Foreman Development Program
Class Topics
Description: The purpose of this program is to provide the person who is considering becoming a foreman with knowledge of the basic leadership skills required for the job, including problem solving, planning, scheduling, estimating, controlling the use of job resources, such as materials and equipment, and knowing how to perform the work in a safe manner. Practicing effective human relations skills, such as motivating workers and communicating with them, are also an essential part of the foreman’s job.

Prerequisites: Advanced craft person status or less than 5 years as a working foreman.
Orientation To The Job
  • Overview of the Construction Industry
  • The Construction Industry Today
  • Gender and Minority Issues
  • Construction Projects
  • The Construction Organization

Project Control

  • Project Control Overview

  • Project Delivery Systems

  • An Overflow of Planning

  • Stages of Planning

  • The Planning Process

  • Planning Resources

  • Ways to Plan

  • Estimating

  • Scheduling

  • Cost Awareness Control

  • Project Control

  • Estimating

  • Scheduling

  • Cost Awareness and Control

  • Resource Control 

  • Production and Productivity

 

Safety

  • Safety Overview

  • Costs of Accidents

  • Safety Regulations

  • Safety Responsibilities

  • Supervisor Involvements in Safety

  • Promoting Safety

Leadership Skills 

  • Introduction to Supervision

  • The Shift in Work Activities

  • Becoming a Leader

  • Communication

  • Motivation        

  • Team Building

  • Getting the Job Done

  • Problem Solving and Decision Making

 

Program Specifics
Purpose: Develop construction professionals into informed, knowledgeable and active members of the industry while preparing them for future leadership roles within their companies, the industry and the Arizona Builders' Alliance (ABA).
 
Time: This course will be offered once a year as an eight night class.
Attendance: Attendance at all sessions is of utmost importance.
Faculty: Instructor teams of recognized experts and successful contractors
Benefit: Graduates will be honored and certificates presented upon completion of the course.