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SUMMARY:Achieving Greater Project Success Through Pre-Construction Planning
DESCRIPTION:Stop firefighting and start winning with a proven pre-construction planning process that boosts profit margins by 23%. \n\nWhat if you could turn a -3% loss into a 23% profit simply by planning differently? \nYou know how to get the job done. But too often\, you are forced to react to problems that should have been solved before the first shovel hit the ground. This course gives you a formal\, proven process for planning every phase of your project—from bidding to execution—so you can stay ahead of the curve. \nWhy this matters: A landmark study led by Dr. Awad Hanna found that projects using a formal pre-construction planning process achieved an average profit margin of 23%. Projects that were poorly planned? They lost 3%. With labour shortages\, tight deadlines\, and rising material costs\, Ontario electrical contractors cannot afford to leave profit on the table. This course gives you the tools to plan like the top contractors in the country. \n\nYou will learn how to: \n\nComplete a pre-construction planning self-assessment for one of your current projects\, identifying the specific gaps between your current process and the formal model.\nDraft a tailored pre-construction checklist for a project you are bidding on\, using a template of over 70 activities organized by project stage and risk level.\nStructure and lead a turnover meeting agenda that ensures estimators\, project managers\, and field supervisors walk away with clear\, aligned expectations.\nBuild site logistics\, material handling\, and sequencing plans that reduce waste\, minimize crew downtime\, and keep your project on schedule.\nApply the Planning Effectiveness Scorecard to measure your planning performance against industry benchmarks and identify priority areas for improvement.\nCreate a personalized action plan for implementing formal pre-construction planning in your firm\, starting with your very next project.\n\n\n👥 Ideal Audience: Project managers\, estimators\, field supervisors\, and owners of electrical contracting firms.  \n📅 Date: Monday\, October 19\, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM \n💻 Where: ECAO Office\, Toronto (in-person) \n💰 Cost: $1\,099 (tax included) \n🔗 Register here today! \n\nYour Guide: Dr. Awad Hanna – Ph.D.\, P.E.\, NAC\, Boldt Company Professor and Chair of the Program in Construction Engineering and Management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the most cited researcher in construction productivity and has taught thousands of seminars worldwide. \n\nNeed to Know: \n\nWhat to bring: Laptop (optional). Session includes course materials\, breakfast and lunch\, and parking.\nPayment: Online via PayPal or Invoice.\nCancellation: Full refund with 4+ weeks’ notice; 50% refund with 2–4 weeks’ notice; no refund with less than 10 days’ notice. Substitutions are allowed at any time.\nAccessibility: For information about the accessibility features of our office\, please contact ECAO’s Learning & Development Coordinator\, Témoc Vega\, at tvega@ecao.org.
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SUMMARY:Risk Management for Electrical Contractors: Principles and Practices
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify\, assess\, and mitigate risk before it hits your bottom line. \n\nYou work hard to build your reputation and your business. But one unexpected risk—an accident\, a dispute\, a supply chain failure—can undo years of progress in days. \nThis course gives you a practical\, step-by-step framework for identifying risks early\, assessing their impact\, and making smarter decisions that protect your people\, your profits\, and your peace of mind. \nWhy this matters: The construction industry is changing fast. Material costs are volatile. Contracts are more complex. Safety regulations are stricter. And the margin for error is shrinking. This course empowers you to take control of uncertainty—so you can focus on what you do best: delivering quality work on time and on budget. \n\nYou will learn how to: \n\nComplete a risk self-assessment for one of your current projects\, identifying the most common sources of risk and prioritizing which ones need your immediate attention.\nApply Dr. Hanna’s Single-Party Risk Assessment Worksheet to evaluate risk exposure within your own firm and identify gaps in your current approach.\nUse the 7-Step Risk Management Plan to define your project objectives\, identify risks\, qualify threats\, and build a clear response strategy.\nQuantify risk at the activity level and across the entire project\, so you can make data-driven decisions about where to focus your efforts.\nApply the PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) procedure to analyze scheduling risk\, forecast project timelines\, and build contingency into your schedule.\nDevelop alternative strategies for dealing with project risks and respond to risk events with confidence when they occur.\nCreate a personalized action plan for building a risk management culture on your team\, so everyone—from the office to the field—is watching for warning signs.\n\n\n👥 Ideal Audience: Firm owners\, project managers\, safety officers\, and field supervisors. \n📅 Date: Tuesday\, October 20\, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM \n💻 Where: ECAO Office\, Toronto (in-person) \n💰 Cost: $1\,099 (tax included) \n🔗 Register here today! \n\nYour Guide: Dr. Awad Hanna – Ph.D.\, P.E.\, NAC\, Boldt Company Professor and Chair of the Program in Construction Engineering and Management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is the most cited researcher in construction productivity and has taught thousands of seminars worldwide. \n\nNeed to Know: \n\nWhat to bring: Laptop (optional). Session includes course materials\, breakfast and lunch\, and parking.\nPayment: Online via PayPal or Invoice.\nCancellation: Full refund with 4+ weeks’ notice; 50% refund with 2–4 weeks’ notice; no refund with less than 10 days’ notice. Substitutions are allowed at any time.\nAccessibility: For information about the accessibility features of our office\, please contact ECAO’s Learning & Development Coordinator\, Témoc Vega\, at tvega@ecao.org.
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/risk-management-for-electrical-contractors-principles-and-practices/
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