Description

Understand the Numbers, Improve Decisions, Drive Profitability

Is Your Company’s Financial Performance Where It Should Be?

In today’s construction environment, strong operations are not enough. To succeed, you need a clear understanding of the numbers behind your business. This practical course helps construction professionals tackle key challenges, including:

• Labour shortages and productivity issues

•    High overhead and avoidable costs

•    Low profit margins and cash flow struggles

Developed specifically for Canadian construction professionals, this course bridges the gap between financial concepts and day-to-day project execution. 

Course Details: 
October 6, 7 & 8
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual Classroom: 3 Sessions of 4.0 hours each (total 12 hours)
Gold Seal Accreditation: This workshop is accredited for 4 Gold Seal Credits
Pricing: Member Rate: $599.00 plus hst / Non-Member Rate: $699.00 plus hst 

Who benefits by attending?

• General contractors and sub-trades, Project managers, Superintendents, Estimators, and Managers who desire a stronger understanding of construction accounting and finance.
• Aspiring business owners looking to turn their skills into a profitable, sustainable business
• Experienced contractors planning to grow by increasing profits and streamlining operations.

You Will Learn How To:

• Read financial reports with confidence
• Understand cash flow and improve liquidity
• Manage project costs and margins in real time
• Recognize risks and protect profitability
• Make better decisions that drive results

Numbers Tell the Story. Practical, Relevant, Construction-Focused 

Real-World Tools You Can Use:

• Read financial data and make confident decisions
• Track labour productivity and reduce job site inefficiencies
• Set clear profit targets using simple formulas
• Justify capital purchases through cost-benefit analysis
• Improve billing, collections, and job costing accuracy
• Identify and address overhead excesses
• Avoid cash flow shortfalls through effective forecasting
• Manage risk using insurance, bonding, and internal controls
• Tackle the skilled labour shortage with smart HR policies
• Use KPIs and analytics to measure what matters
• Navigate the accounting cycle and financial statements
• Understand revenue recognition, accruals, and GAAP basics

Immediate Impact on Your Bottom Line
This is not a theory-heavy course. Every module is designed to deliver real-world value that can be applied to your projects and company right away.

Successful completion and attendance of the three days training is worth 4 Gold Seal credits. Please click here for more information on gold seal certification and how you can become certified.

 About the instructor: Wayne Newell has over 35 years of experience in financial and operational management across construction, manufacturing, and service sectors in Canada, the U.S., and the Caribbean. A CMA since 1972, Wayne has trained more than 4,000 construction professionals in the past 20+ years. His courses are known for being clear, relevant, and results-focused, helping contractors improve performance and profitability.