Education & Training

ESTM 101 – An Introduction to Construction Estimating

Published October 6, 2025

October 20-23, 2025 ONLINE Earn 2 Gold Seal Credits

 If you are new to the industry or to estimating, if you currently work in the field and are considering a move into the office, if you are a college or university graduate still considering your career options or if you are an employer wishing to educate your existing staff, this course will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the exciting career that is Construction Estimating.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify the various phases of a construction project from inception to commissioning and beyond.
  2. Describe the role of the estimator in the modern construction industry.
  3. Identify 6 common types of construction contract arrangements.
  4. Identify 4 common types of construction estimates.
  5. Detail the components of a construction estimate.
  6. Recall the process of creating and applying various unit rates within a construction estimate as well as the completion and summarization of a construction estimate
  7. Identify various methods used for procurement of construction services.

Cost is $750,  email to [email protected] to register

 

Navigating Tariffs: Strategies, Support & Solutions for Suppliers

Published April 29, 2025

Join our plans room partner, Bids & Tenders for this free webinar.

From managing price fluctuations to decoding tricky contract clauses, we heard a range of concerns—but one issue stood out loud and clear: tariffs. Suppliers told us they’re looking for guidance, clarity, and actionable strategies to navigate these challenges. So, together with the Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA), we’re bringing in the experts. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or just want to stay ahead of the curve, this free live webinar is for you.
Speakers:
Ali Carden, Global Practice Director, Products and PlatformsGHD
Dr. Andreas Schotter is a Professor of Global Strategy and General Management at the Ivey Business School.
Victoria Mirlocca Ontario Public Buyers Association President, and Manager, Procurement Services City of Mississauga
Kailey Sutton Partner McMillian LLP

Register here.

What you need to know about Bill 216

Published April 16, 2025

Date & Time
May 12, 2025 10:00 AM in 
Description
Bill 216 has fixed many of the glitches in the Construction Act, and these updates will come into force in the coming months.  Join us to hear how these changes will benefit you, including: - Mandatory Annual Release of Holdback – What it means and how it works. -  “Proper Invoice” Updates – Changes to content and automatic deeming of invoices. - Extended Adjudication Deadlines – More time to bring claims. These updates could have a big impact on your projects—don’t miss your chance to get ahead of the curve! Speaker: Glenn W. Ackerley Partner, WeirFoulds LLP
 

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