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transition from worker to on-the-ground leader.
The right leadership training programs can also better
equip employees to work together on projects and job sites
e昀케ciently. “You need to be a collaborator,” says Stallaert,
identifying that as the most important leadership skill in
this industry.
Another bene昀椀t of industry-speci昀椀c training is a greater
understanding of the advantages of new technology,
says industry veteran Hammad Chaudhry. Chaudhry
is Treasurer at Building Transformations, a national
organization aiming to drive the Canadian building
industry to be global leaders in innovation and technology.
He’s also Vice President of Market Development
and Partnerships at Timescapes, a 昀椀rm that connects
construction teams with the visual data they need to build
better.
Chaudry says that sometimes, the combination of
traditional trade skills with digital technology skills is a
missing piece in upskilling for construction professionals.
Yet even as technology rises in importance, it’s just as
vital to invest in the people behind the tech. Automation
and digital tools are helping some 昀椀rms to become
more productive, especially the larger ones. But poor
team coordination can create bottlenecks and lead to
underperformance.
“If they [project managers and superintendents]
collaborate on job planning, they can also plan the
appropriate technology to assist with the work,” says
Chaudhry.
What to look for in construction professional training
Construction companies are smart to partner with
educational institutions “that provide tailored courses and
certi昀椀cations to meet industry needs,” says Ferreira.
“Strengthening connections with vocational schools,
colleges, and universities ensures that educational
programs align with industry requirements,” adds Archer.
“These partnerships are crucial for providing hands-on
experiences and guaranteeing that emerging talents are
equipped with relevant, job-ready skills.”
Humber Polytechnic’s PCC micro-credential, for
example, was a joint e昀昀ort between the education design
experts at the college and their consulting industry experts
who ensured the accuracy and relevance of the program
every step of the way.
The Humber course also aligns to another growing
best practice in construction training—shorter, stackable
modules, which are practical, 昀氀exible, and easy to 昀椀t around
demanding work schedules.
“We have to be able to throw in these sorts of microcourses along with bigger initiatives,” Chaudhry says.
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