AGC Colorado Spring Training

AGC Colorado is offering a discount on their online training programs in spring 2024:

• Project Engineer Bootcamp
• Superintendent Bootcamp
• Commercial Print Reading Fundamentals
• Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Print Reading
• Construction Master Pro Calculator Course

Take a look at the training provided and register by contacting Melissa Sotelo at AGC Colorado to register. Be sure to mention you are a member of the Oregon-Columbia Chapter to receive a $200 discount!

Project Engineer Bootcamp

Three Units, Five Sessions Per Unit (Students welcome to register for individual units)
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This Bootcamp picks up where higher education left off and is intended for interns or project engineers that are early in their construction careers, including graduates with up to seven years of experience. The Bootcamp also benefits craft leaders or administrative staff looking to transition into a project engineering role.

Unit 1
Mondays and Wednesdays, March 6, 11, 13, 18, 20
1–3:30 pm

• Session 1: Introduction and How Contractors Get Work
• Session 2: Visualizing and Interpreting Construction Documents
• Session 3: Differences Between Estimating and Preconstruction
• Session 4: Understanding What’s Important About Contracts and Subcontracts
• Session 5: Document Control, RFI’s and Meeting Minutes

Unit 2
Mondays and Wednesdays, March 25, 27, April 1, 3, 8
1–3:30 pm

• Session 1: Introduction & Submittal Management
• Session 2: Scheduling Concepts and How to Stata a CMP Schedule
• Session 3: Material and Equipment Procurement
• Session 4: Safety for Project Engineers
• Session 5: Communication

Unit 3
Mondays and Wednesdays, April 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
1–3:30 pm

• Session 1: Introduction & Change Management Techniques
• Session 2: How to Communicate and Motivate Your Trade Partners
• Session 3: Quality Management Techniques for Project Engineers
• Session 4: Owner/Architects/Engineer Communication Techniques and Managing Expectations
•  Session 5: Developing Schedule of Values, Pay Applications, and Monthly Owner Draws

Cost: $650* (regularly $850)

• *Mention that you are a member of the Oregon-Columbia Chapter to receive a $200 discount on registration.
• Contact Melissa Sotelo at AGC of Colorado to register.

Superintendent Bootcamp

Three Units, Seven Sessions Per Unit (Students welcome to register for individual units)
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Superintendent Bootcamp is designed to expand the knowledge of construction professionals who are looking to grow in their career. Ideal candidates for this course include field and project engineers, forepersons, assistant superintendents, and anyone looking to gain a thorough understanding of the commercial construction building process. Sessions include a deep dive into building a project from the ground up.

Unit 1: Sitework and Foundations
Live Sessions, Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 27, 29, March 5, 7, 12, 14, 19
2–4:30 pm

• Session 1: Project Set-Up, Surveying & Layout
• Session 2: Environment, Dewatering
• Session 3: Geotechnical Reports, Foundations, and Materials
• Session 4: Excavation, Site Utilities
• Session 5: Underground MEP, Slabs, and Flat Work
• Session 6: Scheduling
• Session 7: Shoring Systems, Structural Shotcrete, Blindside Waterproofing

Unit 2: Core & Shell
Live Sessions, Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23
2–4:30 pm

• Session 1: Cast-In-Place Concrete and Post Tensioned Concrete
• Session 2: Structural Steel / Pre-Cast Concrete
• Session 3: Wood Structures, Modular Systems and Roofing Systems
• Session 4: Stucco, EIFS, Exterior Metal Panels and Cementitious Siding
• Session 5: Proper Weather Barrier Installation, Dry-In and Glass and Glazing Systems
• Session 6: Masonry
• Session 7: Major Equipment

Unit 3: Finishes and Building Systems
Live Sessions, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, May 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23
2–4:30 pm

• Session 1: HVAC, Plumbing and MEP
• Session 2: Specialty: Kitchens, Laundries, Science Labs, Bathrooms
• Session 3: Fire Sprinklers, Fire Alarms, and Smoke Control
• Session 4: Healthcare Facilities and Infection Control
• Session 5: Tile & Stone, Flooring Finishes
• Session 6: Hardscapes / Landscapes
• Session 7: Closeout

Cost: $650* (regularly $850)

• *Mention that you are a member of the Oregon-Columbia Chapter to receive a $200 discount on registration.
• Contact Melissa Sotelo at AGC of Colorado to register.

Commercial Print Reading Fundamentals

February 16–March 27
Live Sessions: Wednesdays, 4:30–6 pm
All content available to students via LMS

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This hybrid course allows students to complete textbook reading assignments, online videos, and online workbook exercises during the week at their own pace (three–four hours per week) and connect LIVE weekly with the instructor, and other learners for a one hour “Live Learning Lab” via Zoom to review workbook answers and ask questions. Registration fee includes $150 textbook Print Reading for Construction, Residential and Commercial.

Cost: $795* (regularly $995)

• *Mention that you are a member of the Oregon-Columbia Chapter to receive a $200 discount on registration.
• Contact Melissa Sotelo at AGC of Colorado to register.

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Print Reading

April 5–May 8
Live Sessions: Wednesdays, 4:30–6 pm
All content available to students via LMS

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This course builds upon the foundation of the fundamentals course by expanding the understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Skills learned in this course will be utilized throughout a construction career, including reading, and understanding different types of heating and cooling systems, HVAC symbols, electrical terms, electrical schedules, electrical drawing types, plumbing systems, plumbing fixtures, plumbing diagrams, and an understanding of the three stages of plumbing installation.

Cost: $795* (regularly $995)

• *Mention that you are a member of the Oregon-Columbia Chapter to receive a $200 discount on registration.
• Contact Melissa Sotelo at AGC of Colorado to register.

Construction Master Pro Calculator Course

Live Sessions, Mondays, April 1–April 29, 4:30–6 pm

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In this course you will gain the confidence to use the Construction Master Pro construction calculator to increase productivity. Live learning will take place through a hybrid classroom. Course content includes site, foundations, carpentry, finishes, commercial construction, and advanced problem solving.

Cost: $650* (regularly $850)

• *Mention that you are a member of the Oregon-Columbia Chapter to receive a $200 discount on registration.
• Contact Melissa Sotelo at AGC of Colorado to register.