The Young Professionals Council has partnered with ABC’s Education Committee to offer the following courses, designed to give ABC members the skills to further their careers and succeed within the construction industry.

Time Management Workshop

Personal productivity is about self-management and improving habits to maximize use of time. This class reviews tips to improve skills and conduct a self-analysis of how you use your time. The class also discusses the importance of prioritizing and applies lessons that can improve work-life balance.

Mixing & Managing Generations

This class is for anyone looking to better communicate with those in their workplace. Tips and strategies are given for working with people who have difference communication preferences.  This class is open to the full (non-YP) ABC members. 

Integrated Lean Project Delivery

Learn how to add more value for your customers while meeting schedule and budget requirements. Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is a project delivery approach that integrates people, systems, business structures and practices into a process that collaboratively harnesses the talents and insights of all participants to optimize project results.

Leadership Academy

The Academy offers 6 classes that meet bi-weekly and offer a First Level (for new and emerging leaders) and a Second Level (experienced leaders who are looking to gain new skills or new ways to improve goals). Attendees do not have to have attended the Emerging Leaders Sessions (First Level) previously to attend the Second Level.  

Field Supervisory Skills Training

This 3-day workshop series addresses the primary skills needed by today’s field professionals; foremen, supervisors and superintendents. Training topics include productivity, customer relationships, planning and scheduling, time management, contract basics and more!