Start: Feb 27th 11:00 PM
End: Feb 28th 1:00 AM
Eastern Contractors Association, Inc.
6 Airline Drive
Albany
NY
12205
STP Unit 4: “Contract Documents” (class 7 of 7)
Training and Education
Over the years, ECA has developed one of the most successful Supervisory Training Programs (STP) in the country...over 200 Superintendent Courses since the inception of the program some 30-plus years ago, training over 3,500 local supervisors, tradespeople, and office personnel.
This class meets over seven consecutive Thursdays: January 16, 23 and 30, February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2025.
Attendance of at least 5 of the classes is required to pass the unit.
Unit #4, "Contract Documents," will provide information about contract documents and construction law to help supervisors recognize the roles and responsibilities of all contracted parties, to develop an understanding of how contract documents can be helpful in solving problems and resolving conflicts, and to develop positive relationships between all parties in the construction process.
Topics will include:
• Introduction to contract documents and construction law
• Creating a positive environment through partnering
• Contractual relationships
• Contract forms and documents
• Managing general conditions
• Good documentation practices
• Changes, Differing site conditions, Time impacts, Negotiation of resolutions
"Contract Documents" is for Superintendents and foremen, people who aspire to become superintendents and foremen; people who work with superintendents and foremen; supervisors who work for subs; field secretaries; owners, architects, and engineers; anyone who communicates with the job site.
The Supervisory Training Program has been developed by the Associated General Contractors of America. More than 200,000 individuals have participated in STP courses nationally. It was developed by contractors for contractors. Give it a look if you haven’t already done so!
Registration for this class unit has closed. The next STP Unit -- #5, Improving Productivity and Managing Project Costs -- will be offered in March 2025. Contact the ECA office for more information: 518-869-0961.
Next Generation Leadership Council Axe Throwing 2025
ECA Event
Join ECA's Next Generation Leadership Council for Networking and Axe Throwing on Wednesday, February 25 at Generation Axe on Fuller Road.
Cost is $50 per person. The event fee includes snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.
There is limited capacity for this event and it has sold out in the past, so don't wait to register!
Wadsworth Lab Project Info Session
ECA Event
ECA member firms are invited to an Information Session for the upcoming NY State Life Sciences Public Health Lab project.
The Gilbane | Turner joint venture team will use this session to learn more about the upcoming bidding opportunities related to this 655,600-square-foot, $1.7 billion project.
Limited seats remain -- sign up today!
The Life Sciences Public Health Laboratory project consolidates five existing facilities throughout the Capital District of New York into one new building on the Governor W. Averell Harriman State Office Building Campus in Albany, New York. This new facility will be home to NYS Department of Health’s Wadsworth Center, which includes the Division of Environmental Health Sciences, Division of Genetics, Division of Infectious Diseases, and Division of Lab Quality Certification. In addition to the laboratory space needed for the advancement of the Department of Health’s mission, the building will include a central utility plant, a shipping, storage, and material handling facility, and administrative offices.
The anatomy of the planned 655,600-square-foot building will include:
*Shallow spread footing foundations
*Steel braced frame five-story superstructure
*Aluminum and glass façade
*Various roofing systems, including KEE Type and SBS
*Gypsum wallboard partitions and architectural finishes
*Mechanical and electrical systems to support laboratory operations
Start: Mar 13th 10:00 PM
End: Mar 14th 12:00 AM
Eastern Contractors Association, Inc.
6 Airline Drive
Albany
NY
12205
STP Unit 5: “Improving Productivity and Managing Project Costs” (class 1 of 7)
Training and Education
Over the years, ECA has developed one of the most successful Supervisory Training Programs (STP) in the country...over 200 Superintendent Courses since the inception of the program some 30-plus years ago, training over 3,500 local supervisors, tradespeople, and office personnel.
This class meets over seven consecutive Thursdays: March 13, 20, and 27, April 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2025.
Attendance of at least 5 of the classes is required to pass the unit.
Unit #5, "Improving Productivity and Managing Project Costs" will cover understanding how project estimates are compiled, how to compare actual project costs with those estimated and how to control costs to meet the estimate. This course also details how productivity is measured, how the supervisor plays a major role in increasing jobsite productivity, and how a small increase in productivity can have a significant impact on the time and cost of a project.
Topics will include:
*Construction estimates
*Who controls project costs
*Reporting and analyzing actual costs
*Planning for cost control
*Cost control strategies
*Labor cost variances
*Working with project partners
*Managing risk and loss potentials
*Cost control strategies
*Post-project evaluations
*Benchmarking construction productivity
*Improving productivity through pre-planning
*New skills for effective supervision
*Personnel management
*Equipment management for productivity improvement
*Jobsite productivity, planning and scheduling
*Quantifying lost labor productivity
*Record keeping, control, changes, and defect analysis
"Improving Productivity and Managing Project Costs" is for Superintendents and foremen, people who aspire to become superintendents and foremen; people who work with superintendents and foremen; supervisors who work for subs; field secretaries; owners, architects, and engineers; anyone who communicates with the job site.
The Supervisory Training Program has been developed by the Associated General Contractors of America. More than 200,000 individuals have participated in STP courses nationally. It was developed by contractors for contractors. Give it a look if you haven’t already done so!
Payment must be received at time of registration. No refunds for cancellations or no-shows will be given after February 27.
If you are a Union member and your Union is paying for your class, please email info@ecainc.org to register for this class.
**Note: Students registering after February 27 may not receive their textbook until the second night of class**
Start: Mar 20th 10:00 PM
End: Mar 21st 12:00 AM
Eastern Contractors Association, Inc.
6 Airline Drive
Albany
NY
12205
STP Unit 5: “Improving Productivity and Managing Project Costs” (class 2 of 7)
Training and Education
Over the years, ECA has developed one of the most successful Supervisory Training Programs (STP) in the country...over 200 Superintendent Courses since the inception of the program some 30-plus years ago, training over 3,500 local supervisors, tradespeople, and office personnel.
This class meets over seven consecutive Thursdays: March 13, 20, and 27, April 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2025.
Attendance of at least 5 of the classes is required to pass the unit.
Unit #5, "Improving Productivity and Managing Project Costs" will cover understanding how project estimates are compiled, how to compare actual project costs with those estimated and how to control costs to meet the estimate. This course also details how productivity is measured, how the supervisor plays a major role in increasing jobsite productivity, and how a small increase in productivity can have a significant impact on the time and cost of a project.
Topics will include:
*Construction estimates
*Who controls project costs
*Reporting and analyzing actual costs
*Planning for cost control
*Cost control strategies
*Labor cost variances
*Working with project partners
*Managing risk and loss potentials
*Cost control strategies
*Post-project evaluations
*Benchmarking construction productivity
*Improving productivity through pre-planning
*New skills for effective supervision
*Personnel management
*Equipment management for productivity improvement
*Jobsite productivity, planning and scheduling
*Quantifying lost labor productivity
*Record keeping, control, changes, and defect analysis
"Improving Productivity and Managing Project Costs" is for Superintendents and foremen, people who aspire to become superintendents and foremen; people who work with superintendents and foremen; supervisors who work for subs; field secretaries; owners, architects, and engineers; anyone who communicates with the job site.
The Supervisory Training Program has been developed by the Associated General Contractors of America. More than 200,000 individuals have participated in STP courses nationally. It was developed by contractors for contractors. Give it a look if you haven’t already done so!
This class unit began on March 13. Attendance at 5 out of 7 nights is required to pass this unit successfully. Please contact the ECA office at 518-869-0961 if you would like to join the class in progress.
Registration Fees:
CIAP Contributing Employers and Union Tradespeople: $145.00
Members of ECA, AGCNYS and NESA: $210.00
Non-Members/Non-CIAP Contributors: $260.00
Start: Mar 27th 10:00 PM
End: Mar 28th 12:00 AM
Eastern Contractors Association, Inc.
6 Airline Drive
Albany
NY
12205
STP Unit 5: “Improving Productivity and Managing Project Costs” (class 3 of 7)
Training and Education
Over the years, ECA has developed one of the most successful Supervisory Training Programs (STP) in the country...over 200 Superintendent Courses since the inception of the program some 30-plus years ago, training over 3,500 local supervisors, tradespeople, and office personnel.
This class meets over seven consecutive Thursdays: March 13, 20, and 27, April 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2025.
Attendance of at least 5 of the classes is required to pass the unit.
Unit #5, "Improving Productivity and Managing Project Costs" will cover understanding how project estimates are compiled, how to compare actual project costs with those estimated and how to control costs to meet the estimate. This course also details how productivity is measured, how the supervisor plays a major role in increasing jobsite productivity, and how a small increase in productivity can have a significant impact on the time and cost of a project.
Topics will include:
*Construction estimates
*Who controls project costs
*Reporting and analyzing actual costs
*Planning for cost control
*Cost control strategies
*Labor cost variances
*Working with project partners
*Managing risk and loss potentials
*Cost control strategies
*Post-project evaluations
*Benchmarking construction productivity
*Improving productivity through pre-planning
*New skills for effective supervision
*Personnel management
*Equipment management for productivity improvement
*Jobsite productivity, planning and scheduling
*Quantifying lost labor productivity
*Record keeping, control, changes, and defect analysis
"Improving Productivity and Managing Project Costs" is for Superintendents and foremen, people who aspire to become superintendents and foremen; people who work with superintendents and foremen; supervisors who work for subs; field secretaries; owners, architects, and engineers; anyone who communicates with the job site.
The Supervisory Training Program has been developed by the Associated General Contractors of America. More than 200,000 individuals have participated in STP courses nationally. It was developed by contractors for contractors. Give it a look if you haven’t already done so!
This class unit began on March 13. Attendance at 5 out of 7 nights is required to pass this unit successfully. Please contact the ECA office at 518-869-0961 if you would like to join the class in progress.
Registration Fees:
CIAP Contributing Employers and Union Tradespeople: $145.00
Members of ECA, AGCNYS and NESA: $210.00
Non-Members/Non-CIAP Contributors: $260.00
Start: Apr 3rd 10:00 PM
End: Apr 4th 12:00 AM
Eastern Contractors Association, Inc.
6 Airline Drive
Albany
NY
12205
STP Unit 5: “Improving Productivity and Managing Project Costs” (class 4 of 7)
Training and Education
Over the years, ECA has developed one of the most successful Supervisory Training Programs (STP) in the country...over 200 Superintendent Courses since the inception of the program some 30-plus years ago, training over 3,500 local supervisors, tradespeople, and office personnel.
This class meets over seven consecutive Thursdays: March 13, 20, and 27, April 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2025.
Attendance of at least 5 of the classes is required to pass the unit.
Unit #5, "Improving Productivity and Managing Project Costs" will cover understanding how project estimates are compiled, how to compare actual project costs with those estimated and how to control costs to meet the estimate. This course also details how productivity is measured, how the supervisor plays a major role in increasing jobsite productivity, and how a small increase in productivity can have a significant impact on the time and cost of a project.
Topics will include:
*Construction estimates
*Who controls project costs
*Reporting and analyzing actual costs
*Planning for cost control
*Cost control strategies
*Labor cost variances
*Working with project partners
*Managing risk and loss potentials
*Cost control strategies
*Post-project evaluations
*Benchmarking construction productivity
*Improving productivity through pre-planning
*New skills for effective supervision
*Personnel management
*Equipment management for productivity improvement
*Jobsite productivity, planning and scheduling
*Quantifying lost labor productivity
*Record keeping, control, changes, and defect analysis
"Improving Productivity and Managing Project Costs" is for Superintendents and foremen, people who aspire to become superintendents and foremen; people who work with superintendents and foremen; supervisors who work for subs; field secretaries; owners, architects, and engineers; anyone who communicates with the job site.
The Supervisory Training Program has been developed by the Associated General Contractors of America. More than 200,000 individuals have participated in STP courses nationally. It was developed by contractors for contractors. Give it a look if you haven’t already done so!
Registration for this class unit has closed.
The next STP Unit -- #6, Risk Management and Problem Solving -- will be offered in the fall of 2025. Contact the ECA office for more information: 518-869-0961.
Start: Mar 20th 4:00 PM
End: Mar 20th 10:00 PM
Eastern Contractors Association, Inc.
6 Airline Drive
Albany
NY
12205
March Madness Watch Party
ECA Event
Get ready for our first-ever March Madness Watch Party!
Come watch the opening games of the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament on the BIG screen at the Building Industry Center on March 20. We’ll start things off at noon and enjoy pizza, wings and beverages throughout the day as the first eight games get underway. We’ll have the volume up for whichever game ends up on the main screen, but we’ll be showcasing the other games at the same time on our multiple TVs.
The women’s action doesn’t get started until the next day, but we’ll follow their pre-tourney coverage as well!
Cost is $35 per person, which covers the whole afternoon and includes participation in our Bracket Challenge! Bracket Challenge login information will be sent following Selection Sunday.
Hoop to see you there!
Payment must be received with registration. No refunds for cancellations or no-shows will be given after March 18, 2025.
Basic Blueprint Reading (Class 1 of 8)
Training and Education
***This Class is SOLD OUT***
Please contact Samantha (samanthab@ecainc.org) if you would like to be placed on the waitlist.
This 8-week course covers basic skills necessary to understand construction documents and what to expect when reviewing drawings. This includes architectural, site/civil, and all mechanical trades scopes, the importance of project specifications, and other related items that are part of a complete set of contract documents. Participation is encouraged, and having interactive discussions will be an important part of the course.
The course will meet for eight (8) Tuesdays from March 25 - May 20 (no class April 22). You must attend at least 6 (six) of the classes in order to obtain a Certificate of Completion.
The class will be conducted online via Zoom. Class link will be sent following registration.
The class will use Print Reading for Construction (8th edition) by Walter C. Bown and Daniel P. Dorfmueller. The book is NOT INCLUDED in the registration fee and will need to be purchased by the student. Click here to order the book.
Instructor: James Paolini has over three decades of experience with various types of site and building design, project management, facility condition assessments, peer reviews for both public and private projects, as well as construction administration. His responsibilities consist of all phases of Architectural design from project viability/pre-design through closeout and commissioning.
Payment for this class MUST be received by March 18. No cancellations or refunds after this date. No-shows will be charged.
This is a joint-education program sponsored by ECA, NESCA and AGCNYS.
Basic Blueprint Reading (Class 2 of 8)
Training and Education
This 8-week course covers basic skills necessary to understand construction documents and what to expect when reviewing drawings. This includes architectural, site/civil, and all mechanical trades scopes, the importance of project specifications, and other related items that are part of a complete set of contract documents.
This class started on March 25 and registration is now closed. Contact the ECA office for more information: 518-869-0961.
Basic Blueprint Reading (Class 1 of 8) - Session 2
Training and Education
This 8-week course covers basic skills necessary to understand construction documents and what to expect when reviewing drawings. This includes architectural, site/civil, and all mechanical trades scopes, the importance of project specifications, and other related items that are part of a complete set of contract documents. Participation is encouraged, and having interactive discussions will be an important part of the course.
The course will meet for eight (8) Wednesdays from April 2 - May 28. You must attend at least 6 (six) of the classes in order to obtain a Certificate of Completion.
The class will be conducted online via Zoom. Class link will be sent following registration.
The class will use Print Reading for Construction (8th edition) by Walter C. Bown and Daniel P. Dorfmueller. The book is NOT INCLUDED in the registration fee and will need to be purchased by the student. Click here to order the book.
Instructor: James Paolini has over three decades of experience with various types of site and building design, project management, facility condition assessments, peer reviews for both public and private projects, as well as construction administration. His responsibilities consist of all phases of Architectural design from project viability/pre-design through closeout and commissioning.
Payment for this class MUST be received by March 28. No cancellations or refunds after this date. No-shows will be charged.
This is a joint-education program sponsored by ECA, NESCA and AGCNYS.