Arioch Ctr.@Wentworth and NECA offer construction management training program

The Arioch Center @ Wentworth has partnered with the Boston Chapter of National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) to offer Advanced Training for Construction Management, a continuing education program for NECA members. The professional certificate program will educate current and potential foremen, general foremen, project managers, and NECA contractors' management personnel with practical knowledge for effectively managing projects in the field. The learning objective of the course will be to address industry needs and provide construction management professionals with proven field-tailored solutions to common daily site management challenges. The course will cover contract documents, expectations and performance requirements, managing construction contracts, and managing project schedules. The first three-night session will be held beginning this month at the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) of Greater Boston's Electrical Industry Training Center. Two additional sessions will be offered in July and October. "The importance of education is paramount in the NECA contractors' mission to deliver the finest workmanship and greatest value to each project," said Glenn Kingsbury, NECA Boston Chapter executive manager. The Advanced Training for Construction Management program exemplifies NECA's commitment to provide pertinent continuing education for NECA's management personnel and skilled union labor force. And by doing so, provide unparalleled quality and efficiency on each project." "In today's market, many smaller shops are bidding work with tighter margins, and as a result have eliminated the traditional project manager role," said Liem Tran, director of educational outreach, The Arioch Center @ Wentworth. "This advanced program provides valuable field management training to a broader range of professionals who will now play an expanded role on projects." Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology is an independent, co-educational, nationally ranked institution offering career-focused education through 14 bachelor's degree programs in areas such as architecture, computer science and systems, construction management, design, engineering, engineering technology, environmental science, and management. The Institute also offers a Master of Architecture degree. Wentworth is a leader in technical education and well-known for its academic excellence and cooperative education (co-op) program, community service, and support for the economic growth of the region. The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) is the voice of the $130 billion industry responsible for bringing electrical power, lighting, and communications to buildings and communities across the United States. NECA Boston Chapter is an organization serving the electrical and telecommunications industries in Eastern Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire. Comprised of the region's leading electrical construction and tel/data companies, Boston Chapter members perform specialized construction work related to the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems. Whether high-voltage power transmission, low-voltage lighting, life safety systems, or renewable energy installations, NECA electrical contractors ensure these systems work in a safe, effective, and environmentally-sound manner. For more information, contact the Boston-NECA at 617-969-2521 or info@bostonneca.org.