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SUMMARY:LiFT Level 2 - Project Management Program 2026
DESCRIPTION:The MCAKC LiFT Level 2 Project Management Program helps experienced project managers build on existing knowledge and develop skills that are difficult to gain through day-to-day project experience alone.\n \nTaught by industry experts\, participants learn how to build and lead project teams\, manage contracts and risk\, negotiate effectively\, navigate change orders\, avoid claims\, improve financial performance\, leverage technology\, and successfully deliver projects from planning through closeout.\n \nThrough ten weekly seminars\, participants gain practical tools and techniques they can immediately apply to improve project performance\, profitability\, leadership effectiveness\, and long-term career success. \nProgram Benefits\n\n\nConnect with project management professionals from mechanical contracting firms throughout Kansas City.\nGain practical tools and techniques that can be applied immediately on the job.\nStrengthen your ability to lead teams\, manage risk\, improve project outcomes\, and increase profitability.\nDevelop practical skills that support greater responsibility\, accountability\, and leadership for your projects.\nGain confidence in managing contracts\, financials\, change orders\, scheduling\, and client relationships.\n\nWho Should Attend?\nProject Managers with 3–7 years of experience who have established project management fundamentals and are ready to develop more advanced leadership\, financial\, and project management competencies.\n \nProgram Details\nProgram Format: Ten weekly seminars\nSchedule: Thursdays\, September 24 – December 3\, 2026 \nCourses \n\n\n\n9-24-26\nSetting Up Your Team for Success: The Team – Gary Polain (Morning Session)\n\n\n10-1-26\nSetting Up the Project for Success: The Project Plan – Chris Champagne\n\n\n10-8-26\nRisk Managment for Construction Professionals – Guy Gast\n\n\n10-15-26\nBusiness Negotiation Skills – Stephanie Haynes & Myla Hite (6-Hour Session)\n\n\n10-22-26\nClaims Avoidance – Dr. Tim Wentz\n\n\n10-29-26\nCash Flow\, Billing & Work-In-Progress (WIP) – Stephane McShane (Full Day)\n\n\n11-5-26\nChange Orders – Chris Champagne\n\n\n11-12-26\nDelivering Project Success: Turnover\, Commissioning\, & Closeout – Angie Simon\n\n\n11-19-26\nBIM\, VDC\, and Project Coordination – Jason Steele and Stacy Zerr\n\n\n12-3-26\nProject Performance\, Productivity\, & Post-Project Reviews – Stephane McShane\n			 \n\n\n\n*Successful completion of this program requires attendance at nine of ten sessions. \nCEUs: 4.5\n \nTuition\nNo charge for employees of MCAKC Member Contractors signatory to Local 8 or Local 533. \n$1\,000 for non-member contractors signatory to LU 8 or LU 533\n$1\,500 for Associate Members\n\nCancellation Policy\nCancellations for this MCAKC event must be received at least 2 business days prior to the event by email to learn@mcakc.org or by phone at 913-948-9200. \nRegistrants who do not cancel and do not attend (“No Shows”)\, except in the case of an emergency\, will be invoiced $100 per seminar.
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/lift-level-2-project-management-program-2026/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Avenue 10th Floor\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:Education Series
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SUMMARY:Propel 1 - Leadership Program - 2026
DESCRIPTION:Attendee\nPropel 1 is designed for emerging leaders who manage projects and are preparing to take on greater leadership responsibilities. \nAbout\nThrough eight instructor-led seminars\, participants strengthen communication\, decision-making\, problem-solving\, and interpersonal skills while gaining practical tools they can apply immediately in the workplace. \nTopics include leadership styles\, team building\, conflict resolution\, communication\, business writing\, and critical thinking.\n \nThis program consists of 8\, four-hour weekly seminars. Lunch is provided \nGoals \n\nImprove personal performance by strengthening personal management and communication skills.\nHandle difficult management situations with greater certainty in decision making.\nIdentify how leadership styles affect team members and how to adjust those styles to gain commitment.\nIdentify and try new approaches needed for growth.\nBuild collaboration\, teamwork\, and trust to help others excel.\n\nCEUs: 3.2 \nCourses\n9-22-2026: StrengthsFinder 2.0 with Dr. Sondra Cave\nPrerequisite for attending Propel) \n9-29-2026: StrengthsFinder Team Building with Dr. Sondra Cave\n10-6-2026:  Positive Impact with Lisa Austin (Full Day Session)\n10-13-2026: Gear Up for Greatness with Lisa Ryan (Morning)\n10-20-2026: Influencing without Authority with Dianne Young\n10-27-2026: Managing Difficult Conversations with Eric Herdman\n11-3-2026: Effective Communication with Gary Polain (Morning)\n11-17-2026: Enhancing Business Writing Skills with Dianne Young\n11-24-2026: Critical Thinking & Decision-Making Eric Herdman\n\nTuition\n\nNo charge for employees of MCAKC Member Contractors signatory to Local 8 or Local 533. \n$1\,000 for non-member contractors signatory to LU 8 & LU 533 \n$1\,500 for Associate Members \n*Successful completion of this program is defined as missing no more than one seminar in the educational series. \nCancellation Policy\nCancellations for this MCAKC event must be received at least 2 business days prior to the event by email to learn@mcakc.org or by phone at 913-948-9200. \nRegistrants who do not cancel and do not attend (“No Shows”)\, except in the case of an emergency\, will be invoiced $100 per seminar in this series.
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/propel-1-leadership-program-2026/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Avenue\, Suite 1050\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:Education Series
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SUMMARY:Safety Forum - The Gravity of the Situation: Fall Protection Refresher
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 6\n7:00 AM – 8:30 AM\nBreakfast will be provided. \n\nJoin us for our quarterly MCAKC Safety Forum\, a gathering designed for safety professionals and anyone committed to improving jobsite safety. \nThis meeting is open to any safety professional or employee interested in safety who is employed with a contractor signatory to LU 8 or LU 533. \nThis special November session will begin with a featured presentation from Matt Henderson\, Regional Sales Manager with FallTech. \nThe Gravity of the Situation: Fall Protection Refresher\nGravity doesn’t take a day off\, and neither can our safety systems. This presentation covers the essentials of fall protection\, including the regulatory “why\,” the equipment “how\,” and the technical “what” of working safely at heights. Whether you’re looking for a refresher or practical insights to bring back to your team\, this session will reinforce the fundamentals of effective fall protection. \nGuest Speaker: Matt Henderson brings more than 15 years of experience in the construction industry\, beginning as an  IBEW electrician before transitioning into sales consulting for major power tool manufacturers and ultimately joining FallTech as a Regional Sales Manager. \nThroughout his career\, Matt has helped companies strengthen their safety programs by increasing engagement in incident prevention and fostering positive safety cultures through education\, communication\, and collaboration. His passion for safety and leadership has made him a trusted resource throughout the industry. \nIf time allows\, we’ll conclude the morning with our traditional Safety Forum roundtable discussion\, giving attendees an opportunity to ask questions\, share best practices\, and discuss current safety challenges with peers from across the industry. \nTo help get the conversation started\, please come prepared to share:\n \n\n\nOne safety idea or topic you’d like the group to discuss\nOne recent near miss or lesson learned\nOne safety question you have\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned safety professional or new to a safety role\, your perspective is valuable\, and we encourage everyone to join the conversation.
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/safety-forum-2/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Avenue\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66210
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