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TRAINING THURSDAY: Tough Talks That Work in Construction

Written by Jordan Bateman | Jan 8, 2026 3:45:00 PM

Jordan and Kerry talk about ICBA’s latest featured course.

On a construction site, tension comes with the territory — tight timelines, tough conditions, and strong personalities are part of the job. Conflict is inevitable. The real question is: do you handle it in a way that protects trust, safety, and productivity… or lets small issues blow up into big problems?

ICBA Training’s upcoming course, Tough Talks That Work in Construction, gives construction leaders a practical toolkit for stepping into conflict before it spirals.

📅 Thursday, January 22, 2026
 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST (4 hours)
💻 Live Online (Zoom)
👨‍🏫 Instructor: Paul Pelletier, LL.B., CAPS, PMP
💲 Member Rate: $350 + GST | Non-Member: $400 + GST

This workshop is designed for crew leads, site supervisors, forepersons, and anyone managing people on site. Participants will learn how to:

  • Reduce jobsite blowups and tension between team members
  • Know when and how to step in before things spiral
  • Deal with disputes, misunderstandings, and disrespect directly
  • Have tough conversations without making the situation worse

👉 Details and registration:
https://icbatraining.arlo.co/w/courses/718-tough-talks-that-work-in-construction/3817

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