Nevada Local Technical Assistance Program

Flagger Training (Sparks)
2024-05-24 07:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Northern Nevada Laborers’ Training Center, 50 Wild Horse Canyon Dr, Sparks, NV, 89434, United States
Friday, May 24, 2024 – Northern NV Laborers Training 50 Wild Horse Canyon Drive, Sparks NV 89434
This course is limited to personnel employed by northern Nevada agencies.
Laborers’ Local 169 co-sponsors this 4-hour certification course, which has been approved by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and covers procedures for flaggers working on NDOT projects. All flaggers on these projects must have a certification of training in their possession while working. Topics include work zone hazards and safety; state regulations; flagging personal protective equipment; and flagging procedures.
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Keeping Your Agency (and You!) Out of Court
2024-05-29 09:00 - 2024-05-30 12:00
Do you know how to do your job in a way that minimizes liability for yourself and the agency? Join this class to discover practical tips for every level of the organization.
This two day, instructor-led, virtual workshop introduces essential components of tort liability and risk management to transportation workers. In two 3-hour sessions, you will increase your knowledge of assessing and managing the risk of tort liability, considering negligence, documenting your work, and preparing for court if necessary.
You will explore a variety of scenarios and case studies in this highly engaging and interactive class. Claims and lawsuit case studies include traffic control devices, work zones, roadside conditions, roadway design, and pedestrian incidents.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Explain the implications of tort liability risk for roadway agencies.

(Key topics: tort, duty, reasonableness, standard of care, negligence, and the four elements necessary for tort action to proceed to trial)

Describe the elements of the tort liability process.

(Key topics: discovery, depositions, steps in a trial, and handling contacts from outside the agency)

Identify at least five common roadway and pedestrian hazards and propose countermeasures for each hazard.

(Key topics: tort liability risk, enterprise-wide strategies, personal responsibility and strategies, and risk reduction techniques)
This training is recommended for transportation agency personnel who need to manage risk and may be involved in legal proceedings. This can include:

State and local roadway engineers and technicians involved in design, construction, traffic operations, and maintenance.
Public works directors.
Roadway maintenance foremen and supervisors.
Elected officials.

Keeping Your Agency (and You) Out of Court is a required course of the Road Scholar Program.
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Pesticide Applicator Training – Ely
2024-06-04 08:00 - 2024-06-05 15:30 | White Pine County Station 1 (Ely), Emergency Response Building, 1150 Highway 93 North, Ely, NV, 89318, United States
This course is scheduled for Jun4 (8am – 4:30 pm PT) through June 5 (8:30am – 3:30 pm PT)
A state-issued license to control pests and apply pesticides is required under Nevada state law. Licenses are issued by the Nevada Department of Agriculture. You must complete a general competency exam and a category exam prior to obtain the license.
This 2-day training prepares you to become a professional pest control applicator and pass the license examination. The class explains pest control and pesticide safety concepts. Topics include safe pesticide handling practices, herbicide classification, environmental protection, and noxious weed control. It also prepares you for the G-4 (Terrestial Weed) category examination.
The training program is approved for Nevada Continuing Education Units (CEU’s). For license renewal, twelve credit hours are required in a 4-year period.
Attend this class if you prepare, store, handle, or apply pesticides or supervise those who use pesticides. This includes:

Road maintenance and construction workers.
Current pesticide applicators seeking Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or license renewal.
Government agency personnel who need to obtain their pest control license.

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Constructing a Quality Crack Treatment
2024-06-10 13:30 - 15:30
Constructing quality crack treatments is essential if you are to use your agency’s resources effectively and efficiently. This 2-hour virtual training teaches you all the steps to complete to obtain a quality crack treatment. They include:

Selecting the right projects and materials.
Conducting adequate crack preparation.
Applying a treatment following best practices.
Inspecting the work.
Identifying and troubleshooting issues that arise during the project.

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Cultural Competency & Historical Trauma
2024-06-11 09:00 - 11:00
Cultural competency is the ability to interact with people across cultures in an effective and respectful manner. It includes knowing and reflecting on the cultural values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors of yourself and others’. This web conference covers skills to communicate, collaborate, and achieve desired goals in cross-cultural situations; tribal relations is highlighted and used to illustrate real-life examples in the transporatation field. The course fee is $20.

Learning objectives for this course include:

Define Historical Trauma;

List dimensions of culture;

List 3 Tips to make education and programs culturally relevant;

Identify the most vital component when understanding your audience.

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USDOT • Meaningful Public Involvement in Transportation Decision
2024-06-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
DOT is hosting a second training on Meaningful Public Involvement in Transportation Decision-making on June 14, 2024 at 12:00-3:00 p.m. ET. Facilitated by DOT Civil Rights specialists, this training will introduce key Civil Rights principles, including Title VI, and draw from examples that address Civil Rights compliance in the transportation decision-making process. The training will also provide an overview of key public involvement concepts, approaches, and strategies from DOT’s Promising Practices for Meaningful Public Involvement in Transportation Decision-Making. The training will be interactive, providing opportunities for in-depth discussion in break-out rooms. The training has limited capacity and registration is required to attend – not all requests will be accommodated if registration exceeds capacity. DOT will prioritize those who have not attended a past Meaningful Public Involvement training. DOT will host a series of additional trainings open to the public throughout 2024. Register for the training here.

Roadside Hazards and Airbourne Pathogens (Reno, NV) (registration now closed)
2024-06-18 08:00 - 14:30 | Hyatt Place Reno-Tahoe Airport, 1790 E. Plumb Lane, Meeting Place 1 & 2, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
This 6.5-hour course teaches participants how to recognize immediate hazards in the field related to air and blood borne pathogens. Participants will learn how to respond appropriately to a variety of situations including, but not limited to: Hantavirus, animal droppings, litter clean up, wildlife encounters, meth lab dumps, and discovery of animal and human remains.
Learning Objectives:

Determine traffic hazards and mitigation techniques while on the job.
Define pathogens and how to recognize and mitigate exposures.
Identify hazards during litter clean up and potential exposures at homeless camps.
Recognize Clandestine Meth Laboratory Dumps and practice appropriate safety precautions.
List steps to take when discover human or animal remains on the job.

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Road Safety Champion Program - Module 6: Reading the Road
2024-06-18 09:00 - 11:00
The overall Road Safety Champion Program provides a high-level overview of road safety in the United States through seven modules.
Module 6: Reading the Road
This two-hour training will teach participants how to “read the road” as well as the importance of doing so in daily activities. It will use real world examples on different roadway components to demonstrate how participants may be able to uncover potential safety issues during their routine activities. It will also discuss how the road safety audit process can be used to “read the road” in a more formal approach. The training will also discuss the consequences daily activities of workers may have on safety.
Learning Objectives:

Define what is meant by “reading the road.”
Identify potential safety issues or identify any indications which suggest road users may have challenges traveling or navigating a roadway.
Identify “reading the road” step(s) in the Road Safety Audit (RSA) process.

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Flagger Training (Sparks)
2024-06-26 07:00 - 11:00 | Northern Nevada Laborers’ Training Center, 50 Wild Horse Canyon Dr, Sparks, NV, 89434, United States
Wednesday, June 26 – Northern NV Laborers Training 50 Wild Horse Canyon Drive, Sparks NV 89434
This course is limited to personnel employed by northern Nevada agencies.
Laborers’ Local 169 co-sponsors this 4-hour certification course, which has been approved by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and covers procedures for flaggers working on NDOT projects. All flaggers on these projects must have a certification of training in their possession while working. Topics include work zone hazards and safety; state regulations; flagging personal protective equipment; and flagging procedures.
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Flagger Training (Sparks)
2024-07-01 07:00 - 11:00 | Northern Nevada Laborers’ Training Center, 50 Wild Horse Canyon Dr, Sparks, NV, 89434, United States
Monday, July 1, 2024 – Northern NV Laborers Training 50 Wild Horse Canyon Drive, Sparks NV 89434
This course is limited to personnel employed by northern Nevada agencies.
Laborers’ Local 169 co-sponsors this 4-hour certification course, which has been approved by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and covers procedures for flaggers working on NDOT projects. All flaggers on these projects must have a certification of training in their possession while working. Topics include work zone hazards and safety; state regulations; flagging personal protective equipment; and flagging procedures.
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Barrier Basics (Virtual)
2024-07-10 08:00 - 10:30
This 2.5-hour virtual training explores the basics of longitudinal roadside barriers. The discussion will focus on why and when barriers are needed on the roadway, review the types and characteristics of barriers, and find out where to locate guidance for placing and installing barriers. Finally, there will be a review of maintenance requirements for roadside barriers and discover the important role maintenance plays in keeping the barriers performing as they should.
Participants will have a chance to use resources, such as the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide as well as Nevada-specific design guides and specifications, to answer questions and make decisions about real-world scenarios you might encounter when placing barriers.

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Flagger Training (Vegas)
2024-07-15 07:00 - 11:30 | Southern NV Laborers Training Center, 1750 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89104, United States
Monday, July 15, 2024 – Southern NV Laborers Training 1750 E Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV 89104
Southern Nevada Laborers’ Local 872 sponsors this 4.5-hour certification course, which has been approved by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and covers procedures for flaggers working on NDOT projects. All flaggers on these projects must have a certification of training in their possession while working.
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Sign Maintenance Management (Virtual)
2024-07-16 12:00 - 14:30
This 2.5-hour virtual training teaches participants how to implement a successful sign program at the local level. The training uses practical exercises and resources, such as the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and state guidelines, to provide a firm foundation in the purpose and requirements for sign usage, installation, and maintenance.
By the end of the training session, participants will be able to:

Describe the role, features, and urgency of repair for four sign types.
Explain state and local requirements for choosing sign materials including face sheeting, backing, and supports.
Apply MUTCD guidance as well as Nevada Standard Plans and Specifications to selected scenarios.
Describe the six elements of a sign management system.

The course follows the structure of FHWA Maintenance of Signs and Sign Supports: A Guide for Local Highway and Street Maintenance Personnel.
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Flagger Training (Sparks)
2024-08-07 07:00 - 11:00 | Northern Nevada Laborers’ Training Center, 50 Wild Horse Canyon Dr, Sparks, NV, 89434, United States
Wednesday, August 7 – Northern NV Laborers Training 50 Wild Horse Canyon Drive, Sparks NV 89434
This course is limited to personnel employed by northern Nevada agencies.
Laborers’ Local 169 co-sponsors this 4-hour certification course, which has been approved by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and covers procedures for flaggers working on NDOT projects. All flaggers on these projects must have a certification of training in their possession while working. Topics include work zone hazards and safety; state regulations; flagging personal protective equipment; and flagging procedures.
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Flagger Training (Vegas)
2024-08-12 07:00 - 11:30 | Southern NV Laborers Training Center, 1750 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89104, United States
Monday, August 12, 2024 – Southern NV Laborers Training 1750 E Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV 89104
Southern Nevada Laborers’ Local 872 sponsors this 4.5-hour certification course, which has been approved by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and covers procedures for flaggers working on NDOT projects. All flaggers on these projects must have a certification of training in their possession while working.
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FHWA/NHI-NHI-137073: Principles and Tools for Road Weather Management - free training 3 hrs!
2024-08-12 08:00 - 2024-08-16 17:00 | Virtual
Principles and Tools for Road Weather Management
PROGRAM AREA: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
COURSE NUMBER: FHWA-NHI-137073
Web-based Training / Ongoing for 2024 Self-Paced – do it at your own speed!

3 Hours
0.3 Units
$0 Per Participant

TRAINING LEVEL: Basic

NHI 137073 COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Principles and Tools for Road Weather Management is a 3-hour-long Self-Directed Training (SDT) offered by NHI, the authoritative source in transportation training. This course provides transportation professionals in highway maintenance and/or highway operations with training to develop tools and strategies for addressing road weather problems.
The course begins with an overview of the types of road weather problems and their associated costs, as well as basic meteorology for non-meteorologists. Through this course, participants are exposed to various strategies for addressing road weather problems, including Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS) and the development of crosscutting decision support systems to respond effectively to weather situations. In addition, road weather solutions unique to maintenance management, traffic management, traveler information, and emergency management are discussed.
The goal of the course is to introduce how weather impacts roadway operations and maintenance and road weather management strategies that can be used to mitigate those impacts.

FHWA: Innovation Practices from the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Centers
2024-08-15 02:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Innovative solutions can save local government agencies time and money while improving safety and business practices.
For this Innovation Exchange, you will hear from the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Centers on some out-of-the-box ways they are addressing issues in their states. The purpose of this webinar is to share information that could help other agencies facing similar challenges.
Featured Speakers FHWA Office of Federal Lands

Nevada LTAP Center: Carrie Brown (Director) and Luis Sibaja.
Innovation: The PASER System: gathers data to assist with justifying CIP (Capital Improvement Project) improvements for the roadways.
Rhode Island LTAP Center: Kathleen Sisson, M. ED., PMP (Director).
Innovation: PPE (personal protective equipment) Program/ Work Zone Safety Kits to encourage increased communication and participation by and from municipalities.
Alabama LTAP Center: Laurence R. Rilett, PhD (Director).
Innovation: Step-up Alabama, a community engagement program for planning and designing improved pedestrian facilities in historically underserved communities.

You must register to participate in the webinar at the link provided. Please register as soon as possible as spots are limited. Certificates will be provided post webinar just be sure to check the box requesting a certificate. If you have any questions about this upcoming webinar, please contact Trinette Ballard at trinette.ballard@dot.gov or CLAS@dot.gov.
The Center for Local Aid Support will provide a certificate of participation for this event. Simply select “yes” when prompted during registration.
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UMASS/Baystate Roads LTAP: MUTCD Update - What You Need To Know
2024-08-15 13:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Course Description:
This session will provide information on the recently enacted updates to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). As a follow-up to previous sessions where we discussed traffic signs and pavement markings, we’ll begin with an overview of the new 11th Edition MUTCD and highlight important changes to signs, pavement markings, speed limits, bikes and buses, and other areas of the manual that local communities should be aware of.

Target Audience:
Municipal and State officials, Public Works Professionals, anyone responsible for the adoption, implementation, and maintenance of pavement markings and traffic controls.

After registration you will receive a Zoom link for this class in your registration confirmation email.

Accommodations for Disabilities: UMTC endeavors to provide an inclusive learning environment for all. If you require special services or arrangements to fully participate in this workshop, please email Stephanie Cottrell or call 413-800-2655 at least 14 days prior to the event. Such services are provided free of charge.

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NOTE: Cost varies by sector

National Safety Council: Road to Zero/Equity in Roadway Safety
2024-08-20 10:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Vision Zero Network (VZN) and the Road to Zero Coalition invite you to join a diverse panel discussion on equity in roadway safety. Recent years have seen promising progress in this space, but there are still critical areas that need improvement. Our experts will share real-world context to some of the actionable steps highlighted in VZN’s Prioritizing Health Equity in Vision Zero Planning resource and the NSC Equity in Transportation: Best Practices Framework. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from leaders working for change and to join the conversation on ensuring safe, equitable mobility for all.

Panelists include:

Keshia Pollack-Porter, PhD, MPH, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health
Jamila Porter, DrPH, MPH – Chief of Staff of de Beaumont Foundation
Jacob Smith, Executive Director for NOYS
Jill Locantore, Executive Director, Denver Streets Partnership

Tuesday, Aug. 20 – 1 p.m. ET

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Managing Roadway Drainage Systems Virtual Training
2024-08-29 13:00 - 15:00
Drainage is one of the key asset classifications that transportation system owners are expected to maintain. The condition of drainage features and structures may deteriorate over time due to erosion and sediment buildup. Drainage maintenance is critical for extending the life of pavements, as drainage assets control water flow along maintainable pathways. Routine inspection of drainage systems identifies needed maintenance and lessens the potential for flooding. This includes inspections of shoulder, ditches, and pipes and culverts.
This 2-hour virtual training teaches you to manage drainage systems effectively and efficiently by explaining:

What types of drainage assets need to be inspected.
What information is collected during an inspection.
How to determine if the condition requires a critical, major, or routine maintenance response.
What treatments are appropriate, given the type of drainage asset and its current condition.

The training follows the guidelines and structure of the Federal Highway Administration’s Maintenance of Drainage Features for Safety.

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Flagger Training (Sparks)
2024-08-30 07:00 - 11:00 | Northern Nevada Laborers’ Training Center, 50 Wild Horse Canyon Dr, Sparks, NV, 89434, United States
Friday, August 30 – Northern NV Laborers Training 50 Wild Horse Canyon Drive, Sparks NV 89434
This course is limited to personnel employed by northern Nevada agencies.
Laborers’ Local 169 co-sponsors this 4-hour certification course, which has been approved by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and covers procedures for flaggers working on NDOT projects. All flaggers on these projects must have a certification of training in their possession while working. Topics include work zone hazards and safety; state regulations; flagging personal protective equipment; and flagging procedures.
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Pothole Patching and Repair
2024-09-05 13:00 - 15:00
Using proper patching and repair techniques can improve structural integrity and restore rideability for pavements experiencing local failures. This virtual 2-hour training compares partial- and full-depth repair techniques and the materials used to implement them. By the end of the training, you will be able to:

Describe the types of distresses best addressed by each treatment.
Describe recommended materials and mixtures for each treatment.
Describe recommended construction procedures and key quality control activities for each treatment.

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ADA Design Challenges (Reno)
2024-09-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Aloft, 2015 Terminal Way, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
This 8-hour workshop will provide an overview of the basic requirements to ensure the pedestrian network along our public streets are accessible to all pedestrians. This course focuses on proper design and maintenance of accessible pedestrian facilities in new construction or when pedestrian facilities are altered or added. You will learn roadway owner responsibilities to ensure their pedestrian networks are accessible to pedestrian with various disabilities and how best to achieve that access. This course is taught from the perspective of the Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) in the public rights-of-way and Nevada DOT standard plans. The workshop will include outdoor field activities with manual wheelchairs, blindfolds, and low-vision googles.

ADA Design Challenges (Las Vegas)
2024-09-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, NV, 89130, United States

Flagger Training (Vegas)
2024-09-16 07:00 - 11:30 | Southern NV Laborers Training Center, 1750 E Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89104, United States
Monday, September 16, 2024 – Southern NV Laborers Training 1750 E Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV 89104
Southern Nevada Laborers’ Local 872 sponsors this 4.5-hour certification course, which has been approved by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and covers procedures for flaggers working on NDOT projects. All flaggers on these projects must have a certification of training in their possession while working.
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Winter Survival – Elko
2024-10-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Great Basin College Elko, 1500 College Parkway Carl A. Diekhans Industrial Tech Center, Bldg. 11 / Room 203, Elko, NV, 89801, United States
This 4-hour workshop shows you how to prepare mentally and physically if you become stranded in a life-threatening winter storm. You will learn what attitude and equipment are needed to survive the cold. You will also find out how to recognize the symptoms of hypothermia and how to treat them. Topics include:

A brief history of winter survival events

Preparing yourself mentally and physically

Signs and symptoms of hypothermia

First-aid

Proper attire for the season

Survival kits

Survival tips and tricks

In a vehicle

ATV/UV

Outdoors

Snowfighter Simulator Training (Reno)
2024-10-02 12:15 - 16:30 | City of Reno, 1640 E. Commercial Row, Reno, NV, 89512
Snowfighter Simulator Training (Reno)
This course is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2024. LIMITED SEATING!!
(Time slots open: Only 3 @ 12:15-2:15)
Snowfighters will be trained to be safe, efficient and prepared before it snows! L3Harris’s simulator will be visiting and is available for 2-hour sessions using state-of-the-art technology.

Understanding the definition of Decision Based Driving.
Familiarization with the driving simulator.
Understanding what affects our decision making process.
The positive effects of good decision making, along with Crash Statistics.
Understanding the acronym SMART as a basis for Decision Based Driving.
Improving hazard awareness levels by using proper scanning/searching techniques while plowing the road.
Identifying and properly assessing hazards.
Understanding the effects of changing vehicle dynamics while plowing safely.
Understanding proactive vs. reactive driving.
Utilizing alternate driving strategies (Speed/Space management).
Expecting the unexpected: possible white outs.
Completing the computer based training covering Safe Plowing.
Demonstrating competency in decision driving by successfully showing improvements with the PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER final drive

The registration fee is $350 for local agency participants and $500 for all others.

Flagger Training (Sparks) Oct 3
2024-10-03 07:00 - 11:00 | Northern Nevada Laborers’ Training Center, 50 Wild Horse Canyon Dr, Sparks, NV, 89434, United States
Thursday, October 3 – Northern NV Laborers Training 50 Wild Horse Canyon Drive, Sparks NV 89434 5 Seats available!
This course is limited to personnel employed by northern Nevada agencies.
Laborers’ Local 169 co-sponsors this 4-hour certification course, which has been approved by the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and covers procedures for flaggers working on NDOT projects. All flaggers on these projects must have a certification of training in their possession while working. Topics include work zone hazards and safety; state regulations; flagging personal protective equipment; and flagging procedures.
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Introduction to Construction Management Virtual Training
2024-10-08 13:00 - 2024-10-09 15:30
This workshop, scheduled for October 8–9 (1:00–3:30 pm PT each day), introduces essential components of the construction management process. By applying the information learned in the workshop, you can improve how you manage project risks, communications, delivery, and scheduling.

By the end the workshop, you’ll be able to:

Compare common project delivery methods.
Describe the relationships among owner, contractor, and engineer on public works construction projects.
Describe common types of contract-required documentation.
Explain the importance of communication with a contractor and stakeholders.
Identify methods for selecting a construction contractor.
Describe the function of a quality assurance program.
