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AGC's Revises Highly-Praised Supervisory Training Program

AGC's Supervisory Training Program (STP) is a construction-specific training curriculum developed, updated and field-tested by and for contractors. Unit 6: Understanding and Managing Project Costs, fifth edition, was released today and has been extensively updated to provide the most up-to-date information for construction supervisors. STP has been the professional development resource of choice for more than 122,000 construction supervisors and managers and provides an unmatched learning experience for participants. Following completion of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Apply basic management ideas, principles, and skills that will enable them to immediately manage the crew on the construction project more effectively
  • Apply important cost management principles to any project
  • Recognize how cost reporting can improve the overall success of a project
  • Recognize the process of estimating and pricing, from concept through detailed estimate to change orders
  • Determine all project costs and manage them proactively
  • Recognize and mitigate various risks and potential delays that could impact the success of the project
Preview the new unit with a free webinar on November 3, 2009, from 2:00-3:30 PM. Registrants will also have the opportunity to purchase copies of the new fifth edition of Unit 6 at a discounted rate of only $90 per book (plus $5 shipping and handling). Copies of the fifth edition of Unit 6 will be available for purchase in the AGC Bookstore beginning October 27, 2009 (at this time the fourth edition will no longer be available for purchase). Learn more about the Supervisory Training Program at www.agc.org/STP, or contact Stephanie Mullins at curriculum@agc.org or (703) 837-5387.