Description
The construction industry will always reward people who can see ahead, plan deliberately, and lead with clarity under pressure. This intensive two-session career-advancement course is designed for professionals who want more than just a job — they want a long, successful, and resilient career in construction.
Whether you are in estimating, site supervision, project management, engineering, or leadership, this course shows you how to strategically position yourself for opportunity, stability, and growth in an industry and world that is rapidly evolving.
You will learn how high performers think differently — how they plan their careers the same way elite builders plan projects: with clear strategy, strong systems, and intelligent use of advanced tools.
What This Course Helps You Do:
- Build a long-term career strategy instead of reacting job-by-job
- Avoid burnout by designing smarter workflows, not longer hours
- Leverage Lean thinking, productivity systems, and AI tools
- Position yourself as a problem-solver rather than a task-doer
- Increase your value in any organization, regardless of market cycles
- Futureproof your career as technology advances and shifts our traditionally slow-moving industry
This is a working course, not just theory. You will leave with:
- A personal career strategy framework
- A productivity and planning system you can apply immediately
- A clear understanding of how to stay relevant for decades, not just years
This course is for anyone who wants to future-proof their career, increase their value, and shift from working harder to working strategically. If you aim to build a long, successful career in construction, this program provides the mindset and tools to help you thrive.
Delivery Method: Virtual - Zoom
Course Fee Includes: any required course materials, a digital certificate upon completion
This course is delivered in partnership with local and provincial construction associations across Canada. You may 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.
INSTRUCTOR: Tom Stephenson MBA, PMP, CM Lean
Tom Stephenson is an award-winning professor and best-selling author. His diverse teaching disciplines include construction project management, business management, architecture, carpentry, and brick and stone masonry. As a dual-professional, Tom is called upon by industry leaders to translate knowledge, reinvigorate corporate culture, and inspire innovation in emerging and established companies across Canada.
For support or inquiries, please email [email protected] or call 604-293-2339.
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Who Should Attend
Who Should Take This Course:
This course is designed for construction professionals who want to take control of their careers and position themselves for long-term success in a rapidly changing industry. If you want to move beyond day-to-day firefighting and develop the strategic thinking, systems, and modern tools that high performers use, this course is for you.
It is ideal for:
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Project Managers, Coordinators & Assistant PMs
Looking to strengthen planning, improve decision-making, and accelerate their path to senior roles. -
Site Supervisors, Forepersons & Superintendents
Who want to lead more effectively, reduce daily chaos, and build a strong leadership reputation. -
Estimators & Pre-Construction Professionals
Interested in boosting accuracy, efficiency, and value through better systems and emerging digital tools. -
Engineers, Technologists & Early-Career Professionals
Seeking clarity, confidence, and a roadmap to build a resilient, long-lasting career. -
Construction Business Owners & Future Leaders
Who want to apply strategic thinking and modern management practices to grow sustainable teams and operations.
This course is for anyone who wants to future-proof their career, increase their value, and shift from working harder to working strategically. If you aim to build a long, successful career in construction, this program provides the mindset and tools to help you to thrive.
Refund Policy
COURSE REGISTRATION CANCELLATIONS, TRANSFERS & REFUNDS:
Cancellations received at least 14 business days prior to the course will result in a full refund.
Cancellations received less than 14 business days but more than 7 full business days prior to the course are subject to an administration fee of $100 per day for full and half-day seminars, or $25 for breakfast sessions.
Registrants who do not show up for a course, and/or who do not notify BCRB at least 7 full business days prior to the course date will be assessed the full cost of the course. There will be no refunds or credits in this case.
Substitution of attendees is permitted up to and including the day of the course.
COURSE CANCELLATION BY BCRB:
BCRB may have to postpone or cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment, in which case BCRB's liability will be limited to a refund of the registration fee.