From annual conference meetings, new class offerings, to social /networking opportunities, SMACNA Greater Chicago offers a listing of these events so you can add reminders to your calendars and not miss out!
Participants will learn the basics of project management, including pre-planning, kickoff and jobsite meetings, scheduling and project review, while gaining strategies for better leadership, communication, conflict resolution and more. This session will focus on real-world applications to set SMACNA Greater Chicago companies up for success.
In an industry where poor customer service and fly-by-night contractors often damage reputations, superior service is a core differentiator. The most effective customer service goes beyond reacting to requests — it means anticipating needs to solve problems and deliver solutions before the customer even asks.
Part 2 will continue exploring the topics introduced in Part 1, including: creating rules, email templates, formatting, saving blocks of text, quick steps, flags, categorizing emails, finding messages, creating folders and setting and repeating appointments.
Get ready for an action-packed night on the ice as the Chicago Blackhawks face off with the Vegas Golden Knights! This high-energy matchup comes during the Blackhawks’ milestone 100th anniversary season. With the home ice advantage, we can expect a fiery showdown with big plays and plenty of excitement.
This course gives you a foundational introduction into building spreadsheets in Excel. Topics include: spreadsheet concept, overview of ribbons, building formulas, formatting values and copying and moving cells.
Part 2 builds on the basics learned in the first session. Topics include: spreadsheet concept, overview of ribbons, building formulas, formatting values and copying and moving cells.
Many project managers lack a clear understanding of their projects’ financial performance — often because they haven’t been trained in proper forecasting. Many contractors also struggle to establish a robust cost projection process. In today’s market, profit fade at 90% completion is no longer an option. Equip project managers with the skills to set up job budgets, track progress and forecast accurately. Plus, learn to identify the key financial indicators that flag potential problems early so they can be corrected.