CDABP TRAININGS
Week 1 was followed by a two-part presentation by Colin McCarthy , principal attorney for Lanak & Hanna , a construction-centric law firm , who educated attendees about the nuances of construction contracts . Drawing on his extensive professional background , he provided real-world examples of common construction pitfalls that contractors may experience during public works contracting .
PCL Construction provided an in-depth overview of the fundamentals of project management needed to drive a project to its completion . Stressing the value of quality , consistency , and organization , Swinerton Builders discussed quality control and construction scheduling . Closing out the training academy , Austin Industries spoke about the importance of understanding and managing overhead and other construction costs when closing out projects .
Pictured : ( back row from left to right ) Keith Compton , Director of Capacity Building , Data Integration , and Small Business Outreach , LA Metro ; Janet Maza , Senior Project Manager , Austin Industries ; academy graduates ; ( back row far right ) Lynda McGlinchey , Compliance Program Manager II , Department of Public Works , City of Los Angeles ; ( front row ) academy graduates .
Pictured : ( left to right ) Robert Lowery , Field Support Project Executive , MWIS ; Keith Compton , Director of Capacity Building , Data Integration and Small Business Outreach , LA Metro ; Marlena Burton , owner and CEO of TRMJ Roofing , displays her graduation certificate ; Lynda McGlinchey , Compliance Program Manager II , Department of Public Works , City of Los Angeles ; Rosa Osorio , Assistant Program Manager , MWIS .
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