WHAT DO YOU WANT TO LEARN?
Construction Change Management: Leading Through Change
September 12, 2023
Becoming a Problem Solver - Dealing with Conflict as a Normal Part of Business
September 13, 2023
Moveable Bridge Engineering
September 19, 2023
Motivating Employees on a Budget
September 26, 2023
Creating a Dynamic Culture through Psychological Safety
October 10, 2023
Am I a Leader?
October 12, 2023
Best Practices for Management Looking to Hire and Keep Top Talent
October 18, 2023
Railroad Bridge Engineering October 24 & 25, 2023
Your Window into Surety Bonds October 26, 2023
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Register online: www.construction.org Call: 860.904.6101
Unless otherwise noted, all workshops are held at the Construction Institute Headquarters. 1137 Main Street Suite 205 East Hartford, CT 06108
CONSTRUCTION CHANGE MANAGEMENT: LEADING THROUGH CHANGE
The Construction Institute and Mix Education Services LLC. are offering a four-hour workshop for Construction Leaders, Executives, Project Managers and Superintendents on the topic of leading through Change.
The construction industry is evolving at a fast pace. In a time of change, many employees can resist, making it hard to keep your company on the cutting edge. Leaders and managers within the organization need to know how to build resiliency in their company by understanding the effects of rapid change on human performance.
Learning Objectives:
1. Be able to identify the guarantees of change
2. Understand the 5 stages of change on human performance
3. Identify how different personality styles react under pressure and change
4. Utilize specific management and communication strategies to better guide teams through change in the future
JEAN MIX
Mix Education Services
Jean Mix is a small business owner with a Masters in Corporate and Technical Communications from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She has been working in the training field for over 20 years and has an expertise in corporate communications, management coaching, change management and conflict management skills. She is often called the employee whisperer due to her nurturing way of assisting people through change.
CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL CREDIT
Construction Institute is an AIA Registered Provider and CCM Recertification Point Provider.
This workshop is eligable for 4 LUs from AIA and 4 CMAA RPs.
Tuesday September 12, 2023
8:30am-12:30pm
Member Nonmember Member: Streaming Nonmember: Streaming
$225 $275 $225 $275
BECOMING A PROBLEM SOLVER: DEALING WITH CONFLICT AS A NORMAL PART OF BUSINESS
Master problem solving skills you need to cope with unexpected conflicts that arise during the course of doing business - including on a construction project.
This is an interactive workshop with training and role-playing exercises. Participants will leave the workshop with a problem-solving toolkit and new approaches to support successful outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn how to approach business and construction project conflict as a problem solver
2. Learn how early awareness and intervention can improve both process and outcomes
3. Learn to develop a collaborative problem-solving team among key participants
4. Practice strategies through role playing exercises and group discussion
CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL CREDIT
Construction Institute is an AIA Registered Provider and CCM Recertification Point Provider.
This workshop is eligable for 4 LUs from AIA and 4 CMAA RPs.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
8:00am-12:30pm
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$225
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The Construction Institute
Nancy Greenwald, Executive Director of the Construction Institute, has 38 years of experience as a lawyer and business executive in the AEC/FM industry, dealing with projects ranging from $50,000 to $9 billion. A Fellow of the American College of Construction Lawyers, she serves on the American Arbitration Association’s Construction and Commercial Industry Panels and has been appointed as an arbitrator and mediator by numerous private clients and courts. She speaks frequently and teaches best practices in arbitration and mediation, construction project communication, and dispute systems design.
MOVEABLE BRIDGE ENGINEERING
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, at the University of Hartford, and the Construction Institute are offering a 1-day workshop for practicing engineers on the topic of movable bridges. This course will cover the civil and structural engineering considerations of designing movable bridges.
Participants will have a background in structural engineering, but not specifically in the field of movable bridges. The workshop will include photos of movable bridges and bridge components to better illustrate the lecture material. Each student will receive copies of portions of the AREMA and AASHTO manual sections relating to movable bridges. NOTE: This session does not cover mechanical or electrical design.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn the basics of movable bridges, both highway and railroad
2. Discuss the current AREMA and AASHTO manual requirements regarding movable brudges
3. Learn the civil and structural engineering process of designing movable bridges
4. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of 3 types of movable bridges (vertical-lift, horizontal swing and bascule)
University of Hartford
David Jacobs teaches at the University of Hartford. He is retired from Metro-North Railroad and is an experienced senior manager. He was PM on Metro-North’s PECK drawbridge (Bridgeport), reconstruction of Manhattan’s Park Avenue tunnel and rehabilitation of Metro-North’s five movable bridges. Jacobs was the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers 2019 recipient of their prestigious Benjamin Wright Award. He is currently working as a consultant on the design of the new Metro-North RR vertical lift bridge in Norwalk. He holds a PhD in structural engineering from the University of Connecticut.
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
8:00AM-4:00PM
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Nonmember
CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL CREDIT
Construction Institute is an AIA Registered Provider and CCM Recertification Point Provider.
This workshop is eligable for 6 LUs from AIA and 6 CMAA RPs.
Member: Streaming
Nonmember: Streaming
$350 $525 $350 $525
MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES ON A BUDGET
The Construction Institute and Mix Education Services LLC. are offering a four-hour workshop for Construction Leaders, Executives, Project Managers, and Superintendents on the topic of motivating employees on a budget.
Construction companies are faced with many issues in attracting and retaining top talent. In addition, the most successful companies can keep their construction teams motivated to work at their best. Participants in this workshop will learn new cutting-edge ideas on how to keep employees engaged and satisfied without increasing salary costs.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand what demotivates employees
2. Learn what motivates employees
3. Understand what an effective incentive program looks like
4. Create a customized program for your company
CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL CREDIT
Construction Institute is an AIA Registered Provider and CCM Recertification Point Provider.
This workshop is eligable for 4 LUs from AIA and 4 CMAA RPs.
Tuesday , September 26, 2023
8:30am-12:30pm
Member
Nonmember
Member: Streaming
Nonmember: Streaming
$225
$275
$225
$275
Mix Education Services
Jean Mix is a small business owner with a Masters in Corporate and Technical Communications from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She has been working in the training field for over 20 years and has an expertise in corporate communications, management coaching, change management and conflict management skills. She is often called the employee whisperer due to her nurturing way of assisting people through change.
CREATING A DYNAMIC CULTURE THROUGH PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY
The Construction Institute and Mix Education Services LLC. are offering a two hour workshop for Construction Project Managers and Superintendents on the topic of creating a dynamic culture through Psychological Safety.
Many organizations struggle with toxic cultures which create a stressful environment. This workshop will provide you with concrete steps to improve your company culture resulting in greater employee performance, less turnover, and a better bottom line.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify how to create an atmosphere of trust
2. Understand the 4 stages of psychological safety
3. Discover ways to create more inclusion and less toxicity
4. Understand various strategies to create an environment that encourages open communication and innovation
JEAN MIX
Mix Education Services
Jean Mix is a small business owner with a Masters in Corporate and Technical Communications from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She has been working in the training field for over 20 years and has an expertise in corporate communications, management coaching, change management and conflict management skills. She is often called the employee whisperer due to her nurturing way of assisting people through change.
CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL CREDIT
Construction Institute is an AIA Registered Provider and CCM Recertification Point Provider.
This workshop is eligable for 2 LUs from AIA and 2 CMAA RPs.
Tuesday October 10, 2023 9:00am-11:00am
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Nonmember
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$175 $225 $175 $225
AM I A LEADER?
Leadership is at the helm of organizational development and success. Great leaders originate from various backgrounds and their leadership styles may differ.
There are different leadership approaches and styles that individuals may select when leading others. Is your leadership philosophy evolving as you learn new behaviors and adapt to changes? If you are an individual wanting to take control of your own professional development or a leader looking for ways to enhance your leadership effectives, this workshop is for you. The workshop is tailored to the needs of professionals seeking to acquire new heights of learning development, access, and achievement in their careers. The focus is on self-awareness by examining personal philosophy and your perceptions of your leadership skills.
Learning Objectives:
1. Evaluate personal leadership philosophy.
2. Critical analysis of various leadership concepts.
3. Compare and contrast the relationship between leadership and management.
4. Gain heightened self-awareness to enable effective leadership behaviors.
Thursday, October 12, 2023 10:00am-12:30pm
Member Nonmember Member: Streaming
Nonmember: Streaming
$175 $225 $175 $225
CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL CREDIT
Construction Institute is an AIA Registered Provider and CCM Recertification Point Provider.
This workshop is eligable for 2.5 LUs from AIA and 2.5 CMAA RPs.
Tamara Smith is an associate vice president at AECOM with 21 years of professional experience in the transportation industry. She is a project management professional, responsible for planning, overseeing and managing various multi-million-dollar projects from inception to completion. With a strong understanding of the impact and implications of decisions, she consistently analyzes project issues to make sound, well-informed and objective decisions for her clients. With a passion for giving back to the STEM industry, she is engaged with several professional organizations, including Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Chapter and American Council of Engineering Companies of Connecticut (ACEC/CT).
BEST PRACTICES FOR MANAGEMENT LOOKING TO HIRE AND KEEP TOP TALENT
hear stories of challenges and successes around talent retention from fellow business owners.
Jessica Dodge will moderate a discussion with Patrick Conlon, of Conlon Engineering, and Dawn Monde, of Red Thread. They will share best practices, common mistakes and some helpful insights around morale and culture. Join us for an informative discussion and interactive workshop with fellow business owners focused on unlocking the secrets of attracting and retaining employee talent.
Note: This workshop will be held at the Red Thread Headquarters, 55 Hartland Street, Suite 300, East Hartford, CT 06108.
Learning Objectives:
1. Challenges other businesses are facing and how they are tackling them
2. How the right people in the right seats affects business valuation
3. Hiring effectively, avoiding the cost and time it takes if you “get it wrong”
4. Defining and creating culture supports the values of the company
JESSICA DODGE
Connecticut Wealth Management
Jessica Dodge, a seasoned expert with a decade of experience assisting small businesses, joined Connecticut Wealth Management (CTWM) in 2022. At CTWM, she heads the innovative Momentum for Business Owners™ program, guiding entrepreneurs in achieving their goals through strategic planning and collaboration with external advisors. Dodge’s background includes leadership roles at Connecticut Innovations and CTNext, where she empowered startups with resources and capital, and her contributions extended to industry panels and university partnerships. She is also engaged in community leadership, serving on the Women’s Leadership Council Steering Committee.
Wednesday October 18, 2023 11:00am-1:00pm
CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL CREDIT
Construction Institute is an AIA Registered Provider and CCM Recertification Point Provider. This workshop is eligable for 2 LUs from AIA and 2 CMAA RPs.
Member Nonmember Member: Streaming Nonmember: Streaming
$65 $85 $65 $85
RAILROAD BRIDGE ENGINEERING
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, at the University of Hartford, and the Construction Institute are offering a 2-day workshop for practicing engineers on the design and rating of steel railroad bridges, including movable bridges.
Participants should have a background in structural engineering, but not specifically in the field of railroad bridges. Each student will receive copies of portions of the AREMA manual sections relating to bridge design and rating, plus the PowerPoint presentation used during the workshop.
Learning Objectives:
1. Cover the basics of the different types of railroad bridge decks
2. Cover the current AREMA manual requirements regarding steel bridges
3. Go through a detailed step-bystep design of a railroad bridge, as well as the rating of an existing bridge
4. Although concentration will be on steel bridges, discussion of concrete and wood structures will also be included
Tueday and Wednesday, October 24-25, 2023
8:00am-4:00pm
Member
Nonmember Member: Streaming
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$625 $825 $625 $825
CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL CREDIT
Construction Institute is an AIA Registered Provider and CCM Recertification Point Provider.
This workshop is eligable for 12 LUs from AIA and 12 CMAA RPs.
University of Hartford
David Jacobs teaches at the University of Hartford. He is retired from Metro-North Railroad and is an experienced senior manager. He was PM on Metro-North’s PECK drawbridge (Bridgeport), reconstruction of Manhattan’s Park Avenue tunnel and rehabilitation of Metro-North’s five movable bridges. Mr. Jacobs was the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers 2019 recipient of their prestigious Benjamin Wright Award. He is currently working as a consultant on the design of the new Metro-North RR vertical lift bridge in Norwalk. He holds a PhD in structural engineering from the University of Connecticut.
YOUR WINDOW INTO SURETY BONDS
What is a surety bond and why would you need one?
This workshop is perfect for business owners, contractors, and anyone else who needs to understand surety bonds. Whether you are new to surety bonds or need a refresher, this workshop will cover the basics and give you the foundation you need to work with surety bonders with confidence.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand what surety bonds are and the steps involved in obtaining them
2. Distinguish between surety bonds and insurance
3. Discuss how companies are evaluated for bonding
4. Learn how to maintain a surety bond program
MATT COCCO
Smith Brothers Insurance
Matt Cocco is a partner and a risk advisor on the Surety team at Smith Brothers Insurance. Prior to joining Smith Brothers, he held various leadership and management positions with Travelers Surety and Liberty Mutual Surety. Cocco serves on the Government Relations and 5/15 Leadership Committee with the NASBP and has been a frequent guest speaker at various construction summits representing the surety industry. He is a lifelong Connecticut resident and a graduate of the University of Connecticut.
CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL CREDIT
Construction Institute is an AIA Registered Provider and CCM Recertification Point Provider.
This workshop is eligable for 1.5 LUs from AIA and 1.5 CMAA RPs.
Thursday, October 26, 2023 11:00am-12:30pm
Member
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$175 $225 $175 $225
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Developed by seasoned experts, The construction Institiute’s certificate programs empower you to customize a training program that aligns with your professional development objectives. By earning a certificate, you not only enhance your industry knowledge but also showcase your commitment to personal growth.
Each certificate program is comprised of 24 hours of comprehensive professional development training in the A/E/C Industry. Currently, all workshops are conveniently available online as on-demand courses. Obtaining a Construction Institute Certificate adds significant value to your résumé or portfolio, serving as a noteworthy achievement. Furthermore, our courses offer the added advantage of being eligible for Continuing Education credits from various other recognized training organizations.
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CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS & SUBSTITUTIONS
Did your schedule change? We understand.
Remember: many of our courses are streamed! Cancellations must be made 10 business days prior to the workshop, course, or webinar for a refund. If the invoiced amount is outstanding, the entire amount will still be due to the Construction Institute. Substitutions may be made before the start date of any workshop. Workshops may be rescheduled due to instructor conflict or severe weather. We reserve the right to cancel due to insufficient enrollment, in which case workshop fees will be refunded in full. Thank you for your consideration.
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Professional Development workshops may be recorded and transmitted for public broadcast by The Construction Institute.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
A credit value is assigned to Construction Institute workshops and seimnars in both professional development hours and learning units.
Several organizations provide continuing education credits, and additional organizations may honor credits. Visit https://www.construction.org/professional-education.html for more details.