Fall 2022 Turner School of Construction Management

Overview

Turner Construction Company, in partnership with UPMC, the University of Pittsburgh, Highmark Healthcare, Carnegie Mellon University, and OneValley is pleased to launch the Fall 2022 Turner School of Construction Management training program. Kicking off on September 13th, this FREE 9-week course is designed to prepare minority, women-owned, veteran/disabled, LGBTQ+, and small business contractors for future business opportunities. This prestigious education program has been uniquely designed to improve economic viability by enhancing managerial, technical and administrative skills. The courses will be engaging and include hands-on exercises that offer participants real-life work experience. Participants will also develop strategic business relationships throughout the industry.

Who Should Participate

We welcome participation from diverse, women-owned, veteran/disabled, LGBTQ+, and small business owners working as general contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, construction consultants and individuals who work closely with construction firms. Individuals enrolled in the program gain insights and meaningful tools that help them target their business for quality and growth and develop new, strategic business relationships. Please share this invitation with others who will benefit from this training program as well.

Qualifications to Participate

1. Must attend a minimum of 7 sessions in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.
2. To be considered, your firm must have been in business for at least one year prior to registration and actively working with a contractor license.
3. This program is only for local, minority-owned, women-owned, disabled veterans, LGBTQ+ and small emerging businesses.

When:

• 9-Week Program
• Meets on Tuesdays
• September 13th - November 8th, 2022
• 5:30pm - 8:00pm
• Graduation is on November 15th

Where

• Roundhouse – Hazelwood Green , 4165 Blair Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15207

*For more information, please see the program's schedule below.*

Program Classes

• Managing Human Capital
• Project Delivery 1: Safety - Creating & Implementing a Culture of Safety
• Risk Management 1: Insurance - Obtaining Proper Insurance Coverage to Protect your Interests
• Marketing & Business Development - Increasing Brand Awareness & Industry Recognition through Social Media & Industry Participation while Creating New Opportunities & Winning the Right Jobs
• Risk Management 2: Managing Risk & Bonding
• Project Case Study
• Risk Management 3: Construction Law - Understanding & Mitigating Risk on Project
• Estimating & Procurement - Tools to Bid More Often & Deliver Competitive Bids
• Bid Day Simulation
• Risk Management 4: Cash Flow Management - Managing Cash Flow on Projects
• Project Delivery 2: Scheduling & Field Operations - Leveraging Technology in Scheduling & Field Operations
• Project Delivery 3: Lean - Creating & Implementing a Lean Culture
• Project Delivery 4: Project Close-Out - Successfully Closing Out a Project
• Courageous Conversation - The goal of this conversation and session will be to uncover and discuss some of the deeper barriers your organizations encounter daily and how larger institutions can come alongside you and address these issues

Questions?

If you or your company is selected, you will be notified no later than September 9th

Please contact Patriece Thompson, Email: [email protected]

Please share this invitation with other subcontractors who will benefit from this training program.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Roundhouse – Hazelwood Green, 4165 Blair Street, Pittsburgh, United States