Continuing Education

REGISTRATION FOR FEARLESS FIELD LEADER CERRITOS IS CLOSED

Do you want to be recognized as a Professional Foreman, Leader, and Manager? Take the following steps and register for this seminar that focuses on key strategies and techniques to emerge as leaders, mentors, and innovators on the jobsite. There is no other program in the construction industry that provides a more comprehensive, uniquely focused people skills training specifically for construction Foremen. This class includes a copy of Five Minute Foreman by Mark Breslin.

This class will cover mechanic's liens, stop payment notices, and bond claims. You will learn practical tips to get paid!

What You Will Learn

• Mechanic's liens
• Stop payment notices
• Bond claims
• Practical tips

Target Audience

Everyone: even if you are not responsible for collections in the company, it is good to have at least a basic understanding of time frames and requirements.

Instructor

Janette Leonidou, Leonidou & Rosin Professional Corp.

This course will introduce the concepts of insurance, surety, and risk management for construction companies and projects. We will review specific insurance coverages, types of surety bonds contractors can expect to see in their contracts, establishing and enhancing safety programs, ways to mitigate risk, and turning your insurance program into a profit center.

Under SB 1343, all California companies with 5 or more employees must provide sexual harassment training to all employees. Non-supervisory employees must receive at least one hour of sexual harassment training, and supervisors must receive at least two hours of sexual harassment training. This training must be renewed every two years and be provided to any new hire within six months of their hire date or promotion to a supervisory position. This course meets the state-mandated requirements.

Unexpected overtime can make or break your bottom line!

Yet, the rules are easy to misinterpret or take for granted, causing cost creep and wage claims. Join this class to ensure your team knows how to take advantage of overtime and Special Shift (SS) rules under the Laborers, OE12, Carpenters, and Cement Masons Master Agreements.

Unlock the potential of social selling to boost your personal brand within the landscape of your company's corporate identity. This class offers a strategic process for professionals aiming to make an impact. Learn to target and connect with key audiences, follow up effectively, and establish your voice through compelling content across various mediums. Whether through insightful articles, engaging videos, or dynamic podcasts, we'll guide you on becoming an ambassador for your brand and an influencer in your industry. 

Step into construction networking with a clear plan and a confident smile, even if you’re naturally more reserved. Say goodbye to awkward exchanges and discover how to network with authenticity and impact. Learn to strategically select events, create an engaging elevator pitch without the fluff, and set meaningful goals to foster relationships with key industry players. Enhance your conversational skills to engage, influence, and leave a memorable impression—without resorting to cheesy tactics.

2025 waitlist is OPEN!

This workshop teaches the concepts of “fearless negotiating” as they relate to the construction industry. Using examples from “real-job” scenarios, this fast-paced session nails down five of the most important elements of successful negotiating and attaches tactics and strategies to each. Participants will be equipped to enter their very next negotiating session with more confidence than ever before.

Special consideration is given to pre-con meetings, scheduling and progress meetings, change order and contract negotiations and employee / team relations

Every Contractor performing prevailing wage work at either the State or Federal levels must be willing and able to work within Awarding Body’s and third-party Labor Compliance Programs to achieve compliance. A Prevailing Wage Specialist will present this 2-hour overview.

Project Foremen and Superintendents have some of the most difficult jobs in the construction industry.  The more they know and understand about leadership, communication, planning, organization and cooperation, the more value they bring to the project team.  This program teaches many of the most important concepts and skills required to launch field level Foremen, supervisors, and lead persons to new levels of effectiveness.

This class is for anyone responsible for ensuring that their company has a workforce compliant with Skilled & Trained Workforce (STW) guidelines. STW is not just a compliance issue; it’s a competitive issue that increasingly favors those who get up to speed early. In 45 minutes, you and your team will clearly understand the STW framework, get clear steps on the fastest ways to get compliant, and learn how to respond effectively to STW compliance requests.

Learn how to craft a strategy that ensures your company thrives through transitions. Uncover how to identify critical roles, define performance paths, and nurture internal talent for future leadership. This session is your toolkit to create a robust framework that not only prepares your firm for change but also fortifies its growth for the long haul. Join us to transform your succession plan from an abstract idea to a concrete reality.

Join Eric Anderton as he sits down with a leading expert to unpack the ESOP model. This discussion focuses on clarity and strategy, providing actionable insights for integrating employee ownership into your company’s vision.

Learn how ESOPs can boost motivation, support your operational goals, and safeguard your firm’s future.

Join Eric Anderton as he has a deep dive discussion with a top M&A to learn how to prepare your construction business for a high-value sale.

This session will teach you to align your firm with market expectations and enhance its desirability to prospective buyers. Join us to pave the way for a lasting legacy in the construction industry. 

You are not alone! About 1 in four people are living with a mental health condition that is impacting their quality of life.
In this workshop, we explore the ways that different forms of anxiety and depression show up in people’s lives and 10 easy-to-learn coping tools to help regulate thoughts and emotions.

Are we doing enough to invest in mental health and “mental resiliency”?

What does it actually mean to be emotionally fit and psychologically hardy? With increasing demands to do more with less and perform with polish, people need coping tools and emotional inoculation to get them through challenges. This keynote looks at the issue of mental wellness and gives participants the tools to help themselves and others sustain a passion for living over the long haul.

Get up to date with new construction industry employment laws affecting your organization’s policies and practices. This program will discuss new laws and court decisions and provide strategies on how to implement new requirements at your company. 

What You Will Learn

• Review the labor & employment laws that were passed in 2022 that will affect the Construction Industry
• Discuss what the new laws mean for you.
• Discuss the implementation of the new requirements

Target Audience

UCON Members
 

This course, presented by Workers Comp experts, will cover best practices for contractors around dealing with Workers comp, including the value of Workers Comp Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) programs available to union contractors, union agreement provisions that can help limit lost work days and impacts to your mod rate, and strategic guidance for contractors from a former Workers Comp judge.