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February 29 to March 4, 2016Sheridan College,Brampton, Ontario
2017Course Guide
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Executive Director’s Letter
Welcome
Which Course will Benefit You Most?
7 Habits of Highly Effective Construction Leaders
Emotional Intelligence
Driving Accountability
Understanding and Achieving COR™ in Ontario
Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Managers
Estimating: Methods & Challenges
Mastering the Essentials of Project Management
Building Relationships in Construction - Networking for Professional Success
Construction Law & Contracts 2.0
New Dispute Resolution Provisions in MTO Contracts
Construction Disputes & Claims
Occupational Health & Safety for Supervisors
Practical Solutions for Environmental Challenges
Highly Effective Sales Tips and Tactics in Transportation Infrastructure
Construction Industry Ethics (online)
Buildforce
Practical Solutions in Hot Mix
Gold Seal
ORBA Advantage Program
ORBA Driver Licence Status Check
Venue - BMO Institue for Learning
Pricing, Particulars & Registration
Executive Director’sLetter
The program for 2017 is packed with 16 Gold Seal accredited courses delivered by our professional educators and industry practitioners and furthers ORBA’s goal of offering members the highest quality education available.
As in previous years, the 2017 Road Building Academy offers variety in both content and delivery format. Attendance at classroom courses facilitates direct peer-to-peer learning and networking.
With our amalgamation, we have incorporated courses suitable to all our membership categories, including Contractors, Hot Mix Producers, AC Suppliers and Associate Members.
Why is this important?Whether you are an employer or an employee, continuous professional development allows you to raise the bar, demonstrate your commitment to excellence and get ahead of the competition.
As always, we cannot do what we do without the dedication and support from our education committee. I’d like to thank our education committee member volunteers for their time and support in helping us deliver a program that will support your businesses.
What is new this year? ORBA conducted a member Focus Group to help us identify the best types of courses to offer as new components to the Academy. Not only have we expanded our course offerings, we have upgraded our venue to the prestigious BMO Institute for Learning which includes state of the art classrooms, food hubs and a buffet lunch to suit every palate.
We will also be launching the compulsory Construction Ethics course through Buildforce as our first online course offering.
We encourage members to take advantage of the Canada Ontario Job Grant where companies can claim back for training their staff. Visit orba.org/academy/canada-ontario-job-grant-program for further details. We look forward to seeing you at the 2017 Road Building Academy.
Geoff WilkinsonExecutive Director, ORBA
Welcome to the Ontario Road Building Academy
We are very excited to share 16 Gold Seal Accredited Courses with you. We invite you to join us for Academy Week which includes an array of courses tailored to the Road Building Industry. Gain skills in leadership, safety, networking and management which can be applied to your working environment immediately.
Canada Ontario Job GrantMember companies are encouraged to apply for funding through the Canada-Ontario Job Grant program. This is a great opportunity to train more staff at Academy courses. The program funds two-thirds of a worker's eligible training costs, up to a maximum of $10,000.
Additional information on how to effectively access this grant is available online at: http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/eopg/cojg/
FEBRUARY 27-3 MARCH, BMO INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING, TORONTO
WELCOMETO THE 2017 ROAD BUILDINGACADEMY
John Blake (Co-Chair)Norjohn Contracting and Paving Limited
Platforms Insurance Management Inc.
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers(Canada) Ltd.
Lisa AndersonCruickshank
Anna Sgro
Geoff Stephens (Co-Chair)Capital Paving Inc.
Cameron WoodRoto-Mill Inc.
Paul SousaSteed and Evans Ltd.
Geoff WilkinsonORBA
Rhonda BarryMiller Paving Ltd.
Charles Quenneville
Thank you to our Education Committee
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WHICH COURSE WILL BENEFIT YOU MOST?
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
New Dispute Resolution Provisions in MTO Contracts
Occupational Health & Safety for Supervisors
Practical Solutions for Environmental Challenges
Finance & Accounting for Non-Financial Managers
Construction Disputes & Claims
Highly Effective Sales Tips & Tacticsin Transportation Infrastructure
Driving Accountability
Building Relationships in Construction - Networking for Professional Success
Understanding & Achieving COR™in Ontario
Emotional Intelligence
Construction Law & Contracts 2.0
Mastering the Essentials of Project Management
Estimating: Methods & Challenges
Construction Ethics (online)
7 Habits of Highly Effective Construction Leaders
Practical Solutions in Hot Mix
TECHNICAL
LEADERSHIP
M.A., C.E.T. Manager of Sales & Business Development, Bot Aggregates Ltd.
Barry has a civil engineering diploma from Ryerson University and is a Certified Engineering Technologist. His experience includes roles with Wimpey Minerals as an estimator/project manager, as manager/chief estimator at Warren Paving and Materials and as IT business support manager for Coco Paving where he lead training, development and implementation related to the Lafarge sale of its construction division. Barry received his M.A. degree in adult education from Central Michigan University.
2017 ORBA Road Building Academy 06
• Develop check lists and templates for the various stages of a project to assist planning• Diagnose project risks and use pro-active planning and preparation to manage• Understand the impacts of productivity, material yields, quality control and tasks to the overall project schedule• Identify traits of generations in the work force - Baby Boomers, Gen X, Y & Millennials to get them to collaborate as a team• Utilize mobile apps for check lists, productivity, planning, tracking tools
Site & crew lead staff encounter numerous daily challenges, managing complex projects, juggling tasks and the expectations of owners/agents, home owners, travelling public, subordinates, team members and senior staff. Incorporating group activities, workbook exercises and interactive techniques, this two day participatory course reveals the 7 habits of highly effective construction leaders required to successfully manage these challenges.
7 Habits ofHighly Effective Construction Leaders
Learning Outcomes
• Foremen• Superintendents• Project managers• Field quality control
• Engineers in Training
Who Should Attend
Instructor: Barry Thompson
Date: February 27 - 28, 2017Venue: BMO Institute for Learning Toronto
Member Fee: $899Non-Member Fee: $999
Course Overview
Leadership
Senior Facilitator, Excel Thru Learning
Linda brings a passion and enthusiasm for excellence and learning through communication and leadership. Her dynamic presentation style leverages the strengths of diverse learners which in turn, help to improve performance and productivity in an organization. Drawing upon years of experience, Linda offers clients expertise in a variety of topics including; leadership development, problem solving, project management, conflict resolution and relationship building.
2017 ORBA Road Building Academy 07
• You will gain understanding on what motivates you and how your EQ influences others around you. • You will determine how to improve your EQ and develop a plan of action
This one day workshop examines how IQ differs from EQ (Emotional Intelligence) and why organizations are looking to grow their EQ. In the workshop you will learn how your EQ can help you to work more effectively independently and with others
Emotional Intelligence
Learning Outcomes
Emotional Intelligence – The New SmartThe Science of Emotional IntelligenceThe Importance of Emotional IntelligenceWhat is Emotional Intelligence (EI)
Organizational EI• What Employers Want• The Emotional Climate• The Limit of IQ
Emotional Competence•The Five Elements of Emotional Intelligence 1. Self-Awareness 2. Motivation 3. Self-Regulation 4. Empathy 5. Social Skills
Course Outline
• Supervisors – Operations, HR, Finance, Marketing
• Foremen• Superintendents
• Project Managers• Team Leaders
Who Should Attend
Instructor: Linda Sherwin
Date: February 27, 2017Venue: BMO Institute for Learning Toronto
Member Fee: $549Non-Member Fee: $649
Course Overview
Leadership
Senior Facilitator, Excel Thru Learning
Barry has a civil engineering diploma from Ryerson University and is a Certified Engineering Technologist. His experience includes roles with Wimpey Minerals as an estimator/project manager, as manager/chief estimator at Warren Paving and Materials and as IT business support manager for Coco Paving where he lead training, development and implementation related to the Lafarge sale of its construction division. Barry received his M.A. degree in adult education from Central Michigan University.
2017 ORBA Road Building Academy 08
• Lead different personalities successfully• Communicate effectively who is accountable for what• Use body language to create and confirm expectations• Give both positive and constructive feedback • Overcome emotional conversations and turn them into action oriented ones• Make accountability critical to driving positive results
You and your team are accountable for results. This highly compelling course will help you gain insight into your own personal accountability, your team’s and individuals and groups you interact with, enabling you to create a culture of accountability to produce positive results.
Driving Accountability
Learning Outcomes
• Supervisors – Operations, HR, Finance, Marketing• Foremen• Superintendents
• Project Managers• Estimators• Schedulers
Who Should Attend
Instructor: Randall Sherwin
Date: March 1, 2017Venue: BMO Institute for Learning Toronto
Member Fee: $549Non-Member Fee: $649
Course Overview
Leadership
CEO, Cobalt Safety
Kevin is a former Ministry of Labour Inspector and Inspector Peer Trainer in the Province of Ontario. Kevin is known for his engaging teaching methods and making the complex world of safety easily understandable.
2017 ORBA Road Building Academy 09
• What is COR™, who needs it, and the company COR™ auditor• Understand how a health and safety program that meets COR™ works to provide Due Diligence• Learn how the COR™ audit is set up and scored• Learn how the 19 elements of COR™ are set up and how they related to the audit.• Learn how to implement key sections that most companies fail in COR™ e.g. the section 2 element requirements which setup your whole program • Learn how to setup a team and implement COR™ within your company• Learn the paper audit and the IHSA audit expectations and methods.
This informative course provides participants an overview of the Certificate of Recognition program (COR™) in Ontario. The course covers the main areas of the program and the most common misunderstood elements of the program and how to achieve them. Achieving COR™ is a process and the first step is understanding what is needed and how to accomplish it.
Understandingand Achieving COR™ in Ontario
Learning Outcomes
• Company owners who want to understand the COR™ program
• Health and Safety Professionals• COR™ auditors
Who Should Attend
Instructor: Kevin Brown
Date: March 1, 2017Venue: BMO Institute for Learning Toronto
Member Fee: $549Non-Member Fee: $649
Course Overview
Leadership
With over 35 years financial and construction experience, Wayne has amassed a library of knowledge on what makes a successful contracting business. Since 2003 he has been presenting his exclusive seminars in most major Canadian cities. He was awarded his CMA in 1972.
2017 ORBA Road Building Academy 10
• Understand the fundamentals of finance and accounting• Comprehend accounting processes and terminology• Interpret and react to financial signals through financial statement analysis • Calculate and apply financial performance tools that assist decision making• Examine and critique business and project finances• Gain a new sense of confidence when dealing with financial professionals• Deliver better bottom-line results through sound decision making
If you’re responsible for any aspect of profitability in your firm, and you’ve never been trained to read, produce, and analyze financial reports, this course is for you. The hands-on exercises guide participants through each step of the financial process. A comprehensive course manual filled with the methodologies and strategies needed to improve your business is provided.
Finance and Accountingfor Non-Financial Managers
Learning Outcomes
• Owners• Department and division managers• Project managers and coordinators
• Field supervisors• Administrators• Superintendents
• Estimators• Staff that influence profitability
Who Should Attend
Instructor: Wayne Newell
Date: March 2 - 3, 2017Venue: BMO Institute for Learning Toronto
Member Fee: $899Non-Member Fee: $999
Course Overview
Leadership
2017 ORBA Road Building Academy 11
• Estimating Methods• Estimating Challenges: Risk and Procurement• Case Study/Simulation• Estimating Earthwork
• Estimating underground utilities• Estimating Roadwork and Paving
Accurate and precise estimating is critical to the financial viability of a construction firm. This workshop provides an introduction to the field of construction estimating and covers the methods and challenges encountered in the development of a dependable estimate.
EstimatingMethods and Challenges
Topics Covered
• Contractor/Project Managers• Schedulers/Planners• Anyone who quantifies cut and fill, underground utilities or road building• Project Engineers, Administrators/Coordinators
Who Should Attend
Date: March 1, 2017Venue: BMO Institute for Learning Toronto
Member Fee: $549Non-Member Fee: $649
Course Overview
Leadership
Instructors:
P.Eng., PMP, Senior Project ManagerAtocrates Consulting and Education Services.
Kelly ParadisMSc, PhD, CSM, MCSE, FRCPM,Bud MacAulay Lush
Bud is a multiple award winning international facilitator, coach and consultant with over 35 years experience direct working and teaching experience in integrated systems program management and corporate-enterprise wide initiatives. Kelly is a Senior Project Manager at Atocrates Consulting and Education Services. She is a professional Engineer and registered Project Manager with 15 years experience including site inspection and road construction.
Instructors:
P.Eng., PMP, Senior Project ManagerAtocrates Consulting and Education Services.
Kelly ParadisMSc, PhD, CSM, MCSE, FRCPMBud MacAulay Lush
Bud is a multiple award winning international facilitator, coach and consultant with over 35 years experience direct working and teaching experience in integrated systems program management and corporate-enterprise wide initiatives. Kelly is a Senior Project Manager at Atocrates Consulting and Education Services. She is a professional Engineer and registered Project Manager with 15 years experience including site inspection and road construction.
2017 ORBA Road Building Academy 12
• Project Management environment and framework• Activities and Key Deliverables: “Project Management Book of Knowledge” including the construction extension• Planning, execution and control of the Project Life Cycle• The Use and Abuse of PM Software
• Management and Technical Integration• Status, Forecasting and Trending• Progress and performance measurement• Economics, Politics and Effective Relationship Management
With the rapid changes that are taking place in industry, companies must respond quickly, focus resources and deliver results with the expected benefits, on time and on budget. In this course, participants will learn how to break a project down into manageable components so a project plan can be built. Participants will be practice techniques for optimizing the project to meet the stakeholder/management needs.
Mastering the Essentials ofProject Management
Learning Outcomes
• Contractor/Project Managers/Senior Management• Schedulers/Planners/Technical Team Leads
• Customers/Owners• Project Administrators/Coordinators/Project Engineers
Who Should Attend
Date: March 2 - 3, 2017Venue: BMO Institute for Learning Toronto
Member Fee: $899Non-Member Fee: $999
Course Overview
Leadership
BA, MBA, Fairwinds Training & Development Inc.
Sylvie is a bilingual leadership capacity builder and seasoned management professional with a proven track record in developing individuals, teams, businesses, and associations in both the private and public sectors. She is passionate about personal and professional development and enjoys the synergy that takes place when facilitator and participants share knowledge and experiences.
2017 ORBA Road Building Academy 13
• Identify and embrace opportunities for networking • Create a list of VIPs (Very Important People) to include in your circles of influence • Shake hands and break the ice with confidence • Master the "dance moves" on the networking floor • Break into a cluster of people and join the conversation with ease
• Network with a "buddy" and leverage the "tag team" approach • Develop a networking strategy that works for "you"
Do you dread situations that require you to network? Do you have a fear of small talk? Are you worried that you will be tongue-tied, ramble on, or giggle nervously? You are not alone. Networking is an important part of professional success. Learn how to overcome your anxieties with practical techniques to get the most out of professional and social situations in the construction industry. This informative and highly interactive program is designed to teach you how to build authentic relationships with professional colleagues, mentors, city officials, clients, and prospects.
Building Relationships in Construction:Networking for Professional Success
Learning Outcomes
• Anyone looking to feel more comfortable with new people and new situations in the construction industry • Anyone looking to create professional opportunities in the construction industry
Who Should Attend
Instructor: Sylvie Thibault
Date: March 3, 2017Venue: BMO Institute for Learning Toronto
Member Fee: $549Non-Member Fee: $649
Course Overview
Leadership
Partner, WeirFoulds LLP
Michael’s practice focusses entirely on construction law. He represents clients across Ontario and in every facet of the construction industry. Michael is involved in project strategy development from an early stage right through to project completion. As a litigator, Michael appears frequently before various boards, tribunals, and courts. Michael has instructed for ORBA annually since 2011.
2017 ORBA Road Building Academy 14
• Understanding of legal rights/obligations arising from contracts and subcontracts• Managing and avoiding contract risk• Maintaining and Preserving Proper Records• Comprehension of contract law principles, the Construction Lien Act (including what we may expect from the new updates in the Act), and other key legal tools to your benefit• Application of effective negotiation strategies
This interactive course provides a practical, relevant and current overview of construction and contract law. This course covers the entire spectrum of a project starting from the tendering and bidding process through to performing the actual work and culminating in project completion, dispute avoidance/resolution and, ultimately, final payment.
Construction Lawand Contracts 2.0
Learning Outcomes
• Managers and Supervisors• Controllers and Payment Certifiers• Contract Administrators
• In-house Legal Counsel• Owners• Staff with day-to-day contact with owners, consultants, sub-trades and suppliers
Who Should Attend
Instructor: Michael Swartz
Date: March 2-3, 2017Venue: BMO Institute for Learning Toronto
Member Fee: $899Non-Member Fee: $999
Course Overview
Leadership
Partner, Advocates LLP
Jim practices construction litigation, including the defence of liability claims against construction industry professionals. Certified by the Law Society as a Specialist in Construction Law, Jim has lectured with Ontario General Contractor's Association and Fanshawe College and has written for London & District Construction Association Magazine and "The Critical Path" Construction Law Newsletter.
2017 ORBA Road Building Academy 15
• Discern the difference between the existing and new dispute resolution process • Understand the claims review process timelines and implications • Be familiar with claims package submission requirements• Know by whom and when a claim can be referred to a Referee• Comprehend the contractor’s role in selecting a Referee
The new Dispute Resolution framework for MTO contracts, which came into force in 2016, will have a significant impact on how contractors manage issues and claims. This descriptive course will provide practical insight on how to navigate the new dispute resolution process and the relevance of changes to the Pre-qualification Rules and MTO Qualifications Committee to issues and management decisions.
New Dispute Resolution Provisions in MTO Contracts
Learning Outcomes
• Owners/senior executives• General Managers• Project Managers • Superintendents
• Contract Managers• Claims Administrators• Administrators
Who Should Attend
Instructor: James A. LeBer
Date: February 27, 2017Venue: BMO Institute for Learning Toronto
Member Fee: $549Non-Member Fee: $649
Course Overview
Business Management
P.Eng.
With over 38 years of experience in the highway planning, design, construction and maintenance activities in several positions with Ontario with the Ministry of Transportation, Gary currently works with contractors to prepare and negotiate engineering disputes and claims. Over the last two plus years, Gary has worked with contractors in Ontario to successfully resolve disputes/claims through the entire process from site level submissionsand negotiations through to mediation.
2017 ORBA Road Building Academy 16
• Understanding an owner’s obligations and requirements• Understanding a contractor’s obligations• Preparing a successful claim submission
This interactive and dynamic course provides participants with practical information about owner procedures and processes, presenting construction disputes/claims and the requirements for successful submissions. Using MTO procedures and processes as the example, short case studies will be utilized to present the course material. Participants will be encouraged to discuss and share with the group disputes/claims that they have worked on in their workplace.
Construction Disputes and Claims
Learning Outcomes
• Foremen• Superintendents• Estimators• Site Project Managers• Managers• Owners
Who Should Attend
Instructor: Gary Todd
Date: February 28, 2017Venue: BMO Institute for Learning Toronto
Member Fee: $549Non-Member Fee: $649
Course Overview
Business Management
Employment & Labour Lawyers, Sherrard Kuzz LLP
Matthew is a skilled lawyer whose practice is focused on the representation of management in many areas of employment and labour law. Matthew is regularly asked to speak on a wide range of topics related to his practice, and has taught labour law at Conestoga College. Andrew provides advice and representation to employers in several areas of labour and employment law. Widely published in national and international publications.
2017 ORBA Road Building Academy 17
• Comprehend occupational health and safety legalities • Create occupational health and safety policies and protocols• Understand what to do during a Ministry of Labour field visit, inspection or investigation• Manage WSIB claims • Position your organization and supervisors from a health and safety perspective
Supervising a worksite is more than deadlines and a good work product. Paramount is ensuring workers are safe, the company is legally protected from occupational health and safety charges and fines and supervisors do not face personal liabilities. This interactive and dynamic course will provide valuable information on how these goals can be achieved.
Occupational Health and Safetyfor Supervisors
Learning Outcomes
• Managers• Supervisors• Team leads• Health and safety professionals• Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) members
• Human resource professionals• Owners
Who Should Attend
Instructors: Matthew Badrov and Andrew Ebejer
Date: February 27, 2017Venue: BMO Institute for Learning Toronto
Member Fee: $549Non-Member Fee: $649
Course Overview
Business Management
Tom has over 21 years of corporate environmental management experience in Canada and the US, having worked in the aggregates, concrete, and asphalt manufacturing and construction sectors. Heather has over 12 years experience designing and managing natural environment field programs, technical impact assessment reports and developing rehabilitation plans. Eric has over 21 years of experience focused on the evaluation, design and implementation of remediation strategies for contaminated sites, including sixyears of applied research experience evaluating in situ groundwater remediation technologies.
2017 ORBA Road Building Academy 18
• Understand what’s new in the areas of water and wastewater, E&SC, Species at Risk and excess materials management• Utilize guides and check lists to prepare day-to-day project activities• Apply solutions to manage key environmental challenges
This fast paced, hands-on course takes participants through ORBA’s Environmental Best Practices Manual and includes in-depth instruction and practical solutions on how to manage key day-to-day environmental challenges on road construction projects.
Practical Solutionsfor Environmental Challenges
Learning Outcomes
• Environmental specialists• Field Quality Control • Foremen
• Superintendents• Project Managers• Owners
Who Should Attend
Instructors:
M.Sc., Senior Ecologist, Golder Associates Ltd., Eric Hood, Ph.D., P. Eng., Heather MelcherSenior Environmental Engineer, Golder Associates Ltd.Tom Baumgarten
Senior Environmental Engineer, Golder Associates Ltd.Eric Hood
Date: February 28, 2017Venue: BMO Institute for Learning Toronto
Member Fee: $549Non-Member Fee: $649
Course Overview
Business Management
Principal, The Achievement Center
Murray’s knowledge of sales and leadership has been earned through a career that started as a small business construction entrepreneur wearing “all the hats” and then transitioned into a professional sales and leadership career in the insurance industry. Since 2008, Murray has been a part-time faculty member at Conestoga College, School of Business and Hospitality, where he teaches business, communications and leadership courses to our future business leaders.
2017 ORBA Road Building Academy 19
• Define sales professionalism in today’s transportation infrastructure selling environment • Understand the psychology of sales throughout the sales process • Identify personal sales and communications strengths • Identify SMART sales goals and business development strategies • Clearly define and effectively use your situational Value Propositions (competitive strengths) • Engage clients as partners in the buying process • Build your negotiating tool box
In business, everything depends on profitable sales growth and sale professionals must accomplish this in a constantly changing sales environment. Industries, products, services and clients change but the “psychology of sales” is constant.Sales professionals who understand the psychology of sales - what goes on in the mind of the client at each step of the sales process - are able to enlist their clients as partners in the process, create loyal client relationships and make more sales.
Highly Effective Sales Tips and Tactics in Transportation Infrastructure
Learning Outcomes
• Sales Representatives • Sales Managers
• Customer Service Staff• Business Relationship Managers
Who Should Attend
Instructor: Murray G. Smith
Date: February 28, 2017Venue: BMO Institute for Learning Toronto
Member Fee: $549Non-Member Fee: $649
Course Overview
Business Management
2017 ORBA Road Building Academy 20
• Understand what is included in “ethical behaviour” • Be aware of the importance of ethics in business • Know how to make ethical decisions
• Recognize ethics in the context of the law • Understand the direct link between ethics and a company’s success
Ethical behaviour is paramount in the construction industry. By maintaining high ethical standards, and being consistent in our practices, we thrive both personally and professionally. The Construction Industry Ethics course can help your employees navigate the ethical grey areas they face every day.
The Construction Industry Ethics course has been designed to help you understand ethics as it relates to the construction industry. The course contains interactive elements, case studies, practical examples, videos, and a course glossary.
Construction Industry Ethics
Learning Outcomes
This course is available online in English and French. An instructor guide is available to support delivery of the course in a blended-learning model (online and classroom).
Available Formats
Effective 2017, the online ethics course PLUS a full day classroom ethics course will be mandatory to receive Gold Seal Certification. Gold Seal has allocated a total of 3 credits to this course (2 for the online portion and 1 for the classroom portion). A final mark of 100% is required in order to receive a certificate of completion
Credits/Certificates
You will require a PIN # prior to registering for this course. Please register online at orba.org/academy Your online registration will be processed and you will receive full instructions and your login.
Course Delivery: Online
• Owner/clients• Contractors
• Supervisors• Project managers, etc. who must deal effectively with various levels of business professionals
Who Should Attend
Course Delivery: OnlineCourse Length: Approximately 4 hours
Member Fee: $200Non-Member Fee: $200
Course Overview
Business Management
P.Eng., Technical Director, Ontario Hot Mix Producers Council
or over 40 years, Sandy Brown has worked as a consultant in geotechnical and materials engineering, 24 years of which were with Golder Associates Ltd. At the end of 2005, Sandy started in a shared position as Technical Director for the Ontario Hot Mix Producers Association. In his roles with OHMPA and Canadian Regional Engineer for the Asphalt Institute, Sandy offers expert advice to the paving industry and owners across Canada and US.
2017 ORBA Road Building Academy 22
• Adjust job mix formulas• Perform troubleshooting methods for HMA production and placement concerns• Apply emerging hot mix technologies to improve performance• Assess which technologies are most beneficial for your organization
This two day course, focuses on practical solutions for typical hot mix challenges, in addition to, providing a theoretical understanding of hot mix technology. With an ever changing asphalt paving industry, participants will learn about new equipment, materials and processes, along with Marshall and Superpave mix design, material properties, production, construction and testing.
Practical Solutionsin Hot Mix Technology
Learning Outcomes
• Site supervisors• Project managers• Plant operators• Project engineers• Quality control staff
Who Should Attend
Instructor: Sandy Brown
Date: March 1-2, 2017Venue: BMO Institute for Learning Toronto
Member Fee: $899Non-Member Fee: $999
Course Overview
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2017 ORBA Road Building Academy 26
VENUETHE BMO INSTITUE FOR LEARNING
For the first time in 2017, ORBA will be hosting the Road Building Academy at the BMO Institute for Learning in Toronto.
This learning facility offers inspiring spaces where teams can collaborate and share their thoughts. The facility was designed to be filled with natural light filling to open the minds of attendees.
Everything you need is in one space. The venue boasts all day Nourishment Hubs stocked with healthy and energizing foods, a full lunch buffet as well as various dinner options (not included in Academy pricing) that guarantees you will leave the facility satisfied.
All new Venue – The BMO Institute for Learning
Nourishment Hubs are an evolution of the coffee break and offer fresh and energizing refreshments throughout the day from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Nourishment Hubs
At the end of the day, guests can relax and unwind with colleagues in the Social Centre and enjoy regional craft beers, international wines, inventive cocktails or refreshing soft drinks. The lounge also features a light food menu, games room, seasonal patio, wide screen TV’s, weekly live entertainment and karaoke. Full service bar & light menu 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Complimentary high speed Wi-Fi is offered for free throughout the facility as well as free parking on site.
The Social Centre & Evening Entertainment
Conveniently located off the 401 Highway at: 3550 Pharmacy Avenue, Toronto, ON, M1W 3Z3 Canada
How to Get There
PRICING, PARTICULARS& REGISTRATION
CourseDate Price
MemberPriceNon-Member
New Dispute Resolution Provisions in MTO Contracts
Construction Disputes and Claims
Practical Solutions in Hot Mix
Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers
Construction Law and Contracts 2.0
Building Relationships in Construction: Networkingfor Professional Success
Emotional Intelligence
Occupational Health & Safety for Supervisors
7 Habits of Highly Effective Construction Leaders
Mastering the Essentials of Project Management
February 27
February 28
March 1-2
March 2-3
March 2-3
March 3
February 27
February 27
February 27 - 28
March 2-3
$549
$549
$899
Construction Industry Ethics Online Course $200 $200
$899
$899
$549
$549
$549
$899
$899
$649
$649
$999
$999
$999
$649
$649
$649
$999
Estimating Methods and Challenges
Driving Accountability
Highly Effective Sales Tips & Tactics in Transportation Infrastructure
Understanding and Achieving COR™ in Ontario
March 1
March 1
February 28
March 1
$549
$549
$549
$549
$649
$649
$649
$649
$999
Practical Solutions for Environmental Challenges February 28 $549 $649
Registration: orba.org/academy
Fees for all courses cover materials, coffee breaks and lunch each dayDiscount - Receive a 10% discount on fees after 5th participant registered per company
Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of a Gold Seal accredited course.
Time Accommodations
Classes begin each day at 8.30 am and run to 4.30 pm Visit: orba.org/academy for details
Cancellations and Refunds
Full refunds for cancellations must be received in writing by email to [email protected] before February 10, 2017.After this date, refunds of 50% will apply. Courses subject to cancellation if insufficient participant registration.
Fees Certificates
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Registration: orba.org/academy