Contractor success relies heavily on the productivity of tradespeople in the field, which directly impacts project performance and profitability. This course defines field productivity, explores the negative effects of low productivity—such as delays, increased costs, and reduced quality—and introduces practical strategies to improve efficiency. By applying these approaches, contractors can enhance overall performance and achieve better financial outcomes.
Contractor success depends heavily on the field production of tradespeople. Lead towards efficiency and start seeing improvements to your bottom line. This course will define field productivity, discuss the effects of low field productivity, and outline approaches to increasing field productivity.
What Will You Learn?
Topic covered by this course: • Introduction to field productivity • The contractor’s role in improving productivity • The supervisor’s role in Improving field productivity • Labour productivity • Equipment productivity • Factors that impact productivity • Quantifying lost productivity
Who Should Attend?
Anyone whose work is described in industry contracts: project managers, project coordinators, construction managers, superintendents, general foremen, foremen and estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for contractors and subcontractors in all segments of the construction industry.
Course Format
This course is delivered as an interactive Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) course using the PESL GoToTraining platform.
Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)
Computer or laptop with webcam: This course will involve on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content like slides or videos, and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, you must have a full computer/laptop, and we do not permit students to attend using a tablet or cell phone.
A quiet space with minimal distractions: Please plan to be fully engaged in the class, and clear your work schedule just as you would for attendance in an in-class program.
