Jordan and Maclean tackle John Horgan’s itty bitty cabinet shuffle, the BC NDP’s loss in Supreme Court, Swartz Bay and Huawei protestors, deficit budget balloons, the future of the Manning Institute, and a rant on nanny statists wanting mandatory snow tires.
Month: January 2020
TRAINING THURSDAY: Get Lean!
Are you familiar with the principles of Lean Construction? We can help!
The application of Lean Construction principles within the industry has gained considerable traction over the last decade due to the need for productivity gains and shortened lead times.
The challenge is that traditional Lean is centered around manufacturing environments, making some tools ineffective in the construction arena. Our upcoming Lean for Construction – A Practical Approach course January 31 in Burnaby will teach you a simple and practical approach to implementing the Lean concepts within construction to boost productivity, shorten lead times, and heighten customer value.
In this fun and interactive full-day workshop, participants will be introduced to key Lean tools:
– The 8 types of waste negatively impacting cost, lead time, and quality
– How to use Value Stream Maps to identify where waste is
– The 5S system for maintaining a safe and organized work environment
– The Last Planner® System for heightened collaboration and effective work plans
– The Plan, Do, Check, Act system for problem solving
Plus you’ll earn 1 Gold Seal Credit and 7.5 CPD Points from BC Housing!
If you’re looking for a more in-depth understanding, we are offering a series of CM-Lean modules in Vancouver in March and June. Start with CM-Lean Modules 1 & 2: Variation in Production Systems/Pull In Production on March 11, and CM-Lean Modules 3 & 4: Lean Work Structuring/Last Planner system on March 12.
CM-Lean Module 5: Supply Chain & Assembly is on June 8, and then CM-Lean Modules 6&7: Lean in Design & Pre-Construction/Problem Solving on June 9.
Register for this or any of our upcoming workshops at www.icba.ca/courses.
MEMBER MONDAY: Visits and an Esso Discount
#BCPOLI HOTSTOVE: Ride sharing woes, leadership races
TRAINING THURSDAY: Writing Effective Letters, Scope Documents, Reports and Proposals
How are your writing skills? Is your writing effective and focused on what you need to get across to the reader? Check out our Writing Effective Letters, Scope Documents, Reports and Proposals course!
Potential clients often judge you based on whether you can clearly articulate the services you provide. Clients may skim your documents, so you need to ensure that your content is organized and that your key points stand out. Your writing ability is important.
You’ll learn to tailor your writing for your audience and purpose, apply the strategies required for effective scope documents, letters, and reports, and incorporate key principles for editing and revising your documents.
Some of the topics the course covers are:
- Planning your scope documents;
- Writing concisely;
- Crafting effective emails and letters;
- Responding to bids and proposals;
- Structuring your reports and project documentation.
Plus, you’ll earn 1 Gold Seal Credit and 7.5 CPD Points from BC Housing! Our next session is February 11 in Kelowna, followed by February 27 in Burnaby and March 31 in Victoria. It will also be offered in Prince George on April 28.
You can register for this or any of our other courses at www.icba.ca/courses.