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Manheim Office
135 Shellyland Road
Manheim, PA 17545

Description:
Effective project planning is critical to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality construction projects on time and within budget. This session explores the key elements of planning, from logistics and scheduling to safety, communication, and quality control. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of how strategic preconstruction planning and ongoing coordination drive project success.

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

• Identify the components of a project logistics plan and their impact on safety and efficiency.
• Describe scheduling tools including milestone, three-week, and pull planning schedules.
• Understand the purpose and structure of construction meetings at each phase.
• Apply principles of cost, quality, and document management.
• Explain the importance of project closeout and warranty documentation.

Instructor:

Tim Sullivan, recently retired, has been a part of the construction industry since 1979. Tim brings his 42 years of diverse project experience with him in Estimating and Project Management from Wohlsen Construction Company, Reynolds Construction, and construction. He is a graduate of Penn State’s Architectural Engineering Program with a degree in Construction Management.

Construction 101 Series
Gain a clear understanding of how the construction industry operates, including the key players involved at every stage of a project—from inception to completion.

9 Session Series * Classes cycle continuously, join any time at series rate.

• The Construction Process | October 1, 2025
• Project Development & Environmental Decisions | November 5, 2025
• Construction Design Documents & Technical Specifications | December 3, 2025
• Preconstruction & Estimating | January 28, 2026
• Virtual Design & Construction Technology | February 4, 2026
• Construction Risk Management | March 4, 2026
• Construction Agreements & Payments | April 1, 2026
• Project Planning & Execution | May 6, 2026
• Project Compliance & Outside Organizations | June 3, 2026

Registration Date: Seven days prior to the session date

Cancellation Policy: If you must cancel for any reason, please contact us immediately.

• Cancellations received less than 7 days before the start of the class cannot be refunded; substitutions are permitted.

Important Note: EIN: 23-1618254 – Contributions or gifts are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, payments may be deductible by members as an ordinary, necessary business expense. See your accountant for details.

Not A Member? Contact Mike Bachman at mike@abckeystone.org for more information.