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Grasping the Fundamentals Series

Grasping the Fundamentals – Full Program Registration   Build a solid foundation in construction by enrolling in the full Grasping the Fundamentals series. This eight-class program introduces attendees to the essential elements that shape every construction project, helping participants understand how each discipline and process fits into the larger picture of the industry. By registering […]

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Contract Structures and Monthly Pay Apps

This Academy session introduces the connection between contract structures and the monthly payment application process, helping attendees understand how general contractors and subcontractors are paid throughout a project. Attendees will learn about the various contract types, how pay applications work and the role they serve, how construction companies manage payments, and how these elements work

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Introduction to Finance in Construction

This class 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. The Academy

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Development 101

This class introduces the development process for land prior to vertical construction. Using a real project case study, attendees will explore the critical preparation steps that make commercial construction possible — including zoning, surveying, and engineering. Hear directly from experts who navigate these early stages to set projects up for success. This Academy session is

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The Lifecycle of a Project

This session walks through how a construction project takes shape — from planning and execution to completion and facility management. Attendees will explore each phase of a project, including early project planning, construction execution, and the post-construction steps involved in facility management. Learn how each stage connects, what happens at key milestones, and who’s involved

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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

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Introduction to CRE: Grasping the Fundamentals series

This session launches the Academy’s “Construction 101: 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. Attendees learn important vocabulary/definitions, acronyms, roles on a jobsite, key

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