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Managerial Accounting & Finance for Electrical Contractors – April 1

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Category: Training

April 1, 2026    9:00am-3:00pm

Presented by Dr. John Killingsworth, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Colorado State University

John Killingsworth, Associate Professor of Construction Management at Colorado State University, brings over 16 years of commercial and government contracting experience. His teaching and research focus on construction finance and managerial accounting, and his recent work with ELECTRI‑International developing project‑level cash flow training positions him as a leading expert in helping construction professionals strengthen financial decision‑making and improve project profitability.

 The Venue:

This course focuses on building a deeper understanding of strategic managerial accounting within electrical construction businesses. The one‑day session gives a clear, easy‑to‑understand introduction to managerial accounting for electrical construction businesses. It starts with a review of the financial statements contractors use most—what balance sheets and income statements show and how they support better decisions. Participants then learn key accounting tools like break‑even calculations, profitability and liquidity ratios, and how to choose between equity and debt financing. The course also explains how trade discounts work and how they can help improve cash flow. Overall, the training helps construction leaders strengthen their company’s finances and support long‑term growth.

The primary audience for the course is construction executives, small business owners, and up and coming project managers. Early‑career accountants may also benefit from the industry‑specific context provided.

Course info Managerial Accounting

Managerial Accounting

April 1, 2026
 9:00am-3:00 pm
 
Sandman Signature Hotel 
250 W Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa,

 

Light Lunch will be provided.

 

 

 

 

Managerial Accounting for Electrical Contractors

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Microsoft – copilot in sharepoint March 5th

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March 5th, 1:00pm -1:30pm  – Webinar

Please join Mike Lafontaine, Microsoft expert at VOX ISM for a short Webinar on Microsoft Copilot in SharePoint!

 Discover how Copilot can streamline content creation, boost productivity, and transform collaboration inside SharePoint. See practical demos, learn powerful new features, and find out how AI can simplify your daily SharePoint work.

Teams Innovations

  • AI-powered meeting summaries and action items
  • Real-time transcription with expanded language support
  • Persistent breakout rooms and integrated task boards

SharePoint Enhancements

  • Copilot-driven site and page design
  • Advanced governance with sensitivity labels and retention policies for Copilot Pages
  • Semantic search powered by Microsoft Graph

Power BI Updates

  • Natural language Q&A for instant visuals
  • Predictive analytics and anomaly detection with Copilot
  • Direct embedding of Power BI visuals into Teams and Excel

Excel Advancements

  • AI formula suggestions based on context
  • Automated trend and anomaly insights without manual pivots
  • Unified AI experiences across Teams, SharePoint, Power BI, and Excel

Security & Governance

  • New admin controls for Copilot features
  • Data boundary options and compliance enhancements
  • Roadmap & Adoption Strategies

Microsoft  Copilot in SharePoint 

March 5th   

1:00pm-1:30pm 

Webinar 

Register Here

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Microsoft copilot training – explore 365 chat March 4th

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March 4th, 12:00pm -1:00pm  – Webinar

Join us at a free Microsoft 365 Copilot Training for Operations to explore the fundamentals of using Copilot as your own AI assistant. Through expert-led demos, discover how Copilot helps enhance business operations and drives innovation with in-depth analysis.

During this tutorial, you’ll discover how to create prompts that deliver results, build foundational AI skills, and get the most out of Copilot in the apps you use every day. Engage with Microsoft experts to ask questions and get answers on how to apply AI to your daily tasks.

Who should attend:

  • Operations professionals looking to learn fundamental AI skills with Copilot

Technical level:

  • This is a foundational-level course.

You’ll gain the skills to use Copilot to:

  • Synthesize your emails, meetings, and chats in Microsoft Teams relating to a specific operations topic, metric, or activity.
  • Perform data analysis and create summaries of operational metrics, key performance indicators, and processes to aid in decision making.
  • Develop ideas for a new workflow in a Microsoft Word document.
  • Draft an email about the new workflow in Microsoft Outlook.
  • Create a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint that details processes and implementation timelines.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Training for Operations

March 4th   

12:00pm-1:00pm 

Webinar 

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Project Level Cash Flow Management March 31st

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Category: Training

March 31, 2026    9:00am-3:00pm

Presented by Dr. John Killingsworth, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Colorado State University

John Killingsworth, Associate Professor of Construction Management at Colorado State University, brings over 16 years of commercial and government contracting experience. His teaching and research focus on construction finance and managerial accounting, and his recent work with ELECTRI‑International developing project‑level cash flow training positions him as a leading expert in helping construction professionals strengthen financial decision‑making and improve project profitability.

 The Venue:

This intensive one-day course tackles the #1 cause of contractor failure: poor cash flow. Designed for project managers, engineers, and superintendents, you’ll master the construction payment cycle, learn to optimize invoicing timelines, and transform WIP reports into powerful forecasting tools. Gain practical strategies to navigate owner contracts and immediately improve your project’s financial health.

Course-Info-Project-Cash-Flow-for-Contractors

Cash Flow Management 

 March 31, 2026
 9:00am-3:00 pm
 
Sandman Signature Hotel 
250 W Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa,

 

Light Lunch will be provided.

 

 

 

 

Project Level Cash Flow Management

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Blue Beam-Revu Basics-

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Category: Training

March 3rd & 4th, 2026

Bluebeam Revu is an industry-leading PDF markup and collaboration software designed for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. It allows project teams to review, mark up, measure, and manage construction documents quickly and accurately—anytime, anywhere.

With powerful tools for digital takeoffs, drawing reviews, and real-time collaboration, Bluebeam Revu helps streamline workflows, improve communication, and reduce costly errors throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Benefits

  • Advanced PDF markup and annotation tools
  • Accurate measurements and quantity takeoffs
  • Real-time collaboration with project teams
  • Efficient document organization and version control
  • Customizable tools to match your workflow

Intended Audience: Construction supervisors, project managers, estimators, engineers, and design professionals looking to work smarter and faster in a digital environment.

 

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* Please note:

March 3rd & 4th, 2026

Cost $349.00 + tax through Curtek

Course payment will be reimbursed upon successful completion.

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ULC-S- 536 Test & inspection of Fire Alarm Systems Mar. 26th

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March 26th @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM  ONLINE 

Join ECAO for a webinar hosted by Certifire on the ULC-S-536 Test & Inspection of Fire Alarm Systems 

This virtual session is presented by Mark Steane of Certi-Fire.

This webinar focuses on the CAN/ULC-S536: Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems standard, which sets the requirements for the periodic inspection, functional testing, and documentation of fire alarm systems to ensure ongoing reliability and compliance. Participants will learn about current inspection frequencies, procedures for verifying all system components, and the importance of accurate documentation under national and provincial fire codes.

The session runs for 3 hours, including a Q&A session. All modules will be available online, with recordings accessible to registered attendees.

Who should attend?

Members who have previously done Certi-Fire, are currently doing, or are enrolled to do it in the winter term.

When: March 26th, 2026
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Where: Online

 

ULC-S-536 Test & Inspection of Fire Alarm Systems

March 26th  @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Virtual Event

Presented by: Mark Steane of Certi-Fire

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CSA Z462 Training – Mar. 25th

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CSA Z462 Training March 25, 2026 8:30am-12:00pm

Injuries from an Arc Flash can be fatal. Preventative measures must be implemented during any work performed on or near energized circuits. Workplace Electrical Safety is a course designed in accordance with OHS Standards – Part 19 and CSA Z462-21 and it is addressed to employees who work on or near electrical assemblies. Our easy-to-use program allows you to obtain an Arc Flash safety training certificate recognized by employers who strive to meet the demands of the legislation.

Theoretical CSA Z462

  • Done every 3 years.
  • 4 – 6 hours depending on number of Participants.
  • Online format
  • You cannot do the next step Contact Release training / Tag Out / Lock out without this course
  • Course Content
    -Rules & Regulations
    -Safety in the Workplace
    -Arc Flash Hazards
    -Shock Hazards
    -Approach Boundaries
    -PPE
    -Tools & Equipment
    -Risk Assessment Procedure

Contact Release – TAG OUT / LOCK OUT

  • Done Yearly/ annually
  • All participants must have an 8cal2 working multimeter and PPE
  • CSA Z462 Theoretical Training a Prerequisite

CSA Z462 Training 

 March 25th, 2026

8:30am -12:00pm


In Person
OECA Office
86 Greenfield Ave. 

4 – 6 Hours

Prerequisite to Tag out/ Lock Course

CSA Z462 Training Registration - March 25, 2026

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Blue Beam Revu Estimating – L2 Mar. 17 & 18

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Category: Training

March 17th & 18th

Led exclusively by Curtek, this dynamic two‑half‑day, instructor‑led training is designed to accelerate your team’s mastery of Bluebeam Revu and help you get the most out of your investment. Participants will benefit from:

  • Expert, hands‑on guidance from a seasoned Senior Estimator with real‑world industry experience
  • Best‑practice workflows that demonstrate how to leverage Revu for greater speed, accuracy, and productivity
  • Interactive learning, including practical exercises, in‑class feedback, knowledge checks, and collaborative discussions
  • A structured, step‑by‑step curriculum where each module builds on the last for maximum retention and confidence
  • Takeaway resources, including practice files and a detailed reference workbook to support continued learning long after the course ends

Training Modules Include:

  • Spaces
  • Hyperlinks
  • Managing Changes & Revisions
  • Slip Sheeting Take‑off Pages
  • Advanced Markups List

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for field or office professionals in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry who want to deepen their knowledge of Bluebeam Revu and apply it effectively for estimating and quantity take‑offs.

 

THE VENUE

The training will be held in an online meeting.
Details will be provided 48 hours before the first session.

 

1 Gold Seal Credit

 

Recommended Computer Setup

You must be using Bluebeam Revu for Windows.

 

Recommended:
✅ Revu 21 Core or Complete plan 
❌ (The Basic plan is not suitable for this course.)

 

Also Acceptable:
✅ Revu 20 (Standard, CAD, or eXtreme)
⚠️ Note: Some tools and features may differ slightly from what is demonstrated.

 

Not Compatible:
❌ Any version older than Revu 20
❌ Revu for Mac
❌ Bluebeam Cloud / iPad versions

 

If you do not have an active license, you can start a 14-day free trial here:
https://www.curtek.ca/bluebeam-trial

© 2025 Curtek

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March 17th & 18th , 2026

Cost $349.00 + tax through Curtek

Course payment will be reimbursed upon successful completion.

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ULC-S- 537 Verification of Fire Alarm Systems- March 5th

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March 5th @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM  ONLINE 

Join ECAO for a webinar hosted by Certifire on the ULC-S-537 Verification of Fire Alarm System ULC 537, scheduled for Thursday March 5th , from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EST). This virtual session is presented by Mark Steane of Certi-Fire.

This webinar covers the CAN/ULC-S537: Verification of Fire Alarm Systems standard, which prescribes detailed inspection and testing procedures to ensure fire alarm systems are installed correctly, fully functional, and in accordance with their design and the CAN/ULC-S524 installation standard. Attendees will learn how proper verification validates system reliability, supports occupancy approvals, mitigates safety risks, and provides the documentation required by authorities having jurisdiction and insurance providers.

The session runs for 3 hours, including a Q&A session. All modules will be available online, with recordings accessible to registered attendees.

Who should attend?

Members who have previously completed Certi-Fire, are currently enrolled, or plan to undertake it in the winter term.

When: March 5th, 2026
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Where: Online

ULC-S-537 Verification of Fire Alarm Systems

March 5th  @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Virtual Event

Presented by Mark Steane of Certi-Fire

Register Here

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COR™ 2020 vs. ISO 45001 : What’s Right for Your Business? – Feb. 25th

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February 25th @  8:30am-9:30am  ONLINE

Join ECAO for an informative session presented by 4SafeCom.

Participants will receive clear, practical insights into how COR™ 2020 compares to ISO 45001, understand the certification journey, and learn how to leverage available supports to minimize costs and effort. The session is tailored to employers, offering actionable guidance and tools rather than sales messaging

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the real, day-to-day differences between COR™ 2020 and ISO 45001 requirements.
  • Understand typical certification timelines, audit expectations, and what it takes to sustain certification over the long term.
  • Recognize how WSIB HSEp rebates can help offset certification and implementation costs.
  • See how tools like 4SafeCom can support ongoing compliance, documentation, and audit readiness in a practical way.

Course Format: This live, 60‑minute webinar will provide practical examples, plain-language explanations, and time for Q&A so members can clarify their next steps toward COR™ 2020 and/or ISO 45001.

 

COR™ 2020 vs. ISO 45001 : What’s Right for Your Business?

February 25th @  8:30am-9:30am 

Presented by 4 SafeCom

Struggling to navigate COR™ 2020 or ISO 45001 certification? This webinar is designed for contractors in HVAC, roofing, electrical, paving, sewer & water, and general contracting who are new to these certifications. 

Register Here

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