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AGC San Diego Construction Education & Safety Training Catalog January - June 2016 CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION 26 JAN 5 APRIL BUSINESS WRITING FOR CONTRACTORS In business writing, it is always the writer’s responsibility to make sure his or her message is understood. Communicating your thoughts in a concise, logically organized manner is invaluable in business writing. This course will teach you how to write with more clarity and precision. Too often, business writing is sloppy, poorly written, disorganized, littered with jargon, and incomplete. Whether you are writing an RFI, proposal, business plan, or an email to your department, your message is important. Effective business writing is clear, concise and courteous. Truly effective writing ensures that your message will be unambiguous and your reader will know what to do next. This course will be a hands-on workshop in developing your writing skills. Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm AGC Member: $225 AGC Journeyman: $0 Non Member: $300 Instructor: Paul Stout - Power Summit 14 JUNE CALIFORNIA PREVAILING WAGE AND APPRENTICE LAWS BASICS & LATEST TRENDS & DEVELOPMENTS NEW! This lunch and learn workshop will review the basics of the California prevailing wage law, including coverage issues and now to determine what rates apply. It will also cover recent changes to the prevailing wage law and enforcement trends. Learning objectives: • Better understand what work is covered by the California Prevailing Wage Law • More easily determine what prevailing wage rate applies to your project • Know common pitfalls to avoid • Better understand the practices and policies you should have in place to comply with the prevailing wage laws and limit exposure for assessments Target Audience: Business Owners, HR Professionals, Payroll Managers Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm AGC Member: $50 AGC Journeyman: $0 Non Member: $75 Instructor: Chad T. Wishchuk & Laura B. MacNeel - Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP The Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter, Inc. 15