BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260925T120000Z DTEND:20260925T140000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:ELDS Masterclass: Financial Leadership - The Business Behind the Build DESCRIPTION:Course Description:\n\nExpert construction management isn't just about the schedule\; it's about the financial health of the project and the firm. This course bridges the gap between daily field decisions\, like change order negotiations and labor productivity\, and the company's bottom line. By demystifying the "business of the build\," we empower leaders to manage their project budgets with the mindset of a business owner.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n Identify Profit Levers: Pinpoint the specific project variables\, from buyout savings to self-perform productivity\, that have the highest impact on net margins.\n Analyze Cash Flow and Fee: Distinguish between monthly billings and actual liquidity to understand how project "burn rates" affect the company's bonding and growth capacity.\n Connect Decisions to Results: Articulate how SPM-level decisions directly influence the firm's ability to reinvest in new equipment\, technology\, and people.\n\n\n\n \n\nWho Should Attend\n\nThis masterclass is designed for professionals at all levels who want to strengthen their communication and leadership capabilities\, including:\n\n\n New managers seeking practical tools to confidently handle challenging conversations.\n Young professionals preparing for future leadership roles and looking to build a strong communication foundation.\n Team leaders\, supervisors\, and emerging leaders responsible for guiding others and fostering a positive workplace culture.\n Anyone who wants to improve their ability to deliver feedback\, navigate conflict\, and communicate with clarity and empathy.\n\nParticipation in this session does not require being a graduate of he ELDS program this training is open to all AGC MA professionals interested in enhancing their communication skills.\n\n\n\n\n\nMassachusetts Express Grant Program\n\nAGC MA is an approved training provider under the Massachusetts Express Grant Program. Our members have access to state-funded support for select professional development offerings. Eligible AGC MA courses are now listed in the Express Grant Training Directory\, allowing firms to apply grant funds directly toward participation.\n\n\n\nThis program is an approved Express Program course. \n\nApply for funding here! \n\n\n\nGrant funds are limited to $15\,000 per company per calendar year\, $300 per instructional hour\, and $3\,000 per employee per course. Businesses are responsible for covering additional costs beyond these caps out-of-pocket.\n\n\n\nMassachusetts businesses with 100 or fewer Massachusetts W-2 employees may apply. In order to qualify\, businesses must pay into the Workforce Training Fund. All for-profit companies pay into the fund.\n\n\n\nSee full Guidelines here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Course Description:
\nExpert construction management isn'\;t just about the schedule\; it&rsquo\;s about the financial health of the project and the firm. This course bridges the gap between daily field decisions\, like change order negotiations and labor productivity\, and the company&rsquo\;s bottom line. By demystifying the "\;business of the build\,"\; we empower leaders to manage their project budgets with the mindset of a business owner.
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Who Should Attend

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This masterclass is designed for professionals at all levels who want to strengthen their communication and leadership \;capabilities\, including:
\n\n\nParticipation in this session does not require being a graduate of he ELDS program&mdash\;this training is open to all AGC MA professionals interested in enhancing their communication skills.
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\nMassachusetts Express Grant Program
\nAGC MA is an approved training provider under the Massachusetts Express Grant Program. Our members have access to state-funded support for select professional development offerings. Eligible AGC MA courses are now listed in the Express Grant Training Directory\, allowing firms to apply grant funds directly toward participation.
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\nThis program is an approved Express Program course. \;
\nApply for funding here! \;
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\nGrant funds are limited to $15\,000 per company per calendar year\, $300 per instructional hour\, and $3\,000 per employee per course. Businesses are responsible for covering additional costs beyond these caps out-of-pocket.
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\nMassachusetts businesses with 100 or fewer Massachusetts W-2 employees may apply. In order to qualify\, businesses must pay into the Workforce Training Fund. All for-profit companies pay into the fund.
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\nSee full Guidelines here. LOCATION:AGC MA 888 Worcester Street\, Suite 40 Wellesley\, MA 02482 UID:e.9382.4602 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260602T194908Z URL:https://members.constructingma.org/events/details/elds-masterclass-delegation-feedback-empowerment-09-25-2026-4602 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR