Construction Industry Training Network (CITN)

This course formerly known as "Project Planning for Success" has been updated with a new name, length, and enhanced content to better serve your needs. 

Set up in 2 - 1/2-day live, instructor-led lead online training sessions this seminar will cover the same content as the in-person seminar. There is no opportunity to reschedule or request a partial refund if a student cannot attend both sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program.

The fundamental principle underscored in this workshop is that construction management is a methodically planned process, and the construction execution plan serves as the pinnacle of the construction planning phase. The construction execution plan should clearly outline the sequence of activities necessary for project construction and milestone achievement in easily understandable terms. Once finalized, it serves as a valuable tool for communicating project management and construction methodologies to the project stakeholders. Additionally, it acts as a guiding roadmap for project team members, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of the project deliverables and processes. 

This workshop outlines a comprehensive planning process encapsulated in a construction execution plan, which spans the pre-construction, construction, and turnover stages of a project. Within this plan, traditional project management functions such as scope and budget development, scheduling, and change management are structured in a format tailored to support construction endeavors. While a well-crafted construction execution plan does not ensure project success, we firmly believe that thorough pre-planning significantly enhances the likelihood of success. Throughout the workshop, we provide examples of tools and processes aimed at establishing the necessary information for project success. 

This workshop offers an exclusive resource: a comprehensive manual serving as a reference and companion throughout the sessions. Drawing upon over 40 years of collective experience in the construction industry, this manual is a valuable asset. It provides practical instructions, checklists, and templates, serving as a foundation for implementing new processes and procedures, whether in the office or on the job site. 

What you will learn:

• Mastery of Planning Techniques: Gain proficiency in various planning methodologies and techniques in construction project management.
• Comprehensive Understanding of Project Lifecycle: Develop a thorough comprehension of the construction project lifecycle, from initiation to closeout, including key milestones and phases.
• Effective Scope Management: Learn strategies for defining, refining, and managing project scope to ensure alignment with project objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Schedule Development: Understand why developing and maintaining project schedules, including critical path analysis, milestone tracking, and resource allocation is so important.
• Budgeting and Cost Control: Understand the fundamentals of project budgeting and cost control measures to ensure projects are completed within allocated budgets.
• Risk Identification and Mitigation: Learn to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks effectively, ensuring proactive risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Communication and Management: Develop techniques for effective communication with project stakeholders, fostering collaboration, and managing expectations.
• Quality Assurance and Control: Explore methods for implementing quality assurance and control measures to deliver projects that meet or exceed quality standards.
• Procurement and Contract Management: Understand procurement processes, contract administration, and vendor management to facilitate successful project execution.
• Project Documentation and Reporting: Gain insights into the importance of comprehensive project documentation and reporting for tracking progress, facilitating decision-making, and ensuring project transparency.
• Team Collaboration and Leadership: Enhance skills in team collaboration, leadership, and conflict resolution to foster a positive project environment and drive project success.
• Continuous Improvement:  Cultivate a continuous improvement mindset, learning from past projects to refine planning processes and optimize future project outcomes.

Important Note: This session is designed to be an interactive experience, similar to our in-person workshops. Participants should expect to interact with the instructor and other participants.  Computers or laptops with a microphone are mandatory.  This course will involve 100% on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content like slides or videos, and interacting via typing with questions or responses.   

Participants will receive an email with instructions on downloading and installing the program and the participant manual a few days before the session.  The join links for the workshop will be sent to all participants 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.  

If you have not received the first email with the download instructions and manual by the day before the session, please email training@icba.ca  and a training team member will assist you.  

Delivery Method: Virtual Session – Adobe Connect 

Course Fee Includes: Access to the course, course materials, and a digital certificate upon completion.  

This course is delivered in partnership with local and provincial construction associations across Canada. You will be participating with a group of industry peers from multiple regions.

Sharing a single registration between two or more individuals is not permitted. Please register each person that will be in attendance. 

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this session.

Who Should Attend

• Project Managers: Individuals responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of construction projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Construction Managers: Professionals tasked with managing day-to-day construction activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
• Site Supervisors: Individuals responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of construction projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Contractors and Subcontractors: Individuals and firms responsible for executing specific tasks or providing specialized services within construction projects.
• Procurement and Contract Administrators: Professionals involved in procuring materials and services for construction projects and managing contractual agreements.
• Owners and Developers: Individuals or organizations responsible for financing, planning, and overseeing construction projects from conception to completion.
• Anyone interested in pursuing a career in construction project management or seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in this field.

Instructor: Lee Kelly M.A.A.T.O., P.GSC

Lee Kelly M.A.A.T.O., P.GSC is the Founder and President of Constructing Minds Inc., a company dedicated to providing relevant and applicable training to the construction industry.

Lee has boots-on-the-ground experience. With over 40 years of construction management/general contracting experience under her belt she has gained extensive knowledge and a solid foundation in construction practices, processes, and procedures in all contract delivery formats in projects valued from $500,000 to $305mil.  Lee knows construction because she has built it. Lee has been a long-serving member of the National Gold Seal Committee, has won the Construction Institute of Canada (TCIC) “Chancellor’s Award of Excellence” and has earned certificates in “Teaching and Training Adults” and “Instructional Design”. Lee’s enthusiasm for training and the construction industry makes her a highly informative, interactive, motivated, and sought-after Trainer and Consultant for contracting companies from coast to coast. 

For support or inquiries, please email info@trainingnetwork.ca or call 604-293-2339.