maximizing payment success through strategic field operations. This course dives deep into the crucial interplay between project teams and accounting units\, ensuring comprehensive management that secures every dollar earned on your projects. \nValuable Takeaways:\nParticipants will leave with a firm grasp on the critical influence of onsite decisions—like the nuances of a handshake agreement—and their lasting effects on payment success. Discover how proactive change order management can protect and enhance your financial rights throughout the project lifecycle. \nIdeal Attendees:\nTailored for Project Managers and Project Coordinators\, this course is essential for those looking to bridge operational efficiency with financial security in construction management. \nWhy Attend?\nMaster the art of securing your financial entitlements. This course provides vital strategies to safeguard against common pitfalls that lead to unclaimed revenues\, focusing on the pivotal moments that define payment outcomes. Learn to navigate change orders effectively and ensure you capture every penny you’re owed. Essential for construction companies aiming to tighten their operational controls and enhance their bottom line. \nVirtual option:\nIf attending virtually\, a Zoom link will be sent to you a few days prior to the session. Please turn on your camera for full engagement. Thank you! \nTime zone adjustments:\nAll classes are listed for Arizona’s time zone. \nTaught by Amy Houk\, National Lien Services & RCS Preliminary Lien Service
URL:https://academyforconstructionexcellence.com/class/lien-law-for-pms/
LOCATION:The Learning Lab\, 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lien Law,Project Managers
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SUMMARY:Development 101: Grasping the Fundamentals series
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Development 101\, as part of the Grasping the Fundamentals series\, attendees will walk through the lifecycle of a project from start to finish. Jason Oxios\, of Small Giants\, walks through what happens on the land before breaking ground.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis class introduces the development process for land prior to vertical construction. Hear from experts on these three topics:\n\nZoning\nSurveying\nEngineering\n\nUsing an actual project case study for teaching\, attendees explore the preparation required for commercial construction.\n\nSpeakers are experts from Small Giants and Olsson.\n  \nThis class is part of our “Grasping the Fundamentals” series.\nWho should attend? \n\n\nHR team members\nAccounting\nSupport staff\nMarketing\nEveryone that serves the builders\nBuilders\nThose new to the industry\nPeople needing a refresher on the basics of CRE\n\n\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!\nUpon completion of these classes\, attendees will have a strong knowledge base\, creating confidence\, knowing the key players and processes in commercial construction.\nIn 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\nIntro to Finance in Construction\, 6/26\nContract Structures and Monthly Pay Apps\, 8/19\nBasics 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.\nIf you plan to register for virtual participation\, a Zoom link will be provided a few days prior to each session. (Please have your camera on and plan for full engagement)\n\n\n\n\nJason Oxios\, Director of Client Care\, Small Giants
URL:https://academyforconstructionexcellence.com/class/development-101-grasping-the-fundamentals-series/
LOCATION:The Learning Lab\, 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Construction Fundamentals
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SUMMARY:Reading Civil Plans
DESCRIPTION:Civil plans define how the building fits on the site and how land grading\, access\, and stormwater will be managed.\n\n\n\nIn this class\, attendees learn the important aspects of reading Civil plans.\n\nSite layout and topography\nGrading\, drainage and utilities\nSite improvements and paving plans\n\n\n\n\nThe Plan Reading series consists of these sessions:\n\nOverview and Introduction\, 5/7\nCivil Plans\, 5/22\nStructural Plans\, 6/5\nArchitectural Plans\, 6/18\nM&P Plans\, 7/8\nElectrical Plans\, 8/5\nSpecial Systems\, 8/19\n\nIt is recommended to participate in the all Plan Reading classes for the more thorough introduction to plan reading.\n\n\n\nIf attending via Zoom\, you will miss some of the hands-on activities in the class.\n\n\n\nA Zoom link will be sent a few days prior to the sessions. Please keep your camera on for maximum engagement.
URL:https://academyforconstructionexcellence.com/class/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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