Profitable Contracting

Build a stronger, more profitable construction business

This Gold Seal Accredited course is designed specifically for construction professionals looking to overcome the industry's most difficult financial and operational challenges. In just two half-day sessions, you'll learn practical, proven strategies to cut unnecessary costs, improve cash flow and boost overall profitability. You’ll also learn how to address common issues such as labour shortages, excessive overhead and over-budget projects.

Experience an interactive, hands-on course that goes beyond traditional lectures. Learn through real examples, group discussions and collaborative exercises – all designed to help you boost profitability, reduce costs and improve cash flow.

Profitability Tools

In construction, simply completing projects isn’t enough—profitability, efficiency, and financial control are critical for long-term success. Backed by over 35 years of industry and management experience, this course equips you with the tools to:

  • Master Financial Management – build a base of construction-specific financial reports.
  • Control Costs – cut waste, lower overhead, and improve labor efficiency.
  • Improve Cash Flow – navigate cash shortages and strengthen liquidity.
  • Increase Profitability – enhance cost controls, planning, and reporting accuracy.
  • Enable Growth – build a strong financial foundation for sustainable growth.
  • Control Risks with proven strategies – review bonding and insurance types.
  • Protect & Optimize company assets – how internal controls prevent against fraud.
  • Solve Skilled Labour Shortages – explore inclusive and strategic hiring practices.
  • Eliminate Productivity Gaps – understand direct, indirect, and opportunity costs.
  • Define Project Managers’ Roles: identify performance goals.
  • Reduce overhead & Safeguard Financial Health: learn cost-control techniques.

Who Benefits by Attending?

  • Contractors and sub-trades in all fields of construction—generals, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, roofers and more.
  • Aspiring business owners looking to turn their skills into a profitable, sustainable business.
  • Experienced contractors who want to increase profitability, streamline operations, and grow their business.

Whether you work on-site or in the office, this course will enhance your leadership liabilities.

Gold Seal Credits: 2

The comprehensive course manual filled with the methods and strategies is included for your future reference.

Testimonials

An excellent speaker with an extraordinary comprehension of running a Profitable Contracting firm.

Provided further understanding of operations and financial management related to project management.

Course content of seminar was well-grounded with printed materials, videos, power point presentation and articulate instruction and Q&A by presenter.

dates:


 
Nov. 5 & 6, 2024 Tue. & Wed. 11:30am – 3:30pm ET
OR Feb. 11 & 12, 2025 Tue. & Wed. 11:30am – 3:30pm ET
OR May 21 & 22, 2025 Wed. & Thu. 11:30am – 3:30pm ET
OR Nov. 4 & 5, 2025 Tue. & Wed. 11:30am – 3:30pm ET
where:
Live Webinar
instructor:
Wayne Newell
member:
$500.00 + HST
non-member:
$550.00 + HST
INSTRUCTOR: Wayne Newell

Wayne Newell has over 35 years of experience in financial and operational management across construction, manufacturing, and service sectors in Canada, the U.S., and the Caribbean. A CMA since 1972, Wayne has trained more than 4,000 construction professionals in the past 20+ years. His courses are known for being clear, relevant, and results-focused, helping contractors improve performance and profitability.