BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T170000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:10-Week Online Course: Risk Management and Problem Solving DESCRIPTION:This is a 10-week course that runs from September 14 - November 22\, 2026\, and focuses on identifying\, managing\, and solving risk-related construction problems as part of construction supervisor continuing education.Learn how to utilize specific methods to reduce risk\, prevent loss\, and ensure a safe working environment. We will discuss the delegation of responsibility for safety\, equipment maintenance\, and common construction hazards. You will learn how to proactively reduce risk within the construction work environment. This class\, like our other construction supervisor continuing education courses\, will review proactive and reactive problem solving strategies in addition to the documentation\, insurance policies\, and reference materials that are relevant to what happens in the field.These courses can be used toward both the Certificate in Project Management and the Certificate in Construction Supervision: Building. This class is 100% online. Students should expect to spend 3-5 hours a week on course work from September 14 - November 22\, 2026.Each week you will have online class discussions (15 points) and a quiz (10 points).It is important that the student keep up with the class and not fall behind in any of our construction supervisor continuing education courses. Students should provide at least four contributions to the class discussions each week to gain the maximum points. Course modules will be made available to students on Sunday of each week. Class work must be completed before the following Monday. Students will not be able to work ahead of the class although reading assignments will be made available in advance. Actual dates that modules will become available will be posted in advance on the course calendar.Learning Objectives:Understand the risk management duties of the construction supervisorIdentify and encourage human factors to achieve a zero accident workplace.Be able to establish a good construction safety program for your crew and job site even if your company does not have a formal safety programExplain potential hazards similar to those that create the highest number of accidents and how they can be preventedUnderstand how to manage crisis situationsKnow how to prepare a plan for project loss control that includes construction insurance\, protection of underground utilities\, and controlling job site theftUnderstand the role that construction contractual relationships play in controlling job site safety. This subject includes managing subcontractors for safety complianceKnow how to participate in a safety inspection conducted by a regulatory agencyRecognize risk within the construction work environmentBe able to explain the indirect and hidden costs of construction accidentsUnderstand the roles of commitment\, attitudes\, and training within an effective safety programKnow where to find reference material and information about OSHA standards\, Guide Publications\, and regulatory informationKnow how to conduct accident investigationsExplain Experience Modification Rate and determine the effect the rate has on your labor costs. Be able to perform calculations using the EMRKnow how to recognize and control substance abuse on the job siteStudents are responsible for purchasing the course e-book\, Unit 6\, Risk Management and Problem Solving Participants Manual. The cost of each e-book is approximately $50.The deadline to receive a refund for event registration is (7) seven business days before the event. Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund.\nGBCA Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement ProgramGBCA recognizes the importance of continuous learning and career development for all its member companies and their employees. In line with this commitment\, we implemented the Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Program. This program aims to incentivize and support our members in pursuing further education by offering reimbursement for successfully completed courses.\nFor more information about eligibility or to apply for this program\, please visit the GBCA Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Policy here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This is a 10-week course that runs from September 14 \;- November 22\, 2026\, and focuses on identifying\, managing\, and solving risk-related construction problems as part of construction supervisor continuing education.

Learn how to utilize specific methods to reduce risk\, prevent loss\, and ensure a safe working environment. We will discuss the delegation of responsibility for safety\, equipment maintenance\, and common construction hazards. You will learn how to proactively reduce risk within the construction work environment. This class\, like our other construction supervisor continuing education courses\, will review proactive and reactive problem solving strategies in addition to the documentation\, insurance policies\, and reference materials that are relevant to what happens in the field.

These courses can be used toward both the Certificate in Project Management and the Certificate in Construction Supervision: Building. \;This class is 100% online. \;Students should expect to spend 3-5 hours a week on course work from September 14 \;- November 22\, 2026.

Each week you will have online class discussions (15 points) and a quiz (10 points).It is important that the student keep up with the class and not fall behind in any of our construction supervisor continuing education courses. Students should provide at least four contributions to the class discussions each week to gain the maximum points. \;

Course modules will be made available to students on Sunday of each week. Class work must be completed before the following Monday. Students will not be able to work ahead of the class although reading assignments will be made available in advance. Actual dates that modules will become available will be posted in advance on the course calendar.

Learning Objectives:

Students are responsible for purchasing the course e-book\, \;Unit 6\, Risk Management and Problem Solving Participants Manual. \;The cost of each e-book is approximately $50.

The deadline to receive a refund for event registration is (7) seven business days before the event. Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund.


GBCA Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Program

GBCA recognizes the importance of continuous learning and career development for all its member companies and their employees. In line with this commitment\, we implemented the Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Program. This program aims to incentivize and support our members in pursuing further education by offering reimbursement for successfully completed courses.


For more information about eligibility or to apply for this program\, please visit the GBCA Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Policy \;here.

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