BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Contractor Academy - ECPv6.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Contractor Academy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20210314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20211107T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220323T120000 DTSTAMP:20261015T004233 CREATED:20220308T000401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T000802Z UID:1876-1648029600-1648036800@coloradocontractoracademy.org SUMMARY:The Certification Process & Benefits DESCRIPTION:During this session\, you will learn the process and benefits of certifying your business as a small\, disadvantaged- and minority-owned enterprise in the State of Colorado and/or federally. Learn how to break into a new market by diversifying your client portfolio to include government entities. We will discuss various platforms to search contracting opportunities\, research prior awards (pricing and details) and become familiar with the process to effectively participate in the response procedures. \nTopics will include: \n\nOverview of the City and County of Denver’s Economic Development and Opportunity Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO)\nUnderstanding of certifications\nOverview of NAICS codes\nOverview of federal agencies in Colorado\nFederal certification requirements and benefits\nResources available through Colorado Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\n\nSpeakers:\nElly Bacon\n Assistant Director\, Division of Small Business Opportunity\, Denver Economic Development & Opportunity \nElly Bacon is the Assistant Director of the Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO)\, a division of Denver Economic Development & Opportunity. For DSBO\, Elly oversees socially and/or economically disadvantaged certification and strategic development. Bacon has more than 15 years of experience building and delivering new and existing community programs to support women owned businesses in both the public and private arenas. \nPrior to joining DSBO\, she was the Director of Community Development & Engagement for the Women’s Business Enterprise Council West\, an affiliate of a national organization that connects women owned businesses to the global economy through advocating for procurement opportunities\, certification programs\, and strategic partnerships. \nCommunity outreach has always at the core of Elly’s work. She previously was the board chair for the Opportunity Council\, which is an all-volunteer organization whose emphasis is on the commitment to the success of Colorado’s business community by bringing public and private sector powerhouses face-to-face with talent to grow their vendor partnerships. She also sat on the advisory councils for Denver Public Schools’ Business Development Outreach (BDOP)\, Denver Water’s Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise (SMWBE) Committee\, and the Regional Transportation District Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Advisory Council (S/DBEAC). \nWhile at the Colorado Women’s Chamber\, Bacon developed and implemented the Women’s Chamber Young Professional Group and lead the branding and logo implementation—work which reflects her experience and skill in communications and marketing. \nElly’s other passion is volunteering to produce the Colorado Firefighters Calendar\, which supports the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center & Burn Camp. She has been supporting them since 2007 in a multitude of roles from the executive committee to the board of directors to running the production logistics for their two largest events. \nCarolyn Terrell\n Senior Consultant\, Colorado Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) \nCarolyn Terrell retired from The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)\, where she was Supervisory Business Development Specialist serving 20 years at the Colorado District Office and small businesses in the State. \nDuring her tenure with the SBA\, Ms. Terrell administered the 8a Business Development Program\, the Small Disadvantaged Business Program\, the HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program\, and the Women Owned Small Business Programs. She provided certified firms assistance with business development to include starting\, developing and expanding their business and entrance into the government procurement arena. \nCurrently\, Ms. Terrell is a Senior Consultant with The Colorado PTAC providing consultation services to companies who aspire to enter or expand their business to government agencies. \nAdditionally\, she leverages her expertise consulting President’s/CEO’s of small and mid-size level with capture management and determining strength\, weaknesses\, opportunities and threats to the business. She provides practical and proven suggestions to build an effective win strategy to compete successfully in the global economy and the federal sector. \nMs. Terrell\, is a graduate of Friends University\, Wichita\, KS\, holding a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration/Management. URL:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/event/the-certification-process-benefits/ LOCATION:Palace Construction\, 7 S. Galapago St\, Denver\, CO\, 80223\, United States CATEGORIES:Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220305T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220305T120000 DTSTAMP:20261015T004233 CREATED:20211206T171351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T190019Z UID:1476-1646467200-1646481600@coloradocontractoracademy.org SUMMARY:Contracts and Subcontracts DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on contracts in construction and will teach participants how to understand contract and subcontract language and requirements. Participants will learn to read and negotiate a contract and subcontract. Additional topics include billing and reporting requirements and specific forms included within documents. \nThis is a two-day course. The course will be held on: \n\nMarch 5\, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\nMarch 12\, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n \n Register for Course\n \nSpeakers:\nJohn Benjamin\n John Benjamin has delivered training to a variety of companies and organizations in finance\, project management\, operations\, successful leadership\, crucial data decision making\, critical thinking and problem solving. In addition to professor\, trainer and international business coach – John spent several years as a project manager for both Woodward and GE\, where John’s projects ranged from small hydropower plants to large gas turbine power plants. John has 30 years of experience leading teams as a project manager\, sales manager\, Global Product Manager\, International General Manager\, International Field Engineer and US Navy Nuclear Submariner. \nKeith Ray\n Keith Ray is the founder and owner of The Ray Law Firm\, LLC\, located in Centennial\, Colorado\, and has served on multiple non-profit boards\, including Colorado Lawyers for the Arts and the Fort Lewis College Alumni Association. He currently serve on the boards of both the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado and HCC Contractor Academy.\nRay has more than 25 years of experience handling commercial disputes\, including subrogation\, construction and various contract disputes. After going to law school at SMU in Dallas\, he started his career in a small law firm in Texas. He returned to Colorado in 2000 to work in a national law firm. In 2005\, Ray was one of five founding attorneys to open the Denver office of Lathrop & Gage LLP. In 2016\, he opened The Ray Law Firm to continue handling providing the same level of sophisticated representation to his clients without the national law firm rates. \nHCC Contractor Academy has formed a strategic partnership with Front Range Community College to offer college-level courses at a fraction of the cost.  \nYou’ll learn from seasoned instructors in an industry-graduate training program designed specifically for HCC Contractor Academy. These aren’t your typical one-off training classes. These  courses are developed and taught by construction industry experts and cover topics that are critical to the growth and sustainability of contractors in Colorado. If you want to play with the big dogs\, you need to learn from the best—and that means attending these courses! \nThis course is part of a series of 11 courses. The first five courses are being offered in the spring of 2022\, and the remaining six courses will be offered in the fall of 2022. \nThanks to a generous Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant as well as a sponsorship from the City and County of Denver Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO)\, each eight-hour course will be $150 and each four-hour course will be $100 (regularly $200). \nSmall construction businesses are eligible to receive a scholarship for an additional 50% off the course fees. Contact Lynn Vosler at 970-214-3362 or lynn.vosler@frontrange.edu for more information.\n \nSave 10% by registering for the full 11-course series for only $1\,395 (regularly $1\,550). \nPlease check this page for FRCC’s current COVID protocol. \n \n Register for Series URL:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/event/contracts-and-subcontracts/ LOCATION:Front Range Community College\, 3645 W 112th Ave\, Westminster\, CO\, 80031\, United States CATEGORIES:Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220205T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220205T120000 DTSTAMP:20261015T004233 CREATED:20211206T170438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T174406Z UID:1468-1644048000-1644062400@coloradocontractoracademy.org SUMMARY:Operations Planning DESCRIPTION:Topics covered during this course include material and equipment management in logistics as well as managing manpower\, effective time management\, operation\, labor tracking and project startup. Change management\, scope change\, labor cost tracking and productivity will also be discussed. Participants will also learn how to track project trends\, schedule and estimate. \nThis is a two-day course. The course will be held on: \n\nFebruary 5\, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\nFebruary 12\, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n \n Register for Course\n \nSpeakers:\nJohn Benjamin\n John Benjamin has delivered training to a variety of companies and organizations in finance\, project management\, operations\, successful leadership\, crucial data decision making\, critical thinking and problem solving. In addition to professor\, trainer and international business coach – John spent several years as a project manager for both Woodward and GE\, where John’s projects ranged from small hydropower plants to large gas turbine power plants. John has 30 years of experience leading teams as a project manager\, sales manager\, Global Product Manager\, International General Manager\, International Field Engineer and US Navy Nuclear Submariner. \nEnrique Elizondo\nHCC Contractor Academy has formed a strategic partnership with Front Range Community College to offer college-level courses at a fraction of the cost.  \nYou’ll learn from seasoned instructors in an industry-graduate training program designed specifically for HCC Contractor Academy. These aren’t your typical one-off training classes. These  courses are developed and taught by construction industry experts and cover topics that are critical to the growth and sustainability of contractors in Colorado. If you want to play with the big dogs\, you need to learn from the best—and that means attending these courses! \nThis course is part of a series of 11 courses. The first five courses are being offered in the spring of 2022\, and the remaining six courses will be offered in the fall of 2022. \nThanks to a generous Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant as well as a sponsorship from the City and County of Denver Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO)\, each eight-hour course will be $150 and each four-hour course will be $100 (regularly $200). \nSave 10% by registering for the full 11-course series for only $1\,395 (regularly $1\,550). \nPlease check this page for FRCC’s current COVID protocol. \n \n Register for Series URL:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/event/operations-planning/ LOCATION:Front Range Community College\, 3645 W 112th Ave\, Westminster\, CO\, 80031\, United States CATEGORIES:Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220115T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220115T120000 DTSTAMP:20261015T004233 CREATED:20211206T163025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T221103Z UID:1442-1642233600-1642248000@coloradocontractoracademy.org SUMMARY:Company Finance and Accounting Systems DESCRIPTION:This course includes topics on accounting basics and finance in the construction business\, including accounts payable\, receivable\, payroll\, budget\, forecasting and tax management. Participants will learn basic cost determination\, business planning\, banking needs and how to build an annual business plan. \nThis is a two-day course. The course will be held on: \n\nJanuary 15\, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\nJanuary 22\, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n \n Register for Course\n \nSpeakers:\nJohn Benjamin\n John Benjamin has delivered training to a variety of companies and organizations in finance\, project management\, operations\, successful leadership\, crucial data decision making\, critical thinking and problem solving. In addition to professor\, trainer and international business coach – John spent several years as a project manager for both Woodward and GE\, where John’s projects ranged from small hydropower plants to large gas turbine power plants. John has 30 years of experience leading teams as a project manager\, sales manager\, Global Product Manager\, International General Manager\, International Field Engineer and US Navy Nuclear Submariner. \nPriscilla Orozco-Garcia\n Priscilla has worked with small business for over 10 years. She loves to solve problems. Priscilla is fluent in English and Spanish. She has worked with various types of businesses including construction and the building trades. She teaches QuickBooks at the Metro SBDC and acts as consultant on QuickBooks. Making a difference is important to her. When she is not helping clients\, she is busy taking care of her family. \nHCC Contractor Academy has formed a strategic partnership with Front Range Community College to offer college-level courses at a fraction of the cost.  \nYou’ll learn from seasoned instructors in an industry-graduate training program designed specifically for HCC Contractor Academy. These aren’t your typical one-off training classes. These  courses are developed and taught by construction industry experts and cover topics that are critical to the growth and sustainability of contractors in Colorado. If you want to play with the big dogs\, you need to learn from the best—and that means attending these courses! \nThis course is part of a series of 11 courses. The first five courses are being offered in the spring of 2022\, and the remaining six courses will be offered in the fall of 2022. \nThanks to a generous Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant as well as a sponsorship from the City and County of Denver Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO)\, each eight-hour course will be $150 and each four-hour course will be $100 (regularly $200). \nSave 10% by registering for the full 11-course series for only $1\,395 (regularly $1\,550). \nPlease check this page for FRCC’s current COVID protocol. \n \n Register for Series URL:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/event/company-finance-and-accounting-systems/ LOCATION:Front Range Community College\, 3645 W 112th Ave\, Westminster\, CO\, 80031\, United States CATEGORIES:Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211026T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211026T190000 DTSTAMP:20261015T004233 CREATED:20210816T204543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T205435Z UID:1371-1635267600-1635274800@coloradocontractoracademy.org SUMMARY:BidNet Master Class: Learn How To Do Business with Agencies that Utilize BidNet Direct DESCRIPTION:During this course\, you’ll learn how to do business with governments in Colorado that utilize BidNet Direct! We’ll cover how government agencies see your business profile and how they utilize what they see\, why government agencies conduct business through the BidNet Direct portal and more. You’ll also receive tips and feedback directly from participating local government buyers and procurement directors. \nPresenter Kim Cullen will also take a deep dive into the many features of the website\, including a live demonstration of the following key features: \n\nSaving searches\nCompetitive and market research\nDownloading documents\nAsking questions about an open solicitation\nResponding via electronic bid\nFollowing solicitations for addendum\, communication and award information\nFinding past documents download and responses stored online\n\nYou will not want to miss out on this intensive course by our BidNet expert! \nKim Cullen\nMarketing Director\, Strategic Sourcing\, BidNet \nKim Cullen is the Director of Marketing for mdf commerce. Her primary focus is on the Supplier Services side of the brands of bidnet direct\, merx\, vendor registry. Bringing over 20 years of marketing and client relations experience to the mdf commerce team\, Kim organizes and conducts educational seminars and webinars for NIGP regional chapters\, public government agency partners\, buying organizations and the vendor community throughout the country. Speaking engagements include NIGP Forum\, multiple webinar series with NIGP chapters\, the Institute for Supply Management’s ISM and NPI Conferences. URL:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/event/bidnet-master-class-learn-how-to-do-business-with-agencies-that-utilize-bidnet-direct/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210921T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210921T190000 DTSTAMP:20261015T004233 CREATED:20210728T011818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T210731Z UID:1330-1632243600-1632250800@coloradocontractoracademy.org SUMMARY:Understanding Plans & Specs (Part II) DESCRIPTION:Please note\, you must register for Part I of this two-part webinar separately.\n \n \n\nDuring this two-part webinar\, participants will gain a basic understanding of the layout and format of project specifications and drawings. Through interactive tasks\, attendees will review and learn to navigate the project documents\, including the CSI Master Format of specifications and methods for navigating drawing sheets. \nPart 1 (September 14) will focus on the basics of understanding CSI Master Divisions 1 through 33. Participants will complete an exercise specific to reading and understanding the content of an actual project specs and related drawings. \nPart 2 (September 21) will dive deeper into understanding and navigating the CSI Master divisions 1 through 33. Participants will complete an exercise specific to reading and understanding the content and multi-discipline requirements of an actual project specs and related drawings. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nGain an understanding of CSI Master Format of specifications\nLearn how to navigate drawing sheets\, including the following specifics:\n\nSheet numbering\nReading and cross-referencing drawings\nCover sheet and project code compliance\nPlan views\, elevations\, sections\, and details\nDrawing schedules and diagrams\nGeneral and specific sheet and discipline notes\n\n\n\nPresented By: \n\n Reggie Garcia \n President\, LATCON \nReggie Garcia is a Sheetmetal worker by trade he has been associated with Local #9 for 38years. He completed a 4 year accredited apprenticeship program as well as a senior board member for the Apprenticeship committee that serves Colorado. \nHe has also been on several SMACNA committee teams as well as the Team Chair for productivity and new innovations committee. \nHis background in the industry has been very diverse\, He worked for MSSM Company which was a heavy industrial firm. In his 17 years with them he was the superintendent and shop Forman for several high profile projects such as the LC-40 Launch complex at Cape Canaveral in Florida as well as the Space Launch Complex 4 (SLC-4) at Vandenburg Air Force Base in California. \nHe became Vice President of Vision Mechanical and during his 18years with them he worked with the Owner to build the company from a million dollars in company projects company to a $35\,000\,000 dollar project company. Several of his highlighted projects with Vision were the Battle Mountain High school as well as the New gas fired $550 million dollar power plant in Pueblo. This project was unique as Reggie assembled a group of contractors that put a bid and won from Black Hills Energy. \nHe left in 2016 to start a MWBE General contracting / Excavation company with his daughter Brandelynn they have been very busy and started with 3 employees and now are currently at 125 employees. As an MWBE and part of the Mentor Protégé program with Adolfson and Peterson they are proud to ensure a divers work force. \nTotal of Minorities 52\, Non-American workers 28\, Hispanic 37\, African or African Americans 13 \nThey have workers from Mexico\, Cuba\, Costa Rica\, Saipan\, Cameroon\, and Ethiopia. \nHigh profile projects to date for Latcon & LCX Swansea Elementary school\, Centennial High School as well as the Denver International Concourse Expansion projects including B-East\, C-East\, A-West \,B-west Jet Fuel as well as the New De-Icing Control system on B-West and A-west \n\n James Martinez \n Construction Manager\, Seibel Construction \nJimmy\nMartinez is a Construction manager for Seibel Construction (Seibel). \nHe has an MBA in project management\, an undergraduate degree in business\nadministration\, holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification\,\nand has a certification in management consulting. \nHe is on the committee for the HCC Aviation Committee that discusses hot topics\nand happenings at DEN. \nAlong with general construction experience\, he has a background in low-voltage\nelectrical\, as well as oil and gas facility construction in the mid-stream and\nup-stream sectors. \nDuring his time with Adolfson & Peterson Construction on the Tactical\nSolutions Team (TST) at AP led by Joe Bedford\, he helped the TST division grow\nfrom $0 in revenue to $50 Million in revenue in 4 short years. \nHe is on the Tactical Solutions Team (TST) at AP\, and has helped TST division grow from $0 in revenue to $50 Million in revenue in 4 short years. \n\n Sean Mendez \n Project Manager\, Adolfson & Peterson Construction \nSean Mendez is a Project Manager with Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP). A Trim Carpenter by trade\, he has worked in the Construction Industry for 40 years. 30 years in residential\, and the last 10 years on the Commercial side. He has a B.A. in Human Performance of Sports Medicine from MSU Denver. For the past 8 years\, Sean has been a Committee Member and Instructor\, for HCC’s Contractor Academy Education Committee. \nHigh Profile projects in the last 10 years include Garden City HS Kansas\, VCSII Charter Communications\, DPS Paul Sandoval Campus Expansion\, Charter Communications TI\, Liberty Industrial Distribution Center\, City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center\, DPS North HS Historic Renovation\, and Holly School District RE-3 PK-12 totaling 1\,490\,000 sq/ft\, and $341\,945\,000. URL:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/event/understanding-plans-specs-part-ii/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210914T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210914T190000 DTSTAMP:20261015T004233 CREATED:20210527T200214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T011748Z UID:1041-1631638800-1631646000@coloradocontractoracademy.org SUMMARY:Understanding Plans & Specs (Part I) DESCRIPTION:Please note\, you must register for Part II of this two-part webinar separately.\n \n \n\nDuring this two-part webinar\, participants will gain a basic understanding of the layout and format of project specifications and drawings. Through interactive tasks\, attendees will review and learn to navigate the project documents\, including the CSI Master Format of specifications and methods for navigating drawing sheets. \nPart 1 (September 14) will focus on the basics of understanding CSI Master Divisions 1 through 33. Participants will complete an exercise specific to reading and understanding the content of an actual project specs and related drawings. \nPart 2 (September 21) will dive deeper into understanding and navigating the CSI Master divisions 1 through 33. Participants will complete an exercise specific to reading and understanding the content and multi-discipline requirements of an actual project specs and related drawings. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nGain an understanding of CSI Master Format of specifications\nLearn how to navigate drawing sheets\, including the following specifics:\n\nSheet numbering\nReading and cross-referencing drawings\nCover sheet and project code compliance\nPlan views\, elevations\, sections\, and details\nDrawing schedules and diagrams\nGeneral and specific sheet and discipline notes\n\n\n\nPresented By: \n\n Reggie Garcia \n President\, LATCON \nReggie Garcia is a Sheetmetal worker by trade he has been associated with Local #9 for 38years. He completed a 4 year accredited apprenticeship program as well as a senior board member for the Apprenticeship committee that serves Colorado. \nHe has also been on several SMACNA committee teams as well as the Team Chair for productivity and new innovations committee. \nHis background in the industry has been very diverse\, He worked for MSSM Company which was a heavy industrial firm. In his 17 years with them he was the superintendent and shop Forman for several high profile projects such as the LC-40 Launch complex at Cape Canaveral in Florida as well as the Space Launch Complex 4 (SLC-4) at Vandenburg Air Force Base in California. \nHe became Vice President of Vision Mechanical and during his 18years with them he worked with the Owner to build the company from a million dollars in company projects company to a $35\,000\,000 dollar project company. Several of his highlighted projects with Vision were the Battle Mountain High school as well as the New gas fired $550 million dollar power plant in Pueblo. This project was unique as Reggie assembled a group of contractors that put a bid and won from Black Hills Energy. \nHe left in 2016 to start a MWBE General contracting / Excavation company with his daughter Brandelynn they have been very busy and started with 3 employees and now are currently at 125 employees. As an MWBE and part of the Mentor Protégé program with Adolfson and Peterson they are proud to ensure a divers work force. \nTotal of Minorities 52\, Non-American workers 28\, Hispanic 37\, African or African Americans 13 \nThey have workers from Mexico\, Cuba\, Costa Rica\, Saipan\, Cameroon\, and Ethiopia. \nHigh profile projects to date for Latcon & LCX Swansea Elementary school\, Centennial High School as well as the Denver International Concourse Expansion projects including B-East\, C-East\, A-West \,B-west Jet Fuel as well as the New De-Icing Control system on B-West and A-west \n\n James Martinez \n Project Manager\, Adolfson & Peterson Construction \nJimmy Martinez is a project manager for Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP)\, and has been with the company going on 4 years. \nHe has an MBA in project management\, an undergraduate degree in business administration\, and has a certification in management consulting. \nHe is on the committee for the HCC Aviation Committee that discusses hot topics and happenings at DEN. \nHe has a background in low-voltage electrical\, as well as oil and gas facility construction in the mid-stream and up-stream sectors. \nHe is on the Tactical Solutions Team (TST) at AP\, and has helped TST division grow from $0 in revenue to $50 Million in revenue in 4 short years. \n\n Sean Mendez \n Project Manager\, Adolfson & Peterson Construction \nSean Mendez is a Project Manager with Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP). A Trim Carpenter by trade\, he has worked in the Construction Industry for 40 years. 30 years in residential\, and the last 10 years on the Commercial side. He has a B.A. in Human Performance of Sports Medicine from MSU Denver. For the past 8 years\, Sean has been a Committee Member and Instructor\, for HCC’s Contractor Academy Education Committee. \nHigh Profile projects in the last 10 years include Garden City HS Kansas\, VCSII Charter Communications\, DPS Paul Sandoval Campus Expansion\, Charter Communications TI\, Liberty Industrial Distribution Center\, City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center\, DPS North HS Historic Renovation\, and Holly School District RE-3 PK-12 totaling 1\,490\,000 sq/ft\, and $341\,945\,000. URL:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/event/understanding-plans-specs-part-i/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210824T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210824T190000 DTSTAMP:20261015T004233 CREATED:20210728T183456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T163036Z UID:1339-1629824400-1629831600@coloradocontractoracademy.org SUMMARY:Are You Ready for Design-Build? DESCRIPTION:Design-build is the fastest growing method used to deliver construction projects in America. Join our expert presenters for an engaging and interactive discussion about the design-build process and key considerations if you are exploring design-build opportunities. Learn about the design-build process\, risks and benefits\, expectations and best practices. \n\n Jake Gilmore \n Founder\, President & CEO\, Gilmore Construction \nFor more than 40 years\, Jacob “Jake” Gilmore Jr. has been building leadership and community within the construction industry. Jake has dedicated himself to the Denver Metro area’s construction needs at a very personal level. Jake largely grew up in Park Hill\, graduated from George Washington High School and received a Sacks Foundation scholarship to the University of Colorado at Boulder\, where he earned a degree in Architectural Engineering. He began his construction career under the direction of widely respected\, local minority-owned construction firm\, and eventually worked his way up to Operations Manager. In 1997\, he started Gilmore Construction Corporation with his wife Edweena. Today\, he has successfully built a solid reputation of excellence and consistency. Jake is a firm believer in empowering the professional success of Gilmore’s employees\, giving back to communities\, mentoring smaller minority-owned companies and educating youth about opportunities in the construction industry. \n\n Corey Biddle \n Alternative Delivery Manager\, Kiewit URL:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/event/design-build/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210727T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210727T190000 DTSTAMP:20261015T004233 CREATED:20210708T155324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T155704Z UID:1100-1627405200-1627412400@coloradocontractoracademy.org SUMMARY:Understanding Hiring Goals & Workforce Resources DESCRIPTION:During this webinar\, workforce and community resource program experts will overview sample types of workforce hiring requirements and illustrate how businesses can successfully navigate these requirements in contract documents. Attendees will also learn about workforce development resources\, including recruiting\, hiring and retention supports that help contractors not only comply with requirements\, but also build and sustain a healthy workforce. \nPresented by: \n\n Katrina Wert \n Director of Workforce Initiatives\, Community College of Denver URL:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/event/understanding-hiring-goals-workforce-resources/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210525T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210525T190000 DTSTAMP:20261015T004233 CREATED:20210503T174429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T152053Z UID:981-1621962000-1621969200@coloradocontractoracademy.org SUMMARY:Denver General Conditions: A Review of the “Yellow Book” DESCRIPTION:This course will provide a high-level review of key components of the “Yellow Book” in order to educate small businesses as they pursue work with the City and County of Denver. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstanding how weather impacts projects\, and what it can mean for you\nWhat is expected to be included in your bid and how to protect yourself through adverse conditions\nDemystify order of precedence for different contract documents in case of discrepancies\nGrasp expectations for substitution of materials and equipment\nUnderstand time\, delays and damages\nKnow what to expect from pay applications and retainage terms\nDiscuss changes and associated requirements for additional time or cost requests\, including what is included in overhead and what can be requested for change work\n\nPresented By: \nJonathan Tribo\, LEED AP BD+C | Holder | FCI | A Joint Venture URL:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/event/denver-general-conditions-a-review-of-the-yellow-book/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/wp-content/uploads/jonathan-tribo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210504T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210504T190000 DTSTAMP:20261015T004233 CREATED:20210412T225055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T225055Z UID:920-1620147600-1620154800@coloradocontractoracademy.org SUMMARY:TalenTrust (Recruiting & Retention) DESCRIPTION:The world will never go back to normal; we are forever changed. The year 2021 will set the stage for a new reality. It will be a year defined by resilience and reinvention. For organizations\, this is a mandate to either put on your work boots for the steep climb or die. Equip yourself with expert advice to make sure you are prepared and able to build the right foundation for business success. Join us to explore the new way we work\, and you will be ready to conquer whatever 2021 has to throw at you! \nLearning objectives: \n\nHow to cope with the business impact of the new way we work\nPeople continuity = business continuity\nTop 10 reasons your people leave YOU and how to make repairs\nRecruitment is a sales process\n\nPresented by: \nKathleen Quinn Votaw | Founder and CEO\, TalenTrust \nKathleen Quinn Votaw is the founder and CEO of TalenTrust\, a strategic recruiting and human capital consulting firm that has helped companies nationwide address immediate needs and drive long-term growth since 2003. She is the author of “Solve the People Puzzle” and a regularly-published columnist and popular speaker on topics related to HR strategies and workplace culture. Along her journey\, she has formed the core belief that people-centric\, relationship-based workplaces are the key to attracting and retaining the talent to take businesses to the next level. URL:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/event/talentrust-recruiting-retention/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/wp-content/uploads/Kathleen-Quinn-Votaw.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210427T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210427T190000 DTSTAMP:20261015T004233 CREATED:20210323T015702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T074609Z UID:900-1619542800-1619550000@coloradocontractoracademy.org SUMMARY:Invoicing: How To Get Paid DESCRIPTION:This class will take you from start to finish of the invoicing process. It will cover: \n\nBilling details in the GC subcontract\nBilling platform/format\nSchedule of values\nRetainage/retention\nLien waivers\nBilling package\nCloseout\nPrompt payment\nCompliance audits\nCDOT pay estimates\n\nPresented By:\n\n Connie Cunningham \n Bookkeeper/Accounts Receivable Manager – NPW Contracting\, Inc. \nConnie has been Accounts Receivable Manager/Bookkeeper at NPW Contracting since 2015. Her primary duties are in Accounts Receivable and financial reporting. She also supports Payroll\, HR and Contract Administration. Connie represents NPW Contracting on the HCC Diversity Council Education Committee that coordinates the Contractor Academy and has been a presenter at individual classes and Bootcamps. \n\n Mark Link \n Procurement\, Kiewit \nMark is the Procurement Lead for Kiewit on the Central 70 Project. Mark has been with Kiewit for 8 years serving in a variety of roles. Current duties include Contract management and negotiation\, project compliance\, invoicing and payment\, vendor relations and overall support for the Procurement team. Outside of work\, Mark enjoy the outdoors and spending time with his family and two dogs\, Betty Lou and Darla! URL:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/event/invoicing-how-to-get-paid/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210413T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210413T190000 DTSTAMP:20261015T004233 CREATED:20210406T040702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T232220Z UID:913-1618335000-1618340400@coloradocontractoracademy.org SUMMARY:Change Management with Tanya Davis: A Scaling Presentation DESCRIPTION:This workshop will cover: \n\nUnderstanding conflict and how your conflict style plays into the larger picture\nChange management—a basic overview of what it is and what it means for small businesses post COVID-19\nBasic tools to use in facilitating changes in small business\n\nPresented By: \nTanya Davis | Chief Transformation Officer\, Davis Discovery Enterprises \nTanya Davis is an advocate for small businesses and a servant leader who has worked in the government for over 10 years. She has worked in the private sector as an auditor helping fortune 500 companies\, which include industries such as oil and gas\, asset management\, and health insurance\, to streamline processes and implement change at all levels of the company. Tanya’s passion is motivating people to implement change in systems\, processes\, and self. Under her leadership at Denver Human Services\, she led a team from being a distressed assistance program to being a model program where other counties came to train. During her time at the Colorado Department of Transportation\, the program she helped streamline was recognized nationally for its process improvements. \nTanya loves serving her community and helping small businesses to plan strategically by reviewing processes and implementing change. URL:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/event/change-management-with-tayna-davis-a-scaling-presentation/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/wp-content/uploads/tanya-davis-min-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210320T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210320T120000 DTSTAMP:20261015T004233 CREATED:20210211T022836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T073749Z UID:724-1616227200-1616241600@coloradocontractoracademy.org SUMMARY:Estimating Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:Online Course \nDescription\nSign up for Contractor Academy’s Estimating Bootcamp and learn the latest estimating and preconstruction techniques being used in the industry today! Our bootcamps are taught by experienced estimators and preconstruction managers and provide a unique opportunity to connect with peers\, as well as ask questions and learn from some of the leading contractors in the Denver area. \nLearning Objectives\n\nPursuit – Identify and capture the Project\nConceptual and Schematic DD – Design Development\, Construction Document phase\nIdentify opportunities\nEstimating and Budget Control\nValue Engineering\nSchedule\, Logistics and Constructability Reviews\nGo/No-Go Decision\nConcept / SD: Price the White\nIdentify Scope!! – have something for everything\nHigh level pricing\nHistorical costs – Unit costs\, Costs per SF\, Length x height x $/SF\, Provide a range\nComparable recent comparisons\nGC & Subcontractor Communication\nReceived you ITB (invitation to bid)\, Read the ITB thoroughly\nScope of work\nBid Schedule\nTaxes\, prevailing wages\, permit fees\, etc.\nContact the Estimator at the GC’s office\nIs this negotiated job or hard bid\nWho is your competition\nRisk and Risk Management\nWriting an Appropriate RFI\nEstimating – Subcontractor Perspective\nComplexity of the Project\nBasic Components of a Bid\nDetermine each Employee’s Fringe\nContract execution\n\nCourse Facilitators\nSwinerton URL:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/event/estimating-bootcamp/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/wp-content/uploads/events-estimating-bootcamp.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210223T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210223T190000 DTSTAMP:20261015T004233 CREATED:20210211T002506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T035827Z UID:711-1614099600-1614106800@coloradocontractoracademy.org SUMMARY:Contract Review DESCRIPTION:Online Course \nDescription\nThis class will highlight and review some of the more significant contract provisions subcontractors may encounter on a project. The discussion will focus on the AIA General Conditions form but will also include other subcontract issues specific to construction in Colorado. \nLearning Objectives\n\nBecome familiar with AIA General Conditions form.\nGain an understanding of the interpretation and application of various contract provisions.\n\nCourse Facilitators\nThe Ray Law Firm LLC URL:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/event/contract-review/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/wp-content/uploads/courses-contract-review-feb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210126T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210126T190000 DTSTAMP:20261015T004233 CREATED:20210209T060043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T002857Z UID:705-1611680400-1611687600@coloradocontractoracademy.org SUMMARY:Construction 101 DESCRIPTION:Location: Online \nDescription\nAre you new to the construction industry? Participants of this course will learn basic construction knowledge\, jargon\, and other professional necessities. The facilitator will explain the life cycle of a construction project\, various roles of businesses within the industry\, and give “construction vocabulary” lessons throughout the session. \nLearning Objectives\n\nDiscover how the construction industry works together to create multi-million dollar projects for the community.\nLearn “construction vocabulary” and acronyms common in the industry.\nGain foundational knowledge of how a construction project operates from start to finish.\n\nCourse Facilitator(s)\nHillen Corporation and Saunders URL:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/event/construction-101/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://coloradocontractoracademy.org/wp-content/uploads/course-constrcution-101.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR