What: Fundamentals of Pre-Construction and Project Management is a deep dive into the fundamentals of good pre-construction and project management practice. This 7-session online course will cover essential tasks during pre-construction, estimating, scheduling, and project management tasks during the construction process. The course includes hands-on exercises, tools, and templates to support emerging project managers and estimators.

Who: This course is designed for emerging project managers and estimators who are new to their role or are looking to improve their internal systems.

Why: Successful residential construction projects require good estimating and project management skills. Many people who become project managers and estimators have not been taught these business skills. Developing these skills, along with well-defined roles and responsibilities, can create a more resilient construction company.

Agenda

• Welcome and Orientation

• Estimating Basics and Cost Codes

• Cost Interventions and Presenting Estimates to a Client

• Contracts, Kickoffs & Pre-Mortems

• Scheduling

• How to Run a Project: Job Cost Accounting, Change Orders,PM Responsibilities

• Keeping Your Projects on Track Through Close Out

Presenter

Tia Garcia

What to Expect

Sessions will be offered via Zoom on seven consecutive Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30pm. We are limiting registration to 20 participants to keep the group small and allow for lots of discussion and small group breakouts. Attending all sessions in real-time is strongly encouraged, however, we will be recording the sessions.

Registration: $900 per person. 10% off for multiple registrations from one company.

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course.

Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Tuition Assistance:

Massachusetts: 100% Tuition reimbursement is available for MA-based companies through the Workforce Training Express Program.

Vermont: 50% Tuition reimbursement is available for VT-based companies through the Vermont Training Program. More information is available here.

Other States may have funding you can apply to this training as well.

Refund Policy: We offer a 100% refund if registration is cancelled before 72 hours of course start date/time. If you must cancel within 72 hours of the course start date/time we will credit your registration fee towards another HELM course.

What: Fundamentals of Pre-Construction and Project Management is a deep dive into the fundamentals of good pre-construction and project management practice. This 7-session online course will cover essential tasks during pre-construction, estimating, scheduling, and project management tasks during the construction process. The course includes hands-on exercises, tools, and templates to support emerging project managers and estimators.

Who: This course is designed for emerging project managers and estimators who are new to their role or are looking to improve their internal systems.

Why: Successful residential construction projects require good estimating and project management skills. Many people who become project managers and estimators have not been taught these business skills. Developing these skills, along with well-defined roles and responsibilities, can create a more resilient construction company.

Agenda

• Welcome and Orientation

• Estimating Basics and Cost Codes

• Cost Interventions and Presenting Estimates to a Client

• Contracts, Kickoffs & Pre-Mortems

• Scheduling

• How to Run a Project: Job Cost Accounting, Change Orders,PM Responsibilities

• Keeping Your Projects on Track Through Close Out

Presenter

Tia Garcia

What to Expect

Sessions will be offered via Zoom on seven consecutive Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30pm. We are limiting registration to 20 participants to keep the group small and allow for lots of discussion and small group breakouts. Attending all sessions in real-time is strongly encouraged, however, we will be recording the sessions.

Registration: $900 per person. 10% off for multiple registrations from one company.

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course.

Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Tuition Assistance:

Massachusetts: 100% Tuition reimbursement is available for MA-based companies through the Workforce Training Express Program.

Vermont: 50% Tuition reimbursement is available for VT-based companies through the Vermont Training Program. More information is available here.

Other States may have funding you can apply to this training as well.

Refund Policy: We offer a 100% refund if registration is cancelled before 72 hours of course start date/time. If you must cancel within 72 hours of the course start date/time we will credit your registration fee towards another HELM course.

Join us for a monthly meeting about to role, tools and best practices for Project Managers.

These circles meet every 4th Wednesday*, 3:00 - 4:00pm EST July - December 2024.
*The group will reschedule the November & December dates.

Facilitator: Tia Garcia

Registration: $50/session or $250 for all six sessions

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please let us know when you register if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the workshop.

Registration for this group is by invitation only.

What: Fundamentals of Pre-Construction and Project Management is a deep dive into the fundamentals of good pre-construction and project management practice. This 7-session online course will cover essential tasks during pre-construction, estimating, scheduling, and project management tasks during the construction process. The course includes hands-on exercises, tools, and templates to support emerging project managers and estimators.

Who: This course is designed for emerging project managers and estimators who are new to their role or are looking to improve their internal systems.

Why: Successful residential construction projects require good estimating and project management skills. Many people who become project managers and estimators have not been taught these business skills. Developing these skills, along with well-defined roles and responsibilities, can create a more resilient construction company.

Agenda

• Welcome and Orientation

• Estimating Basics and Cost Codes

• Cost Interventions and Presenting Estimates to a Client

• Contracts, Kickoffs & Pre-Mortems

• Scheduling

• How to Run a Project: Job Cost Accounting, Change Orders,PM Responsibilities

• Keeping Your Projects on Track Through Close Out

Presenter

Tia Garcia

What to Expect

Sessions will be offered via Zoom on seven consecutive Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30pm. We are limiting registration to 20 participants to keep the group small and allow for lots of discussion and small group breakouts. Attending all sessions in real-time is strongly encouraged, however, we will be recording the sessions.

Registration: $900 per person. 10% off for multiple registrations from one company.

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course.

Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Tuition Assistance:

Massachusetts: 100% Tuition reimbursement is available for MA-based companies through the Workforce Training Express Program.

Vermont: 50% Tuition reimbursement is available for VT-based companies through the Vermont Training Program. More information is available here.

Other States may have funding you can apply to this training as well.

Refund Policy: We offer a 100% refund if registration is cancelled before 72 hours of course start date/time. If you must cancel within 72 hours of the course start date/time we will credit your registration fee towards another HELM course.

Meet-Up for Women, Trans, & Non-Binary Folks in Construction & Trades

Join us for a casual and fun meet-up to connect, share experiences, and build a supportive community in a safe and inclusive space.

BYOB. We’ll provide non-alcoholic beverages and snacks.

RSVPs helpful, but not required, kate@buildhelm.com. Feel free to bring a friend or colleague who might be interested. The more, the merrier!

What: Fundamentals of Pre-Construction and Project Management is a deep dive into the fundamentals of good pre-construction and project management practice. This 7-session online course will cover essential tasks during pre-construction, estimating, scheduling, and project management tasks during the construction process. The course includes hands-on exercises, tools, and templates to support emerging project managers and estimators.

Who: This course is designed for emerging project managers and estimators who are new to their role or are looking to improve their internal systems.

Why: Successful residential construction projects require good estimating and project management skills. Many people who become project managers and estimators have not been taught these business skills. Developing these skills, along with well-defined roles and responsibilities, can create a more resilient construction company.

Agenda

• Welcome and Orientation

• Estimating Basics and Cost Codes

• Cost Interventions and Presenting Estimates to a Client

• Contracts, Kickoffs & Pre-Mortems

• Scheduling

• How to Run a Project: Job Cost Accounting, Change Orders,PM Responsibilities

• Keeping Your Projects on Track Through Close Out

Presenter

Tia Garcia

What to Expect

Sessions will be offered via Zoom on seven consecutive Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30pm. We are limiting registration to 20 participants to keep the group small and allow for lots of discussion and small group breakouts. Attending all sessions in real-time is strongly encouraged, however, we will be recording the sessions.

Registration: $900 per person. 10% off for multiple registrations from one company.

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course.

Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Tuition Assistance:

Massachusetts: 100% Tuition reimbursement is available for MA-based companies through the Workforce Training Express Program.

Vermont: 50% Tuition reimbursement is available for VT-based companies through the Vermont Training Program. More information is available here.

Other States may have funding you can apply to this training as well.

Refund Policy: We offer a 100% refund if registration is cancelled before 72 hours of course start date/time. If you must cancel within 72 hours of the course start date/time we will credit your registration fee towards another HELM course.

Join us for a monthly meeting about to role, tools and best practices for Project Managers.

These circles meet every 2nd Wednesday, 3:00 - 4:00pm EST January - December 2024

Facilitator: Tia Garcia

Registration: $50/session

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please let us know when you register if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the workshop.

Registration for this group is by invitation only.

What: Fundamentals of Pre-Construction and Project Management is a deep dive into the fundamentals of good pre-construction and project management practice. This 7-session online course will cover essential tasks during pre-construction, estimating, scheduling, and project management tasks during the construction process. The course includes hands-on exercises, tools, and templates to support emerging project managers and estimators.

Who: This course is designed for emerging project managers and estimators who are new to their role or are looking to improve their internal systems.

Why: Successful residential construction projects require good estimating and project management skills. Many people who become project managers and estimators have not been taught these business skills. Developing these skills, along with well-defined roles and responsibilities, can create a more resilient construction company.

Agenda

• Welcome and Orientation

• Estimating Basics, Cost Interventions and Cost Codes

• Estimating Continued

• Contracts, Kickoffs & Pre-Mortems

• Scheduling

• How to Run a Project: Job Cost Accounting, Change Orders,PM Responsibilities

• Keeping Your Projects on Track Through Close Out

Presenter

Tia Garcia

What to Expect

Sessions will be offered via Zoom on seven consecutive Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30pm. We are limiting registration to 20 participants to keep the group small and allow for lots of discussion and small group breakouts. Attending all sessions in real-time is strongly encouraged, however, we will be recording the sessions.

Registration: $900 per person. 10% off for multiple registrations from one company.

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course.

Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Tuition Assistance:

Massachusetts: 100% Tuition reimbursement is available for MA-based companies through the Workforce Training Express Program.

Vermont: 50% Tuition reimbursement is available for VT-based companies through the Vermont Training Program. More information is available here.

Other States may have funding you can apply to this training as well.

Refund Policy: We offer a 100% refund if registration is cancelled before 72 hours of course start date/time. If you must cancel within 72 hours of the course start date/time we will credit your registration fee towards another HELM course.

Join us for a monthly meeting about to role, tools and best practices for Project Managers.

These circles meet every 4th Wednesday*, 3:00 - 4:00pm EST July - December 2024.
*The group will reschedule the November & December dates.

Facilitator: Tia Garcia

Registration: $50/session or $250 for all six sessions

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please let us know when you register if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the workshop.

Registration for this group is by invitation only.

What: Scheduling Skills is a comprehensive introduction to the methodology and techniques of scheduling with Gantt charts for residential construction. In this 4-session online course participants will learn how to build their schedules using predecessor relationships, to establish a critical path where the whole schedule moves together. We will look at pre-construction & construction schedules for individual projects, production overview schedules that track leads and current work, and unique overviews such as trade partner schedules across all company projects.  We will discuss how and when to share schedules with your clients and teams. 

Who: This course is designed for owners, project managers, and site supervisors working in the residential construction industry.

Why: Scheduling is a critical skill for a construction or design-build company. Good schedules will allow a company to become more resilient, allowing owners and project managers to better plan how trade partners are working together within individual projects and across all company projects.

In this four-week course you will learn how to:

• use a Gantt chart to create a schedule;

• use predecessor relationships to connect tasks in your schedule; 

• include categories of tasks such as admin, material/product  selections, material/product ordering, and trade partner coordination (in addition to production tasks)

• add flexibility and contingency time in your schedules;

• use HELM’s scheduling templates.

Presenter

Tia Garcia

What to Expect

Sessions will be offered via Zoom on four consecutive Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30 pm. Attending all sessions in real-time is strongly encouraged, however, we will be recording the sessions.

Registration: $700 per person. 10% off for multiple registrations from one company.

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course.

Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Tuition Assistance:
Massachusetts: 100% Tuition reimbursement is available for MA-based companies through the Workforce Training Fund Express Program.
Vermont: 50% Tuition reimbursement is available for VT-based companies through the Vermont Training Program.

Other States may have funding you can apply to this training as well.

Refund Policy: We offer a 100% refund if registration is cancelled before 72 hours of course start date/time. If you must cancel within 72 hours of the course start date/time we will credit your registration fee towards another HELM course.

What: Scheduling Skills is a comprehensive introduction to the methodology and techniques of scheduling with Gantt charts for residential construction. In this 4-session online course participants will learn how to build their schedules using predecessor relationships, to establish a critical path where the whole schedule moves together. We will look at pre-construction & construction schedules for individual projects, production overview schedules that track leads and current work, and unique overviews such as trade partner schedules across all company projects.  We will discuss how and when to share schedules with your clients and teams. 

Who: This course is designed for owners, project managers, and site supervisors working in the residential construction industry.

Why: Scheduling is a critical skill for a construction or design-build company. Good schedules will allow a company to become more resilient, allowing owners and project managers to better plan how trade partners are working together within individual projects and across all company projects.

In this four-week course you will learn how to:

• use a Gantt chart to create a schedule;

• use predecessor relationships to connect tasks in your schedule; 

• include categories of tasks such as admin, material/product  selections, material/product ordering, and trade partner coordination (in addition to production tasks)

• add flexibility and contingency time in your schedules;

• use HELM’s scheduling templates.

Presenter

Tia Garcia

What to Expect

Sessions will be offered via Zoom on four consecutive Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30 pm. Attending all sessions in real-time is strongly encouraged, however, we will be recording the sessions.

Registration: $700 per person. 10% off for multiple registrations from one company.

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course.

Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Tuition Assistance:
Massachusetts: 100% Tuition reimbursement is available for MA-based companies through the Workforce Training Fund Express Program.
Vermont: 50% Tuition reimbursement is available for VT-based companies through the Vermont Training Program.

Other States may have funding you can apply to this training as well.

Refund Policy: We offer a 100% refund if registration is cancelled before 72 hours of course start date/time. If you must cancel within 72 hours of the course start date/time we will credit your registration fee towards another HELM course.

What: Scheduling Skills is a comprehensive introduction to the methodology and techniques of scheduling with Gantt charts for residential construction. In this 4-session online course participants will learn how to build their schedules using predecessor relationships, to establish a critical path where the whole schedule moves together. We will look at pre-construction & construction schedules for individual projects, production overview schedules that track leads and current work, and unique overviews such as trade partner schedules across all company projects.  We will discuss how and when to share schedules with your clients and teams. 

Who: This course is designed for owners, project managers, and site supervisors working in the residential construction industry.

Why: Scheduling is a critical skill for a construction or design-build company. Good schedules will allow a company to become more resilient, allowing owners and project managers to better plan how trade partners are working together within individual projects and across all company projects.

In this four-week course you will learn how to:

• use a Gantt chart to create a schedule;

• use predecessor relationships to connect tasks in your schedule; 

• include categories of tasks such as admin, material/product  selections, material/product ordering, and trade partner coordination (in addition to production tasks)

• add flexibility and contingency time in your schedules;

• use HELM’s scheduling templates.

Presenter

Tia Garcia

What to Expect

Sessions will be offered via Zoom on four consecutive Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30 pm. Attending all sessions in real-time is strongly encouraged, however, we will be recording the sessions.

Registration: $700 per person. 10% off for multiple registrations from one company.

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course.

Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Tuition Assistance:
Massachusetts: 100% Tuition reimbursement is available for MA-based companies through the Workforce Training Fund Express Program.
Vermont: 50% Tuition reimbursement is available for VT-based companies through the Vermont Training Program.

Other States may have funding you can apply to this training as well.

Refund Policy: We offer a 100% refund if registration is cancelled before 72 hours of course start date/time. If you must cancel within 72 hours of the course start date/time we will credit your registration fee towards another HELM course.

What: Scheduling Skills is a comprehensive introduction to the methodology and techniques of scheduling with Gantt charts for residential construction. In this 4-session online course participants will learn how to build their schedules using predecessor relationships, to establish a critical path where the whole schedule moves together. We will look at pre-construction & construction schedules for individual projects, production overview schedules that track leads and current work, and unique overviews such as trade partner schedules across all company projects.  We will discuss how and when to share schedules with your clients and teams. 

Who: This course is designed for owners, project managers, and site supervisors working in the residential construction industry.

Why: Scheduling is a critical skill for a construction or design-build company. Good schedules will allow a company to become more resilient, allowing owners and project managers to better plan how trade partners are working together within individual projects and across all company projects.

In this four-week course you will learn how to:

• use a Gantt chart to create a schedule;

• use predecessor relationships to connect tasks in your schedule; 

• include categories of tasks such as admin, material/product  selections, material/product ordering, and trade partner coordination (in addition to production tasks)

• add flexibility and contingency time in your schedules;

• use HELM’s scheduling templates.

Presenter

Tia Garcia

What to Expect

Sessions will be offered via Zoom on four consecutive Tuesdays from 3:00-4:30 pm. Attending all sessions in real-time is strongly encouraged, however, we will be recording the sessions.

Registration: $700 per person. 10% off for multiple registrations from one company.

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course.

Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Tuition Assistance:
Massachusetts: 100% Tuition reimbursement is available for MA-based companies through the Workforce Training Fund Express Program.
Vermont: 50% Tuition reimbursement is available for VT-based companies through the Vermont Training Program.

Other States may have funding you can apply to this training as well.

Refund Policy: We offer a 100% refund if registration is cancelled before 72 hours of course start date/time. If you must cancel within 72 hours of the course start date/time we will credit your registration fee towards another HELM course.

What: Construction Business Basics is a 12-week online course that covers all the essentials of running a construction business. With a focus on the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, and Prosperity), our facilitators help business owners assess where their company is today, create a vision for the future, and take action to make their business more efficient, productive, and profitable. 

Who: Construction Business Basics is designed for small business owners and members of the management team who are looking for a solid grounding in the basics of running a successful construction business. 

Why: Operating and developing a resilient residential construction business requires business skills that a builder well-versed in the production of houses doesn’t necessarily have. We developed the Construction Business Basics as an introduction to the most frequently asked questions we get from our consulting clients, in a format that allows us to share the knowledge and resources we’ve gained over the years with multiple companies simultaneously.

Agenda

• Session 1: Your Business Vision, Mission, Principles

• Session 2: Your Leadership Style & Your Vision

• Session 3: Financial Planning & Reporting

• Session 4: Sales & Pre-Construction

• Session 5: Pre-Construction Phases

• Session 6: Project Management Responsibilities & Strategies

• Session 7: Estimating

• Session 8: Job Cost Accounting

• Session 9: Building Your Team – Hiring & Onboarding

• Session 10: Operating Budget

• Session 11: Communicating Your Vision

• Session 12: Small Group Presentations

Presenters

Tia Garcia, Kate Stephenson, Paul Eldrenkamp

What to Expect

Sessions will be held weekly via Zoom, every Tuesday from February 4th through April 22nd from 3:00-5:00 pm. We ask that all participants plan to join the Zoom session 5 minutes before the scheduled start time so we can begin promptly.

Each session will be 2 hours long, with a combination of presentation, small group discussion, and Q&A. Each weekly Zoom session is paired with a homework assignment to help you apply what you are learning to your own business and develop your vision and action plan. Each homework assignment will take roughly one and half hours to complete.

At the end of the 12-week Basics series you will have:

• A 5-year vision for your business, with goals and actions to get you started

• A 2025 operating budget template to calculate the target gross profit margin for your business

• Access to the HELM Resource Library, with articles specifically curated for construction business owners and templates to help you manage your business activities and improve your performance

• Recordings and presentation materials from the Basics sessions for future reference

• A personalized one-on-one session with one of HELM’s business consultants

Registration: $2,800 for up to three people per company

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course.

Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Tuition Assistance:
Massachusetts: 100% Tuition reimbursement is available for MA-based companies through the Workforce Training Fund Express Program.
Vermont: 50% Tuition reimbursement is available for VT-based companies through the Vermont Training Program.

Other States may have funding you can apply to this training as well.

What: Construction Business Basics is a 12-week online course that covers all the essentials of running a construction business. With a focus on the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, and Prosperity), our facilitators help business owners assess where their company is today, create a vision for the future, and take action to make their business more efficient, productive, and profitable. 

Who: Construction Business Basics is designed for small business owners and members of the management team who are looking for a solid grounding in the basics of running a successful construction business. 

Why: Operating and developing a resilient residential construction business requires business skills that a builder well-versed in the production of houses doesn’t necessarily have. We developed the Construction Business Basics as an introduction to the most frequently asked questions we get from our consulting clients, in a format that allows us to share the knowledge and resources we’ve gained over the years with multiple companies simultaneously.

Agenda

• Session 1: Your Business Vision, Mission, Principles

• Session 2: Your Leadership Style & Your Vision

• Session 3: Financial Planning & Reporting

• Session 4: Sales & Pre-Construction

• Session 5: Pre-Construction Phases

• Session 6: Project Management Responsibilities & Strategies

• Session 7: Estimating

• Session 8: Job Cost Accounting

• Session 9: Building Your Team – Hiring & Onboarding

• Session 10: Operating Budget

• Session 11: Communicating Your Vision

• Session 12: Small Group Presentations

Presenters

Tia Garcia, Kate Stephenson, Paul Eldrenkamp

What to Expect

Sessions will be held weekly via Zoom, every Tuesday from February 4th through April 22nd from 3:00-5:00 pm. We ask that all participants plan to join the Zoom session 5 minutes before the scheduled start time so we can begin promptly.

Each session will be 2 hours long, with a combination of presentation, small group discussion, and Q&A. Each weekly Zoom session is paired with a homework assignment to help you apply what you are learning to your own business and develop your vision and action plan. Each homework assignment will take roughly one and half hours to complete.

At the end of the 12-week Basics series you will have:

• A 5-year vision for your business, with goals and actions to get you started

• A 2025 operating budget template to calculate the target gross profit margin for your business

• Access to the HELM Resource Library, with articles specifically curated for construction business owners and templates to help you manage your business activities and improve your performance

• Recordings and presentation materials from the Basics sessions for future reference

• A personalized one-on-one session with one of HELM’s business consultants

Registration: $2,800 for up to three people per company

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course.

Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Tuition Assistance:
Massachusetts: 100% Tuition reimbursement is available for MA-based companies through the Workforce Training Fund Express Program.
Vermont: 50% Tuition reimbursement is available for VT-based companies through the Vermont Training Program.

Other States may have funding you can apply to this training as well.

What: Construction Business Basics is a 12-week online course that covers all the essentials of running a construction business. With a focus on the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, and Prosperity), our facilitators help business owners assess where their company is today, create a vision for the future, and take action to make their business more efficient, productive, and profitable. 

Who: Construction Business Basics is designed for small business owners and members of the management team who are looking for a solid grounding in the basics of running a successful construction business. 

Why: Operating and developing a resilient residential construction business requires business skills that a builder well-versed in the production of houses doesn’t necessarily have. We developed the Construction Business Basics as an introduction to the most frequently asked questions we get from our consulting clients, in a format that allows us to share the knowledge and resources we’ve gained over the years with multiple companies simultaneously.

Agenda

• Session 1: Your Business Vision, Mission, Principles

• Session 2: Your Leadership Style & Your Vision

• Session 3: Financial Planning & Reporting

• Session 4: Sales & Pre-Construction

• Session 5: Pre-Construction Phases

• Session 6: Project Management Responsibilities & Strategies

• Session 7: Estimating

• Session 8: Job Cost Accounting

• Session 9: Building Your Team – Hiring & Onboarding

• Session 10: Operating Budget

• Session 11: Communicating Your Vision

• Session 12: Small Group Presentations

Presenters

Tia Garcia, Kate Stephenson, Paul Eldrenkamp

What to Expect

Sessions will be held weekly via Zoom, every Tuesday from February 4th through April 22nd from 3:00-5:00 pm. We ask that all participants plan to join the Zoom session 5 minutes before the scheduled start time so we can begin promptly.

Each session will be 2 hours long, with a combination of presentation, small group discussion, and Q&A. Each weekly Zoom session is paired with a homework assignment to help you apply what you are learning to your own business and develop your vision and action plan. Each homework assignment will take roughly one and half hours to complete.

At the end of the 12-week Basics series you will have:

• A 5-year vision for your business, with goals and actions to get you started

• A 2025 operating budget template to calculate the target gross profit margin for your business

• Access to the HELM Resource Library, with articles specifically curated for construction business owners and templates to help you manage your business activities and improve your performance

• Recordings and presentation materials from the Basics sessions for future reference

• A personalized one-on-one session with one of HELM’s business consultants

Registration: $2,800 for up to three people per company

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course.

Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Tuition Assistance:
Massachusetts: 100% Tuition reimbursement is available for MA-based companies through the Workforce Training Fund Express Program.
Vermont: 50% Tuition reimbursement is available for VT-based companies through the Vermont Training Program.

Other States may have funding you can apply to this training as well.

What: Construction Business Basics is a 12-week online course that covers all the essentials of running a construction business. With a focus on the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, and Prosperity), our facilitators help business owners assess where their company is today, create a vision for the future, and take action to make their business more efficient, productive, and profitable. 

Who: Construction Business Basics is designed for small business owners and members of the management team who are looking for a solid grounding in the basics of running a successful construction business. 

Why: Operating and developing a resilient residential construction business requires business skills that a builder well-versed in the production of houses doesn’t necessarily have. We developed the Construction Business Basics as an introduction to the most frequently asked questions we get from our consulting clients, in a format that allows us to share the knowledge and resources we’ve gained over the years with multiple companies simultaneously.

Agenda

• Session 1: Your Business Vision, Mission, Principles

• Session 2: Your Leadership Style & Your Vision

• Session 3: Financial Planning & Reporting

• Session 4: Sales & Pre-Construction

• Session 5: Pre-Construction Phases

• Session 6: Project Management Responsibilities & Strategies

• Session 7: Estimating

• Session 8: Job Cost Accounting

• Session 9: Building Your Team – Hiring & Onboarding

• Session 10: Operating Budget

• Session 11: Communicating Your Vision

• Session 12: Small Group Presentations

Presenters

Tia Garcia, Kate Stephenson, Paul Eldrenkamp

What to Expect

Sessions will be held weekly via Zoom, every Tuesday from February 4th through April 22nd from 3:00-5:00 pm. We ask that all participants plan to join the Zoom session 5 minutes before the scheduled start time so we can begin promptly.

Each session will be 2 hours long, with a combination of presentation, small group discussion, and Q&A. Each weekly Zoom session is paired with a homework assignment to help you apply what you are learning to your own business and develop your vision and action plan. Each homework assignment will take roughly one and half hours to complete.

At the end of the 12-week Basics series you will have:

• A 5-year vision for your business, with goals and actions to get you started

• A 2025 operating budget template to calculate the target gross profit margin for your business

• Access to the HELM Resource Library, with articles specifically curated for construction business owners and templates to help you manage your business activities and improve your performance

• Recordings and presentation materials from the Basics sessions for future reference

• A personalized one-on-one session with one of HELM’s business consultants

Registration: $2,800 for up to three people per company

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course.

Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Tuition Assistance:
Massachusetts: 100% Tuition reimbursement is available for MA-based companies through the Workforce Training Fund Express Program.
Vermont: 50% Tuition reimbursement is available for VT-based companies through the Vermont Training Program.

Other States may have funding you can apply to this training as well.

What: Construction Business Basics is a 12-week online course that covers all the essentials of running a construction business. With a focus on the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, and Prosperity), our facilitators help business owners assess where their company is today, create a vision for the future, and take action to make their business more efficient, productive, and profitable. 

Who: Construction Business Basics is designed for small business owners and members of the management team who are looking for a solid grounding in the basics of running a successful construction business. 

Why: Operating and developing a resilient residential construction business requires business skills that a builder well-versed in the production of houses doesn’t necessarily have. We developed the Construction Business Basics as an introduction to the most frequently asked questions we get from our consulting clients, in a format that allows us to share the knowledge and resources we’ve gained over the years with multiple companies simultaneously.

Agenda

• Session 1: Your Business Vision, Mission, Principles

• Session 2: Your Leadership Style & Your Vision

• Session 3: Financial Planning & Reporting

• Session 4: Sales & Pre-Construction

• Session 5: Pre-Construction Phases

• Session 6: Project Management Responsibilities & Strategies

• Session 7: Estimating

• Session 8: Job Cost Accounting

• Session 9: Building Your Team – Hiring & Onboarding

• Session 10: Operating Budget

• Session 11: Communicating Your Vision

• Session 12: Small Group Presentations

Presenters

Tia Garcia, Kate Stephenson, Paul Eldrenkamp

What to Expect

Sessions will be held weekly via Zoom, every Tuesday from February 4th through April 22nd from 3:00-5:00 pm. We ask that all participants plan to join the Zoom session 5 minutes before the scheduled start time so we can begin promptly.

Each session will be 2 hours long, with a combination of presentation, small group discussion, and Q&A. Each weekly Zoom session is paired with a homework assignment to help you apply what you are learning to your own business and develop your vision and action plan. Each homework assignment will take roughly one and half hours to complete.

At the end of the 12-week Basics series you will have:

• A 5-year vision for your business, with goals and actions to get you started

• A 2025 operating budget template to calculate the target gross profit margin for your business

• Access to the HELM Resource Library, with articles specifically curated for construction business owners and templates to help you manage your business activities and improve your performance

• Recordings and presentation materials from the Basics sessions for future reference

• A personalized one-on-one session with one of HELM’s business consultants

Registration: $2,800 for up to three people per company

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course.

Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Tuition Assistance:
Massachusetts: 100% Tuition reimbursement is available for MA-based companies through the Workforce Training Fund Express Program.
Vermont: 50% Tuition reimbursement is available for VT-based companies through the Vermont Training Program.

Other States may have funding you can apply to this training as well.

What: Construction Business Basics is a 12-week online course that covers all the essentials of running a construction business. With a focus on the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, and Prosperity), our facilitators help business owners assess where their company is today, create a vision for the future, and take action to make their business more efficient, productive, and profitable. 

Who: Construction Business Basics is designed for small business owners and members of the management team who are looking for a solid grounding in the basics of running a successful construction business. 

Why: Operating and developing a resilient residential construction business requires business skills that a builder well-versed in the production of houses doesn’t necessarily have. We developed the Construction Business Basics as an introduction to the most frequently asked questions we get from our consulting clients, in a format that allows us to share the knowledge and resources we’ve gained over the years with multiple companies simultaneously.

Agenda

• Session 1: Your Business Vision, Mission, Principles

• Session 2: Your Leadership Style & Your Vision

• Session 3: Financial Planning & Reporting

• Session 4: Sales & Pre-Construction

• Session 5: Pre-Construction Phases

• Session 6: Project Management Responsibilities & Strategies

• Session 7: Estimating

• Session 8: Job Cost Accounting

• Session 9: Building Your Team – Hiring & Onboarding

• Session 10: Operating Budget

• Session 11: Communicating Your Vision

• Session 12: Small Group Presentations

Presenters

Tia Garcia, Kate Stephenson, Paul Eldrenkamp

What to Expect

Sessions will be held weekly via Zoom, every Tuesday from February 4th through April 22nd from 3:00-5:00 pm. We ask that all participants plan to join the Zoom session 5 minutes before the scheduled start time so we can begin promptly.

Each session will be 2 hours long, with a combination of presentation, small group discussion, and Q&A. Each weekly Zoom session is paired with a homework assignment to help you apply what you are learning to your own business and develop your vision and action plan. Each homework assignment will take roughly one and half hours to complete.

At the end of the 12-week Basics series you will have:

• A 5-year vision for your business, with goals and actions to get you started

• A 2025 operating budget template to calculate the target gross profit margin for your business

• Access to the HELM Resource Library, with articles specifically curated for construction business owners and templates to help you manage your business activities and improve your performance

• Recordings and presentation materials from the Basics sessions for future reference

• A personalized one-on-one session with one of HELM’s business consultants

Registration: $2,800 for up to three people per company

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course.

Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Tuition Assistance:
Massachusetts: 100% Tuition reimbursement is available for MA-based companies through the Workforce Training Fund Express Program.
Vermont: 50% Tuition reimbursement is available for VT-based companies through the Vermont Training Program.

Other States may have funding you can apply to this training as well.

What: Construction Business Basics is a 12-week online course that covers all the essentials of running a construction business. With a focus on the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, and Prosperity), our facilitators help business owners assess where their company is today, create a vision for the future, and take action to make their business more efficient, productive, and profitable. 

Who: Construction Business Basics is designed for small business owners and members of the management team who are looking for a solid grounding in the basics of running a successful construction business. 

Why: Operating and developing a resilient residential construction business requires business skills that a builder well-versed in the production of houses doesn’t necessarily have. We developed the Construction Business Basics as an introduction to the most frequently asked questions we get from our consulting clients, in a format that allows us to share the knowledge and resources we’ve gained over the years with multiple companies simultaneously.

Agenda

• Session 1: Your Business Vision, Mission, Principles

• Session 2: Your Leadership Style & Your Vision

• Session 3: Financial Planning & Reporting

• Session 4: Sales & Pre-Construction

• Session 5: Pre-Construction Phases

• Session 6: Project Management Responsibilities & Strategies

• Session 7: Estimating

• Session 8: Job Cost Accounting

• Session 9: Building Your Team – Hiring & Onboarding

• Session 10: Operating Budget

• Session 11: Communicating Your Vision

• Session 12: Small Group Presentations

Presenters

Tia Garcia, Kate Stephenson, Paul Eldrenkamp

What to Expect

Sessions will be held weekly via Zoom, every Tuesday from February 4th through April 22nd from 3:00-5:00 pm. We ask that all participants plan to join the Zoom session 5 minutes before the scheduled start time so we can begin promptly.

Each session will be 2 hours long, with a combination of presentation, small group discussion, and Q&A. Each weekly Zoom session is paired with a homework assignment to help you apply what you are learning to your own business and develop your vision and action plan. Each homework assignment will take roughly one and half hours to complete.

At the end of the 12-week Basics series you will have:

• A 5-year vision for your business, with goals and actions to get you started

• A 2025 operating budget template to calculate the target gross profit margin for your business

• Access to the HELM Resource Library, with articles specifically curated for construction business owners and templates to help you manage your business activities and improve your performance

• Recordings and presentation materials from the Basics sessions for future reference

• A personalized one-on-one session with one of HELM’s business consultants

Registration: $2,800 for up to three people per company

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course.

Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Tuition Assistance:
Massachusetts: 100% Tuition reimbursement is available for MA-based companies through the Workforce Training Fund Express Program.
Vermont: 50% Tuition reimbursement is available for VT-based companies through the Vermont Training Program.

Other States may have funding you can apply to this training as well.

What: Construction Business Basics is a 12-week online course that covers all the essentials of running a construction business. With a focus on the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, and Prosperity), our facilitators help business owners assess where their company is today, create a vision for the future, and take action to make their business more efficient, productive, and profitable. 

Who: Construction Business Basics is designed for small business owners and members of the management team who are looking for a solid grounding in the basics of running a successful construction business. 

Why: Operating and developing a resilient residential construction business requires business skills that a builder well-versed in the production of houses doesn’t necessarily have. We developed the Construction Business Basics as an introduction to the most frequently asked questions we get from our consulting clients, in a format that allows us to share the knowledge and resources we’ve gained over the years with multiple companies simultaneously.

Agenda

• Session 1: Your Business Vision, Mission, Principles

• Session 2: Your Leadership Style & Your Vision

• Session 3: Financial Planning & Reporting

• Session 4: Sales & Pre-Construction

• Session 5: Pre-Construction Phases

• Session 6: Project Management Responsibilities & Strategies

• Session 7: Estimating

• Session 8: Job Cost Accounting

• Session 9: Building Your Team – Hiring & Onboarding

• Session 10: Operating Budget

• Session 11: Communicating Your Vision

• Session 12: Small Group Presentations

Presenters

Tia Garcia, Kate Stephenson, Paul Eldrenkamp

What to Expect

Sessions will be held weekly via Zoom, every Tuesday from February 4th through April 22nd from 3:00-5:00 pm. We ask that all participants plan to join the Zoom session 5 minutes before the scheduled start time so we can begin promptly.

Each session will be 2 hours long, with a combination of presentation, small group discussion, and Q&A. Each weekly Zoom session is paired with a homework assignment to help you apply what you are learning to your own business and develop your vision and action plan. Each homework assignment will take roughly one and half hours to complete.

At the end of the 12-week Basics series you will have:

• A 5-year vision for your business, with goals and actions to get you started

• A 2025 operating budget template to calculate the target gross profit margin for your business

• Access to the HELM Resource Library, with articles specifically curated for construction business owners and templates to help you manage your business activities and improve your performance

• Recordings and presentation materials from the Basics sessions for future reference

• A personalized one-on-one session with one of HELM’s business consultants

Registration: $2,800 for up to three people per company

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course.

Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Tuition Assistance:
Massachusetts: 100% Tuition reimbursement is available for MA-based companies through the Workforce Training Fund Express Program.
Vermont: 50% Tuition reimbursement is available for VT-based companies through the Vermont Training Program.

Other States may have funding you can apply to this training as well.

What: Construction Business Basics is a 12-week online course that covers all the essentials of running a construction business. With a focus on the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, and Prosperity), our facilitators help business owners assess where their company is today, create a vision for the future, and take action to make their business more efficient, productive, and profitable. 

Who: Construction Business Basics is designed for small business owners and members of the management team who are looking for a solid grounding in the basics of running a successful construction business. 

Why: Operating and developing a resilient residential construction business requires business skills that a builder well-versed in the production of houses doesn’t necessarily have. We developed the Construction Business Basics as an introduction to the most frequently asked questions we get from our consulting clients, in a format that allows us to share the knowledge and resources we’ve gained over the years with multiple companies simultaneously.

Agenda

• Session 1: Your Business Vision, Mission, Principles

• Session 2: Your Leadership Style & Your Vision

• Session 3: Financial Planning & Reporting

• Session 4: Sales & Pre-Construction

• Session 5: Pre-Construction Phases

• Session 6: Project Management Responsibilities & Strategies

• Session 7: Estimating

• Session 8: Job Cost Accounting

• Session 9: Building Your Team – Hiring & Onboarding

• Session 10: Operating Budget

• Session 11: Communicating Your Vision

• Session 12: Small Group Presentations

Presenters

Tia Garcia, Kate Stephenson, Paul Eldrenkamp

What to Expect

Sessions will be held weekly via Zoom, every Tuesday from February 4th through April 22nd from 3:00-5:00 pm. We ask that all participants plan to join the Zoom session 5 minutes before the scheduled start time so we can begin promptly.

Each session will be 2 hours long, with a combination of presentation, small group discussion, and Q&A. Each weekly Zoom session is paired with a homework assignment to help you apply what you are learning to your own business and develop your vision and action plan. Each homework assignment will take roughly one and half hours to complete.

At the end of the 12-week Basics series you will have:

• A 5-year vision for your business, with goals and actions to get you started

• A 2025 operating budget template to calculate the target gross profit margin for your business

• Access to the HELM Resource Library, with articles specifically curated for construction business owners and templates to help you manage your business activities and improve your performance

• Recordings and presentation materials from the Basics sessions for future reference

• A personalized one-on-one session with one of HELM’s business consultants

Registration: $2,800 for up to three people per company

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course.

Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Tuition Assistance:
Massachusetts: 100% Tuition reimbursement is available for MA-based companies through the Workforce Training Fund Express Program.
Vermont: 50% Tuition reimbursement is available for VT-based companies through the Vermont Training Program.

Other States may have funding you can apply to this training as well.

What: Construction Business Basics is a 12-week online course that covers all the essentials of running a construction business. With a focus on the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, and Prosperity), our facilitators help business owners assess where their company is today, create a vision for the future, and take action to make their business more efficient, productive, and profitable. 

Who: Construction Business Basics is designed for small business owners and members of the management team who are looking for a solid grounding in the basics of running a successful construction business. 

Why: Operating and developing a resilient residential construction business requires business skills that a builder well-versed in the production of houses doesn’t necessarily have. We developed the Construction Business Basics as an introduction to the most frequently asked questions we get from our consulting clients, in a format that allows us to share the knowledge and resources we’ve gained over the years with multiple companies simultaneously.

Agenda

• Session 1: Your Business Vision, Mission, Principles

• Session 2: Your Leadership Style & Your Vision

• Session 3: Financial Planning & Reporting

• Session 4: Sales & Pre-Construction

• Session 5: Pre-Construction Phases

• Session 6: Project Management Responsibilities & Strategies

• Session 7: Estimating

• Session 8: Job Cost Accounting

• Session 9: Building Your Team – Hiring & Onboarding

• Session 10: Operating Budget

• Session 11: Communicating Your Vision

• Session 12: Small Group Presentations

Presenters

Tia Garcia, Kate Stephenson, Paul Eldrenkamp

What to Expect

Sessions will be held weekly via Zoom, every Tuesday from February 4th through April 22nd from 3:00-5:00 pm. We ask that all participants plan to join the Zoom session 5 minutes before the scheduled start time so we can begin promptly.

Each session will be 2 hours long, with a combination of presentation, small group discussion, and Q&A. Each weekly Zoom session is paired with a homework assignment to help you apply what you are learning to your own business and develop your vision and action plan. Each homework assignment will take roughly one and half hours to complete.

At the end of the 12-week Basics series you will have:

• A 5-year vision for your business, with goals and actions to get you started

• A 2024 operating budget template to calculate the target gross profit margin for your business

• Access to the HELM Resource Library, with articles specifically curated for construction business owners and templates to help you manage your business activities and improve your performance

• Recordings and presentation materials from the Basics sessions for future reference

• A personalized one-on-one session with one of HELM’s business consultants

Registration: $2,800 for up to three people per company

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course.

Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Tuition Assistance:
Massachusetts: 100% Tuition reimbursement is available for MA-based companies through the Workforce Training Fund Express Program.
Vermont: 50% Tuition reimbursement is available for VT-based companies through the Vermont Training Program.

Other States may have funding you can apply to this training as well.

What: Construction Business Basics is a 12-week online course that covers all the essentials of running a construction business. With a focus on the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, and Prosperity), our facilitators help business owners assess where their company is today, create a vision for the future, and take action to make their business more efficient, productive, and profitable. 

Who: Construction Business Basics is designed for small business owners and members of the management team who are looking for a solid grounding in the basics of running a successful construction business. 

Why: Operating and developing a resilient residential construction business requires business skills that a builder well-versed in the production of houses doesn’t necessarily have. We developed the Construction Business Basics as an introduction to the most frequently asked questions we get from our consulting clients, in a format that allows us to share the knowledge and resources we’ve gained over the years with multiple companies simultaneously.

Agenda

• Session 1: Your Business Vision, Mission, Principles

• Session 2: Your Leadership Style & Your Vision

• Session 3: Financial Planning & Reporting

• Session 4: Sales & Pre-Construction

• Session 5: Pre-Construction Phases

• Session 6: Project Management Responsibilities & Strategies

• Session 7: Estimating

• Session 8: Job Cost Accounting

• Session 9: Building Your Team – Hiring & Onboarding

• Session 10: Operating Budget

• Session 11: Communicating Your Vision

• Session 12: Small Group Presentations

Presenters

Tia Garcia, Kate Stephenson, Paul Eldrenkamp

What to Expect

Sessions will be held weekly via Zoom, every Tuesday from February 4th through April 22nd from 3:00-5:00 pm. We ask that all participants plan to join the Zoom session 5 minutes before the scheduled start time so we can begin promptly.

Each session will be 2 hours long, with a combination of presentation, small group discussion, and Q&A. Each weekly Zoom session is paired with a homework assignment to help you apply what you are learning to your own business and develop your vision and action plan. Each homework assignment will take roughly one and half hours to complete.

At the end of the 12-week Basics series you will have:

• A 5-year vision for your business, with goals and actions to get you started

• A 2025 operating budget template to calculate the target gross profit margin for your business

• Access to the HELM Resource Library, with articles specifically curated for construction business owners and templates to help you manage your business activities and improve your performance

• Recordings and presentation materials from the Basics sessions for future reference

• A personalized one-on-one session with one of HELM’s business consultants

Registration: $2,800 for up to three people per company

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course.

Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Tuition Assistance:
Massachusetts: 100% Tuition reimbursement is available for MA-based companies through the Workforce Training Fund Express Program.
Vermont: 50% Tuition reimbursement is available for VT-based companies through the Vermont Training Program.

Other States may have funding you can apply to this training as well.

What: Construction Business Basics is a 12-week online course that covers all the essentials of running a construction business. With a focus on the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, and Prosperity), our facilitators help business owners assess where their company is today, create a vision for the future, and take action to make their business more efficient, productive, and profitable. 

Who: Construction Business Basics is designed for small business owners and members of the management team who are looking for a solid grounding in the basics of running a successful construction business. 

Why: Operating and developing a resilient residential construction business requires business skills that a builder well-versed in the production of houses doesn’t necessarily have. We developed the Construction Business Basics as an introduction to the most frequently asked questions we get from our consulting clients, in a format that allows us to share the knowledge and resources we’ve gained over the years with multiple companies simultaneously.

Agenda

• Session 1: Your Business Vision, Mission, Principles

• Session 2: Your Leadership Style & Your Vision

• Session 3: Financial Planning & Reporting

• Session 4: Sales & Pre-Construction

• Session 5: Pre-Construction Phases

• Session 6: Project Management Responsibilities & Strategies

• Session 7: Estimating

• Session 8: Job Cost Accounting

• Session 9: Building Your Team – Hiring & Onboarding

• Session 10: Operating Budget

• Session 11: Communicating Your Vision

• Session 12: Small Group Presentations

Presenters

Tia Garcia, Kate Stephenson, Paul Eldrenkamp

What to Expect

Sessions will be held weekly via Zoom, every Tuesday from February 4th through April 22nd from 3:00-5:00 pm. We ask that all participants plan to join the Zoom session 5 minutes before the scheduled start time so we can begin promptly.

Each session will be 2 hours long, with a combination of presentation, small group discussion, and Q&A. Each weekly Zoom session is paired with a homework assignment to help you apply what you are learning to your own business and develop your vision and action plan. Each homework assignment will take roughly one and half hours to complete.

At the end of the 12-week Basics series you will have:

• A 5-year vision for your business, with goals and actions to get you started

• A 2025 operating budget template to calculate the target gross profit margin for your business

• Access to the HELM Resource Library, with articles specifically curated for construction business owners and templates to help you manage your business activities and improve your performance

• Recordings and presentation materials from the Basics sessions for future reference

• A personalized one-on-one session with one of HELM’s business consultants

Registration: $2,800 for up to three people per company

Accessibility: We offer closed-captioning and simultaneous interpretation upon request. Please email us if you need any accommodations to participate fully in the course.

Solidarity Scholarships: Scholarships available to participants from businesses owned by Black and Indigenous people, People of Color, Immigrants, LGBTQIA folks, and Women. Apply Now.

Tuition Assistance:
Massachusetts: 100% Tuition reimbursement is available for MA-based companies through the Workforce Training Fund Express Program.
Vermont: 50% Tuition reimbursement is available for VT-based companies through the Vermont Training Program.

Other States may have funding you can apply to this training as well.