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Managing Construction Series (MCS)...

Learning from your own mistakes is EXPERIENCE; learning from the mistakes of others is WISDOM!

Whether you are the:

• Project Owner or P3 Developer seeking qualified contractors or issuing a proposal request,
• Design Consultant creating, reviewing or participating in the process for Design Build or Integrated Project Delivery,
• General Contractor responding to any project delivery method process, 
• Subcontractor new to the "party Invitation" activities.

This three 4-hour sessions workshop will provide three trainers (Project Owner, Consultant and Contractor) and a proposal expert to share their perspectives and decades of experience on a successful proposal strategy to enhance the reputation of each partner in the construction industry.

In this course you will:

• Learn the key ingredients to prepare a successful Request for Qualification (RFQ)
• Understand the Project Owner’s mindset in soliciting a Request for Proposal (RFP) competition
• Identify “homework” to be done prior to responding to the RFQ/RFP
• Familiarize yourself with best practices when successfully responding to an RFP
• Develop a winning RFP strategy
• Recognize the same techniques for successful Subcontractor submissions
• Understand how to prepare for, manage and excel in the Interview
• Learn about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and create ideas on how to demonstrate your CSR Strategy
• Apply learnings to an RFP case study and table your RFP mini proposal to an evaluation panel
• Enhance your presentation skills by participating in an RFP interview situation

​Who should attend?

• General Contractors and Subcontractors
  • Construction Company Owners/Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Superintendents 
  • Business Development Managers
  • Commercial Project Managers
• Project Owners
• Third Party Project Managers (For the Project Owner)
• P3 Developers
• Architects and Engineers

Workshop Format:

• Live, Online, Instructor-led training, with a maximum class size of 30 students.
• This is a highly interactive course facilitated via the Zoom platform.  Login information will be provided to you in advance of the orientation and training by your instructor.
• Full attendance and participation in all three sessions is mandatory for course completion.  
• Group attendance via one paid registration is not permitted. 

Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)

• Computer/Laptop is mandatory (tablets and cell phones are not permitted)  
• Webcams are mandatory and are expected to be turned on during all course sessions (virtual backgrounds are not permitted)
• This workshop will involve 100% on-screen interaction with the facilitator and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content like slides or videos, and interacting via typing with questions or responses.
• Each participant will need their own computer and quiet space
• Clear your work schedule just as you would for attendance in an in-class program.  Please make sure you secure a quiet space with minimal distractions. 

Orientation Date:  

• November 19, 2025 - 1:00 - 1:30pm

A short orientation session (30 min) with your workshop facilitator has been scheduled via Zoom to go over course information and familiarize you with the Zoom tools you’ll be using. 

Course Dates:

1. November 25, 2025 - 8:00am to 12:00pm
2. December 1, 2025 - 8:00am to 12:00pm
3. December 2, 2025 - 8:00am to 12:00pm 

Next Scheduled Date:  April 1-3, 2026

Course Credits:

• 4 - CCA Gold Seal Credits 
• 12 - BC Housing CPD Points

This course is delivered in partnership with local construction associations across Canada.