NorCal NECA

The Art of Clear Communication
2019-12-24 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | 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.
