Date and Time September 28, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MDT

Location: Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $350.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Project - Intermediate

This course will provide an in-depth look at the features of MS Project as a project management tool.

Prerequisites
People enrolling in this course should have the following:
• A general understanding of project management concepts
• Basic skills with MS Project
This one-day workshop covers:
• Default Project Calendars (Standard, Night Shift, 24 Hour)
• Modify Project Calendars (6 and 7 day weeks, Statutory Holidays, etc)
• Modify Task Relationships and Lags to allow for buffers and concurrent activity
• Set and Modify the Project Baseline
• Manage resources for a project, such as Labour and explore Resource Leveling options in MS Project
• Generate a Cash Flow Projection based on the MS Project Schedule that can be exported into MS Excel
• Sort, Filter and Group the project information
• Format project views and Gantt Charts
• Set up a Master Program with Sub-Projects (for Construction Managers and Project Managers who are managing multiple projects at the same time)

Who should attend?

Anyone whose work involves planning and scheduling the work: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program
This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Duration – 1 Day – 7 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time September 29, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: RTFC – Read the Full Contract – A Deep Dive into CCDC-2

80% of the people managing Construction Contracts do not read, do not understand or are not following the Construction Contract in place between the two organizations! This creates problems for both the Owner and the Contractor, as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant, Subcontractors, Sub-Subcontractors, and Suppliers).

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.

In this workshop the bidding process will be reviewed (Expression of Interest (EOI), Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), Contract A, Contract B), the difference between a Letter of Intent and Letter of Award (one of which one is simply an agreement to agree) and the terms and conditions of the CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Construction Contract.

Guides covered on the workshop:
• CCDC-00 – Guide to Use of CCDC Master Specification for Division 00 – Procurement and Contracting Requirements
• CCDC-10 – A Guide to Construction Project Delivery Methods
• CCDC-20 – Guide to the use of CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract
• CCDC-23 – Guide to the Call and Awarding of Construction Contracts
• CCDC-21 – Guide to Construction Insurance
• CCDC-22 – Guide to Construction Surety Bonds
• CCDC-24 – Guide to Model Forms
• CCDC-29 – Guide to Prequalification
• CCDC-40 – Rules for Mediation and Arbitration of Construction Industry Disputes
• CCA 53 – A Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts

Who should attend?

Anyone whose work is described in construction contracts: Owners, Consultants, Project Managers, Construction Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time October 1, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Construction Specifications 101

This is an interactive half-day seminar that will cover the fundamentals of interpreting construction specifications. The seminar will deal with the basics of reading and interpreting both the general and technical specifications.

Course Topics
• Recognize the role of the Project Manual in relationship to the bidding documents, construction contract documents, general requirements, and the technical specifications
• Recognize the role of MasterFormat in Construction Specifications
• Recognize the difference between a Prescriptive Specification and a Performance Specifications

Who should attend?

Anyone who is new to using Construction Specifications. This course is for Owners, Contractors, Sub-Contractors, and Suppliers.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time October 1, 2026 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Word 365 Part 1 Basics

This course is intended for participants with a basic to intermediate understanding of Microsoft Word. Participants will gain efficiency in using some of Word’s features to create and manage professional-looking documents.

Prerequisites:

A basic knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word. Access to the Microsoft Word desktop app is required for this course.

Modules:

1. Review: Foundations

1.1.Document Basics - open, save, print

1.2.Templates

1.3.Ribbon/Quick Access Toolbar

2. Formatting

2.1.Fonts

2.2.Margins

2.3.Paragraphs

2.4.Format Painter

2.5.Borders and Shading

2.6.Lists

2.7.Watermarks

2.8.Header/Footer

2.9.Page Numbering

3. Proofing Tools

3.1.Show/Hide

3.2.Find, Replace, & Go To

3.3.Spelling and Grammar

3.4.Editor

3.5.Navigation Pane

4. Tables, Charts, and Graphics

4.1.Pictures

4.2.Shapes and Icons

4.3.Tables

4.4.Charts

4.5.Text boxes

4.6.SmartArt

*Note: MS Word 365 – Basics – Part 1 and MS Word 365 – Basics – Part 2 are two separate ½ day courses. Students should review the course outlines to determine if they need both courses and if they can skip Part 1.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 3.5 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time October 1, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Construction Drawings 101

This is an interactive half-day seminar that will cover the fundamentals of interpreting construction drawings. The seminar will deal with the basics of interpreting information from plans, elevations, sections, details, and notes contained in typical drawings.

Course Topics
• List the components of a typical construction drawing set
• Identify typical drawing types, symbols, notes, and scales
• Recognize the common types of drawing sets and explain their differences
• Extrapolate specific information from a drawing set and cross-reference it to the construction specification

Who should attend?

Anyone who is new to using Construction Drawings. This course is for Owners, Contractors, Sub-Contractors, and Suppliers.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date: October 5, 2026 8 AM - 12 PM (MST)

Time: 1/2 day 4 hours

Location: Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)

Your Presenter: Perry Educational Services

Cost: $117.00 + GST for Members

Mastering the CCDC 31 - 2020 - Service Contract between Owner and Consultant

Course Specifications:

Many key people in the construction industry have never read a standard contract between the Owner and their Consultant, and then they wonder why the Issue for Construction (IFC) documents are late, RFI responses are late, submittals returns are late, but the project end date does not change.

Description:

Unlock the essentials of professional service contracts in construction. Designed for owners, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, this interactive training demystifies the CCDC 31 - the industry-standard contract for consulting services in Canadian construction projects.

Participants will gain a practical understanding of the contract's structure, key definitions, and the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved-including owners, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers. The course covers critical topics such as scope of services, budgeting, payment terms, insurance requirements, and intellectual property rights. You'll learn how to navigate contract amendments. manage additional services, and handle changes efficiently, with special attention to the coordination and integration of subcontractors and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.

A unique focus of this course is on the Consultant's obligation to follow their own Professional Practice Manual when producing Work Product. such as Issue for Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Professional Reports. This ensures that all deliverables meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and the highest level of professional integrity.

By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped to confidently interpret. implement. and manage CCDC 31 contracts, ensuring smoother project delivery and stronger professional relationships across all levels of the construction team.

Who should attend?

Owners, Consultants, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program

This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time October 6, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $350.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Field Productivity 101

Contractor success depends heavily on the field production of tradespeople. Lead towards efficiency and start seeing improvements to your bottom line. This seminar will define Field Productivity, discuss the effects of low Field Productivity, and outline approaches to increasing Field Productivity.

This one-day workshop covers:
• Introduction to Field Productivity
• The Contractor’s Role in improving Productivity
• The Supervisor’s Role in Improving Field Productivity
• Labour Productivity
• Equipment Productivity
• Factors that Impact Productivity
• Quantifying Lost Productivity

Who should attend? Anyone whose work is described in industry contracts: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program
This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Duration – 1 Day – 7 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time October 6, 2026 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Excel 365 Basics

This course is intended for anyone who wants to gain a foundational understanding of Microsoft Excel. Participants will learn how to use the basic features and functions of Excel to create and edit basic spreadsheets.

Prerequisites:

A basic knowledge of and experience with Windows, including being able to start programs, switch between programs, locate saved files, and close programs. Note: Access to the Excel desktop app is required for this course.

Modules:

Foundations

• Getting to know Excel

• Ribbon/Quick Access Toolbar

• Getting Help

• Create a workbook

• Templates

• Themes and variants

Basic Navigation and Formatting

• Navigating a workbook

• Adding worksheets

• Basic cell formatting

Basic Formulas and Functions

• Order of Operations

• Using the Formula Bar

• Autosum

• The Function Wizard

Printing Workbooks

• Page Layouts

• Using Page Break Preview

• Headers & Footers

Duration – 1/2 Day – 3.5 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.5

Date and Time: October 7, 2026, @ 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Word 365 Intermediate

This course is intended for participants with a basic to intermediate understanding of Microsoft Word. Participants will gain efficiency in using many of Word’s more advanced features to create and manage professional-looking documents.

Prerequisites:

A basic to intermediate knowledge of / experience with Word. Access to the Microsoft Word desktop app is required for this course.

Modules:

1. Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar

1.1.Customizing the Ribbon

1.2.Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar

2. Document Elements and Design

2.1.Themes and Styles

2.2.Sections and Breaks

2.3.Columns

3. Create and Manage References

3.1.Table of Contents

3.2.Links

4. Collaboration

4.1.Track and Review Changes

4.2.Comments

4.3.Protect Documents

5. Forms

5.1.Creating a form

5.2.Protecting forms

6. Mail Merge

6.1.Merging documents

7. Macros

7.1.Recording a macro

7.2.Playing, Editing, and Deleting a macro

*Note: MS Word 365 – Basics – Part 1 and MS Word 365 – Basics – Part 2 are two separate ½ day courses. Students should review the course outlines to determine if they need both courses and if they can skip Part 1.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 3.5 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time October 8, 2026 @ 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Excel 365 Intermediate

This course is intended for anyone who has a foundational understanding of Microsoft Excel and wants to dive deeper into the more advanced features and functions.
Course Topics
• Customize the Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar

• Define and use Names and Named Ranges

• Create and work with advanced IF functions including IFS, SUMIF(S), and COUNTIF(S)

• Use Conditional Formatting

• Create and manage Tables and Charts

• Create and work with Pivot Tables to quickly analyze and visualize information
Who should attend? A basic knowledge of and experience with Excel and Windows, including being able to start programs, switch between programs, locate saved files, and close programs.
Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time October 9, 2026 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter: Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Managing Change In Construction

Changes on Construction Projects are inevitable and are often a source of friction. This creates problems for both the Owner and the Contractor, as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant, Subcontractors, Sub-Subcontractors, and Suppliers). The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC), the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), and the Alberta Construction Association (ACA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.

In this half-day workshop, the Change Management Process in standard construction contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with the following forms from CCDC-24 – A Guide to Model Forms:• Change Order Form• Change Directive Form• Proposed Change Form• Combined Proposed Change and Change Order Form• Supplemental Instruction Form• Notice Form• Summary of ChangesGuides covered by the course:• CCA 16 – Guidelines for Determining the Costs Associated with Performing Changes in the Work• CCA Guide to Cost Predictability in Construction• ACA Doc D – Alberta Standard Guide for Change Order ProceduresWho should attend? Anyone who is involved with Change Management: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course

Date and Time October 13, 2026 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Managing Shop Drawings, Samples and Submittals

The process for submitting Shop Drawings, Submittals, and Samples is key to getting the right materials and equipment to the right place at the right time. However, many Contractors, Trade Contractors and Suppliers are struggling with getting timely reviews of the submittals.
This workshop will review the process from cradle to grave and offer tips and tricks to avoid common mistakes.
The following will be reviewed in this workshop:
• Common Shop Drawing Process as articulated in:
o CCDC-2 – Stipulated Price Contract
o CCA-1 – Stipulated Price Subcontract
o CCA-19 – Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract
o ACA Form A – Stipulated Price Subcontract
o CCA-5B – Construction Management for Services and Construction Contract
o CCDC-14 – Stipulated Price Design Build Contract
• Procurement Schedule
• Submittal Log
• Review Process
• What to do when the client wants more than what is called for in the Specifications
Guides covered by the course:
• ACA Doc E – Alberta Standard Guide for Shop Drawings and Submittal Procedures
• CCA 53 – Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts
Who should attend? Anyone who is involved with the Shop Drawing Process: Managers, Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Superintendents, Procurement, Quality Control of all levels will benefit from the workshop.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time: October 13, 2026, @ 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Outlook 365: Beyond the Inbox

This course is intended for anyone who uses Microsoft Outlook and wants to explore the more advanced time management features Outlook has to offer.

Prerequisites:

A basic knowledge of and experience with Outlook and Windows. Students requiring basic Outlook training should review the Outlook Basics course outline to see if that better suits their needs. Note: Access to the Microsoft Word desktop app is required for this course. It is also beneficial to have two monitors/screens, so students can follow along and test out their new skills as we go.

Course Length: ½ day (3.5 hours)

Modules:

Customizing the Outlook UI

Customizing the Ribbon and
Quick Access Toolbar

Customizing Outlook Views

      Change view settings

      Create and manage custom views

      The reading pane

      The focused inbox

      Using conditional formatting

      Conversations

      The to-do bar

      Using Advanced Find & Filters

Organizing Mail

      Using Custom Search Folders

      Conditional formatting

      Create and manage rules

Customize categories

Follow up

     Quick Parts

Calendar Management      

      The Scheduling Assistant

      Creating events from emails

      Creating meetings with contacts

Tasks and To Do

      View Tasks/To Do

      Use Views to organize and filter tasks

      Create new tasks

      Assign and track tasks   

      Update tasks and send status reports

      Creating tasks and custom lists using Microsoft To-Do

Date & Time: October 13 & 20, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: Zoom - Virtual Instructor Led Classes

Cost: $450.00 (OpenCircle Members get 25% off)

Course Description:

This practical, instructor-led course equips foremen with essential leadership skills to advance their careers. Participants will explore the difference between foremen and supervisors, identify key traits of strong leaders, and build capabilities in motivation, communication, conflict resolution, and time management. The course also outlines what supervisors look for in promotable team members empowering foremen to lead with confidence and prepare for the next step in their careers.

Accredited by:

This course has been accredited by the: Canadian Construction Association (CCA), Gold Seal Certification (2 Credits ).  

Outline

Foreman vs Supervisor

• Compare responsibilities, authority, and scope of role.

• Legal and reporting distinctions under Alberta OHS Act.

10 Characteristics of a Strong Foreman

• Blend of leadership, accountability, and technical expertise.

• Some key traits include

• Difficult discussions

The Power of Motivation

• Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivators on the jobsite.

• Applying the right motivators in a given situation.

• Importance of fairness and consistency in motivating teams.

Effective Communication

• The core elements of communication:

• A Foreman's role in communication

Conflict Resolution

• Stop, Talk, and Solve approach to handling conflict.

• Employing various strategies

• Resolving a crew dispute .

Time Management & Productivity

• Challenges: downtime, poor communication, disorganization, weather.

• Strategies: daily planning, delegation, flexibility, documentation.

•  Creating a schedule.

Path to Promotion: What Supervisors Look For

• Reliability, accountability, and safety mindset.

• Leadership, communication, and professionalism.

• Activity - Developing a "Career Development Action Plan".

Key Takeaways & Wrap Up

• Bridging management and crew through leadership and accountability.

• Career growth requires technical skill, emotional intelligence, and professionalism.

•  Personal action plans.

Refund Policy - by OpenCircle

A 50% refund is offered for cancellations within 5 business days from scheduled start date. No refund offered for non-attendance. OpenCircle reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule classes due to unforeseen circumstances including not achieving minimum classroom registration requirements.  Registrants will receive a full refund or be offered enrollment in the next scheduled course.

System Requirements:

Computer or tablet, internet connection, audio and camera. ZOOM link and instructions will be emailed to participants closer to the start date.

Certificate of Completion:

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.

Please register here.

Date and Time October 14, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $350.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Project - Basic

This course is intended for any person who is new to or self-taught on MS Project, or has never used it, who would like to learn how to use it as a tool to manage their projects.
Prerequisites
People enrolling in this course should have the following:
• A general understanding of project management concepts
• Basic skills in a Windows operating system
This one-day workshop covers:
• Create a new project plan file and enter project information.
• Manage tasks by organizing tasks and setting task relationships.
• Determine Critical Path, Total Float, and Free Float
• Manage resources for a project, such as Labour
• Finalize a project plan by setting a Baseline
• Track progress using the Tracking Gantt Chart
Who should attend? Anyone whose work involves planning and scheduling the work: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program
This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Duration – 1 Day – 7 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course

Date and Time: October 14, 2026 @ 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive 365

This course is intended for participants with little to a basic understanding of Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive. Participants will gain a basic overview of the SharePoint online platform to navigate SharePoint sites, and work with lists, documents, and libraries. Participants will learn how to use OneDrive to store, share, and manage files.

Prerequisites:

Little to basic knowledge of and experience with Office 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, and cloud computing concepts.

Modules:

SharePoint

• What is SharePoint Online?

SharePoint Sites

• Site templates

• Creating sites

• Site navigation

List Basics

• Creating lists using templates

• List columns

• List views

Library Basics

• Library templates

• Creating libraries

• Library views

Working with Documents

• Checking out documents

• Deleting and restoring documents

• Versioning

OneDrive

• What is OneDrive?

• Add files to OneDrive

• View and edit files on OneDrive

• Sharing files using OneDrive

Duration – 1/2 Day – 3.5 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time: October 15, 2026, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Getting Paid and Managing Cash Flow in Construction

Payment in the Construction Industry is a problem. This creates problems for both the Owner and the Contractor, as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant, Subcontractors, Sub-Subcontractors, and Suppliers).
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.
In this half-day workshop, the Payment Process in Standard Contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with contract language from non-standard contracts, which can delay payment.
It is important to recognize when your client is trying to work language into the contract that delays payment (Pay-if-Paid, Pay-when-Paid, “Notwithstanding” clauses).
Guides covered by the course:
• CCA 28 – A Guide to Improving Cash Flow in the Construction Industry
• CCA 50 – A Prime Contractor’s Guide to Project Financing and Payment Security
• CCA 53 – Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts
• CCA Banking Guide for the Canadian Construction Association
• CCDC 12 – Project Financial Information Disclosure Form
Who should attend? Anyone who is involved with billings and payments: Managers, Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and Project Accountants of all levels will benefit from the workshop.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time October 20, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $350.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Excel for Construction

The ability to produce cost estimates efficiently and accurately is a critical step in many construction career paths, and a high-demand skill throughout the construction industry. Computer software has become a popular tool for estimating, and Microsoft Excel is the most widely used option. In this one-day course, learn how to produce your estimates more quickly and accurately by harnessing the power of Microsoft Excel.
This one-day workshop covers:
• Use Excel formulas for typical construction estimating tasks
• Create takeoff sheets for use as templates
• Learn handy shortcuts to streamline estimating
• Link information in worksheets and workbooks
• Accurately calculate profit, overhead, markups, and taxes
• Generate graphs to visually display work product
• Use features such as VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP
• Create Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts to quickly analyze and visualize information
• Explore formulas such as COUNTIF and SUMIF
Who should attend? This course is for anyone who uses (or is considering using) Microsoft Excel for Construction Estimating. Whether you’re a novice or experienced Excel user, you’ll get practice using basic and extended features of Excel for a variety of typical estimating tasks. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program
This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Duration – 1 Day – 7 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time October 21, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter: Perry Educational Services

Cost $350.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Field Scheduling 101

The aim of this course is to provide tools for scheduling at the Site and Crew Level. Project Management and Site Management (Superintendents, General Foremen and Foremen) influence millions of dollars of construction a year. They must ensure that all resources are being used efficiently with minimal waste. Yet often, they receive very little in the way of training on how to plan and schedule field activities.

This one-day workshop covers:
• Planning Principles
• Network Schedules
• Critical Path
• Gantt (Bar) Charts
• Manpower Curves
• Progressing the Work
• Productivity and Performance Factors
• Look-Ahead Schedules
• Daily Work Plans

Who should attend?

Anyone whose work involves planning and scheduling the work: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program
This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Duration – 1 Day – 7 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time October 22, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $350.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Earned Value Management for Construction

When it comes to cost and schedule on your construction projects, do you know where you’re at and where you’re going? Realizing that you’re aimed at an iceberg when you’re 100 meters away isn’t helpful. It’s so much better if you notice the iceberg when you’re 10 kilometers away, so that you can do something about it! This is part of the “construction management” that owners expect from contractors.

Construction project management is a challenge in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Successful project managers demand that their projects meet the contracted scope of work and be completed on schedule and within budget.

Earned Value Management (EVM) is a project planning and control approach that provides cost and schedule performance measurements. It compares actual accomplishment of scheduled work and associated cost against a baseline schedule and budget plan. Its benefits include projections of anticipated project schedules, cost trends, and the ability to take timely corrective actions for undesired variances. EVM is one of the most powerful and productive concepts used in managing today's complex projects in private, commercial, and government environments.

The fundamentals of EVM will be presented in a down-to-earth, basic approach, along with hands-on exercises and examples that will allow participants to apply the concepts.

Participants will:
• Obtain basic knowledge in understanding and using an effective performance management system in managing construction projects effectively
• Detect both positive and negative trends in a timely manner
• Forecast the Projected Final Cost (Estimate at Completion) using several techniques
• Confidently and quickly make project decisions concerning scope, cost, and schedule
• Learn to avoid the project-management pitfalls by identifying and mitigating risks

Who should attend?

Anyone whose work involves planning and progressing the work: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Owners, Consultants, Contractors, and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program
This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Duration – 1 Day – 7 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time: October 27, 2026, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: CCA Subcontracts 101

80% of the people managing Construction Contracts do not read, do not understand, or are not following the Construction Contract in place between the two organizations!!! This creates problems for both the Contractor and the Subcontractor (and Sub-Subcontractor).

The Canadian Construction Association publishes standard documents for the Construction Industry. This is a workshop on the various CCA Sub-Contracts with an emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of the Contractor, the Sub-Contractor, and the Sub-Sub Contractor.
• CCA-1 – Stipulated Price Subcontract
• CCA-19 – Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract
• ACA Form A – Agreement between Contractor and Sub-Contractor
• ACA Form B – Agreement between Sub-Contractor and Sub-Subcontractor
• Guides covered by the course:
• CCA-51 – Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Subcontracts
• CCA-53 – A Trade Contractors Guide & Checklist to Construction Contracts

Who should attend?

Anyone whose work is described in industry contracts: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time: October 27-29, 2026 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Location: The Coast Hotel - 526 Mayor Magrath Drive S., Lethbridge, AB

Your Presenter: Dale Carnegie Training

Cost $2,295.00 + GST

(3 days instruction + materials + access to exclusive platform. )

Description: Leadership Training for Managers

Today, more than ever, shaping how an organization ticks and how employees function within are top priorities. Business guru, Peter Drucker, was among the first to predict that major changes happening in business would magnify the distinction between “leaders” and “managers” – and between a prosperous company and a struggling one.

Leaders who demonstrate certain principles create an environment where employees are motived, not forced, to bring their best to work. Champion leaders strategically align organizational objectives with individual development goals so that both roads lead to breakthrough performance.

Dale Carnegie is uniquely positioned to customize training that transforms managers focused on tactics, to leaders dedicated to communicating, implementing and supporting the strategic vision.

Through this program, your management team will morph from managers of yesterday’s modes, to leaders who inspire, energize and innovate to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

Learn How To:

•Learn the 5 Drivers of Leadership Success

•Master the 8-Step Planning Process

•Explore a process that drives innovation

•Define and align performance goals

•Learn to recognize the potential in others

•Implement the 8-Step Delegation Process

•Discover effective coaching techniques

•Apply proven principles that strengthen teamwork and trust

•Ensure continuous improvement and bottom-line impact

•Build customer loyalty through a values-based culture

Who Should Attend

Managers who seek to maximize their performance, become stronger leaders and add more value to the organization.

Duration – 3 Days

Please go here - https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/courses/193/57315 to register for this course.

Date and Time October 28, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MDT

Location: Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $350.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Project - Intermediate

This course will provide an in-depth look at the features of MS Project as a project management tool.

Prerequisites
People enrolling in this course should have the following:
• A general understanding of project management concepts
• Basic skills with MS Project
This one-day workshop covers:
• Default Project Calendars (Standard, Night Shift, 24 Hour)
• Modify Project Calendars (6 and 7 day weeks, Statutory Holidays, etc)
• Modify Task Relationships and Lags to allow for buffers and concurrent activity
• Set and Modify the Project Baseline
• Manage resources for a project, such as Labour and explore Resource Leveling options in MS Project
• Generate a Cash Flow Projection based on the MS Project Schedule that can be exported into MS Excel
• Sort, Filter and Group the project information
• Format project views and Gantt Charts
• Set up a Master Program with Sub-Projects (for Construction Managers and Project Managers who are managing multiple projects at the same time)

Who should attend?

Anyone whose work involves planning and scheduling the work: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program
This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Duration – 1 Day – 7 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time: October 27-29, 2026 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Location: The Coast Hotel - 526 Mayor Magrath Drive S., Lethbridge, AB

Your Presenter: Dale Carnegie Training

Cost $2,295.00 + GST

(3 days instruction + materials + access to exclusive platform. )

Description: Leadership Training for Managers

Today, more than ever, shaping how an organization ticks and how employees function within are top priorities. Business guru, Peter Drucker, was among the first to predict that major changes happening in business would magnify the distinction between “leaders” and “managers” – and between a prosperous company and a struggling one.

Leaders who demonstrate certain principles create an environment where employees are motived, not forced, to bring their best to work. Champion leaders strategically align organizational objectives with individual development goals so that both roads lead to breakthrough performance.

Dale Carnegie is uniquely positioned to customize training that transforms managers focused on tactics, to leaders dedicated to communicating, implementing and supporting the strategic vision.

Through this program, your management team will morph from managers of yesterday’s modes, to leaders who inspire, energize and innovate to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

Learn How To:

•Learn the 5 Drivers of Leadership Success

•Master the 8-Step Planning Process

•Explore a process that drives innovation

•Define and align performance goals

•Learn to recognize the potential in others

•Implement the 8-Step Delegation Process

•Discover effective coaching techniques

•Apply proven principles that strengthen teamwork and trust

•Ensure continuous improvement and bottom-line impact

•Build customer loyalty through a values-based culture

Who Should Attend

Managers who seek to maximize their performance, become stronger leaders and add more value to the organization.

Duration – 3 Days

Please go here https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/courses/193/57315 to register for this course.

Time & Date: October 28 & 29th, 2026 - 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm (2 - 4 hour online sessions)

Location: Zoom - Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)

Cost: $ 300.00 + GST

Course overview:

Sadly, proper detailed planning is becoming a lost art in the construction industry. This course aims to reverse that trend by providing crew leaders with a strong model that will improve their crews’ (and by extension their companies’) performance. The course focuses on providing a strong foundational knowledge of task planning that can be applied to any work and is equally applicable to the supervisors of crews for trade and general contractors. Using an interactive on-line presentation and practical individual and group exercises, attendees are taken through a back-to-basics approach to work planning.

Coming out of the course, attendees will have built their own work plan, 2-week look ahead schedule and daily crew plan for an example activity. They will also be provided with blank templates they can use to apply the knowledge they’ve gained on their own work activities going forward.

Who should take this course?

Effective Work Planning for Crew Supervisors is designed for crew leaders of all levels of experience and all trades. It also serves as a good back-to-basics refresher for superintendents.

What will you learn?

Attendees will strengthen their skill (and value to their companies) by gaining a strong foundation in practical task planning. Working with hands-on, practical exercises, they work through the various elements needed to put together a complete activity plan for their crew. Course topics include calculating manpower needs, determining the materials and equipment required, building quality and safety into the plan and much more!

By the end of the course, they will be able to:

• Identify the benefits of planning and why we do it

• Understand what planning is, who should do it, what we should plan and when

• Follow the Planning Cycle of Plan, Do, Check, Act

• Know where to gather the information needed to put together a solid plan

• Plan crew task activities including:

• Safety considerations

• Quality controls

• Manpower needs

• Material needs

• Equipment needs

• Working with other trades

• Build a 2 week look ahead schedule

• Create daily crew work plans

• Monitor and correct/ update the plan if it goes off track

• Communicate the plan to others

• Using templates provided, develop their own task plans, 2-week look aheads and daily crew plans

• Gather useful historical information to improve their future planning

Class sizes are limited to 16 attendees.

The course has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association and counts as 2 Gold Seal education credits.

Women in Construction Incentive

Unfortunately, women are greatly under-represented in construction, to the detriment of the industry. In order to promote and help encourage the development of women into not only the trades but also into supervisory positions, I’m pleased to offer a $25 discount for female attendees.

Please email: admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time October 29, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: RTFC – Read the Full Contract – A Deep Dive into CCDC-2

80% of the people managing Construction Contracts do not read, do not understand or are not following the Construction Contract in place between the two organizations!

This creates problems for both the Owner and the Contractor, as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant, Subcontractors, Sub-Subcontractors, and Suppliers).

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.

In this workshop the bidding process will be reviewed (Expression of Interest (EOI), Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), Contract A, Contract B), the difference between a Letter of Intent and Letter of Award (one of which one is simply an agreement to agree) and the terms and conditions of the CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Construction Contract.

Guides covered on the workshop:
• CCDC-00 – Guide to Use of CCDC Master Specification for Division 00 – Procurement and Contracting Requirements
• CCDC-10 – A Guide to Construction Project Delivery Methods
• CCDC-20 – Guide to the use of CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract
• CCDC-23 – Guide to the Call and Awarding of Construction Contracts
• CCDC-21 – Guide to Construction Insurance
• CCDC-22 – Guide to Construction Surety Bonds
• CCDC-24 – Guide to Model Forms
• CCDC-29 – Guide to Prequalification
• CCDC-40 – Rules for Mediation and Arbitration of Construction Industry Disputes
• CCA 53 – A Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts

Who should attend?

Anyone whose work is described in construction contracts: Owners, Consultants, Project Managers, Construction Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time: October 27-29, 2026 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Location: The Coast Hotel - 526 Mayor Magrath Drive S., Lethbridge, AB

Your Presenter: Dale Carnegie Training

Cost $2,295.00 + GST

(3 days instruction + materials + access to exclusive platform. )

Description: Leadership Training for Managers

Today, more than ever, shaping how an organization ticks and how employees function within are top priorities. Business guru, Peter Drucker, was among the first to predict that major changes happening in business would magnify the distinction between “leaders” and “managers” – and between a prosperous company and a struggling one.

Leaders who demonstrate certain principles create an environment where employees are motived, not forced, to bring their best to work. Champion leaders strategically align organizational objectives with individual development goals so that both roads lead to breakthrough performance.

Dale Carnegie is uniquely positioned to customize training that transforms managers focused on tactics, to leaders dedicated to communicating, implementing and supporting the strategic vision.

Through this program, your management team will morph from managers of yesterday’s modes, to leaders who inspire, energize and innovate to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

Learn How To:

•Learn the 5 Drivers of Leadership Success

•Master the 8-Step Planning Process

•Explore a process that drives innovation

•Define and align performance goals

•Learn to recognize the potential in others

•Implement the 8-Step Delegation Process

•Discover effective coaching techniques

•Apply proven principles that strengthen teamwork and trust

•Ensure continuous improvement and bottom-line impact

•Build customer loyalty through a values-based culture

Who Should Attend

Managers who seek to maximize their performance, become stronger leaders and add more value to the organization.

Duration – 3 Days

Please go here - https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/courses/193/57315 to register for this course.

Time & Date: October 28 & 29th, 2026 - 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm (2 - 4 hour online sessions)

Location: Zoom - Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)

Cost: $ 300.00 + GST

Course overview:

Sadly, proper detailed planning is becoming a lost art in the construction industry. This course aims to reverse that trend by providing crew leaders with a strong model that will improve their crews’ (and by extension their companies’) performance. The course focuses on providing a strong foundational knowledge of task planning that can be applied to any work and is equally applicable to the supervisors of crews for trade and general contractors. Using an interactive on-line presentation and practical individual and group exercises, attendees are taken through a back-to-basics approach to work planning.

Coming out of the course, attendees will have built their own work plan, 2-week look ahead schedule and daily crew plan for an example activity. They will also be provided with blank templates they can use to apply the knowledge they’ve gained on their own work activities going forward.

Who should take this course?

Effective Work Planning for Crew Supervisors is designed for crew leaders of all levels of experience and all trades. It also serves as a good back-to-basics refresher for superintendents.

What will you learn?

Attendees will strengthen their skill (and value to their companies) by gaining a strong foundation in practical task planning. Working with hands-on, practical exercises, they work through the various elements needed to put together a complete activity plan for their crew. Course topics include calculating manpower needs, determining the materials and equipment required, building quality and safety into the plan and much more!

By the end of the course, they will be able to:

• Identify the benefits of planning and why we do it

• Understand what planning is, who should do it, what we should plan and when

• Follow the Planning Cycle of Plan, Do, Check, Act

• Know where to gather the information needed to put together a solid plan

• Plan crew task activities including:

• Safety considerations

• Quality controls

• Manpower needs

• Material needs

• Equipment needs

• Working with other trades

• Build a 2 week look ahead schedule

• Create daily crew work plans

• Monitor and correct/ update the plan if it goes off track

• Communicate the plan to others

• Using templates provided, develop their own task plans, 2-week look aheads and daily crew plans

• Gather useful historical information to improve their future planning

Class sizes are limited to 16 attendees.

The course has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association and counts as 2 Gold Seal education credits.

Women in Construction Incentive

Unfortunately, women are greatly under-represented in construction, to the detriment of the industry. In order to promote and help encourage the development of women into not only the trades but also into supervisory positions, I’m pleased to offer a $25 discount for female attendees.

Please email: admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time November 3, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Construction Specifications 101

This is an interactive half-day seminar that will cover the fundamentals of interpreting construction specifications. The seminar will deal with the basics of reading and interpreting both the general and technical specifications.

Course Topics
• Recognize the role of the Project Manual in relationship to the bidding documents, construction contract documents, general requirements, and the technical specifications
• Recognize the role of MasterFormat in Construction Specifications
• Recognize the difference between a Prescriptive Specification and a Performance Specifications

Who should attend?

Anyone who is new to using Construction Specifications. This course is for Owners, Contractors, Sub-Contractors, and Suppliers.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time November 3, 2026 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Word 365 Part 1 Basics

This course is intended for participants with a basic to intermediate understanding of Microsoft Word. Participants will gain efficiency in using some of Word’s features to create and manage professional-looking documents.

Prerequisites:

A basic knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word. Access to the Microsoft Word desktop app is required for this course.

Modules:

1. Review: Foundations

1.1.Document Basics - open, save, print

1.2.Templates

1.3.Ribbon/Quick Access Toolbar

2. Formatting

2.1.Fonts

2.2.Margins

2.3.Paragraphs

2.4.Format Painter

2.5.Borders and Shading

2.6.Lists

2.7.Watermarks

2.8.Header/Footer

2.9.Page Numbering

3. Proofing Tools

3.1.Show/Hide

3.2.Find, Replace, & Go To

3.3.Spelling and Grammar

3.4.Editor

3.5.Navigation Pane

4. Tables, Charts, and Graphics

4.1.Pictures

4.2.Shapes and Icons

4.3.Tables

4.4.Charts

4.5.Text boxes

4.6.SmartArt

*Note: MS Word 365 – Basics – Part 1 and MS Word 365 – Basics – Part 2 are two separate ½ day courses. Students should review the course outlines to determine if they need both courses and if they can skip Part 1.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 3.5 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time November 3, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Construction Drawings 101

This is an interactive half-day seminar that will cover the fundamentals of interpreting construction drawings. The seminar will deal with the basics of interpreting information from plans, elevations, sections, details, and notes contained in typical drawings.

Course Topics
• List the components of a typical construction drawing set
• Identify typical drawing types, symbols, notes, and scales
• Recognize the common types of drawing sets and explain their differences
• Extrapolate specific information from a drawing set and cross-reference it to the construction specification

Who should attend?

Anyone who is new to using Construction Drawings. This course is for Owners, Contractors, Sub-Contractors, and Suppliers.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date: November 4, 2026 8 AM - 12 PM (MST)

Time: 1/2 day 4 hours

Location: Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)

Your Presenter: Perry Educational Services

Cost: $117.00 + GST for Members

Mastering the CCDC 31 - 2020 - Service Contract between Owner and Consultant

Course Specifications:

Many key people in the construction industry have never read a standard contract between the Owner and their Consultant, and then they wonder why the Issue for Construction (IFC) documents are late, RFI responses are late, submittals returns are late, but the project end date does not change.

Description:

Unlock the essentials of professional service contracts in construction. Designed for owners, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, this interactive training demystifies the CCDC 31 - the industry-standard contract for consulting services in Canadian construction projects.

Participants will gain a practical understanding of the contract's structure, key definitions, and the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved-including owners, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers. The course covers critical topics such as scope of services, budgeting, payment terms, insurance requirements, and intellectual property rights. You'll learn how to navigate contract amendments. manage additional services, and handle changes efficiently, with special attention to the coordination and integration of subcontractors and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.

A unique focus of this course is on the Consultant's obligation to follow their own Professional Practice Manual when producing Work Product. such as Issue for Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Professional Reports. This ensures that all deliverables meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and the highest level of professional integrity.

By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped to confidently interpret. implement. and manage CCDC 31 contracts, ensuring smoother project delivery and stronger professional relationships across all levels of the construction team.

Who should attend?

Owners, Consultants, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program

This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time November 4, 2026 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Excel 365 Basics

This course is intended for anyone who wants to gain a foundational understanding of Microsoft Excel. Participants will learn how to use the basic features and functions of Excel to create and edit basic spreadsheets.

Prerequisites:

A basic knowledge of and experience with Windows, including being able to start programs, switch between programs, locate saved files, and close programs. Note: Access to the Excel desktop app is required for this course.

Modules:

Foundations

• Getting to know Excel

• Ribbon/Quick Access Toolbar

• Getting Help

• Create a workbook

• Templates

• Themes and variants

Basic Navigation and Formatting

• Navigating a workbook

• Adding worksheets

• Basic cell formatting

Basic Formulas and Functions

• Order of Operations

• Using the Formula Bar

• Autosum

• The Function Wizard

Printing Workbooks

• Page Layouts

• Using Page Break Preview

• Headers & Footers

Duration – 1/2 Day – 3.5 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.5

Date and Time: November 4 - 6, 2026 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Location: The Coast Hotel - 526 Mayor Magrath Drive S., Lethbridge, AB

Your Presenter: Dale Carnegie Training

Cost $2,295.00 + GST

(3 days instruction + materials + access to exclusive platform. )

Description: Effective Communications & Human Relations / Skills for Success

When you look at the successful people, what do you see? Confidence. Competence. Enthusiasm. They’re engaged in all aspects of their work and life, inspiring others as they lead by example.

This Dale Carnegie Course helps you master the human relations skills that enable you to thrive in any setting. You’ll discover how to form closer, more rewarding relationships built on trust and respect. Increasing your confidence and competence in interacting with others will gain the influence you need to reach new heights in your personal and professional life.

As you become a persuasive communicator and problem-solver more adept at managing stress and handling change, you’ll find yourself inspiring others to take initiative and innovate.

The Dale Carnegie Course will help you master the communication skills necessary in today’s demanding business environment. You’ll learn to strengthen interpersonal relationships and develop a commanding attitude, instilling confidence and enthusiasm in your workplace.

Does the experience make a difference? Clients say yes. You’ll see the results as you stretch your abilities, tackle complex challenges, expand your ingenuity, and excel in building team harmony. The Dale Carnegie Course will focus your energy to become a more effective communicator, securing your place as a valued contributor in your organization.

Learn How To:

• Use a proven process to recall names and facts

•Communicate more confidently

•Build trust and persuade people to take action

•Project an enthusiastic attitude

•Communicate logically, clearly, and concisely

•Energize and engage listeners

•Create a safe and caring environment

•Manage stress and minimize worry

•Strengthen relationships

•Give constructive feedback that empowers others

•Encourage positive thinking

•Identify and reward successes

•Commit to continuous improvement

Who Should Attend

Professionals at all levels who wish to optimize their performance, lead with conviction and positively affect the bottom line

Duration – 3 Days

Please click here https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/courses/190/58432 to register for this course.

Date and Time November 5, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $350.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Field Productivity 101

Contractor success depends heavily on the field production of tradespeople. Lead towards efficiency and start seeing improvements to your bottom line. This seminar will define Field Productivity, discuss the effects of low Field Productivity, and outline approaches to increasing Field Productivity.

This one-day workshop covers:
• Introduction to Field Productivity
• The Contractor’s Role in improving Productivity
• The Supervisor’s Role in Improving Field Productivity
• Labour Productivity
• Equipment Productivity
• Factors that Impact Productivity
• Quantifying Lost Productivity

Who should attend? Anyone whose work is described in industry contracts: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program
This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Duration – 1 Day – 7 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time: November 5, 2026, @ 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Word 365 Intermediate

This course is intended for participants with a basic to intermediate understanding of Microsoft Word. Participants will gain efficiency in using many of Word’s more advanced features to create and manage professional-looking documents.

Prerequisites:

A basic to intermediate knowledge of / experience with Word. Access to the Microsoft Word desktop app is required for this course.

Modules:

1. Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar

1.1.Customizing the Ribbon

1.2.Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar

2. Document Elements and Design

2.1.Themes and Styles

2.2.Sections and Breaks

2.3.Columns

3. Create and Manage References

3.1.Table of Contents

3.2.Links

4. Collaboration

4.1.Track and Review Changes

4.2.Comments

4.3.Protect Documents

5. Forms

5.1.Creating a form

5.2.Protecting forms

6. Mail Merge

6.1.Merging documents

7. Macros

7.1.Recording a macro

7.2.Playing, Editing, and Deleting a macro

*Note: MS Word 365 – Basics – Part 1 and MS Word 365 – Basics – Part 2 are two separate ½ day courses. Students should review the course outlines to determine if they need both courses and if they can skip Part 1.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 3.5 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time: November 4 - 6, 2026 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Location: The Coast Hotel - 526 Mayor Magrath Drive S., Lethbridge, AB

Your Presenter: Dale Carnegie Training

Cost $2,295.00 + GST

(3 days instruction + materials + access to exclusive platform. )

Description: Effective Communications & Human Relations / Skills for Success

When you look at the successful people, what do you see? Confidence. Competence. Enthusiasm. They’re engaged in all aspects of their work and life, inspiring others as they lead by example.

This Dale Carnegie Course helps you master the human relations skills that enable you to thrive in any setting. You’ll discover how to form closer, more rewarding relationships built on trust and respect. Increasing your confidence and competence in interacting with others will gain the influence you need to reach new heights in your personal and professional life.

As you become a persuasive communicator and problem-solver more adept at managing stress and handling change, you’ll find yourself inspiring others to take initiative and innovate.

The Dale Carnegie Course will help you master the communication skills necessary in today’s demanding business environment. You’ll learn to strengthen interpersonal relationships and develop a commanding attitude, instilling confidence and enthusiasm in your workplace.

Does the experience make a difference? Clients say yes. You’ll see the results as you stretch your abilities, tackle complex challenges, expand your ingenuity, and excel in building team harmony. The Dale Carnegie Course will focus your energy to become a more effective communicator, securing your place as a valued contributor in your organization.

Learn How To:

• Use a proven process to recall names and facts

•Communicate more confidently

•Build trust and persuade people to take action

•Project an enthusiastic attitude

•Communicate logically, clearly, and concisely

•Energize and engage listeners

•Create a safe and caring environment

•Manage stress and minimize worry

•Strengthen relationships

•Give constructive feedback that empowers others

•Encourage positive thinking

•Identify and reward successes

•Commit to continuous improvement

Who Should Attend

Professionals at all levels who wish to optimize their performance, lead with conviction and positively affect the bottom line

Duration – 3 Days

Please click here https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/courses/190/58432 to register for this course.

Date and Time November 6, 2026 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter: Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Managing Change In Construction

Changes on Construction Projects are inevitable and are often a source of friction. This creates problems for both the Owner and the Contractor, as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant, Subcontractors, Sub-Subcontractors, and Suppliers). The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC), the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), and the Alberta Construction Association (ACA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.

In this half-day workshop, the Change Management Process in standard construction contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with the following forms from CCDC-24 – A Guide to Model Forms:• Change Order Form• Change Directive Form• Proposed Change Form• Combined Proposed Change and Change Order Form• Supplemental Instruction Form• Notice Form• Summary of ChangesGuides covered by the course:• CCA 16 – Guidelines for Determining the Costs Associated with Performing Changes in the Work• CCA Guide to Cost Predictability in Construction• ACA Doc D – Alberta Standard Guide for Change Order ProceduresWho should attend? Anyone who is involved with Change Management: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course

Date and Time: November 4 - 6, 2026 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Location: The Coast Hotel - 526 Mayor Magrath Drive S., Lethbridge, AB

Your Presenter: Dale Carnegie Training

Cost $2,295.00 + GST

(3 days instruction + materials + access to exclusive platform. )

Description: Effective Communications & Human Relations / Skills for Success

When you look at the successful people, what do you see? Confidence. Competence. Enthusiasm. They’re engaged in all aspects of their work and life, inspiring others as they lead by example.

This Dale Carnegie Course helps you master the human relations skills that enable you to thrive in any setting. You’ll discover how to form closer, more rewarding relationships built on trust and respect. Increasing your confidence and competence in interacting with others will gain the influence you need to reach new heights in your personal and professional life.

As you become a persuasive communicator and problem-solver more adept at managing stress and handling change, you’ll find yourself inspiring others to take initiative and innovate.

The Dale Carnegie Course will help you master the communication skills necessary in today’s demanding business environment. You’ll learn to strengthen interpersonal relationships and develop a commanding attitude, instilling confidence and enthusiasm in your workplace.

Does the experience make a difference? Clients say yes. You’ll see the results as you stretch your abilities, tackle complex challenges, expand your ingenuity, and excel in building team harmony. The Dale Carnegie Course will focus your energy to become a more effective communicator, securing your place as a valued contributor in your organization.

Learn How To:

• Use a proven process to recall names and facts

•Communicate more confidently

•Build trust and persuade people to take action

•Project an enthusiastic attitude

•Communicate logically, clearly, and concisely

•Energize and engage listeners

•Create a safe and caring environment

•Manage stress and minimize worry

•Strengthen relationships

•Give constructive feedback that empowers others

•Encourage positive thinking

•Identify and reward successes

•Commit to continuous improvement

Who Should Attend

Professionals at all levels who wish to optimize their performance, lead with conviction and positively affect the bottom line

Duration – 3 Days

Please click here https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en/courses/190/58432 to register for this course.

Date and Time November 9, 2026 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Managing Shop Drawings, Samples and Submittals

The process for submitting Shop Drawings, Submittals, and Samples is key to getting the right materials and equipment to the right place at the right time. However, many Contractors, Trade Contractors and Suppliers are struggling with getting timely reviews of the submittals.
This workshop will review the process from cradle to grave and offer tips and tricks to avoid common mistakes.
The following will be reviewed in this workshop:
• Common Shop Drawing Process as articulated in:
o CCDC-2 – Stipulated Price Contract
o CCA-1 – Stipulated Price Subcontract
o CCA-19 – Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract
o ACA Form A – Stipulated Price Subcontract
o CCA-5B – Construction Management for Services and Construction Contract
o CCDC-14 – Stipulated Price Design Build Contract
• Procurement Schedule
• Submittal Log
• Review Process
• What to do when the client wants more than what is called for in the Specifications
Guides covered by the course:
• ACA Doc E – Alberta Standard Guide for Shop Drawings and Submittal Procedures
• CCA 53 – Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts
Who should attend? Anyone who is involved with the Shop Drawing Process: Managers, Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Superintendents, Procurement, Quality Control of all levels will benefit from the workshop.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time November 10, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $350.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Project - Basic

This course is intended for any person who is new to or self-taught on MS Project, or has never used it, who would like to learn how to use it as a tool to manage their projects.
Prerequisites
People enrolling in this course should have the following:
• A general understanding of project management concepts
• Basic skills in a Windows operating system
This one-day workshop covers:
• Create a new project plan file and enter project information.
• Manage tasks by organizing tasks and setting task relationships.
• Determine Critical Path, Total Float, and Free Float
• Manage resources for a project, such as Labour
• Finalize a project plan by setting a Baseline
• Track progress using the Tracking Gantt Chart
Who should attend? Anyone whose work involves planning and scheduling the work: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program
This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Duration – 1 Day – 7 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course

Date and Time November 10, 2026 @ 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Excel 365 Intermediate

This course is intended for anyone who has a foundational understanding of Microsoft Excel and wants to dive deeper into the more advanced features and functions.
Course Topics
• Customize the Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar

• Define and use Names and Named Ranges

• Create and work with advanced IF functions including IFS, SUMIF(S), and COUNTIF(S)

• Use Conditional Formatting

• Create and manage Tables and Charts

• Create and work with Pivot Tables to quickly analyze and visualize information
Who should attend? A basic knowledge of and experience with Excel and Windows, including being able to start programs, switch between programs, locate saved files, and close programs.
Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time: Nov 10 - Nov 26, 2026 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm MT (Tues & Thursdays)

Please note: other times are available on the website click here.

Location: 6 - Zoom Classes - Virtual Instructor Led Training by OpenCircle, and 5 - self-paced classes.

Cost: $1,199.00

Courses Included:

Effective Communication - This course is for Supervisors, team leaders, and managers aiming to enhance their communication skills to drive team success and organizational achievements.

Workplace Respect - A respectful attitude should be standard in the workplace regardless of personal feelings.

Managing Day to Day Performance - Do you clearly know the role of a supervisor when it comes to performance management? This course will help define that.

Coaching & Mentoring - This course offers valuable insights, strategies, and practical tools to enhance your ability to coach, mentor, and inspire your team.

Negotiating Successfully - Want to learn how to understand the strategies and principles of negotiation? Register for this course!

Promoting Mental Health & Wellbeing in Construction - Do you understand your Human Resource Responsibilities? Do you know how to react and communicate with mental health concerns from your employees?

Scheduling - A well-structured construction schedule enables you to manage resources more efficiently, saving both time and money. Want to know how?

Quality Control - In this course you will learn how to increase productivity through quality control.

Productivity - This course will teach you how to identify key factors that influence productivity so that your project can be of high quality, completed on time and on budget.

Managing Time & Priorities - In this course you will learn how to schedule and budget your time effectively.

A Safety Leader - This course is designed to equip construction supervisors with the leadership skills necessary to foster a strong safety culture on job sites. Participants will learn how to lead by example, effectively communicate safety expectations, engage workers in safe practices, proactively identify and manage job site hazards, and help supervisors move beyond compliance to become proactive safety leaders.

10 Gold Seal Credits

Please register here.

Date and Time: November 11, 2026, @ 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Outlook 365: Beyond the Inbox

This course is intended for anyone who uses Microsoft Outlook and wants to explore the more advanced time management features Outlook has to offer.

Prerequisites:

A basic knowledge of and experience with Outlook and Windows. Students requiring basic Outlook training should review the Outlook Basics course outline to see if that better suits their needs. Note: Access to the Microsoft Word desktop app is required for this course. It is also beneficial to have two monitors/screens, so students can follow along and test out their new skills as we go.

Course Length: ½ day (3.5 hours)

Modules:

Customizing the Outlook UI

Customizing the Ribbon and
Quick Access Toolbar

Customizing Outlook Views

      Change view settings

      Create and manage custom views

      The reading pane

      The focused inbox

      Using conditional formatting

      Conversations

      The to-do bar

      Using Advanced Find & Filters

Organizing Mail

      Using Custom Search Folders

      Conditional formatting

      Create and manage rules

Customize categories

Follow up

     Quick Parts

Calendar Management      

      The Scheduling Assistant

      Creating events from emails

      Creating meetings with contacts

Tasks and To Do

      View Tasks/To Do

      Use Views to organize and filter tasks

      Create new tasks

      Assign and track tasks   

      Update tasks and send status reports

      Creating tasks and custom lists using Microsoft To-Do

Date and Time November 12, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $350.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Excel for Construction

The ability to produce cost estimates efficiently and accurately is a critical step in many construction career paths, and a high-demand skill throughout the construction industry. Computer software has become a popular tool for estimating, and Microsoft Excel is the most widely used option. In this one-day course, learn how to produce your estimates more quickly and accurately by harnessing the power of Microsoft Excel.
This one-day workshop covers:
• Use Excel formulas for typical construction estimating tasks
• Create takeoff sheets for use as templates
• Learn handy shortcuts to streamline estimating
• Link information in worksheets and workbooks
• Accurately calculate profit, overhead, markups, and taxes
• Generate graphs to visually display work product
• Use features such as VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP
• Create Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts to quickly analyze and visualize information
• Explore formulas such as COUNTIF and SUMIF
Who should attend? This course is for anyone who uses (or is considering using) Microsoft Excel for Construction Estimating. Whether you’re a novice or experienced Excel user, you’ll get practice using basic and extended features of Excel for a variety of typical estimating tasks. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program
This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Duration – 1 Day – 7 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time: November 12, 2026 @ 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive 365

This course is intended for participants with little to a basic understanding of Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive. Participants will gain a basic overview of the SharePoint online platform to navigate SharePoint sites, and work with lists, documents, and libraries. Participants will learn how to use OneDrive to store, share, and manage files.

Prerequisites:

Little to basic knowledge of and experience with Office 365, SharePoint, OneDrive, and cloud computing concepts.

Modules:

SharePoint

• What is SharePoint Online?

SharePoint Sites

• Site templates

• Creating sites

• Site navigation

List Basics

• Creating lists using templates

• List columns

• List views

Library Basics

• Library templates

• Creating libraries

• Library views

Working with Documents

• Checking out documents

• Deleting and restoring documents

• Versioning

OneDrive

• What is OneDrive?

• Add files to OneDrive

• View and edit files on OneDrive

• Sharing files using OneDrive

Duration – 1/2 Day – 3.5 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time: November 13, 2026, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Getting Paid and Managing Cash Flow in Construction

Payment in the Construction Industry is a problem. This creates problems for both the Owner and the Contractor, as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant, Subcontractors, Sub-Subcontractors, and Suppliers).
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.
In this half-day workshop, the Payment Process in Standard Contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with contract language from non-standard contracts, which can delay payment.
It is important to recognize when your client is trying to work language into the contract that delays payment (Pay-if-Paid, Pay-when-Paid, “Notwithstanding” clauses).
Guides covered by the course:
• CCA 28 – A Guide to Improving Cash Flow in the Construction Industry
• CCA 50 – A Prime Contractor’s Guide to Project Financing and Payment Security
• CCA 53 – Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts
• CCA Banking Guide for the Canadian Construction Association
• CCDC 12 – Project Financial Information Disclosure Form
Who should attend? Anyone who is involved with billings and payments: Managers, Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and Project Accountants of all levels will benefit from the workshop.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time November 17, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter: Perry Educational Services

Cost $350.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Field Scheduling 101

The aim of this course is to provide tools for scheduling at the Site and Crew Level. Project Management and Site Management (Superintendents, General Foremen and Foremen) influence millions of dollars of construction a year. They must ensure that all resources are being used efficiently with minimal waste. Yet often, they receive very little in the way of training on how to plan and schedule field activities.

This one-day workshop covers:
• Planning Principles
• Network Schedules
• Critical Path
• Gantt (Bar) Charts
• Manpower Curves
• Progressing the Work
• Productivity and Performance Factors
• Look-Ahead Schedules
• Daily Work Plans

Who should attend?

Anyone whose work involves planning and scheduling the work: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program
This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Duration – 1 Day – 7 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time November 18, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $350.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Earned Value Management for Construction

When it comes to cost and schedule on your construction projects, do you know where you’re at and where you’re going? Realizing that you’re aimed at an iceberg when you’re 100 meters away isn’t helpful. It’s so much better if you notice the iceberg when you’re 10 kilometers away, so that you can do something about it! This is part of the “construction management” that owners expect from contractors.

Construction project management is a challenge in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Successful project managers demand that their projects meet the contracted scope of work and be completed on schedule and within budget.

Earned Value Management (EVM) is a project planning and control approach that provides cost and schedule performance measurements. It compares actual accomplishment of scheduled work and associated cost against a baseline schedule and budget plan. Its benefits include projections of anticipated project schedules, cost trends, and the ability to take timely corrective actions for undesired variances. EVM is one of the most powerful and productive concepts used in managing today's complex projects in private, commercial, and government environments.

The fundamentals of EVM will be presented in a down-to-earth, basic approach, along with hands-on exercises and examples that will allow participants to apply the concepts.

Participants will:
• Obtain basic knowledge in understanding and using an effective performance management system in managing construction projects effectively
• Detect both positive and negative trends in a timely manner
• Forecast the Projected Final Cost (Estimate at Completion) using several techniques
• Confidently and quickly make project decisions concerning scope, cost, and schedule
• Learn to avoid the project-management pitfalls by identifying and mitigating risks

Who should attend?

Anyone whose work involves planning and progressing the work: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Owners, Consultants, Contractors, and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program
This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Duration – 1 Day – 7 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time: November 19, 2026, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: CCA Subcontracts 101

80% of the people managing Construction Contracts do not read, do not understand, or are not following the Construction Contract in place between the two organizations!!! This creates problems for both the Contractor and the Subcontractor (and Sub-Subcontractor).

The Canadian Construction Association publishes standard documents for the Construction Industry. This is a workshop on the various CCA Sub-Contracts with an emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of the Contractor, the Sub-Contractor, and the Sub-Sub Contractor.
• CCA-1 – Stipulated Price Subcontract
• CCA-19 – Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract
• ACA Form A – Agreement between Contractor and Sub-Contractor
• ACA Form B – Agreement between Sub-Contractor and Sub-Subcontractor
• Guides covered by the course:
• CCA-51 – Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Subcontracts
• CCA-53 – A Trade Contractors Guide & Checklist to Construction Contracts

Who should attend?

Anyone whose work is described in industry contracts: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time November 24, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MDT

Location: Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $350.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Project - Intermediate

This course will provide an in-depth look at the features of MS Project as a project management tool.

Prerequisites
People enrolling in this course should have the following:
• A general understanding of project management concepts
• Basic skills with MS Project
This one-day workshop covers:
• Default Project Calendars (Standard, Night Shift, 24 Hour)
• Modify Project Calendars (6 and 7 day weeks, Statutory Holidays, etc)
• Modify Task Relationships and Lags to allow for buffers and concurrent activity
• Set and Modify the Project Baseline
• Manage resources for a project, such as Labour and explore Resource Leveling options in MS Project
• Generate a Cash Flow Projection based on the MS Project Schedule that can be exported into MS Excel
• Sort, Filter and Group the project information
• Format project views and Gantt Charts
• Set up a Master Program with Sub-Projects (for Construction Managers and Project Managers who are managing multiple projects at the same time)

Who should attend?

Anyone whose work involves planning and scheduling the work: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program
This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Duration – 1 Day – 7 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time November 25, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: RTFC – Read the Full Contract – A Deep Dive into CCDC-2

80% of the people managing Construction Contracts do not read, do not understand or are not following the Construction Contract in place between the two organizations!

This creates problems for both the Owner and the Contractor, as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant, Subcontractors, Sub-Subcontractors, and Suppliers).

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.

In this workshop the bidding process will be reviewed (Expression of Interest (EOI), Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), Contract A, Contract B), the difference between a Letter of Intent and Letter of Award (one of which one is simply an agreement to agree) and the terms and conditions of the CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Construction Contract.

Guides covered on the workshop:
• CCDC-00 – Guide to Use of CCDC Master Specification for Division 00 – Procurement and Contracting Requirements
• CCDC-10 – A Guide to Construction Project Delivery Methods
• CCDC-20 – Guide to the use of CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract
• CCDC-23 – Guide to the Call and Awarding of Construction Contracts
• CCDC-21 – Guide to Construction Insurance
• CCDC-22 – Guide to Construction Surety Bonds
• CCDC-24 – Guide to Model Forms
• CCDC-29 – Guide to Prequalification
• CCDC-40 – Rules for Mediation and Arbitration of Construction Industry Disputes
• CCA 53 – A Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts

Who should attend?

Anyone whose work is described in construction contracts: Owners, Consultants, Project Managers, Construction Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time December 1, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Construction Specifications 101

This is an interactive half-day seminar that will cover the fundamentals of interpreting construction specifications. The seminar will deal with the basics of reading and interpreting both the general and technical specifications.

Course Topics
• Recognize the role of the Project Manual in relationship to the bidding documents, construction contract documents, general requirements, and the technical specifications
• Recognize the role of MasterFormat in Construction Specifications
• Recognize the difference between a Prescriptive Specification and a Performance Specifications

Who should attend?

Anyone who is new to using Construction Specifications. This course is for Owners, Contractors, Sub-Contractors, and Suppliers.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time December 1, 2026 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Word 365 Part 1 Basics

This course is intended for participants with a basic to intermediate understanding of Microsoft Word. Participants will gain efficiency in using some of Word’s features to create and manage professional-looking documents.

Prerequisites:

A basic knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word. Access to the Microsoft Word desktop app is required for this course.

Modules:

1. Review: Foundations

1.1.Document Basics - open, save, print

1.2.Templates

1.3.Ribbon/Quick Access Toolbar

2. Formatting

2.1.Fonts

2.2.Margins

2.3.Paragraphs

2.4.Format Painter

2.5.Borders and Shading

2.6.Lists

2.7.Watermarks

2.8.Header/Footer

2.9.Page Numbering

3. Proofing Tools

3.1.Show/Hide

3.2.Find, Replace, & Go To

3.3.Spelling and Grammar

3.4.Editor

3.5.Navigation Pane

4. Tables, Charts, and Graphics

4.1.Pictures

4.2.Shapes and Icons

4.3.Tables

4.4.Charts

4.5.Text boxes

4.6.SmartArt

*Note: MS Word 365 – Basics – Part 1 and MS Word 365 – Basics – Part 2 are two separate ½ day courses. Students should review the course outlines to determine if they need both courses and if they can skip Part 1.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 3.5 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time December 1, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Construction Drawings 101

This is an interactive half-day seminar that will cover the fundamentals of interpreting construction drawings. The seminar will deal with the basics of interpreting information from plans, elevations, sections, details, and notes contained in typical drawings.

Course Topics
• List the components of a typical construction drawing set
• Identify typical drawing types, symbols, notes, and scales
• Recognize the common types of drawing sets and explain their differences
• Extrapolate specific information from a drawing set and cross-reference it to the construction specification

Who should attend?

Anyone who is new to using Construction Drawings. This course is for Owners, Contractors, Sub-Contractors, and Suppliers.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date: December 2, 2026 8 AM - 12 PM (MST)

Time: 1/2 day 4 hours

Location: Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)

Your Presenter: Perry Educational Services

Cost: $117.00 + GST for Members

Mastering the CCDC 31 - 2020 - Service Contract between Owner and Consultant

Course Specifications:

Many key people in the construction industry have never read a standard contract between the Owner and their Consultant, and then they wonder why the Issue for Construction (IFC) documents are late, RFI responses are late, submittals returns are late, but the project end date does not change.

Description:

Unlock the essentials of professional service contracts in construction. Designed for owners, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, this interactive training demystifies the CCDC 31 - the industry-standard contract for consulting services in Canadian construction projects.

Participants will gain a practical understanding of the contract's structure, key definitions, and the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved-including owners, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers. The course covers critical topics such as scope of services, budgeting, payment terms, insurance requirements, and intellectual property rights. You'll learn how to navigate contract amendments. manage additional services, and handle changes efficiently, with special attention to the coordination and integration of subcontractors and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.

A unique focus of this course is on the Consultant's obligation to follow their own Professional Practice Manual when producing Work Product. such as Issue for Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Professional Reports. This ensures that all deliverables meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and the highest level of professional integrity.

By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped to confidently interpret. implement. and manage CCDC 31 contracts, ensuring smoother project delivery and stronger professional relationships across all levels of the construction team.

Who should attend?

Owners, Consultants, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program

This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time December 2, 2026 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Excel 365 Basics

This course is intended for anyone who wants to gain a foundational understanding of Microsoft Excel. Participants will learn how to use the basic features and functions of Excel to create and edit basic spreadsheets.

Prerequisites:

A basic knowledge of and experience with Windows, including being able to start programs, switch between programs, locate saved files, and close programs. Note: Access to the Excel desktop app is required for this course.

Modules:

Foundations

• Getting to know Excel

• Ribbon/Quick Access Toolbar

• Getting Help

• Create a workbook

• Templates

• Themes and variants

Basic Navigation and Formatting

• Navigating a workbook

• Adding worksheets

• Basic cell formatting

Basic Formulas and Functions

• Order of Operations

• Using the Formula Bar

• Autosum

• The Function Wizard

Printing Workbooks

• Page Layouts

• Using Page Break Preview

• Headers & Footers

Duration – 1/2 Day – 3.5 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.5

Date and Time December 3, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $350.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Field Productivity 101

Contractor success depends heavily on the field production of tradespeople. Lead towards efficiency and start seeing improvements to your bottom line. This seminar will define Field Productivity, discuss the effects of low Field Productivity, and outline approaches to increasing Field Productivity.

This one-day workshop covers:
• Introduction to Field Productivity
• The Contractor’s Role in improving Productivity
• The Supervisor’s Role in Improving Field Productivity
• Labour Productivity
• Equipment Productivity
• Factors that Impact Productivity
• Quantifying Lost Productivity

Who should attend? Anyone whose work is described in industry contracts: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program
This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Duration – 1 Day – 7 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time December 3, 2026 @ 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Excel 365 Intermediate

This course is intended for anyone who has a foundational understanding of Microsoft Excel and wants to dive deeper into the more advanced features and functions.
Course Topics
• Customize the Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar

• Define and use Names and Named Ranges

• Create and work with advanced IF functions including IFS, SUMIF(S), and COUNTIF(S)

• Use Conditional Formatting

• Create and manage Tables and Charts

• Create and work with Pivot Tables to quickly analyze and visualize information
Who should attend? A basic knowledge of and experience with Excel and Windows, including being able to start programs, switch between programs, locate saved files, and close programs.
Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time December 6, 2026 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter: Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Managing Change In Construction

Changes on Construction Projects are inevitable and are often a source of friction. This creates problems for both the Owner and the Contractor, as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant, Subcontractors, Sub-Subcontractors, and Suppliers). The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC), the Canadian Construction Association (CCA), and the Alberta Construction Association (ACA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.

In this half-day workshop, the Change Management Process in standard construction contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with the following forms from CCDC-24 – A Guide to Model Forms:• Change Order Form• Change Directive Form• Proposed Change Form• Combined Proposed Change and Change Order Form• Supplemental Instruction Form• Notice Form• Summary of ChangesGuides covered by the course:• CCA 16 – Guidelines for Determining the Costs Associated with Performing Changes in the Work• CCA Guide to Cost Predictability in Construction• ACA Doc D – Alberta Standard Guide for Change Order ProceduresWho should attend? Anyone who is involved with Change Management: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course

Date and Time December 7, 2026 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Managing Shop Drawings, Samples and Submittals

The process for submitting Shop Drawings, Submittals, and Samples is key to getting the right materials and equipment to the right place at the right time. However, many Contractors, Trade Contractors and Suppliers are struggling with getting timely reviews of the submittals.
This workshop will review the process from cradle to grave and offer tips and tricks to avoid common mistakes.
The following will be reviewed in this workshop:
• Common Shop Drawing Process as articulated in:
o CCDC-2 – Stipulated Price Contract
o CCA-1 – Stipulated Price Subcontract
o CCA-19 – Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract
o ACA Form A – Stipulated Price Subcontract
o CCA-5B – Construction Management for Services and Construction Contract
o CCDC-14 – Stipulated Price Design Build Contract
• Procurement Schedule
• Submittal Log
• Review Process
• What to do when the client wants more than what is called for in the Specifications
Guides covered by the course:
• ACA Doc E – Alberta Standard Guide for Shop Drawings and Submittal Procedures
• CCA 53 – Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts
Who should attend? Anyone who is involved with the Shop Drawing Process: Managers, Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Superintendents, Procurement, Quality Control of all levels will benefit from the workshop.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time December 8, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $350.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Project - Basic

This course is intended for any person who is new to or self-taught on MS Project, or has never used it, who would like to learn how to use it as a tool to manage their projects.
Prerequisites
People enrolling in this course should have the following:
• A general understanding of project management concepts
• Basic skills in a Windows operating system
This one-day workshop covers:
• Create a new project plan file and enter project information.
• Manage tasks by organizing tasks and setting task relationships.
• Determine Critical Path, Total Float, and Free Float
• Manage resources for a project, such as Labour
• Finalize a project plan by setting a Baseline
• Track progress using the Tracking Gantt Chart
Who should attend? Anyone whose work involves planning and scheduling the work: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program
This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Duration – 1 Day – 7 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course

Date and Time: December 8, 2026, @ 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Outlook 365: Beyond the Inbox

This course is intended for anyone who uses Microsoft Outlook and wants to explore the more advanced time management features Outlook has to offer.

Prerequisites:

A basic knowledge of and experience with Outlook and Windows. Students requiring basic Outlook training should review the Outlook Basics course outline to see if that better suits their needs. Note: Access to the Microsoft Word desktop app is required for this course. It is also beneficial to have two monitors/screens, so students can follow along and test out their new skills as we go.

Course Length: ½ day (3.5 hours)

Modules:

Customizing the Outlook UI

Customizing the Ribbon and
Quick Access Toolbar

Customizing Outlook Views

      Change view settings

      Create and manage custom views

      The reading pane

      The focused inbox

      Using conditional formatting

      Conversations

      The to-do bar

      Using Advanced Find & Filters

Organizing Mail

      Using Custom Search Folders

      Conditional formatting

      Create and manage rules

Customize categories

Follow up

     Quick Parts

Calendar Management      

      The Scheduling Assistant

      Creating events from emails

      Creating meetings with contacts

Tasks and To Do

      View Tasks/To Do

      Use Views to organize and filter tasks

      Create new tasks

      Assign and track tasks   

      Update tasks and send status reports

      Creating tasks and custom lists using Microsoft To-Do

Date and Time December 9, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $350.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Excel for Construction

The ability to produce cost estimates efficiently and accurately is a critical step in many construction career paths, and a high-demand skill throughout the construction industry. Computer software has become a popular tool for estimating, and Microsoft Excel is the most widely used option. In this one-day course, learn how to produce your estimates more quickly and accurately by harnessing the power of Microsoft Excel.
This one-day workshop covers:
• Use Excel formulas for typical construction estimating tasks
• Create takeoff sheets for use as templates
• Learn handy shortcuts to streamline estimating
• Link information in worksheets and workbooks
• Accurately calculate profit, overhead, markups, and taxes
• Generate graphs to visually display work product
• Use features such as VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP
• Create Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts to quickly analyze and visualize information
• Explore formulas such as COUNTIF and SUMIF
Who should attend? This course is for anyone who uses (or is considering using) Microsoft Excel for Construction Estimating. Whether you’re a novice or experienced Excel user, you’ll get practice using basic and extended features of Excel for a variety of typical estimating tasks. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program
This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Duration – 1 Day – 7 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time: December 10, 2026, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Getting Paid and Managing Cash Flow in Construction

Payment in the Construction Industry is a problem. This creates problems for both the Owner and the Contractor, as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant, Subcontractors, Sub-Subcontractors, and Suppliers).
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.
In this half-day workshop, the Payment Process in Standard Contracts (CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract, CCA-1 Stipulated Price Subcontract, CCA-19 Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract) will be reviewed along with contract language from non-standard contracts, which can delay payment.
It is important to recognize when your client is trying to work language into the contract that delays payment (Pay-if-Paid, Pay-when-Paid, “Notwithstanding” clauses).
Guides covered by the course:
• CCA 28 – A Guide to Improving Cash Flow in the Construction Industry
• CCA 50 – A Prime Contractor’s Guide to Project Financing and Payment Security
• CCA 53 – Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts
• CCA Banking Guide for the Canadian Construction Association
• CCDC 12 – Project Financial Information Disclosure Form
Who should attend? Anyone who is involved with billings and payments: Managers, Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and Project Accountants of all levels will benefit from the workshop.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time: December 14, 2026, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: CCA Subcontracts 101

80% of the people managing Construction Contracts do not read, do not understand, or are not following the Construction Contract in place between the two organizations!!! This creates problems for both the Contractor and the Subcontractor (and Sub-Subcontractor).

The Canadian Construction Association publishes standard documents for the Construction Industry. This is a workshop on the various CCA Sub-Contracts with an emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of the Contractor, the Sub-Contractor, and the Sub-Sub Contractor.
• CCA-1 – Stipulated Price Subcontract
• CCA-19 – Stipulated Price Sub-Subcontract
• ACA Form A – Agreement between Contractor and Sub-Contractor
• ACA Form B – Agreement between Sub-Contractor and Sub-Subcontractor
• Guides covered by the course:
• CCA-51 – Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Subcontracts
• CCA-53 – A Trade Contractors Guide & Checklist to Construction Contracts

Who should attend?

Anyone whose work is described in industry contracts: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time December 15, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter: Perry Educational Services

Cost $350.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Field Scheduling 101

The aim of this course is to provide tools for scheduling at the Site and Crew Level. Project Management and Site Management (Superintendents, General Foremen and Foremen) influence millions of dollars of construction a year. They must ensure that all resources are being used efficiently with minimal waste. Yet often, they receive very little in the way of training on how to plan and schedule field activities.

This one-day workshop covers:
• Planning Principles
• Network Schedules
• Critical Path
• Gantt (Bar) Charts
• Manpower Curves
• Progressing the Work
• Productivity and Performance Factors
• Look-Ahead Schedules
• Daily Work Plans

Who should attend?

Anyone whose work involves planning and scheduling the work: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program
This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Duration – 1 Day – 7 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time December 16, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $350.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Earned Value Management for Construction

When it comes to cost and schedule on your construction projects, do you know where you’re at and where you’re going? Realizing that you’re aimed at an iceberg when you’re 100 meters away isn’t helpful. It’s so much better if you notice the iceberg when you’re 10 kilometers away, so that you can do something about it! This is part of the “construction management” that owners expect from contractors.

Construction project management is a challenge in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Successful project managers demand that their projects meet the contracted scope of work and be completed on schedule and within budget.

Earned Value Management (EVM) is a project planning and control approach that provides cost and schedule performance measurements. It compares actual accomplishment of scheduled work and associated cost against a baseline schedule and budget plan. Its benefits include projections of anticipated project schedules, cost trends, and the ability to take timely corrective actions for undesired variances. EVM is one of the most powerful and productive concepts used in managing today's complex projects in private, commercial, and government environments.

The fundamentals of EVM will be presented in a down-to-earth, basic approach, along with hands-on exercises and examples that will allow participants to apply the concepts.

Participants will:
• Obtain basic knowledge in understanding and using an effective performance management system in managing construction projects effectively
• Detect both positive and negative trends in a timely manner
• Forecast the Projected Final Cost (Estimate at Completion) using several techniques
• Confidently and quickly make project decisions concerning scope, cost, and schedule
• Learn to avoid the project-management pitfalls by identifying and mitigating risks

Who should attend?

Anyone whose work involves planning and progressing the work: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Owners, Consultants, Contractors, and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program
This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Duration – 1 Day – 7 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time December 17, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM MDT

Location: Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $350.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: Microsoft Project - Intermediate

This course will provide an in-depth look at the features of MS Project as a project management tool.

Prerequisites
People enrolling in this course should have the following:
• A general understanding of project management concepts
• Basic skills with MS Project
This one-day workshop covers:
• Default Project Calendars (Standard, Night Shift, 24 Hour)
• Modify Project Calendars (6 and 7 day weeks, Statutory Holidays, etc)
• Modify Task Relationships and Lags to allow for buffers and concurrent activity
• Set and Modify the Project Baseline
• Manage resources for a project, such as Labour and explore Resource Leveling options in MS Project
• Generate a Cash Flow Projection based on the MS Project Schedule that can be exported into MS Excel
• Sort, Filter and Group the project information
• Format project views and Gantt Charts
• Set up a Master Program with Sub-Projects (for Construction Managers and Project Managers who are managing multiple projects at the same time)

Who should attend?

Anyone whose work involves planning and scheduling the work: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Construction Managers, Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for Contractors and Sub-Contractors in all segments of the Construction Industry.

Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal Certification Program
This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course (1 Credit)

Duration – 1 Day – 7 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Date and Time December 18, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT

Location Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Your Presenter Perry Educational Services

Cost $190.00+GST for LCA Members

Description: RTFC – Read the Full Contract – A Deep Dive into CCDC-2

80% of the people managing Construction Contracts do not read, do not understand or are not following the Construction Contract in place between the two organizations!

This creates problems for both the Owner and the Contractor, as well as the other participants involved with the project (Consultant, Subcontractors, Sub-Subcontractors, and Suppliers).

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) and the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) publish standard contracts and guides for the Construction Industry.

In this workshop the bidding process will be reviewed (Expression of Interest (EOI), Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), Contract A, Contract B), the difference between a Letter of Intent and Letter of Award (one of which one is simply an agreement to agree) and the terms and conditions of the CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Construction Contract.

Guides covered on the workshop:
• CCDC-00 – Guide to Use of CCDC Master Specification for Division 00 – Procurement and Contracting Requirements
• CCDC-10 – A Guide to Construction Project Delivery Methods
• CCDC-20 – Guide to the use of CCDC-2 Stipulated Price Contract
• CCDC-23 – Guide to the Call and Awarding of Construction Contracts
• CCDC-21 – Guide to Construction Insurance
• CCDC-22 – Guide to Construction Surety Bonds
• CCDC-24 – Guide to Model Forms
• CCDC-29 – Guide to Prequalification
• CCDC-40 – Rules for Mediation and Arbitration of Construction Industry Disputes
• CCA 53 – A Trade Contractors Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts

Who should attend?

Anyone whose work is described in construction contracts: Owners, Consultants, Project Managers, Construction Managers, Superintendents, and Estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop.

Duration – 1/2 Day – 4 Hours

Please email admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Time & Date: February 10th & 11th, 2027 - 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm (2 - 4 hour online sessions)

Location: Zoom - Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)

Cost: $ 300.00 + GST

Course overview:

Sadly, proper detailed planning is becoming a lost art in the construction industry. This course aims to reverse that trend by providing crew leaders with a strong model that will improve their crews’ (and by extension their companies’) performance. The course focuses on providing a strong foundational knowledge of task planning that can be applied to any work and is equally applicable to the supervisors of crews for trade and general contractors. Using an interactive on-line presentation and practical individual and group exercises, attendees are taken through a back-to-basics approach to work planning.

Coming out of the course, attendees will have built their own work plan, 2-week look ahead schedule and daily crew plan for an example activity. They will also be provided with blank templates they can use to apply the knowledge they’ve gained on their own work activities going forward.

Who should take this course?

Effective Work Planning for Crew Supervisors is designed for crew leaders of all levels of experience and all trades. It also serves as a good back-to-basics refresher for superintendents.

What will you learn?

Attendees will strengthen their skill (and value to their companies) by gaining a strong foundation in practical task planning. Working with hands-on, practical exercises, they work through the various elements needed to put together a complete activity plan for their crew. Course topics include calculating manpower needs, determining the materials and equipment required, building quality and safety into the plan and much more!

By the end of the course, they will be able to:

• Identify the benefits of planning and why we do it

• Understand what planning is, who should do it, what we should plan and when

• Follow the Planning Cycle of Plan, Do, Check, Act

• Know where to gather the information needed to put together a solid plan

• Plan crew task activities including:

• Safety considerations

• Quality controls

• Manpower needs

• Material needs

• Equipment needs

• Working with other trades

• Build a 2 week look ahead schedule

• Create daily crew work plans

• Monitor and correct/ update the plan if it goes off track

• Communicate the plan to others

• Using templates provided, develop their own task plans, 2-week look aheads and daily crew plans

• Gather useful historical information to improve their future planning

Class sizes are limited to 16 attendees.

The course has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association and counts as 2 Gold Seal education credits.

Women in Construction Incentive

Unfortunately, women are greatly under-represented in construction, to the detriment of the industry. In order to promote and help encourage the development of women into not only the trades but also into supervisory positions, I’m pleased to offer a $25 discount for female attendees.

Please email: admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Time & Date: February 10th & 11th , 2027 - 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm (2 - 4 hour online sessions)

Location: Zoom - Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)

Cost: $ 300.00 + GST

Course overview:

Sadly, proper detailed planning is becoming a lost art in the construction industry. This course aims to reverse that trend by providing crew leaders with a strong model that will improve their crews’ (and by extension their companies’) performance. The course focuses on providing a strong foundational knowledge of task planning that can be applied to any work and is equally applicable to the supervisors of crews for trade and general contractors. Using an interactive on-line presentation and practical individual and group exercises, attendees are taken through a back-to-basics approach to work planning.

Coming out of the course, attendees will have built their own work plan, 2-week look ahead schedule and daily crew plan for an example activity. They will also be provided with blank templates they can use to apply the knowledge they’ve gained on their own work activities going forward.

Who should take this course?

Effective Work Planning for Crew Supervisors is designed for crew leaders of all levels of experience and all trades. It also serves as a good back-to-basics refresher for superintendents.

What will you learn?

Attendees will strengthen their skill (and value to their companies) by gaining a strong foundation in practical task planning. Working with hands-on, practical exercises, they work through the various elements needed to put together a complete activity plan for their crew. Course topics include calculating manpower needs, determining the materials and equipment required, building quality and safety into the plan and much more!

By the end of the course, they will be able to:

• Identify the benefits of planning and why we do it

• Understand what planning is, who should do it, what we should plan and when

• Follow the Planning Cycle of Plan, Do, Check, Act

• Know where to gather the information needed to put together a solid plan

• Plan crew task activities including:

• Safety considerations

• Quality controls

• Manpower needs

• Material needs

• Equipment needs

• Working with other trades

• Build a 2 week look ahead schedule

• Create daily crew work plans

• Monitor and correct/ update the plan if it goes off track

• Communicate the plan to others

• Using templates provided, develop their own task plans, 2-week look aheads and daily crew plans

• Gather useful historical information to improve their future planning

Class sizes are limited to 16 attendees.

The course has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association and counts as 2 Gold Seal education credits.

Women in Construction Incentive

Unfortunately, women are greatly under-represented in construction, to the detriment of the industry. In order to promote and help encourage the development of women into not only the trades but also into supervisory positions, I’m pleased to offer a $25 discount for female attendees.

Please email: admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Time & Date: April 21st & 22nd, 2027 - 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm (2 - 4 hour online sessions)

Location: Zoom - Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)

Cost: $ 300.00 + GST

Course overview:

Sadly, proper detailed planning is becoming a lost art in the construction industry. This course aims to reverse that trend by providing crew leaders with a strong model that will improve their crews’ (and by extension their companies’) performance. The course focuses on providing a strong foundational knowledge of task planning that can be applied to any work and is equally applicable to the supervisors of crews for trade and general contractors. Using an interactive on-line presentation and practical individual and group exercises, attendees are taken through a back-to-basics approach to work planning.

Coming out of the course, attendees will have built their own work plan, 2-week look ahead schedule and daily crew plan for an example activity. They will also be provided with blank templates they can use to apply the knowledge they’ve gained on their own work activities going forward.

Who should take this course?

Effective Work Planning for Crew Supervisors is designed for crew leaders of all levels of experience and all trades. It also serves as a good back-to-basics refresher for superintendents.

What will you learn?

Attendees will strengthen their skill (and value to their companies) by gaining a strong foundation in practical task planning. Working with hands-on, practical exercises, they work through the various elements needed to put together a complete activity plan for their crew. Course topics include calculating manpower needs, determining the materials and equipment required, building quality and safety into the plan and much more!

By the end of the course, they will be able to:

• Identify the benefits of planning and why we do it

• Understand what planning is, who should do it, what we should plan and when

• Follow the Planning Cycle of Plan, Do, Check, Act

• Know where to gather the information needed to put together a solid plan

• Plan crew task activities including:

• Safety considerations

• Quality controls

• Manpower needs

• Material needs

• Equipment needs

• Working with other trades

• Build a 2 week look ahead schedule

• Create daily crew work plans

• Monitor and correct/ update the plan if it goes off track

• Communicate the plan to others

• Using templates provided, develop their own task plans, 2-week look aheads and daily crew plans

• Gather useful historical information to improve their future planning

Class sizes are limited to 16 attendees.

The course has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association and counts as 2 Gold Seal education credits.

Women in Construction Incentive

Unfortunately, women are greatly under-represented in construction, to the detriment of the industry. In order to promote and help encourage the development of women into not only the trades but also into supervisory positions, I’m pleased to offer a $25 discount for female attendees.

Please email: admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.

Time & Date: April 21st & 22nd , 2027 - 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm (2 - 4 hour online sessions)

Location: Zoom - Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT)

Cost: $ 300.00 + GST

Course overview:

Sadly, proper detailed planning is becoming a lost art in the construction industry. This course aims to reverse that trend by providing crew leaders with a strong model that will improve their crews’ (and by extension their companies’) performance. The course focuses on providing a strong foundational knowledge of task planning that can be applied to any work and is equally applicable to the supervisors of crews for trade and general contractors. Using an interactive on-line presentation and practical individual and group exercises, attendees are taken through a back-to-basics approach to work planning.

Coming out of the course, attendees will have built their own work plan, 2-week look ahead schedule and daily crew plan for an example activity. They will also be provided with blank templates they can use to apply the knowledge they’ve gained on their own work activities going forward.

Who should take this course?

Effective Work Planning for Crew Supervisors is designed for crew leaders of all levels of experience and all trades. It also serves as a good back-to-basics refresher for superintendents.

What will you learn?

Attendees will strengthen their skill (and value to their companies) by gaining a strong foundation in practical task planning. Working with hands-on, practical exercises, they work through the various elements needed to put together a complete activity plan for their crew. Course topics include calculating manpower needs, determining the materials and equipment required, building quality and safety into the plan and much more!

By the end of the course, they will be able to:

• Identify the benefits of planning and why we do it

• Understand what planning is, who should do it, what we should plan and when

• Follow the Planning Cycle of Plan, Do, Check, Act

• Know where to gather the information needed to put together a solid plan

• Plan crew task activities including:

• Safety considerations

• Quality controls

• Manpower needs

• Material needs

• Equipment needs

• Working with other trades

• Build a 2 week look ahead schedule

• Create daily crew work plans

• Monitor and correct/ update the plan if it goes off track

• Communicate the plan to others

• Using templates provided, develop their own task plans, 2-week look aheads and daily crew plans

• Gather useful historical information to improve their future planning

Class sizes are limited to 16 attendees.

The course has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association and counts as 2 Gold Seal education credits.

Women in Construction Incentive

Unfortunately, women are greatly under-represented in construction, to the detriment of the industry. In order to promote and help encourage the development of women into not only the trades but also into supervisory positions, I’m pleased to offer a $25 discount for female attendees.

Please email: admin@lethconst.ca to register for this course.