Program 1
The first program focuses on orientation of the program, it's learning objectives, and it's benefits to the participant and his company. The program includes two joint sessions with participants and mentors. During these sessions they select the on-the-job training and mentor sessions. Selections are based on the participant's and company's needs.

A comprehensive review of the roles, responsibilities, and attributes of the superintendent on the job site and within the construction firm is the central learning objectives of this initial session. Also covered are the combined roles and objectives of the superintendent and the project manager as the foundation for a successful project.

The initial personal development skill block is "listening and learning." This objective is to orient and prepare the participant to observe, inquire, plan, act as a leader, and understand supervision on the job through the 18-month program.

Demonstrations, exercises, readings and discussions involving trainees and mentors are utilized to provide a clear understanding of the program.

Lesson Topics for Program 1 Include:
  ● Familiarization with Plans and Specifications
  ● Applications for Superintendents
  ● Importance of Safety Management
  ● Plans, Specifications - Visualization
  ● Work Breakdown Structure
  ● The Project Timeline
  ● Safety is an Attitude
  ● Supervision and Control
  ● The Superintendent's Workplace
  ● Work Planning and Scheduling

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Program 2
Program 2 includes the participant's learning and experiences on the job, including the formal OJT experiences and mentoring sessions. Specific interests and concerns will be addressed. A principal objective in this session is to sustain and expand the participant's field observation and understanding.

Specific focus is on the technical issues of time and cost managements skills. A key part of the program focuses on understanding and analyzing HVAC and plumbing systems. The CITC provides the platform for the discussions and exercises. Computer applications in construction supervision and management will also be demonstrated and used.

Lesson Topics for Program 2 Include:
  ● Meetings
  ● Correspondence and Documentation
  ● Planning and Scheduling - Parts 1 and 2
  ● Computer Applications for Superintendents (Planning and Scheduling)
  ● Understanding the Subcontractor
  ● MEP Plans, Systems, and Execution Strategies: Plumbing
  ● MEP Plans, Systems and Execution Strategies: HVAC
  ● Planning and Execution of Quality
  ● Managing Job Site Risks

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Program 3
Program 3 continues development of planning and problem solving skills and focuses on electrical and life safety systems. Emphasis is also placed on jobsite leadership and other management techniques.

Lesson Topics for Program Three Include:
  ● Change Management
  ● Motivating in the Field
  ● Computer Applications for Superintendents (Digital Images)
  ● Managing a Diverse Workforce
  ● Problem Solving for the Superintendent
  ● Connecting the Estimate to the Job Site
  ● Leadership
  ● Site and Material Management
  ● MEP Plans, Systems, and Execution: Electrical
  ● MEP Plans, Systems, and Execution: Life Safety

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Program 4
Program 4 continues focus on technical elements and strategies for the "project cycle" including accounting, equipment management, project close-out and inspections and testing. Communication styles and skills are stressed and used in presentation exercises. Participants focus on their perspective for effective personal management and ethics.

  ● Lesson Topics in Program 4 Include:
  ● Communication Presentation Skills
  ● Dispute and Crisis Management at the Job Site
  ● Closeout Documentation and Warranty Negotiations
  ● Inspections and Tests
  ● Accounting for the Job Site
  ● Ethics in Construction
  ● Strategies for Managing Equipment
  ● Effective Personal Management for the Superintendent
  ● Managing a Complex Project: The UBC ITC

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