In this course, we'll talk about smart ways to run a construction business. The main topics we'll cover include bidding, marketing, project management techniques, and OSHA safety standards on the job. If you want to establish yourself and be successful in the construction industry, this course is for you! Included in this course are:

  • Bidding and Lien Law
  • Project Management
  • Marketing
  • Safety

Course ID(s): SRA0547

Approved By: Construction Contractors Board

  • Construction Business Practices - 2 Hours
    • Bidding and Estimating [4 Activities]
      • 01. Bidding and Estimating
      • 02. Ethics in Bidding
      • 03. Determining Estimate Costs, Part I
      • 04. Determining Estimate Costs, Part II
    • Construction Lien Law [4 Activities]
      • 01. Lien Basics
      • 02. Securing Payment to the Contractor
      • 03. Types of Post-Claim Notices
      • 04. Consequences of Failing to Follow Lien Law Procedures
  • Project Management Techniques - 3 Hours
    • Project Management Techniques [10 Activities]
      • 01. Project Management Introduction (Video)
      • 02. The Purpose of Project Management (Video)
      • 03. Project Management Basics (Video)
      • 04. Advanced Project Management Concerns (Video)
      • 05. Project Management Systems: Part 1
      • 06. Project Management Systems: Part 2
      • 07. Project Management Systems: Part 3
      • 08. Project Management Systems: Part 4
      • 09. Sample Project Plan
      • 10. Project Management Conclusion (Video)
  • Marketing - 4 Hours
    • Marketing [14 Activities]
      • 01. Introduction to Marketing (Video)
      • 02. Marketing versus Sales
      • 03. Developing & Writing a Marketing Plan
      • 04. Marketing & Sales Review (Video)
      • 05. Developing & Writing a Marketing Plan - Part 2
      • 06. Developing & Writing a Marketing Plan - Part 3
      • 07. Developing & Writing a Marketing Plan - Part 4
      • 08. Marketing Techniques and Tools
      • View Additional Activities
        • 09. Internet Marketing Strategies
        • 10. Sales Introduction (Video)
        • 11. General Sales Concepts
        • 12. Best Practices in Sales
        • 13. Ten Tips for Reaching Your Sales Goals
        • 14. Conclusion (Video)
  • Construction Safety - 4 Hours
    • OSHA and Safety Practices [5 Activities]
      • 01. OSHA Overview
      • 02. General Safety Practices
      • 03. Construction-Specific Safety Practices
      • 04. Construction-Specific Safety Practices, Continued
      • 05. Focus Four