Construction Education Council

The Construction Education Council, the education arm of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada, offers training programs tailored to the construction industry—ranging from Construction Law to Safety Training—to support career and skill development at every level.

With over 25 years of experience, the Council continues to innovate by delivering flexible, forward-thinking training solutions that respond to the evolving needs of Canada’s mechanical contracting sector. We proudly partner with the best of the best—industry leaders, subject matter experts, and top educators—to ensure our programs reflect the highest standards and real-world relevance.

BuildForce Canada Courses

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Canadian Construction Contract Essentials

For contactors and anyone involved in procurement and contracting within a construction company. Gain a basic and practical understanding of Canadian construction contract and subcontract essentials.

Communication, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

For supervisors, project managers, and anyone who must deal effectively and professionally with employees, subtrades’, owners, clients, engineers, and employers. Improve your written, oral, and negotiating skills and enhance your conflict resolution skills.

Construction Industry Ethics

For owner/clients, contractors, supervisors, project managers - who must deal effectively and professionally with employees, subtrades, owners, clients, engineers, employers, and the public. Understand ethics as it relates to the construction industry and learn how to navigate grey areas.

First Level Supervisor Training Program

For supervisors, foremen, or any individual who wants to become a First Level Supervisor. Develop the critical skills and learn the concepts required to supervise a construction crew, maximize productivity and quality, and ensure a job gets done on time, on budget, and safely.

Construction Project Management

For everyone working in construction. Gain the knowledge and skills to help you successfully plan, manage, and administer projects from start to finish.

Construction Law

For owners, managers, supervisors, and project managers who deal primarily in trade-to-trade and/or trade-to-customer situations. Understand construction contracts and contract law.

Introduction to Construction Estimating

For people working in estimating or for any individual who wants to become an estimator. Gain the knowledge and skills required to visualize the scope and magnitude of a construction project and produce accurate and reliable estimates.

Introduction to Mentorship

For mentors and mentees. Develop effective mentoring relationships with a focus on communications skills that you can apply immediately on the job with measurable results.

National Construction Safety Awareness

For everyone who works in construction. Understand what you can do to keep yourself, your co-workers, and the environment you work in safe every day.

Introduction to Understanding Systemic Racism: A Guide for Leaders and Managers

For leaders and managers. Use the best practices of inclusive organizations around the world to address issues of systemic racism.

Pipeline Construction Safety Training

For anyone working in the oil and gas pipeline construction industry. This course is designed to familiarize workers with the unique safety requirements associated with working in the pipeline construction industry, from construction to inspection.

Working in a Respectful and Inclusive Workplace

For managers, supervisors, and anyone working in construction. Learn how to create and participate in a respectful and inclusive workplace to help ensure that your company offers a place where everyone feels wanted and welcomed.