Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. - MN/ND Chapter Events Newswire

Standard Heating HVAC course 2023-2024 8/17/2023 8:00 AM - 4/12/2024 5:30 PM

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:17:48 GMT

This is the general registration page for Standard Heating's 2023-2024 HVAC training sessions with levels 1 and 4, plus an office/intro class . Training calendars will be available through Standard Heating, contact Shirli Racine for details. Rough schedule is as follows:

Intro/office class: 8/17/23-11/9/23, 1:00-3:00pm
HVAC level 1: 12/7/23-4/11/24, 9:30am-5:00 pm
HVAC level 4: 12/8/23-4/12/24, 8:00am-4:30pm

Gould Construction Institute 100-hour Refrigeration training - online 9/6/2023 4:30 PM - 2/28/2024 7:30 PM

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 16:07:29 GMT

Presented by the Gould Construction Institute, the educational affiliate of ABC Massachusetts. This new course is designed to prepare Refrigeration Technicians to sit for the Refrigeration Contractors Exam. The curriculum is based on text book “Refrigeration License Examinations” by Peterson’s Publishing along with ASHARE 15 & 34 as well as 528 CMR 9:00, 522 CMR 528 2:00, 3:00 and 11:00, supplanted by Mass General Laws referenced in the CMR’s.

MODULES COVERED:
• Refrigeration Theory
• Evaporators
• Metering Devices
• Condensers
• Compressors
• Refrigeration Accessories
• Refrigerants
• Operation, Pressures & Temperatures
• AC and Refrigeration Math
• Multi Temperature Systems
• Other Refrigeration Systems
• Motors
• Purgers and Absorption Systems
• Definitions from ASHRAE 15 & 34, 12
• The Mass Refrigeration Code (The CMR’s/MGL’s related to the CMR’s, ASHRAE 15 and
• ASHRAE 34)
• Refrigeration licensure practice exams and review

visit www.gwgci.org or register at https://registration.gwgci.org/registration/trade/company

NCCER Virtual Certification - 01/2024 1/1/2024 - 1/31/2024

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:40:33 GMT

In these courses, you will learn the history of NCCER and how the curriculum was developed, become certified to train, evaluate, or proctor in the craft(s) that you have significant level of experience (i.e. journey-level of experience or greater, 4+ years), ensure that you are using the proper evaluation techniques for your training program and improve upon the ones currently in place, learn the skills needed to successfully manage a training program before, during and after the class, determine what makes a good communicator, a good leader and how to incorporate those qualities into your classroom. Note: Proctor certification does not require 4+ years of experience in the trade/craft for which you will proctor exams.

Depending on which certification you will be earning, these courses may consist of as many as two live-online six-hour sessions, one live-online three-hour session, and four self-guided modules. All sessions are accessed through the NCCER LMS. If you have trouble accessing any of the sessions, please contact ABC's Tom Kennedy at tom.kennedy@mnabc.com or 952-208-4935

Meet the General - Sponsorship 2024 1/1/2024 3:30 PM - 3/1/2024 6:00 PM

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:07:33 GMT

Sponsorship for Meet the Generals in 2024

Sponsorship and attend all 3 Meet the Generals

Fargo 2/13/2024

Waite Park 2/15/2024

Shakopee 2/22/2024

All events are 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Construction Estimating Principles and Application_1/9/24 1/9/2024 12:00 Noon - 1/9/2024 4:00 PM

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:24:34 GMT

Construction Estimating Principles & Application is a four-hour program. The times for this class are 12pm-4pm CST, Tuesday January 9, 2024

Great Estimators know that to be competitive and competent in the current market, their companies must continually be in search of an edge. “How can we approach this project differently than our competition?” This virtual interactive training workshop is scheduled in two sections:

Track 1 - The Estimating Principles Behind Every Bid:

This open forum discussion led by a panel of experienced construction estimators explores advanced elements of construction estimating. Experienced estimators will be challenged to evaluate their own systems within the framework of current trends and models with an emphasis on Bluebeam. Every topic will be discussed from various perspectives to allow Estimators from across the spectrum to benefit.

Learning Objectives:

Cost/Price analysis

Pricing project constraints

How to build flexibility into your system

Optimum time to complete

Escalation

Managing risk within the estimate

Danger zones to avoid

Track 2 - How Technology Can Produce Faster, More Accurate Estimates:

Oftentimes simply being more visual in your bid scope can put you ahead of the competition by showing you truly understand the project. Each day we’ll spend some time demonstrating how technology can not only replace your highlighters, scales, and calculator, but fluid company standards for you and your team. With an emphasis on Bluebeam Revu, these digital tools and workflows will produce clear, visual markups that are accurate, predictable, and consistent no matter who on the team uses them.

Learning Objectives:

Working with PDF drawings

Calibrating drawings

Measurement tools

Custom measurement tools

Displaying and exporting data

Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)

Please ensure you meet the following requirements:

Have Bluebeam 2018 or newer installed, and ready to go before class. If you don’t currently have a license of Bluebeam Revu, you can download a free trial here.

Attendance via tablet or phone is not recommended. You should have a mouse with a scroll wheel when attending this class. In Bluebeam there are several right-click shortcuts, and the wheel will help you zoom in/out on documents.

2-screen computer set-up is recommended. This will allow you to watch the instructor on one screen while practicing on the other.

BlueBeam Baseline Basics 1/11/24 1/11/2024 11:00 AM - 1/11/2024 1:00 PM

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:49:33 GMT

Whether you’re opening Bluebeam Revu for the first time, or you’ve used it for years, this class will ensure a higher baseline knowledge. Attendees will learn interface navigation including menu dropdowns, toolbars, various tool panels, keyboard shortcuts and a few recommended settings. While learning various markup and measurement tools, several tips & tricks will be shared to increase speed and accuracy.

Learning Objectives:

Interface Navigation

Calibration & Measurements

Introduction to the Markups List

Course Requirements (Technology & Participation) – same for all courses

Please ensure you meet the following requirements:

Have Bluebeam 2018 or newer installed, and ready to go before class. If you don’t currently have a license of Bluebeam Revu, you can download a free trial here.

2-screen computer set-up is recommended. This will allow you to watch the instructor on one screen while practicing on the other.

Bluebeam Basics Materials Takeoffs & Estimates_1/17/24 1/17/2024 11:00 AM - 1/17/2024 1:00 PM

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:36:05 GMT

***Mandatory Pre-requisite - Baseline Basics***

With Revu’s intuitive measurement tools and customizable interface, we can turn your highlighters into data-rich takeoff tools. We’ll start out going through the standard measurement tools and settings, then move into various customization options and discuss the results in the Markups List.

Learning Objectives:

Introduction to Viewports
Measurement Tips & Tricks
Custom Estimating Tools

Click here to view the free launch webinar and learn about the BlueBeam courses presented by Associated Builders and Contractors in partnership with Troy DeGroot of UChapter2.

Course Requirements (Technology & Participation) – same for all courses

Please ensure you meet the following requirements:

Have Bluebeam 2018 or newer installed, and ready to go before class. If you don’t currently have a license of Bluebeam Revu, you can download a free trial here.

2-screen computer set-up is recommended. This will allow you to watch the instructor on one screen while practicing on the other.

Bluebeam Advanced Materials Takeoffs & Estimates_1/18/24 1/18/2024 11:00 AM - 1/18/2024 1:00 PM

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:45:53 GMT

*Mandatory Pre-requisite - Baseline Basics & Material Takeoffs & Estimates Basics

After finishing the Bluebeam Takeoffs & Estimates - Basics course we’ll move into creating custom columns, embedding formulas, and information organization. Did you know you can export to an Excel spreadsheet, or even link directly to that Excel template file full of formulas you’ve been using for years?

Learning Objectives:

Custom Estimating Tools (Continued from “Material Takeoffs & Estimates-Basics”)
Collecting Rich Data with Custom Columns
Reports and Exporting Data

Click here to view the free launch webinar and learn about the BlueBeam courses presented by Associated Builders and Contractors in partnership with Troy DeGroot of UChapter2.

Course Requirements (Technology & Participation) – same for all courses

Please ensure you meet the following requirements:

Have Bluebeam 2018 or newer installed, and ready to go before class. If you don’t currently have a license of Bluebeam Revu, you can download a free trial here.

2-screen computer set-up is recommended. This will allow you to watch the instructor on one screen while practicing on the other.

Bluebeam for Administrative Professionals_1/23/24 1/23/2024 11:00 AM - 1/23/2024 1:00 PM

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:50:19 GMT

Administrative teams have unique document workflows that demand a different set of tools compared to design and construction teams. A typical Bluebeam class concentrates on design markups, estimating and collecting field data, but this class is very different! In just two hours you’ll be ready to combine documents, mark for redaction, apply digital signatures and several other important administrative tasks.

Learning Objectives:

Extracting pages from existing documents
Use Redaction to quickly clean sensitive information from documents
Creating and applying digital signatures
Updating Page Labels
Applying headers and footers
Search document text and visual symbols
Apply stamps
Flag important content in documents

Course Requirements (Technology & Participation) – same for all courses

Please ensure you meet the following requirements:

Have Bluebeam 2018 or newer installed, and ready to go before class. If you don’t currently have a license of Bluebeam Revu, you can download a free trial here.

2-screen computer set-up is recommended. This will allow you to watch the instructor on one screen while practicing on the other.

Reading Construction Documents (Days 1 & 2)_1/24-25/2024 1/24/2024 9:00 AM - 1/25/2024 12:00 Noon

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:51:32 GMT

This two-part program is delivered in two three-hour segments over two days. The times for this class are 9am-12pm CST, Wednesday January 24 and Thursday January 25, 2024.

***Please note that this is not a Bluebeam training course, though much of the information will be presented using Bluebeam***

Reading Construction Documents 6 hours

This 2-part online program is for entry-level architectural or engineering designers, apprentices, entry-level tradespersons, project coordinators, assistant project managers, new project managers, estimators, specialty sales representatives, or anyone in career transition looking for a refresher.

Designed to quickly familiarize students with the basics of reading and understanding construction documents. From navigating title block information to combing through specification documents, participants will learn how to navigate a project and understand the material and construction requirements.

Learning Objectives:

Introduction to Construction Documents
Understanding Industry Document Standards
Drawing Navigation
The Importance of Specialty Plans

Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)

2-screen computer set-up is recommended. This will allow you to watch the instructor on one screen while practicing on the other.

Excellence In Construction Gala - SOLD OUT 1/24/2024 5:00 PM - 1/24/2024 9:30 PM

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 15:19:34 GMT

2023 Excellence In Construction - SOLD OUT

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

You are invited to the 2023 Excellence In Construction Banquet. ABC’s finest general and specialty contractors will be awarded for their merits on projects with the most unique and challenging designs. This event includes a silent auction, cigar rolling and entertainment that brings over 200 people together each year.

Schedule:

5:00pm - Cocktails, passed appetizers, rolled cigars and silent auction

6:30pm - Program - Keynote Speaker and awards program

Featured Speaker: Twins Hall of Fame Member Joe Mauer

A candid conversation with the newest member of the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame Joe Mauer. Hear from Joe about growing up in St. Paul, getting picked by the Twins first overall in the 2001 draft, memories and highlights from throughout his 15 year career with the Twins, and what he’s up to today!

Entertainment: Kat Perkins (Semi-Finalist from The Voice)

Frontline Supervisor Training Jan 31 - Feb 1 2024 Fargo SOLD OUT 1/31/2024 8:00 AM - 2/1/2024 5:00 PM

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:35:36 GMT

SOLD OUT - Contact Dale Larson for information

Give Your Field Leaders the Tools to Succeed

Industry-Leading Frontline Supervisor Training

High-performing craft workers often receive “battlefield” promotions to field leadership roles but lack the training and skills to effectively manage their crew. Associated Builders and Contractors of MN and ND is offering a 2-day frontline supervisor training program in partnership with Trestles, a group of construction and technology experts. Join us and empower your valued leaders to succeed. Click here to view the syllabus for this course

What will my supervisors learn?

Attendees will learn how to effectively manage their field crews to maximize performance. Our NCCER Certified Master Trainer incorporates industry best practices and 30 years of construction experience into the comprehensive, 16-hour training course. Topics include:

• Short interval scheduling

• Work breakdown structure

• Labor cost management

• Constraint removal

• Productivity management

• Lean implementation

• Continuous improvement

• Effective leadership

Who should attend?

We strongly encourage participation from support groups with roles such as:

• Future Leaders

• Frontline Supervisors (Foremen, crew leads)

• Field Engineers

• Project Control Managers

• Project Engineers

• Superintendents

• Project Managers

• Construction Managers

Hear what others are saying

“It’s a perfect breakdown of the fundamentals of being a great frontline supervisor.”

Ben Davis, Superintendent

The class had many tools that supervisors could use immediately to improve their crews and themselves.”

Ryan Zapata, Project Manager