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  • Making Connections & Networking

    Young Professionals Series
    The Learning Lab 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115, Phoenix, AZ, United States

    Taught by Danielle Feroleto of Small Giants, this Academy session helps attendees build confidence and approach networking with intention. Attendees will learn how to prepare for an industry event, enter a room with confidence, identify the key “must-meets” that make an event productive, and understand the different levels of business development that help turn conversations […]

  • Social Media Training and Management

    The Learning Lab 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115, Phoenix, AZ, United States

    Taught by Nicole Matt and Noah Klaus of Small Giants, this Academy session helps attendees strengthen their social media strategy and better manage their organization’s online presence. Attendees will explore the different types of social media, platform-specific best practices, and how to interpret back-end analytics for reporting and performance tracking. The session will also introduce […]

  • Owning Your Career Growth

    Building Leaders
    The Learning Lab 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115, Phoenix, AZ, United States

    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 […]

  • City of Phoenix: As-Builts Discussion

    The Learning Lab 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115, Phoenix, AZ, United States

    The As-Built Review Process Taught 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 […]

  • Business Development: Seller-Doer Model

    The Learning Lab 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115, Phoenix, AZ, United States

    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 […]

  • Finance in Construction for Project Managers

    The Learning Lab 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115, Phoenix, AZ, United States

    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 […]

  • Introduction to Plan Reading (Part 1 of 8)

    Plan Reading Series
    The Learning Lab 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115, Phoenix, AZ, United States

    Led by Ben Shunk of Chasse Building Team, this beginner-level class provides attendees with solid foundation in working with construction drawings. Attendees will learn: An overview of general sheets Basic instructions on how to read a plan Common terminology, symbols, and abbreviations How to understand scales and dimensions To interpret details and callouts Taught by […]

  • Owning Your Career Growth and Goal-Setting for Young Professionals

    Young Professionals Series
    The Learning Lab 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115, Phoenix, AZ, United States

    Career advancement has the foundation of drive, eagerness, commitment, and a desire to learn. After working so hard to secure a first job, young professionals are wise to shift their disposition to one of humility and open-mindedness. Being a self-advocate means communicating areas of desired growth and interest, and a young professional of this disposition […]

  • Prompt Pay Essentials for Project Managers

    The Learning Lab 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115, Phoenix, AZ, United States

    Taught by Kevin Estevez of Holden Willits, this Academy session helps project managers understand the key principles of prompt pay and ensure projects stay on track financially. Timely payments are critical to maintaining healthy relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients, and this class provides practical strategies to manage payment schedules and avoid delays. Attendees will […]

  • What Project Managers Need to Know About Liens and Bonds

    The Learning Lab 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115, Phoenix, AZ, United States

    Taught by Amy Houk of RCS Preliminary Lien Services, this Academy session helps project managers understand the essentials of liens and bonds and how they impact construction projects. Proper management of these tools is key to protecting your company, ensuring payment, and keeping projects running smoothly. This class provides practical strategies for managing risk and […]

  • The Vital Role of Project Managers in the Pursuit Process

    The Learning Lab 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115, Phoenix, AZ, United States

    Taught by Margaret Kinsey of Small Giants, this Academy session helps project managers understand their critical role in the pursuit process and how their expertise impacts winning projects. Project managers are essential contributors — from building the job plan and managing funds to ensuring successful execution. More and more, project managers are expected to be […]

  • A Focus on Client Retention for Project Managers

    The Learning Lab 5555 E Van Buren St Suite 115, Phoenix, AZ, United States

    Taught by Danielle Feroleto of Small Giants, this Academy session helps project managers understand the importance of building and maintaining strong client relationships to secure repeat business. Project managers play a key role in client satisfaction by managing expectations, communicating effectively, and delivering projects successfully. This class provides practical strategies to strengthen client trust and […]