Lean Construction in Electrical Contracting

ZNE Apprentice Training Center 14600 Catalina Street, San Leandro, CA, United States

The purpose of this course is to teach electrical contracting project managers and superintendents how to improve productivity through a focus on lean construction principles. Participants will learn strategies to reduce workflow variability and increase throughput in order to decrease waste and increase efficiency. Following this course, participants will be able to integrate methodologies that […]

Construction Scheduling for Managing Projects

Stockton Training Center 1531 El Pinal Drive, Stockton, CA, United States

Target Audience: Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, Project/Field/Design Engineers, Contract Administrators. Course Description: The primary objective of this course is to provide an introduction to principles of network scheduling and its potential impact on delay claims by the contractor. The second objective is to provide a hands-on workshop environment where attendees will have an opportunity to work in […]

The Future Is Now BIM

NorCal NECA Chapter Office 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, United States

This course focuses on what electrical contractors need to know about BIM and the process of generating and managing building data during its lifecycle. This program is based on the research report Building Information Modeling for Electrical Contractors: Current Practices and Recommendations funded by ELECTRI International. Following this course, participants will be able to: Discuss […]

Do It Yourself – Layout and Build Out of an Effective Prefab Shop

NorCal NECA Chapter Office 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, United States

This course is designed to give participants an overview of how to layout the shop to optimize production in the shop and have the highest contribution to profitability at the job site. The course will explain the obstacles and bottlenecks that are created in a prefab shop. The course addresses how to set up effective […]

Change Order Pricing – Napa

Solano/Napa Training Center 720-A Technology Way, Napa, CA, United States

Based on years of research and practical knowledge, Change Order Pricing Principles and Best Management Practices provides the tools and information for any contractor to correctly price and effectively manage change orders. Maximize profit by understanding the three levels of change order pricing structure, proactively managing change orders, and reducing the risk of change order impact. The […]

Change Order Pricing – Pleasanton

NorCal NECA Chapter Office 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, United States

Based on years of research and practical knowledge, Change Order Pricing Principles and Best Management Practices provides the tools and information for any contractor to correctly price and effectively manage change orders. Maximize profit by understanding the three levels of change order pricing structure, proactively managing change orders, and reducing the risk of change order impact. The […]

The Art of Clear Communication

True success in the workplace is the ability to achieve desired results through positive interaction and the willing cooperation of others. Learn how to develop synergy, build strength and enhance interpersonal skills by focusing on communication techniques to foster teamwork and get results. Following this class, participants will be able to: Identify how to properly […]

Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction

NorCal NECA Chapter Office 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, United States

Small mistakes in an estimate can have a huge impact on your bid's bottom line and this course provides the tools needed to be both comprehensive and competitive. This course will discuss the process for assembling an estimate including: developing material lists, applying labor unit data, material takeoff and application of direct job costs, overhead […]

Succession Planning

NorCal NECA Chapter Office 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, United States

The purpose of this program is to discuss with participants the different ways to transfer ownership from the founders to children, key employees or independent third parties. We discuss various methods, planning strategies, document drafting, valuation matters and other major concerns to the process. Following this course, participants will be able to: Identify how to […]

NFPA-70E

ZNE Apprentice Training Center 14600 Catalina Street, San Leandro, CA, United States

The National Fire Protection Association developed NFPA-70E at the request of OSHA to provide the requirements for Electrical Safe Work Practices in the electrical industry. This course is designed to provide attendees with a clear understanding of the rules and regulations related to this standard, it's relevance to Federal OSHA regulations, and guidance and rules […]