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SUMMARY:ECAO-UNCE 2026 Annual Industry Conference
DESCRIPTION:📅 Dates: May 03-08\,2026 \n🏨 Venue: Nobu Hotel\, Los Cabos\, Mexico \n🔗Learn More and Register: https://www.ecao-unceloscabos2026.com/ \n💳Conference Fee: Single- $3\,085 USD | Couple- $6\,168 USD \nThis landmark event\, hosted by the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO) and Unión Nacional de Constructores Electromecánicos (UNCE)\, gives you even more opportunities to: \n\nConnect with new partners and expand your network\nStrengthen cross-border relationships across Canada and Mexico\nExplore innovations and opportunities shaping the electrical sector\n\nYour registration includes: \n\n5 nights’ accommodation at Nobu Hotel\nPrivate welcome reception and dinner with open bar\n2 half-day business meetings\n2 “Dine-Around” evenings with pre-dinner cocktails and à la carte dining with wine\nPrivate ECAO-UNCE Celebration Evening with dinner and open bar\nECAO Farewell Evening with networking and special dinner reservations across resort restaurants\n3 private group breakfasts plus two mornings at leisure\nMeal plan at Nobu with breakfast\, lunch\, dinner\, and selected bar items\nHosted networking sessions with open bar\nComplimentary WiFi throughout the resort\n20% discount on Nobu Esencia Wellness Spa services (50 minutes or more)\n$25USD daily credit per person for fitness lessons\nComplimentary gym access\nMultiple outdoor pools\, including a swim-up bar\nDedicated on-site travel staff to help with tours and travel information\n\nImportant Deadlines \n\nRegistration deadline: February 27\, 2026\nPayment due: Within 10 days of registering to secure your room\nCancellation policy: Written notification required. Refunds vary by date of cancellation. No refunds after January 31\, 2026.\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to Los Cabos for an unforgettable conference that blends professional development\, networking\, and the unique beauty of Mexico. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/ecao-unce-2026-annual-industry-conference/
LOCATION:Nobu Hotel\, Los Cabos\, Polígono 1. Fracción D. Fraccionamiento Diamante\, Los Cangrejos\, Cabo San Lucas\, Baja California Sur\, 23473\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:ECAO Event
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SUMMARY:Electrical Estimating Course 2 - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Suderman Estimating Systems Inc. \nSuderman Electrical Estimating Courses 1 & 2 are intense\, hands-on courses designed to introduce the basic principles of Electrical Estimating and its applications. Building on the fundamentals covered in Course 1\, this advanced two-day course delves into more complex electrical systems and estimating scenarios\, including 600-amp distribution systems\, panel boards\, switchgear\, bus ducts\, motor control centers\, and 5KV service entrances. The course also covers advanced topics such as change orders\, unit pricing\, and calculating hourly vehicle costs\, with hands-on exercises to create comprehensive and competitive estimates for complex electrical projects.​ \nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nLayout and Estimate for: 600-amp distribution; QMQB and CDP panel boards; 600V switchgear (remove and replace); Bus duct installations; Motor control centers\, motor power\, and control wiring; 5KV service entrance.\nPrice\, labour\, and summarize: Listing of material\, pricing and suppliers quotes; Labour units\, extensions\, Non-productive labour & cost; Job expenses and sub-contracts; Mark up\, profit and job closing; Quotation example; Change orders and extras on jobsites; Hourly cost of a vehicle and hourly charge out rates; Unit pricing.​\n\n\n👥 Ideal Audience: Electrical estimators\, contractors\, and professionals seeking advanced estimating skills and who have completed Course 1. \n📅 WHEN: May 5\, 2026 | 🕙 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM\n📍 WHERE: Virtual\n💵 COST: Course 1 $1231.70 ($1090+taxes) per person (Apr 14 & 15); Course 2 $1163.90 ($1030+taxes) per person (May 5 & 6). Bundle both for $1970.00 – save $150! \n\n​About the Instructors: At Suderman Estimating Systems Inc.\, electrical estimating courses are taught by a team of highly experienced professionals who bring decades of real-world expertise to the classroom. They are seasoned electricians\, estimators\, and industry leaders providing practical\, hands-on training beyond theory. These courses are Gold Seal accredited by the Canadian Construction Association.​ \nCourse Format: Virtual\, hands-on training over two days. \nNeed to Know:\n✔ Payment: Online or invoice\n✔ Cancellation: Contact the Suderman for details.\n♿ Accessibility | ❓Questions? Contact: Témoc Vega\, Learning & Development Coordinator – tvega@ecao.org. \nLimited spots – Act fast!\n🔗 Register here today!
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/electrical-estimating-course-2-day-1-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T163000
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SUMMARY:Electrical Estimating Course 2 - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Suderman Estimating Systems Inc. \nSuderman Electrical Estimating Courses 1 & 2 are intense\, hands-on courses designed to introduce the basic principles of Electrical Estimating and its applications. Building on the fundamentals covered in Course 1\, this advanced two-day course delves into more complex electrical systems and estimating scenarios\, including 600-amp distribution systems\, panel boards\, switchgear\, bus ducts\, motor control centers\, and 5KV service entrances. The course also covers advanced topics such as change orders\, unit pricing\, and calculating hourly vehicle costs\, with hands-on exercises to create comprehensive and competitive estimates for complex electrical projects.​ \nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nLayout and Estimate for: 600-amp distribution; QMQB and CDP panel boards; 600V switchgear (remove and replace); Bus duct installations; Motor control centers\, motor power\, and control wiring; 5KV service entrance.\nPrice\, labour\, and summarize: Listing of material\, pricing and suppliers quotes; Labour units\, extensions\, Non-productive labour & cost; Job expenses and sub-contracts; Mark up\, profit and job closing; Quotation example; Change orders and extras on jobsites; Hourly cost of a vehicle and hourly charge out rates; Unit pricing.​\n\n👥 Ideal Audience: Electrical estimators\, contractors\, and professionals seeking advanced estimating skills\, and who have completed Course 1. \n📅 WHEN: May 5\, 2026 | 🕙 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM\n📍 WHERE: Virtual\n💵 COST: Course 1 $1231.70 ($1090+taxes) per person (Apr 14 & 15); Course 2 $1163.90 ($1030+taxes) per person (May 5 & 6). Bundle both for $1970.00 – save $150!​ \nAbout the Instructors: At Suderman Estimating Systems Inc.\, electrical estimating courses are taught by a team of highly experienced professionals who bring decades of real-world expertise to the classroom. They are seasoned electricians\, estimators\, and industry leaders providing practical\, hands-on training beyond theory. These courses are Gold Seal accredited by the Canadian Construction Association.​ \nCourse Format: Virtual\, hands-on training over two days. \nNeed to Know:\n✔ Payment: Online or invoice\n✔ Cancellation: Contact the Suderman for details.\n♿ Accessibility | ❓Questions? Contact: ECAO Learning & Development\, Temoc Vega at tvega@ecao.org \nLimited spots – Act fast!\n🔗 Register here today!
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/electrical-estimating-course-2-day-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Training
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SUMMARY:Labour Operations Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Presented by RIVET \nTake control of your most unpredictable and impactful asset. Built on research from hundreds of contractors\, this masterclass helps you align staffing needs\, protect productivity\, and prevent profit fade. \nBy the end of this course\, you will be able to: \n\nForecast staffing needs more accurately so you can align labour supply with project schedules and stay ahead of demands.\nRecognize early warning signs of project labour risk so you can act before small issues become costly field problems.\nApply practical strategies to reduce profit fade and project saturation\, keeping your margins protected.\nCoordinate project and manpower leaders more effectively so labour plans are communicated and executed consistently.\nDefine clearer labour plans that your field teams can understand and follow.\nUse structured discussion to compare approaches and bring real-world challenges into the conversation.\n\n\n👥 Ideal Audience: Executives\, operations leaders\, labour managers\, and project managers. \n📅 WHEN: Wednesday\, May 28\, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET\n📍WHERE: Virtual — Microsoft Teams link sent upon registration\n💵 COST: Free — hosted by MCA Ontario\, ECAO & RIVET \n\nCourse Format \nThis virtual masterclass combines a structured presentation with an interactive discussion. Participants will explore practical labour operations strategies based on research from hundreds of contractors\, and can bring their own challenges into the conversation. \nAbout the Presenters \nBrendan Myers\, Vice President\, DILFO Mechanical\nBrendan brings hands-on expertise leading labour operations at DILFO Mechanical\, one of Ontario’s most established mechanical contractors. He will share the real-world systems and lessons that have shaped DILFO’s approach to staffing planning and labour performance. \nBrian Witt\, Vice President\, Revenue\, RIVET\nBrian brings deep expertise in workforce management and labour operations strategy\, co-authoring The Blueprint to Workforce Management based on insights gathered from hundreds of contractors. At RIVET\, he works directly with MEP contractors to build smarter\, more predictable labour systems. \nNeed to Know \n♿ Accessibility | ❓Questions? Contact: Témoc Vega\, Learning & Development Coordinator – tvega@ecao.org \n🔗 Register here today!​
URL:https://www.ecao.org/event-calendar/labour-operations-masterclass/
CATEGORIES:ECAO Event,Joint Event,Webinar
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