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SUMMARY:Electrical Estimating Course 1 (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION:Gain the confidence to bid accurately and win profitable work with a proven\, systematic estimating system. \n\nAre you confident in your electrical estimating skills in today’s competitive market? One missed labour unit or a forgotten job expense can turn a winning bid into a losing project. \nThis two-part\, live online workshop gives you a time-tested\, step-by-step system that catches errors before they cost you\, so you bid with clarity and walk onto the job site with confidence. \nWhy this matters: With rising material costs and tight labour markets\, a single 5% miss on a large commercial job can wipe out a month’s overhead. You can’t afford to estimate by instinct. This course replaces guesswork with a structured\, verifiable process – from your first takeoff to your final profit margin. \n\nYou will learn how to: \n\n\nCourse 1\, Day 1 – Estimating Fundamentals (Sept 14):\nWalk through real drawings and physically count every receptacle\, lighting fixture\, and feeder for an office and a plant. You’ll paste your counts into structured takeoff forms – supplied by us – and catch quantity errors before they become budget killers. \n\n\nCourse 1\, Day 2 – Pricing & Labouring (Sept 15):\nApply standard labour units to your counts\, then adjust them for site conditions and non-productive time. You’ll calculate material pricing\, add job expenses\, and apply mark-up – so you see your true profit number emerge on paper. \n\n\nCourse 2\, Day 1 – Advanced Industrial Estimating (Oct 6):\nMove up to 600-amp distribution\, QMQB panelboards\, switchgear replacements\, bus duct\, and 5KV service entrances. You’ll draft a complete estimate for a motor control centre with power and control wiring – tackling the complexity that scares most competitors away. \n\n\nCourse 2\, Day 2 – Quoting\, Change Orders & Unit Pricing (Oct 7):\nBuild a full quotation example\, then practise handling change orders and extras mid-job. You’ll also calculate the true hourly cost of your vehicles and equipment\, so your charge-out rates actually cover your fleet – and you’ll create unit pricing templates that speed up future bids. \n\n\n\n👥 Ideal Audience:\nElectrical contractors\, journeyman electricians\, maintenance electricians\, those wishing to go into electrical contracting\, purchasing personnel\, engineers\, architects and technicians\, project managers\, and foremen. Course 1 is beginner-friendly; Course 2 builds on it directly and requires Course 1 as a prerequisite. \n📅 Date: \n\n\nCourse 1: September 14 & 15\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM EDT \n\n\nCourse 2: October 6 & 7\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM EDT\n(Course 1 is a mandatory prerequisite for Course 2.) \n\n\n🏠 Host: Suderman Estimating Systems Inc. \n💻 Where: Live virtual session (link provided upon registration) \n💰 Cost: \n\n\nCourse 1 only: $1\,090 + tax \n\n\nCourse 2 only: $1\,045 + tax \n\n\nBundle (both courses): *$1\,985 + tax** – *you save $150 \n\n\n🔗 Register here today: Visit https://www.sudermanestimating.com/course-dates and scroll down to “Open Online Course” to find the registration link. \n\nYour Guide: John F. Wiesel – With 45 years of experience in the electrical industry\, from journeyman and foreman to project manager\, estimator\, designer\, sales\, and vice-president of a major electrical mechanical firm\, John is a qualified international construction consultant with a broad knowledge base. He has taught this proven system to over 5\,500 contractors across Canada. \n\nNeed to Know: \n\n\nWhat to bring: A calculator\, notepad\, and laptop or tablet to follow along. All other materials – including the labour manual\, print materials\, highlighters\, and scale – will be shipped to you prior to the course start. \n\n\nQuestions? Contact Suderman Estimating directly at info@sudermanestimating.com or 1-877-275-7194.
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/electrical-estimating-course-1-day-1-3/
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CATEGORIES:Virtual Training
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SUMMARY:Electrical Estimating Course 1 (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:Gain the confidence to bid accurately and win profitable work with a proven\, systematic estimating system. \n\nAre you confident in your electrical estimating skills in today’s competitive market? One missed labour unit or a forgotten job expense can turn a winning bid into a losing project. \nThis two-part\, live online workshop gives you a time-tested\, step-by-step system that catches errors before they cost you\, so you bid with clarity and walk onto the job site with confidence. \nWhy this matters: With rising material costs and tight labour markets\, a single 5% miss on a large commercial job can wipe out a month’s overhead. You can’t afford to estimate by instinct. This course replaces guesswork with a structured\, verifiable process – from your first takeoff to your final profit margin. \n\nYou will learn how to: \n\n\nCourse 1\, Day 1 – Estimating Fundamentals (Sept 14):\nWalk through real drawings and physically count every receptacle\, lighting fixture\, and feeder for an office and a plant. You’ll paste your counts into structured takeoff forms – supplied by us – and catch quantity errors before they become budget killers. \n\n\nCourse 1\, Day 2 – Pricing & Labouring (Sept 15):\nApply standard labour units to your counts\, then adjust them for site conditions and non-productive time. You’ll calculate material pricing\, add job expenses\, and apply mark-up – so you see your true profit number emerge on paper. \n\n\nCourse 2\, Day 1 – Advanced Industrial Estimating (Oct 6):\nMove up to 600-amp distribution\, QMQB panelboards\, switchgear replacements\, bus duct\, and 5KV service entrances. You’ll draft a complete estimate for a motor control centre with power and control wiring – tackling the complexity that scares most competitors away. \n\n\nCourse 2\, Day 2 – Quoting\, Change Orders & Unit Pricing (Oct 7):\nBuild a full quotation example\, then practise handling change orders and extras mid-job. You’ll also calculate the true hourly cost of your vehicles and equipment\, so your charge-out rates actually cover your fleet – and you’ll create unit pricing templates that speed up future bids. \n\n\n\n👥 Ideal Audience:\nElectrical contractors\, journeyman electricians\, maintenance electricians\, those wishing to go into electrical contracting\, purchasing personnel\, engineers\, architects and technicians\, project managers\, and foremen. Course 1 is beginner-friendly; Course 2 builds on it directly and requires Course 1 as a prerequisite. \n📅 Date: \n\n\nCourse 1: September 14 & 15\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM EDT \n\n\nCourse 2: October 6 & 7\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM EDT\n(Course 1 is a mandatory prerequisite for Course 2.) \n\n\n🏠 Host: Suderman Estimating Systems Inc. \n💻 Where: Live virtual session (link provided upon registration) \n💰 Cost: \n\n\nCourse 1 only: $1\,090 + tax \n\n\nCourse 2 only: $1\,045 + tax \n\n\nBundle (both courses): *$1\,985 + tax** – *you save $150 \n\n\n🔗 Register here today: Visit https://www.sudermanestimating.com/course-dates and scroll down to “Open Online Course” to find the registration link. \n\nYour Guide: John F. Wiesel – With 45 years of experience in the electrical industry\, from journeyman and foreman to project manager\, estimator\, designer\, sales\, and vice-president of a major electrical mechanical firm\, John is a qualified international construction consultant with a broad knowledge base. He has taught this proven system to over 5\,500 contractors across Canada. \n\nNeed to Know: \n\n\nWhat to bring: A calculator\, notepad\, and laptop or tablet to follow along. All other materials – including the labour manual\, print materials\, highlighters\, and scale – will be shipped to you prior to the course start. \n\n\nQuestions? Contact Suderman Estimating directly at info@sudermanestimating.com or 1-877-275-7194.
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/electrical-estimating-course-1-day-2-3/
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CATEGORIES:Virtual Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260902T092410
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SUMMARY:NETCO National Training Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/netco-national-training-conference/
LOCATION:Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu Quebec\, 181 Rue Richelieu\, La Malbaie\, QC\, G5A 1X7
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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SUMMARY:Canadian Industrial Cables Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:Ditch the confusion\, nail your specs\, and pass inspection with confidence—because one wrong cable choice can cost you delays\, rework\, and your reputation. \n\nYou have been there. A dense spec sheet. A tight deadline. One wrong cable choice means rework\, delays\, and a hit to your reputation that takes years to rebuild. \nThis is the session that changes that. Led by two industry experts from Nexans Canada\, this session combines foundational knowledge with practical insights that you can apply directly to your next industrial project. No unnecessary theory. Just straight talk from engineers who design and apply these systems every day. \nWhat makes this different? This is not a generic overview. You are learning directly from the people who build and specify these systems: an engineer who knows the code and the products inside out\, and a product leader who understands where the industry is headed. Together\, they will walk you through the critical details that most training misses: what actually matters on a spec sheet\, where contractors commonly make costly errors\, and how to interpret the code with confidence. \nThe stakes are real. Codes evolve. Cable technologies advance. And the contractors who understand these systems win more bids\, avoid costly rework\, and deliver projects that pass inspection the first time. \nThis is your opportunity to get ahead. Before your next bid. Before your next inspection. \n\nYou will learn how to: \n\nDecode a cable specification sheet and identify the exact product for your application—so you stop guessing and start specifying with confidence\, saving hours of research time and avoiding expensive specification errors.\nDistinguish between armoured and unarmoured cable applications by understanding real installation scenarios where choosing the wrong cable means failed inspections or compromised safety—and learn the code requirements that protect you.\nInterpret key electrical code requirements as they apply to industrial cable systems\, including voltage ratings\, flame spread\, hazardous location classifications\, and low smoke zero halogen requirements—so you can walk onto any job site knowing you have met compliance standards.\nApply best-practice installation techniques that prevent common field failures\, including proper shield bonding methods and handling requirements—saving your crew from rework and your project from delay.\nWalk through what to expect during a verification and an integrated systems test—so when the inspector arrives\, you are prepared\, not panicked.\n\n\n\n👥 Ideal Audience: Electrical contractors\, project managers\, site supervisors\, estimators\, and anyone specifying or installing industrial power cables. This session is designed for professionals with some field experience who want to deepen their technical knowledge and stay current with evolving standards. \n📅 Date: September 23\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST \n💻 Where: In-Person at the ECAO Office in Toronto\, or Virtual. \n\nAttend in person for hands-on experience with real cable solutions\, entry into the Nexans raffle draw\, and exclusive Nexans merchandise\nOr\, join virtually on Zoom (unique link provided upon registration)\n\n💰 Cost: FREE for ECAO members \n🔗 Register here today! \n\nYour Guides: \nWissam Geahchan\, P.Eng – Applications Engineer\, Nexans\nLicensed professional engineer with deep expertise in industrial cable systems. Wissam knows the code\, the products\, and the practical challenges you face on site. He will show you how to apply technical knowledge to real-world scenarios. \nAnup K.P. – Offer and Innovations Manager\, Nexans\nCertified Product Manager with 16 years of industry experience across Canada and international markets. Anup brings strategic insight into where cable technology is headed and how you can stay competitive. \n\nNeed to Know: \n\nWhat to bring: A notepad or digital device for taking notes. A copy of the latest Canadian Electrical Code (if available) for reference.\nNDA Requirement: All attendees must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement before joining the session. You will receive a copy of the NDA in your registration confirmation email. Please review\, sign\, and return it before the session starts.\nAccessibility & Questions: Contact Témoc Vega – tvega@ecao.org
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/industrial-power-cables-and-standards-in-north-america/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260902T092410
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SUMMARY:OCS Annual Conference & Labour Relations Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:Registration is NOW OPEN for the OCS Annual Conference & Labour Relations Forum\, returning September 28–30\, 2026\, at the stunning JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa. \nBack by popular demand\, we are thrilled to return to Muskoka for another year of industry insight\, meaningful conversations\, and valuable networking\, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of early fall. If you joined us previously\, you know just how special this setting is. If not\, this is one event you won’t want to miss! \nAs one of OCS’s most anticipated and well-attended events of the year\, the Annual Conference & Labour Relations Forum brings together leaders from across Ontario’s unionized ICI construction sector for engaging discussions\, shared learning\, and opportunities to connect with industry peers. \n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect \nMonday\, September 28\nKick things off with optional late-morning golf at The Rock Golf Club in Muskoka\, followed by an evening welcome reception—a great opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces and make new connections. \nTuesday\, September 29\nA full day of professionally facilitated discussions and collaborative group exercises at the Labour Relations Forum\, focused on identifying key priorities and strategic considerations geared toward the continued building of LR capacity\, followed by an evening dinner and entertainment. \nWednesday\, September 30\nThe conference wraps up with a half-day featuring Labour Caucus & Management Caucus sessions\, an OCS presentation\, and departure before lunch.\n\n\n\n\n\n*This event is open to labour\, management\, and government stakeholders affiliated with the Ontario Construction Secretariat. To ensure the event remains aligned with its intended audience\, the Ontario Construction Secretariat reserves the right to decline registrations that do not meet these eligibility criteria.
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/ocs-annual-conference-labour-relations-forum-2026/
LOCATION:JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa\, 050 Paignton House Rd\, Muskoka Lakes\, ON\, P0B 1G0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTSTAMP:20260902T092410
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SUMMARY:NECA 2026 Convention & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Where else can you participate in educational sessions geared to the needs of NECA contractors\, connect with manufacturers and service providers you rely on\, and meet up with your fellow contractors? Only at NECA 2026 Las Vegas. You get all that information and face-to-face networking in just three days\, meaning fewer days out of the office\, lower travel costs and immediate results!\n\n\n\n\n\nMember Registration Includes:\n\n\n\n2\,670 minutes of Convention Education sessions\nThree lunches on the Trade Show floor\nOpening Reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages\nBusiness Development Seminar\nClosing Celebration with open bar\nDaily Prize Drawing tickets\nShowstoppers Showcase\nThree General Sessions\n14 hours of exclusive NECA Show access\n1\,650 minutes of workshops on the NECA Show Floor\n\nExperience 125 Years\, Right on the Show Floor\nAt NECA 2026 Las Vegas\, attendees will step into an immersive anniversary experience that brings our history to life. Through curated exhibits featuring historical documents\, milestone projects\, vintage materials\, tributes to membership and archival photography\, you’ll explore how NECA has helped shape the electrical contracting industry over the decades. \nGuided throughout the trade show floor\, you’ll follow a thoughtfully designed journey that highlights key moments in NECA’s evolution while connecting you with the innovations shaping its future. Interactive elements along the way invite you to engage even further\, unlocking exclusive stories behind the breakthroughs that built our industry. \nAs you complete the experience\, you’ll be recognized for being part of this milestone celebration with a special commemorative gift\, marking your place in NECA’s 125-year legacy. This journey connects where we’ve been with where we’re headed.
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/neca-2026-convention-trade-show/
LOCATION:Mandalay Bay Convention Center\, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89119
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T183000
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CREATED:20260813T183725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T194553Z
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SUMMARY:Electrical Estimating Course 2 - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Gain the confidence to bid accurately and win profitable work with a proven\, systematic estimating system. \n\nAre you confident in your electrical estimating skills in today’s competitive market? One missed labour unit or a forgotten job expense can turn a winning bid into a losing project. \nThis two-part\, live online workshop gives you a time-tested\, step-by-step system that catches errors before they cost you\, so you bid with clarity and walk onto the job site with confidence. \nWhy this matters: With rising material costs and tight labour markets\, a single 5% miss on a large commercial job can wipe out a month’s overhead. You can’t afford to estimate by instinct. This course replaces guesswork with a structured\, verifiable process – from your first takeoff to your final profit margin. \n\nYou will learn how to: \n\nCourse 1\, Day 1 – Estimating Fundamentals (Sept 14):\nWalk through real drawings and physically count every receptacle\, lighting fixture\, and feeder for an office and a plant. You’ll paste your counts into structured takeoff forms – supplied by us – and catch quantity errors before they become budget killers.\nCourse 1\, Day 2 – Pricing & Labouring (Sept 15):\nApply standard labour units to your counts\, then adjust them for site conditions and non-productive time. You’ll calculate material pricing\, add job expenses\, and apply mark-up – so you see your true profit number emerge on paper.\nCourse 2\, Day 1 – Advanced Industrial Estimating (Oct 6):\nMove up to 600-amp distribution\, QMQB panelboards\, switchgear replacements\, bus duct\, and 5KV service entrances. You’ll draft a complete estimate for a motor control centre with power and control wiring – tackling the complexity that scares most competitors away.\nCourse 2\, Day 2 – Quoting\, Change Orders & Unit Pricing (Oct 7):\nBuild a full quotation example\, then practise handling change orders and extras mid-job. You’ll also calculate the true hourly cost of your vehicles and equipment\, so your charge-out rates actually cover your fleet – and you’ll create unit pricing templates that speed up future bids.\n\n\n👥 Ideal Audience:\nElectrical contractors\, journeyman electricians\, maintenance electricians\, those wishing to go into electrical contracting\, purchasing personnel\, engineers\, architects and technicians\, project managers\, and foremen. Course 1 is beginner-friendly; Course 2 builds on it directly and requires Course 1 as a prerequisite. \n📅 Date: \n\nCourse 1: September 14 & 15\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM EDT\nCourse 2: October 6 & 7\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM EDT\n(Course 1 is a mandatory prerequisite for Course 2.)\n\n🏠 Host: Suderman Estimating Systems Inc. \n💻 Where: Live virtual session (link provided upon registration) \n💰 Cost: \n\nCourse 1 only: $1\,090 + tax\nCourse 2 only: $1\,045 + tax\nBundle (both courses): *$1\,985 + tax** – *you save $150\n\n🔗 Register here today: Visit https://www.sudermanestimating.com/course-dates and scroll down to “Open Online Course” to find the registration link. \n\nYour Guide: John F. Wiesel – With 45 years of experience in the electrical industry\, from journeyman and foreman to project manager\, estimator\, designer\, sales\, and vice-president of a major electrical mechanical firm\, John is a qualified international construction consultant with a broad knowledge base. He has taught this proven system to over 5\,500 contractors across Canada. \n\nNeed to Know: \n\n\nWhat to bring: A calculator\, notepad\, and laptop or tablet to follow along. All other materials – including the labour manual\, print materials\, highlighters\, and scale – will be shipped to you prior to the course start. \n\n\nQuestions? Contact Suderman Estimating directly at info@sudermanestimating.com or 1-877-275-7194.
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/electrical-estimating-course-2-day-1-3/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Virtual Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T183000
DTSTAMP:20260902T092410
CREATED:20260813T183846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T195712Z
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SUMMARY:Electrical Estimating Course 2 - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Gain the confidence to bid accurately and win profitable work with a proven\, systematic estimating system. \n\nAre you confident in your electrical estimating skills in today’s competitive market? One missed labour unit or a forgotten job expense can turn a winning bid into a losing project. \nThis two-part\, live online workshop gives you a time-tested\, step-by-step system that catches errors before they cost you\, so you bid with clarity and walk onto the job site with confidence. \nWhy this matters: With rising material costs and tight labour markets\, a single 5% miss on a large commercial job can wipe out a month’s overhead. You can’t afford to estimate by instinct. This course replaces guesswork with a structured\, verifiable process – from your first takeoff to your final profit margin. \n\nYou will learn how to: \n\nCourse 1\, Day 1 – Estimating Fundamentals (Sept 14):\nWalk through real drawings and physically count every receptacle\, lighting fixture\, and feeder for an office and a plant. You’ll paste your counts into structured takeoff forms – supplied by us – and catch quantity errors before they become budget killers.\nCourse 1\, Day 2 – Pricing & Labouring (Sept 15):\nApply standard labour units to your counts\, then adjust them for site conditions and non-productive time. You’ll calculate material pricing\, add job expenses\, and apply mark-up – so you see your true profit number emerge on paper.\nCourse 2\, Day 1 – Advanced Industrial Estimating (Oct 6):\nMove up to 600-amp distribution\, QMQB panelboards\, switchgear replacements\, bus duct\, and 5KV service entrances. You’ll draft a complete estimate for a motor control centre with power and control wiring – tackling the complexity that scares most competitors away.\nCourse 2\, Day 2 – Quoting\, Change Orders & Unit Pricing (Oct 7):\nBuild a full quotation example\, then practise handling change orders and extras mid-job. You’ll also calculate the true hourly cost of your vehicles and equipment\, so your charge-out rates actually cover your fleet – and you’ll create unit pricing templates that speed up future bids.\n\n\n👥 Ideal Audience:\nElectrical contractors\, journeyman electricians\, maintenance electricians\, those wishing to go into electrical contracting\, purchasing personnel\, engineers\, architects and technicians\, project managers\, and foremen. Course 1 is beginner-friendly; Course 2 builds on it directly and requires Course 1 as a prerequisite. \n📅 Date: \n\nCourse 1: September 14 & 15\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM EDT\nCourse 2: October 6 & 7\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM EDT\n(Course 1 is a mandatory prerequisite for Course 2.)\n\n🏠 Host: Suderman Estimating Systems Inc. \n💻 Where: Live virtual session (link provided upon registration) \n💰 Cost: \n\nCourse 1 only: $1\,090 + tax\nCourse 2 only: $1\,045 + tax\nBundle (both courses): *$1\,985 + tax** – *you save $150\n\n🔗 Register here today: Visit https://www.sudermanestimating.com/course-dates and scroll down to “Open Online Course” to find the registration link. \n\nYour Guide: John F. Wiesel – With 45 years of experience in the electrical industry\, from journeyman and foreman to project manager\, estimator\, designer\, sales\, and vice-president of a major electrical mechanical firm\, John is a qualified international construction consultant with a broad knowledge base. He has taught this proven system to over 5\,500 contractors across Canada. \n\nNeed to Know: \n\n\nWhat to bring: A calculator\, notepad\, and laptop or tablet to follow along. All other materials – including the labour manual\, print materials\, highlighters\, and scale – will be shipped to you prior to the course start. \n\n\nQuestions? Contact Suderman Estimating directly at info@sudermanestimating.com or 1-877-275-7194.
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/electrical-estimating-course-2-day-2-3/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Virtual Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T163000
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CREATED:20260810T152404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T173131Z
UID:10000095-1791903600-1791909000@www.ecao.org
SUMMARY:AI Workshop Series #1 - AI Starts Here: Data That Actually Works
DESCRIPTION:Get your data AI-ready and build the foundation for every session that follows. \n\nYour data is the foundation. If it’s not ready\, nothing else works. \nMost AI training skips the most important step: getting your data ready. You can’t build a reliable AI workflow on a shaky foundation.  \nThis workshop is the starting point for the entire series. We’ll show you exactly how to structure your data\, so AI actually works. You’ll learn the simple rule for what AI handles\, what you check\, and what stays your call. And you’ll walk out with a live project folder and templates ready to go. \nWhy this matters: Without clean\, structured data\, AI is just a fancy guessing machine. This workshop ensures every session that follows works better — because clean inputs decide everything that comes out. \n\nYou will learn how to: \n\n\nSet up a project folder with cost libraries\, production rates\, standard scopes\, and templates so AI works off structured text — not a PDF it skims or generic information \n\n\nUse the human-AI split to decide what AI handles\, what you check\, and what stays your call — so you never trust a bad output and never second-guess a good one \n\n\nWalk out with a live project folder and templates ready to go\, using your data\, your rates\, and your way \n\n\nBuild a repeatable system for keeping your data clean and AI-ready — so every project starts with a solid foundation \n\n\n\n👥 Ideal Audience: Estimators\, project managers\, owners\, and operations leads who have some familiarity with AI and want to build a solid foundation for using it on real projects. This session is strongly recommended as a prerequisite for all other sessions in the series. \n📅 Date: Tuesday\, October 13\, 2026 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM EST \n💻 Where: Live online via Zoom \n💰 Cost: $99 (tax incl.) per live session (includes recording) | $79 for recording only \n🔗 Click Here to Register \n\nYour Guide: Josh Turner\, PMP\, ContractorOS — An industry expert with hands-on construction experience who has figured out how to make AI practical\, rather than a tech guru with no site experience. \n\nNeed to Know: \n\n\nWhat to bring: A laptop and a working internet connection. Participants are encouraged to have a real project folder (specs\, drawings\, or data) to work with during the session. \n\n\nPayment: Online via PayPal or Invoice. \n\n\nCancellation: Full refund (4+ weeks)\, 50% (2–4 weeks)\, no refund (<10 days). Substitutions allowed. \n\n\nAccessibility & Questions: Contact Témoc Vega – tvega@ecao.org
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/aiseries2026-1/
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CATEGORIES:Virtual Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T153000
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CREATED:20260813T191603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T192456Z
UID:10000108-1792396800-1792423800@www.ecao.org
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.
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/achieving-greater-project-success-through-pre-construction-planning/
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CATEGORIES:In-Person Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T153000
DTSTAMP:20260902T092410
CREATED:20260813T192255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T192255Z
UID:10000109-1792483200-1792510200@www.ecao.org
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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CATEGORIES:In-Person Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T153000
DTSTAMP:20260902T092410
CREATED:20260810T153356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T172745Z
UID:10000096-1793196000-1793201400@www.ecao.org
SUMMARY:AI Workshop Series #2 - From Takeoff to Bid: Catch Missed Scope. Keep the Margin.
DESCRIPTION:Use AI to cross-check your takeoff quantities and protect your margin. \n\nYour estimate is only as good as your takeoff. And your margin is only as good as your estimate. \nAs an estimator\, you face ongoing pressure from tight deadlines\, complex specs\, and the constant risk of missing scope or pricing something wrong. \nThis workshop shows you how to use AI to support your estimating process without handing over control. You’ll learn to turn specs and drawings into structured scope lists\, cross-check quantities with AI\, and run price checks off your rate library. You’ll keep the margin and final numbers where they belong — with you. \nWhy this matters: A missed scope item or a rate outlier can cost you thousands. This workshop gives you a repeatable process to catch those issues before they hit your bottom line. \n\nYou will learn how to: \n\n\nTurn specs and drawings into a structured scope list so nothing gets missed and every item is priced or excluded on purpose \n\n\nUse AI to cross-check your takeoff quantities — devices\, fixtures\, homeruns\, and panels — against your own count\, rather than relying on it as the final number \n\n\nRun an independent price check off your rate library to catch missing scope and rate outliers \n\n\nKeep the margin and final numbers where they belong: with you \n\n\n\n👥 Ideal Audience: Estimators and operations leads who have some familiarity with AI and want to use it to support — not replace — their estimating process. While it’s strongly recommended that you attend Session 1: Data That Actually Works\, if you missed it\, you can access the recording in ECAO’s Learning Centre. \n📅 Date: Wednesday\, October 28\, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM EST \n💻 Where: Live online via Zoom \n💰 Cost: $99 (tax incl.) per live session (includes recording) | $79 for recording only \n🔗 Click Here to Register \n\nYour Guide: Josh Turner\, PMP\, ContractorOS — An industry expert with hands-on construction experience who has figured out how to make AI practical\, rather than a tech guru with no site experience. \n\nNeed to Know: \n\n\nWhat to bring: A laptop and a working internet connection. Participants are encouraged to have a real project folder (specs\, drawings\, or data) to work with during the session. \n\n\nPayment: Online via PayPal or Invoice. \n\n\nCancellation: Full refund (4+ weeks)\, 50% (2–4 weeks)\, no refund (<10 days). Substitutions allowed. \n\n\nAccessibility & Questions: Contact Témoc Vega – tvega@ecao.org
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/aiseries2026-2/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Virtual Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261103T153000
DTSTAMP:20260902T092410
CREATED:20260810T172543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T172733Z
UID:10000097-1793714400-1793719800@www.ecao.org
SUMMARY:AI Workshop Series #3 - The PM's Daily Engine: Automate the Admin. Run the Project.
DESCRIPTION:Turn contracts into task lists\, automate the repeatable paperwork\, and stay in control of the key decisions. \n\nYou can’t afford to lose hours to admin. But you also can’t afford to lose control. \nAs a PM\, you’re pulled in a hundred directions. Contracts\, RFIs\, emails\, meeting notes\, payment claims\, reports — the list never ends. The paperwork is relentless\, and it takes time away from what matters. \nThis workshop shows you how to use AI to automate the repeatable admin while you stay in control of the key decisions. You’ll learn to turn contracts into task lists\, log and organize project communications\, draft reports and payment claims with AI\, and set up recurring tasks so nothing falls through the cracks. \nWhy this matters: The admin never stops. But it doesn’t have to be all on you. This workshop gives you a system to handle the paperwork faster — so you can focus on running the project. \n\nYou will learn how to: \n\n\nTurn a signed contract into a working task list — every obligation\, its clause\, its deadline\, and who owns it \n\n\nLog and organize project emails\, RFIs\, instructions\, and meeting notes so nothing slips through \n\n\nDraft RFIs and client monthly reports straight from your tracked data \n\n\nBuild payment claims with AI while you set the percent complete — AI drafts\, you review and approve \n\n\nSet up recurring tasks to help keep projects on track \n\n\n\n👥 Ideal Audience: Project managers\, operations leads\, and estimators who have some familiarity with AI and want to automate the repeatable admin while staying in control of the key decisions. While it’s strongly recommended that you attend Session 1: Data That Actually Works\, if you missed it\, you can access the recording in ECAO’s Learning Centre. \n📅 Date: Tuesday\, November 3\, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM EST \n💻 Where: Live online via Zoom \n💰 Cost: $99 (tax incl.) per live session (includes recording) | $79 for recording only \n🔗 Click Here to Register \n\nYour Guide: Josh Turner\, PMP\, ContractorOS — An industry expert with hands-on construction experience who has figured out how to make AI practical\, rather than a tech guru with no site experience. \n\nNeed to Know: \n\n\nWhat to bring: A laptop and a working internet connection. Participants are encouraged to have a real project folder (specs\, drawings\, or data) to work with during the session. \n\n\nPayment: Online via PayPal or Invoice. \n\n\nCancellation: Full refund (4+ weeks)\, 50% (2–4 weeks)\, no refund (<10 days). Substitutions allowed. \n\n\nAccessibility & Questions: Contact Témoc Vega – tvega@ecao.org
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/aiseries2026-3/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Virtual Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260902T092410
CREATED:20260810T173145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T173145Z
UID:10000098-1794405600-1794411000@www.ecao.org
SUMMARY:AI Workshop Series #4 - Track Progress. Catch Delays. Stay Ahead.
DESCRIPTION:Build schedules\, track labour and delays\, and run weekly look-aheads to stay ahead. \n\nScheduling is where projects succeed or fail. And delays are where margins disappear. \nYou need to plan the work\, track progress\, and catch delays before they cost you. But the tools are clunky\, the data is messy\, and the GC’s schedule changes constantly. \nThis workshop shows you how to use AI to build schedules from production rates\, sequence\, and critical path — or work with the GC’s schedule. You’ll learn to turn voice notes into daily records\, track delay impacts\, and run weekly look-aheads to coordinate crews and catch roadblocks early. \nWhy this matters: Delays are inevitable. But getting blindsided by them is not. This workshop gives you a system to track progress\, catch delays early\, and support time claims when they happen. \n\nYou will learn how to: \n\n\nBuild your own programme or work to the general contractor’s schedule: structure\, durations from production rates\, sequence\, and critical path — AI does the first cut; you own the sequence \n\n\nTurn a supervisor’s voice note or quick write-up into a structured daily record of hours\, quantities\, and delays \n\n\nRun the weekly look-ahead as a working session to coordinate crews and surface roadblocks before they hit \n\n\nLearn why percent complete is yours to set — and why measuring progress by money spent is a trap \n\n\nTrack delays and their impacts\, so you can support a claim for time up the chain\, with the time and cost of each option \n\n\n\n👥 Ideal Audience: Project managers and operations leads who have some familiarity with AI and want to use it to support scheduling\, progress tracking\, and delay management. While it’s strongly recommended that you attend Session 1: Data That Actually Works\, if you missed it\, you can access the recording in ECAO’s Learning Centre. \n📅 Date: Wednesday\, November 11\, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM EST \n💻 Where: Live online via Zoom \n💰 Cost: $99 (tax incl.) per live session (includes recording) | $79 for recording only \n🔗 Click Here to Register \n\nYour Guide: Josh Turner\, PMP\, ContractorOS — An industry expert with hands-on construction experience who has figured out how to make AI practical\, rather than a tech guru with no site experience. \n\nNeed to Know: \n\n\nWhat to bring: A laptop and a working internet connection. Participants are encouraged to have a real project folder (specs\, drawings\, or data) to work with during the session. \n\n\nPayment: Online via PayPal or Invoice. \n\n\nCancellation: Full refund (4+ weeks)\, 50% (2–4 weeks)\, no refund (<10 days). Substitutions allowed. \n\n\nAccessibility & Questions: Contact Témoc Vega – tvega@ecao.org
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/aiseries2026-4/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Virtual Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260902T092410
CREATED:20260810T173525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T173525Z
UID:10000099-1794924000-1794929400@www.ecao.org
SUMMARY:AI Workshop Series #5 - Manage Contracts\, Changes\, & Risks. Protect Your Revenue.
DESCRIPTION:Draft notices\, build variations\, handle time claims\, and mitigate risks.  \n\nChange happens on every project. The question is: do you get paid for it? \nContract management is where revenue is protected or lost. A missed notice\, a poorly priced variation\, or a time claim handled wrong can cost you thousands. \nThis workshop shows you the order that protects you: notice first\, prove entitlement\, then price. You’ll learn to use AI to draft notices the moment something changes\, build variations from contract rates\, handle time claims without double-counting\, and run back-to-back checks so you never carry a risk you can’t recover. \nWhy this matters: Every change on site is a potential revenue loss — or gain. This workshop gives you a clear process to protect what you’re owed. \n\nYou will learn how to: \n\n\nDraft the right notice to the general contractor or client the moment something changes on site \n\n\nBuild a variation with the entitlement case first\, then price it off the rates already in your contract — notice first\, prove entitlement\, then price \n\n\nHandle time claims and extensions of time properly\, without double-counting \n\n\nRun the back-to-back check so you never carry a risk down to your own suppliers or labour that you cannot recover from above \n\n\n\n👥 Ideal Audience: Project managers\, owners\, contract administrators\, and operations leads who have some familiarity with AI and want to use it to support contract management and revenue protection. While it’s strongly recommended that you attend Session 1: Data That Actually Works\, if you missed it\, you can access the recording in ECAO’s Learning Centre. \n📅 Date: Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM EST \n💻 Where: Live online via Zoom \n💰 Cost: $99 (tax incl.) per live session (includes recording) | $79 for recording only \n🔗 Click Here to Register \n\nYour Guide: Josh Turner\, PMP\, ContractorOS — An industry expert with hands-on construction experience who has figured out how to make AI practical\, rather than a tech guru with no site experience. \n\nNeed to Know: \n\n\nWhat to bring: A laptop and a working internet connection. Participants are encouraged to have a real project folder (specs\, drawings\, or data) to work with during the session. \n\n\nPayment: Online via PayPal or Invoice. \n\n\nCancellation: Full refund (4+ weeks)\, 50% (2–4 weeks)\, no refund (<10 days). Substitutions allowed. \n\n\nAccessibility & Questions: Contact Témoc Vega – tvega@ecao.org
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/aiseries2026-5/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Virtual Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261210T123000
DTSTAMP:20260902T092410
CREATED:20260810T200230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T185739Z
UID:10000100-1796896800-1796905800@www.ecao.org
SUMMARY:Don't Sweep It Under the Rug: How to Properly Respond to a Harassment or Bullying Complaint
DESCRIPTION:Turn a tense\, high-stakes complaint into a process that protects your crew and your company. \n\nWhat would you do if one of your best electricians walked into your office tomorrow with a formal complaint against their foreman? You have no HR department. No in-house lawyer. Just you\, your reputation\, and the sinking feeling that you are standing on a loose floorboard. Do you know exactly where to step next? \nThis practical half-day session gives you the step-by-step investigation framework you need—so you can lift that rug\, clear out the mess\, and get back to business with your integrity intact. \nWhy this matters: In Ontario\, ignoring a complaint or botching an investigation is not just bad leadership—it is a legal liability. The Ministry of Labour expects a proper\, documented response. This session is not about becoming a lawyer. It is about gaining the confidence to handle complaints the right way\, the first time\, so you protect your people\, preserve your reputation\, and keep your projects moving forward. \n\nYou will learn how to: \n\nWalk through the initial steps after a complaint lands on your desk: what to say\, what to document\, and what not to do while you gather facts\nAssess whether you can handle an investigation yourself or whether it is time to bring in a third-party investigator\, saving you from costly mistakes and biased outcomes\nConduct investigations that preserve confidentiality\, weigh credibility fairly\, and build a report that actually holds up if the Ministry of Labour or a tribunal comes calling\nIdentify the warning signs that an investigation is going off track and course-correct before minor issues balloon into major legal liabilities\nAvoid the most common pitfalls that leave contractors exposed: delays\, incomplete documentation\, failing to follow your own policies\, and sweeping legitimate concerns aside\n\n\n👥 Ideal Audience: Business owners\, project managers\, site supervisors\, and anyone in a leadership role who wants to handle workplace complaints with confidence and credibility. No prior HR or legal experience needed—just a willingness to lead better. \n📅 Date: December 10\, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST \n💻 Where: Live virtual session. \n💰 Cost: $69 (tax included) \n🔗 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nSpots are limited. Secure yours today! \n\nYour Guide: Zaheer Lakhani is a trusted employment lawyer with extensive experience conducting workplace investigations across Ontario. He brings real-world construction case studies to every session\, so you leave with practical tools\, not just legal theory. \n\nNeed to Know: \n\n\nWhat to bring: A pen\, notepad\, and any real-world questions or scenarios you want to explore. Bring your curiosity and a willingness to engage. \n\n\nPayment: Online via PayPal or Invoice. \n\n\nCancellation: Full refund available with 4+ weeks notice; 50% refund with 2–4 weeks notice; no refund for cancellations less than 10 days before the session. Substitutions are always welcome. \n\n\nAccessibility & Questions: Contact Témoc Vega at tvega@ecao.org for any accommodations or additional information.
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/dont-sweep-it-under-the-rug-how-to-properly-respond-to-a-harassment-or-bullying-complaint/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270617
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DTSTAMP:20260902T092410
CREATED:20260819T195220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T200243Z
UID:10000110-1813190400-1813276799@www.ecao.org
SUMMARY:ECAO 2027 AGM & Safety Awards
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/ecao-2027-agm-safety-awards/
LOCATION:The Vue & Clubhouse\, 195 Galaxy Blvd\, Etobicoke\, ON\, M9W 6R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ECAO Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270919
DTSTAMP:20260902T092410
CREATED:20260619T164112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T164425Z
UID:10000093-1820707200-1821311999@www.ecao.org
SUMMARY:ECAO 2027 Annual Industry Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/ecao-2027-annual-industry-conference/
LOCATION:Rome Cavalieri\, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel\, Via Alberto Cadlolo\, 101\, Rome\, 00136\, Italy
CATEGORIES:ECAO Event
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