Objectives:

- Master the basics of financial management for construction businesses.

- Learn to create and maintain a budget and cash flow forecast.

- Analyze profitability and set financial benchmarks. 

Topics:

- Understanding P&L statements and balance sheets.

- Tracking project costs and labor rates.

- Budgeting for construction projects.

- Creating cash flow forecasts and managing liquidity. 

Action Steps:

- Review your current financials and identify key areas of improvement.

- Create a simple cash flow forecast for the next 3 months.

- Develop a project-specific budget template for better tracking. 

Deliverables:

- A comprehensive cash flow forecast.

- Budget template for construction projects.

- Key financial KPIs for ongoing tracking.

Objectives:

- Improve leadership skills and team dynamics.

- Create an effective organizational structure.

- Learn how to hire, train, and retain top talent. 

Topics:

- Leadership styles and their impact on construction teams.

- Building a strong and collaborative company culture.

- Hiring and onboarding processes.

- Conflict resolution and effective communication.

 Action Steps:

- Evaluate your leadership style and make adjustments.

- Create an organizational chart and identify team gaps.

- Implement a hiring checklist and onboarding process. 

Deliverables:

- Leadership self-assessment and action plan.

- Organizational chart with roles and responsibilities.

- Hiring and onboarding process document.

Objectives:

- Learn how to effectively manage construction projects from start to finish.

- Implement systems and processes to increase efficiency.

- Improve project scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management. 

Topics:

- Project life cycle management.

- Effective project scheduling tools (Gantt charts, etc.).

- Resource management and optimization.

- Identifying and mitigating risks on construction projects. 

Action Steps:

- Review current project management workflows and identify bottlenecks.

- Implement a project scheduling tool or software.

- Create a risk management plan for your top 2-3 ongoing projects. 

Deliverables:

- Optimized project management workflow.

- Project schedule for the next major project.

- Risk management plan template.

Objectives:

- Develop a marketing strategy to attract new clients.

- Enhance your sales process and client communication.

- Build a strong online and offline reputation. 

Topics:

- Creating a brand identity for your business.

- Digital marketing strategies for construction companies.

- Building an effective sales funnel for construction services.

- Client relationship management (CRM) systems. 

Action Steps:

- Assess your current marketing efforts and identify key areas for improvement.

- Build or refine your website and social media profiles.

- Develop a client onboarding process that focuses on long-term relationships. 

Deliverables:

- Marketing plan for the next 6 months.

- Sales funnel diagram and client onboarding process.

- CRM system set up or enhancement plan.

Objectives:

- Understand the legal aspects of running a construction business.

- Ensure your business is compliant with industry regulations.

- Learn how to mitigate legal risks in contracts and insurance. 

Topics:

- Common legal issues in construction (contracts, disputes, etc.).

- Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

- Insurance and bonding requirements.

- Protecting intellectual property and other assets. 

Action Steps:

- Review your existing contracts and legal documentation.

- Set up regular meetings with an attorney for ongoing compliance checks.

- Ensure that your insurance and bonding are up-to-date. 

Deliverables:

- Checklist for legal compliance and insurance requirements.

- Updated contracts or templates.

- Legal risk management plan.

Objectives:

- Develop strategies for scaling your business.

- Understand the challenges of rapid growth and how to handle them.

- Learn about sustainable practices for long-term success. 

Topics:

- How to scale operations without sacrificing quality.

- Managing cash flow during growth phases.

- Sustainability and environmental considerations in construction.

- Diversifying revenue streams and entering new markets. 

Action Steps:

- Identify growth opportunities (new markets, services, or geographic areas).

- Create a scalability plan for operations, staffing, and resources.

- Research sustainable construction practices to integrate into your business. 

Deliverables:

- Business scaling roadmap.

- List of potential new markets or services to explore.

- Sustainability plan for your construction projects.

Objectives:

- Evaluate your progress over the past 7 weeks.

- Make necessary adjustments to strategies based on lessons learned.

- Set new, long-term goals for continued success. 

Topics:

- Reviewing business performance and course learnings.

- Adjusting strategies based on feedback and results.

- Setting 1-3 year goals and crafting an action plan. 

Action Steps:

- Complete a business performance review.

- Identify areas for improvement and prioritize them.

- Set new goals for the next year and beyond, creating a step-by-step plan. 

Deliverables:

- Business performance review document.

- Revised 1-3 year action plan and goal-setting document.

- Personal reflection on key takeaways from the course.