In the dynamic world of construction project management, efficient communication is key to success. Construction meetings serve as vital forums for collaboration, decision-making, and progress tracking. However, without proper structure and documentation, these meetings can become ineffective and inefficient.
In this workshop, we will delve into the essential elements of conducting productive construction meetings and creating accurate meeting minutes. Meticulous meeting minutes from construction meetings offer a comprehensive reflection of all stakeholders' perspectives. They serve as crucial documentation, providing an accurate portrayal of the project's current status and outlining agreed-upon next steps by all parties involved. However, achieving this level of precision is no simple task. Proper meeting minutes demand effective listening, precise recording, and, most importantly, a clear understanding of the risks associated with unfulfilled action items.
Mastering the art of effective construction meetings and meeting minutes is essential for achieving project goals and delivering successful outcomes. Join us as we uncover strategies and best practices to enhance your meeting management skills and elevate your project management capabilities.
Course Content:
- ​Facilitating productive and streamlined construction meetings
- Identifying various types of construction meetings and their optimal timing
- Capturing precise and factual construction meeting minutes
- Recognizing standard agenda topics and additional discussion points for documentation
- Highlighting the significance of construction meeting minutes in project deliverable and risk management
- Encouraging project stakeholders to fulfill recorded commitments
- Effectively managing actionable items arising from meetings
- Appreciating the transformation of construction meeting minutes into permanent records
- Implementing efficient distribution and follow-up procedures
This workshop offers a unique resource: a comprehensive manual serving as a reference and companion throughout the sessions. Drawing upon over 40 years of collective experience in the construction industry, this manual is a valuable asset. It provides practical how-to guides, checklists, and templates, serving as a foundation for implementing new processes and procedures, whether in the office or on the jobsite.
Course Format:
- Virtual instructor-led training (live and online) with a maximum class size of 16 students.
- This course is facilitated by the instructor on the AdobeConnect platform. Access information from the instructor will be provided to you in advance of the training.
Attendance is mandatory for course completion.
Course Requirements (Technology & Participation):
This course requires full face-to-face interaction and participation from both the instructor and students. In order to attend, you’ll must make sure you have the following:
- Computer or laptop with webcam (webcams are mandatory): This course will involve 100% on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content like slides or videos, and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, you must have a webcam and use a full computer/laptop, and we do not permit students to attend using a tablet or cell phone.
- A quiet space with minimal distractions: Please plan to be fully engaged in the class, and clear your work schedule just as you would for attendance in an in-class program.
This course is offered in partnership with construction associations across Canada and you'll be participating with peers from throughout the country.
Next Scheduled Date: April 20, 2026
Course Credits:
- 1 - Gold Seal Credit
- 3 - BC Housing CPD Points
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