Education, Workforce, & Professional Development: Educational Offerings

The AGC of Michigan strives to offer current, relevant educational experiences for our members. Please check back to this page frequently for the newest list of our upcoming programs, or check the calendar on the homepage for a listing of all upcoming programs and events.

CONSTRUCTED
Part of the AGC of Michigan’s effort to deliver the services you need in 2008 involves a robust continuing education program.

Our new CONSTRUCTED program will deliver training and education opportunities for your most valuable resource. . .your employees! Based on your input and the work of the Continuing Education Committee, the AGC of Michigan has developed this year-long series of educational opportunities which will be offered throughout the state. Please refer to the CONSTRUCTED brochure for additional information.

Registration is open for the following programs:

STP Unit 8: Managing the Project: The Supervisor’s Role

November 7, 21, December 5, 12, and 19, 2008 ~ 12:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.

This course includes the following sessions: Understanding Project Delivery; Systems/Alternate Contracting Methods; Managing Information; Managing and Understanding Risk; Planning the Work; Working the Plan; Managing Methods and Materials; Understanding Finances; Working with Project Partners; Understanding People; Understanding Corporate Policies/Procedures

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LEED Estimating for Green Buildings

December 11 , 2008 ~ 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

This program will cover the stages involved in estimating, designing and building sustainable construction. It will document the importance of an integrated design process and review what items may be, “no cost,” “minimal additional cost,” and “significant additional cost.” [registration]

Summary of past events:

AGC Annual Compliance Seminar: Contractors in Serious Trouble

    Held October 31, 2008 - Lansing & Videoconferenced to Northern Michigan University

ConsensusDOCS: A New United Voice for Construction Contracts -

     HELD: September 25, 2008- Lansing

Presentation:

           ConsensusDOCS: A New United Voice for Construction Contracts
Addtitional Links:

           Comparison (AIA & ConsensusDOCS)

           Guidelines

           ConsensusDOCS.org

           ConsensusDOCS Guidebook

           AGC of America - Contracts and Construction Law

ConsensusDOCS: A New Game in Town

   HELD: June 20, 2008- Livonia

Presentation:

           ConsensusDOCS:A New Game in Town

   HELD: June 18, 2008- Marquette

Presentation:

           ConsensusDOCS:A New Game in Town

Marketing for Constructors

  HELD: May 22, 2008- Lansing  ~  May 23, 2008- Livonia

Presentations:

             Proposals A-Z

             Winning By Design

For more information on these programs or additional educational resources, please contact Viki Gotts - (313) 533-3509 Ext. 3102.