NorCal NECA

Managing Field Productivity
2018-08-29 08:00 - 15:00 UTC | Solano/Napa Training Center, 720-A Technology Way, Napa, CA, 94558, United States
Electrical contracting is a high-risk and labor-intensive industry and the most volatile cost element facing contractors is field labor productivity. This course will focus on ways to plan, measure and take corrective action to increase field productivity.
Following this course, participants will be able to:

Identify risk factors affecting productivity
Discuss how to plan for an increase of field productivity
Explain productivity measurements and principles of improvement
Identify how to take corrective action to increase field productivity

Please note, this seminar is currently full. Please contact Juanita Mitchell to be waitlisted.

Understanding Construction Accounting
2019-01-10 08:00 - 12:00 | NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
An understanding of construction accounting is essential for the success of your business. This course covers topics such as revenue recognition methods, the components of contract costs, how to calculate revenue earned, balance sheet accounts that are unique to contractors and key financial ratios for contractors.
Following this course, participants will be able to:

Calculate job costs
List components of contract costs
Give examples of methods
Measure percentages of completion of revenue earned
Explain how to calculate financial ratios

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Basic Estimating Seminar
2019-01-28 08:00 - 2019-01-31 15:30 | ZNE Center, 14600 Catalina Street, San Leandro, CA, 94577, United States

Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction
2019-01-28 08:00 - 2019-01-31 16:00 | ZNE Center, 14600 Catalina Street, San Leandro, CA, 94577, 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 and profit. Following this class, participants will be able to:

List types of mistakes found when estimating electrical construction projects and how to avoid them
Describe the parts of an estimate
Explain the importance of establishing the trust cost for a project
Develop an estimate to provide job management information
Discuss how labor units can be used to competitively bid projects
Explain the difference between a competitive bid and simply a low bid

Target Audience: Individuals who are new to estimating or are looking to hone their skills. Prerequisite: An understanding of electrical construction and the application of electrical material and completion of NECA’s Introduction to the Manual of Labor Units online course (included with registration).

Lean Construction in Electrical Contracting
2019-02-06 08:00 - 16:00 | ZNE Center, 14600 Catalina Street, San Leandro, CA, 94577, 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 will allow a company to get to the root cause of a problem and use problem-solving statistical tools to solve it quickly. Participants will also be able to explain business needs such as product development, operations, technology and customer relations.
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Construction Scheduling for Managing Projects
2019-02-21 08:00 - 15:00 | Stockton Training Center, 1531 El Pinal Drive, Stockton, CA, 95205, 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 pairs to create a simple CPM schedule based upon the predetermined criteria and to discuss the issues involved. Although computer applications will be discussed, the workshop program involves a basic hand-drawn logic diagram and schedule activities.
This seminar is currently full. If you are interested in being placed on the waiting list, please contact Juanita Mitchell.

The Future Is Now BIM
2019-03-15 08:00 - 16:00 | NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, 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 the design and construction stages of a project when using BIM
Explain how to use the BIM process for pre-planning and pre-fabricating
Discuss design and clash detection software
Describe the potential cost and time savings with BIM
Discuss the current status of BIM in the electrical contracting industry

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Do It Yourself - Layout and Build Out of an Effective Prefab Shop
2019-04-18 08:00 - 12:00 | NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, 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 using principles of Industrial Engineering and Facility Design.
Following this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the key principles of material and work flow
Improve material management and stock levels
More accurately schedule task activities for the shop workforce
Identify obstacles and impacts to activities in the system
Design an effective layout for the shop floor and work cells

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Change Order Pricing - Napa
2019-07-24 08:00 - 15:00 | Solano/Napa Training Center, 720-A Technology Way, Napa, CA, 94558, 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 course includes in-depth, ready to use example spreadsheets, forms, tables and charts that can be used directly by your company. Change Order Pricing Principles and Best Management Practices is an indispensable guide to change orders.
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Change Order Pricing - Pleasanton
2019-07-25 08:00 - 15:00 | NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, 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 course includes in-depth, ready to use example spreadsheets, forms, tables and charts that can be used directly by your company. Change Order Pricing Principles and Best Management Practices is an indispensable guide to change orders.
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The Art of Clear Communication
2019-12-24 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
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 notify owners and general contractors of changed conditions to serve your rights;
Discuss how to scope, price and sell a change order; and
Explain how to negotiate using strategies to maximize outcomes.

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Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction
2020-01-06 08:00 - 2020-01-09 16:00 | NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, 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 and profit.
Following this class, participants will be able to:

List types of mistakes found when estimating electrical construction projects and how to avoid them;
Describe the parts of an estimate;
Explain the importance of establishing the true cost for a project;
Develop an estimate to provide job management information;
Discuss how labor units can be used to competitively bid projects;
Explain the difference between a competitive bid and simply a low bid.

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Succession Planning
2020-01-30 08:30 - 12:30 | NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, 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 determine who your successors will be;
Explain what is necessary for succession to be successful for your business;
Apply various methods to see what fits your company; and
Discuss why every company needs a solid succession plan.

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NFPA-70E
2020-02-06 09:00 - 2020-02-07 17:00 | ZNE Center, 14600 Catalina Street, San Leandro, CA, 94577, 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 related to proper risk assessment, control of electrical energy, selection of personal protective equipment, the care and maintenance of equipment and the selection of electrical protective devices.
Attendees will be evaluated on applying the provisions and requirements of NFPA-70E. A copy of the NFPA-70E Standard will be given to each attendee. This course will be presented in eight separate modules using PowerPoint slides following the articles and sections found in the NFPA-70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. This expanded course will also discuss employer and employee responsibilities, a systems approach to safety, qualified persons, electrical safety management systems, planning and elements of control, and best practices.
Following the class, participants will be able to:

Discuss the NFPA-70E
Discuss employer and employee responsibilities
Discuss planning and elements of control
Discuss NFPA-70E best practices
Identify rules and regulations related to proper risk assessment
Describe the importance of personal protective equipment selection
Identify relevant Federal OSHA standards
Describe a systems approach to safety

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Avoid Killer Jobs Seminar
2020-03-05 08:00 - 16:00 | NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
Accurate estimates are vital to a contractor’s survival and one wrong estimate can erode the entire company’s profits. This course will show how historical data from accounting, estimating and job tracking can be used to improve estimate accuracy through data-mining and statistical process control. Following this course, participants will be able to:

Identify ways to improve estimating accuracy;
Give examples of how to improve a company’s performance using historical data;
Discuss data-mining methods and statistical process control; and
Explain data graphs.

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Pre-Construction Planning
2020-03-11 08:00 - 15:00 | NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
The goal of this seminar is to assist contractors in developing a formal pre-construction planning process that extends through the three project stages: bidding, pre-construction and project execution.
The seminar will also include major principles for successful implementation of pre-construction planning. Contractors will be presented with a comprehensive set of pre-construction activities (over 70 activities) that can be tailored to fit all project sizes and all project risks. Best pre-construction planning practices that are currently utilized by the nation’s top contractors will also be presented.
