The Canadian Construction Association and many employers strongly believe Gold Seal Certification plays an important role in the success of managing the company and projects. Since good management and supervision, combined with maximum productivity from workers is essential for that success, these courses are invaluable. Every company and company representative who has completed these courses since 1994 rate the instructors and course material as excellent overall! This Gold Seal Course is designed to teach and familiarize supervisors, owners, and construction managers in how to manage the business and projects together as a team to minimize risks, assure profit and success. A brief summary of the course as follows:  

Improving productivity in the workplace
How to retain good employees long term
Performance reviews and process
Getting commitment & loyalty long term
Working smarter v. working harder techniques
Inexpensive reward systems for workers
Role of construction and the economy
Future outlook of the industry
Contract procedures to minimize conflict 
Lawyers, accountants, and bankers
Electronic communication & advantages
Partnering (3P’s) – overview & future                                          
Bonding & insurance
Creating long term client relationships
Marketing the business and clients
Dealing with bad clients
Teaching public relations to workers
Technological changes to industry
Negotiations, & Contract award
Responsibilities by all parties to a Contract
Environmental issues/protection 
Project site recycling & waste management
Bid Depository Pros and Cons
How to cope with bad drawings and specs