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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WORKSHOP – Strategic Planning for Construction Professionals
June 3 @ 9:30 am - June 4 @ 1:30 pm MDT
$399.00 – $499.00Event Navigation
Success in construction is rarely accidental. It’s the result of clear vision, focused action, and intentional leadership. If you’re ready to scale your operations, sharpen your strategic thinking, and align your team around measurable goals—this course is your blueprint.
Led by respected construction finance and operations expert Wayne Newell, Strategic Planning for Construction Professionals provides a hands-on approach to building a scalable, resilient business plan. Using the lens of a hypothetical $25M mechanical construction company, this course helps you visualize growth in real terms—and take the steps needed to get there.
What You’ll Learn
Over the course of two focused half-day sessions, you’ll gain tools, strategies, and insights that directly apply to your company’s growth and long-term success.
Strategic Growth Plan
- Build a practical roadmap for success
- Identify key action steps and milestones
- Conduct a thorough SWOT analysis to guide decisions
Annual Business Plan
- Write an effective executive summary with defined objectives
- Examine sustainability, competitive positioning, and market trends
- Develop revenue models and forge strategic partnerships
Financial Plan
- Create annual and monthly projections with confidence
- Track performance through KPIs and profitability forecasting
- Analyze your balance sheet to maintain financial health
Support & Industry Insight
- Understand gross profit factors and skilled labour shortages
- Explore funding opportunities, such as training grants
- Discuss the role of innovation and diversity—especially women in construction
Why Strategic Planning Matters
When a company lacks a strategic plan, it runs on reaction—not intention. This course helps you break that cycle by showing how a well-crafted strategy can:
Align Teams with Vision & Goals
Optimize Resources for Better Output
Create Measurable Benchmarks for Growth
Strengthen Leadership Engagement
Increase Agility in a Changing Industry
More than just a business document, a strategic plan becomes a north star—one that everyone in your organization can rally around.
Who Should Attend?
This course is built for:
- Construction Managers
- Finance Leaders
- Operations Executives
- Anyone Driving Growth or Change in Their Organization
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Wayne Newell is a seasoned leader with over 35 years of senior financial and management expertise, having driven success stories across Canada, the U.S., and the Caribbean. His impressive career includes roles as an accountant, controller, senior financial manager, and operations manager. In all roles he has consistently delivered results and mentored businesses toward measurable, profitable growth.
Employers can get up to 2/3 of the registration fee (up to 10,000/employee/fiscal year) for training.