Gold Cross FA/CPR 

This course combines CPR and First Aid training. It was designed for the occupational first aid provider, this extremely flexible program can help employers meet OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training employees how to respond and care for medical emergencies at work.

Classes are limited to 14 participants!

The Safety Leader 101 program provides ABC of Wisconsin member supervisors with building blocks needed to develop high-quality safety supervisors and managers into safety leaders. The program consists of six interactive modules taught by industry leaders, providing the tools to develop and implement safety programs at their company. The program runs a total of six days from February 21 to July 18, 2023.  

Prerequisite – Valid completion certificate from OSHA 30 Hour Course

Who Should Enroll?
This program is for anyone who supervises others while having responsibility for safety. This includes foremen, supervisors, and project managers. Company owners are welcome.

Registration Deadline:  February 15, 2023

Class Times:  7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Registration Fees:  $1,400 for the first registrant from an ABC-member company; $1,200 for each additional registrant

Location:  Consolidated Construction, 4300 N. Richmond St, Appleton, WI 54913

Laura Mael, Director of Recruiting with Parento’s Talent, a Lift Consulting Company, will dive into the common mistakes she has seen companies make in the hiring process. We know there is more work to do and less people to do it. When you have a great candidate interested in working for your company, the last thing you want is to turn them off with a bad hiring process. Culture plays a key role in a great approach to hiring. You’ll walk away with strategies to implement and a fresh approach to your hiring practices.

Objectives:

1. Identify the mistakes you make in the hiring process.
2. Discover key strategies for improving your hiring process.
3. Identify how culture impacts your success in hiring.

This webinar is free to ABC members only.

This is a TWO-DAY course is being held on February 23 & March 2, 2023 in the Milwaukee area.

Attendees successfully completing this two-day course will receive a wallet-sized card from the U.S. Department of Labor which certifies completion of this course and a large reference binder for future use. This program is Department of Commerce approved for 10 hours of Continuing Education Units for Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification, and 1 unit for Plumbers, Sprinkler Fitters and Electricians.

Classes can be canceled due to low registration numbers.
Facilities will not be secured until we have enough attendees to hold each training.
Confirmations will be sent with full location details.

ABC of Wisconsin is hosting an online Construction Industry Safety Update meeting (fka Safety Breakfast) open to all member company management team members at no cost. The hour-long session will provide the latest on safety matters relevant to construction. Your construction site managers are welcome to connect for this meeting with ABC of Wisconsin safety expert Don Moen.  This meeting will be held via Zoom.

Topics:

• OSHA record keeping changes
• OSHA’s 2023 jobsite priorities, including fall hazards; ladders; trenches; silica; heat, building renovation & demolition; powered industrial vehicles; hexavalent chromium and lead
• 2022 construction fatalities
• Your questions

This is a TWO-DAY course is being held on March 3 & 10, 2023 in the Eau Claire area.

Attendees successfully completing this two-day course will receive a wallet-sized card from the U.S. Department of Labor which certifies completion of this course and a large reference binder for future use. This program is Department of Commerce approved for 10 hours of Continuing Education Units for Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification, and 1 unit for Plumbers, Sprinkler Fitters and Electricians.

Classes can be canceled due to low registration numbers.
Facilities will not be secured until we have enough attendees to hold each training.
Confirmations will be sent with full location details.

Program Overview
The project coordinator/assistant project manager position is extremely important to the construction process because he/she must understand the industry and their important role in the construction process. As an integral member of the construction team, the project coordinator must be organized, detail-oriented and able to handle project documents, including contracts, progress reports, and closeout documents. 

Who Should Attend
The program is ideal for individuals who work with project managers. It is good for anyone seeking to expand knowledge and skills in project coordination, especially for persons having a few months to a few years of experience in the position. 

All classes are 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
ABC of Wisconsin Professional Development Center
5330 Wall Street, Madison WI

Registration Fee
$1,500 for first registrant;
$1,200 for each additional registrant from the same company

1. March 16: Intro to Project Coordinator
2. March 23: Working with Construction Documents
3. March 30: Communication, Negotiation, & Time Management
4. April 6: Plan & Spec Reading
5. April 13: Construction Law/Breachless Execution
6. April 27: Project Delivery

About this class: This is a high-level overview of the construction industry and the coordinator’s role in the construction process, including the different types of contractors and subcontractors, project life cycle and an intro to plans and specs. It digs deep into project management necessary to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Who should attend: The program is ideal for individuals who work with project managers. It is good for anyone seeking to expand knowledge and skills in project coordination, especially for persons having a few months to a few years of experience in the position.

The fee is $299 per person

Note: This is course 1 of the 6-course Project Coordinator Program, but can be taken as a stand-alone course.