MCA Alberta offers education and training programs through a variety of learning opportunities designed to meet unique mechanical and service contractor needs. This is accomplished through member meetings, short seminars and full day courses. These feature guest presenters on broad industry topics, product specific technical training, HR and other soft skills training, business skills and succession planning.
Programs are designed specifically for owners and senior management, service managers and technicians, HR leaders, frontline field and office staff to keep the entire team current and to help grow your career.
“I have taken estimating courses from MCA in the past. Was very impressed with how much content was included in the course and the instructor was incredibly skilled with the course content and beyond. I highly recommend taking this course if you’re looking to build on your future in construction!”
Jeff Swindells | Victaulic
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COURSE – AI for Construction Workflows
September 1 @ 12:00 am - September 2 @ 11:59 pm MDT
$350.00 – $399.00AI is already changing how construction offices operate. The question is not whether your team will use it — but whether they will use it well.
AI Tools for Smarter Project Management is a practical, hands-on course designed specifically for construction professionals. Participants learn how to use tools like Anthropic Claude, Microsoft Copilot Microsoft Copilot, and other leading AI platforms to draft RFIs, analyze specifications, summarize meetings, manage budgets, and streamline project communication — all while applying proper privacy safeguards and professional judgment.
Across two focused 3.5-hour sessions delivered live via Microsoft Teams, students gain real-world skills, structured prompting techniques, and construction-specific workflows they can implement immediately.
This is not theory. It’s applied AI for real construction offices.
Intended Audience:
- Project Managers
- Project Coordinators
- Estimators
- Contract Administrators
- Office Administrators
- Anyone managing RFIs, submittals, specs, budgets, schedules, or client communication
If your team spends hours drafting documents, reviewing specs, writing emails, or compiling reports — this course will give them leverage.
Morgan Garry, Bluebeam Certified Instructor : Morgan is a Bluebeam Certified Instructor with over 10 years of construction experience, including owning his own company and working for one of North America’s largest general contractors. With a degree in Construction Management from BYU–Idaho, he teaches Bluebeam Revu in a practical, no-nonsense way that helps teams save time and work more efficiently.
Recommended Computer Setup
You will need TWO screens for this training; one with the software installed for your use, the other for the online meeting to be displayed.
Software Requirements
- Microsoft Excel with Copilot for Windows
- Claude desktop app installed (free accounts work)
Cancellation Policy:
5 business days or more- 100% refunded/4 business days or less- 50% refunded/no show – no refund
Employers can get up to 2/3 of the registration fee (up to 10,000/employee/fiscal year) for training.