Construction / Contractor Academy   

This comprehensive leadership development program is designed for new and emerging leaders in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) industries. Running from November through April, the program equips participants with critical business, financial, and leadership skills necessary for success in today’s competitive environment. 

2025-2026 Program Schedule

1/14 - Kickoff Meeting and Goal Setting

Virtual from 3-5pm

1/21 - Finding Balance in Leadership Responsibilities 

Virtual from 1-5pm

January 2026

30 minute 1-on-1 coaching

Virtual

2/4 - Developing Employees and Yourself

Virtual from 1-5pm

2/13 - Networking with Scaling program participants 

Location TBD

3-5pm

2/18 - Managing a High-Performance Team

Virtual from 1-5pm

March 2026

30 minute 1-on-1 coaching

Virtual

3/4 - Strategies for Conflict Management

Virtual from 1-5pm

3/18 - Productive Mentorship and Coaching

Virtual from 1-5pm

4/1 - Project Costing, Risk and Cost Management

Virtual from 1-5pm

4/15 - Project Management

Virtual from 1-5pm

4/22 - Finance and Accounting

Virtual from 1-5pm

4/29 - Business Development

Virtual from 1-5pm

5/13 - Contracts and Subcontracts

Virtual from 1-5pm

5/20 - Insurance, Bonding and Government Contracts

Virtual from 1-5pm

Gain a foundational understanding of accounting, budgeting, and forecasting for contractors. This 4-hour course is ideal for new or aspiring managers handling financial responsibilities.

Estimate, assess risk, and manage key cost drivers in construction projects. Supports managers in making informed financial and scheduling decisions.

Understand contract language, subcontracts, negotiation, and communication—using real-world discussion and expert-led instruction tailored for contractors.

Explore bonds, certifications, and government contracts. Learn to use communication, documentation, and networking to support growth and reduce costs.

One-session, interactive course designed for contractors ready to take on project management responsibilities. Learn practical tools to plan, lead, and optimize construction operations for greater efficiency and profitability.

Explore essential business concepts tailored for the construction industry. Designed for new professionals or those moving into management, this course builds practical skills to support long-term growth and client engagement.

Learn essential Excel skills. Organize job costs, create templates, and build spreadsheets to improve project tracking and productivity. This hands-on course is designed specifically for contractors and their teams.

Deepen your Excel knowledge in this contractor-focused intermediate course. Explore functions, charts, data analysis, and logical lookups in a 4-hour hands-on session designed for project work.

Start with the basics of blueprint reading, beginning with drawing scale. Lessons guide you through how blueprint drawings are organized and how information is referenced across construction documents. You'll review architectural and engineering drawings and project specifications. Learn to evaluate similarities in documents submitted for permits, understand the role of 3D model presentations, and gain the skills to read and comprehend both residential and commercial documents. Develop fluency in the terminology, document inter-relationships, and takeoff connections used throughout the construction process.

Register for this certificate course here https://careertraining.frontrange.edu/training-programs/blueprint-reading-basics/

Start with the basics in this comprehensive blueprint reading and construction estimating course. You’ll explore drawing scales, how blueprints are organized, and how to reference information across construction drawings. Learn to review architectural and engineering plans, interpret specifications, and connect them to quantity-takeoff cost estimates. Analyze estimate components, perform takeoffs, and price estimated quantities. This course emphasizes the need for thoroughness and attention to detail while preparing estimates and strengthens your understanding of how drawings relate directly to quantity surveying and cost forecasting.

Register for this certificate course here https://careertraining.frontrange.edu/training-programs/fundamentals-of-blueprint-reading-and-construction-estimating/