AGC Edge

Diving into MS Project
2026-03-18 11:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Workshop is held Wednesday, March 1811 AM – 3 PM EDT

*Participation in this workshop is for one person per registration.

Register for Introduction to MS Project

Register for Advanced MS Project

About the Course

Already familiar with MS Project and ready to strengthen your skills? Diving into MS Project is a focused 4-hour workshop designed to help you move beyond the basics and gain greater confidence and control in your scheduling work.

Through demonstrations, sample project activities, and group discussions, you’ll learn how to apply best practices, minimize scheduling risks, and evaluate project progress using MS Project’s reporting tools. Ideal for those who use MS Project but want to take their scheduling knowledge to the next level.

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Workshop Outcomes:

Apply scheduling best practices to refine and manage project schedules

Evaluate reports to support risk assessment and decision-making

Strengthen understanding of dependencies, constraints, and milestones

Who should attend: Project managers, assistant project managers, owners, executives, and others who actively use MS Project and are looking to improve efficiency, consistency and confidence in scheduling.

**Participants must have access to either the desktop or web version of the MS Project software before the class starts.

Technology and ParticipationFor the classroom:– Please have Zoom downloaded.– Computer with dual monitor preferred.– Laptop is good with a separate tablet to access the materials.*Participation in this workshop is for one person per registration.

For participation:– Camera, built in or added on and ready to stream to the classroom.– Headphones or earbuds with microphones are preferred.– Each student should be on their own computer/laptop/tablet.– **Ensure that MS Project software is installed, up-to-date, and/or logged in on the web.

Cancellation Policy:A full refund will be given to cancellations made 14 calendar days prior to the class kick-off. After such time, no refunds will be given. Replacements are acceptable and must be submitted via email to meetings[@]agc.org.

AGC reserves the right to cancel programs up to 10 days prior to the start date if a minimum number of attendees is not met.

Questions? Email us at education[@]agc.org

Meet Your Facilitator:

Daphene Koch | PhD Owner, Build Your Know LLC

Daphene is passionate about developing workforce in the construction industry by increasing individual expertise. Daphene has been teaching AGC courses since 2000. She brings over 20 years of construction industry experience on commercial and industrial projects. While a professor at Purdue University in the School of Construction Management, she partnered with contractors for research in the development, facilitation and assessment of training. She currently teaches virtual, hybrid and in seat courses in Project Management, Field Supervision and Construction technical areas.

Estimate With Impact – Heavy Highway Civil Estimating
2026-03-11 13:00 - 2026-03-20 17:00
4-Part Workshop is held Wednesdays and FridaysMarch 11, 13, 18, 201 – 5 PM EDT

*Participation in this workshop is for one person per registration.

About the Workshop

Get hands-on with the complete heavy highway civil estimating workflow in this four-part, highly interactive Estimate with Impact – Heavy Highway Civil Estimating workshop. From interpreting DOT plan sets to running live bid simulations, this workshop builds your confidence across core estimating tasks while sharpening your ability to structure, analyze and communicate estimates. You’ll strengthen your foundation in preconstruction by practicing modern workflows that incorporate risk awareness, defensible pricing, and AI-assisted tools—all applied to key heavy civil project scopes like earthwork, paving, structures, and utilities.

Each session progresses your skills with a mix of guided instruction, collaborative exercises, and demonstrations. You’ll interpret plans and specs to extract and organize quantities, build unit prices by assembling labor, equipment, and materials. You’ll walk away with sharpened technical skills, a clearer risk lens, and practical tools you can immediately apply on the job.

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Workshop Outcomes

Identify scope gaps, key bid items, and quantity drivers in heavy civil DOT plans

Build structured estimates using Excel and other technology tools

Use AI prompts to run takeoffs and historical cost analysis

Simulate a real bid day — defend and adjust numbers in teams

Create a personal action plan for real-world application

Recognize risks and set appropriate contingencies

Who should attend: Early-career civil estimators (0–3 years), project/field engineers transitioning into preconstruction, and pros supporting DOT bids.

**Participants will need to access Excel and Google Drive during this workshop.

Technology and ParticipationFor the classroom:– Please have Zoom downloaded.– Computer with dual monitor preferred.– Laptop is good with a separate tablet to access the materials.

For Participation:– Camera, built in or added on and ready to stream to the classroom.– Headphones or earbuds with microphones are preferred.– Each student should be on their own computer/laptop/tablet.– If this is a software training, please have the software downloaded and logged in.

Cancellation Policy:

A full refund will be given to cancellations made 14 calendar days prior to the class kick-off. After such time, no refunds will be given. Replacements are acceptable and must be submitted via email to meetings[@]agc.org.

AGC reserves the right to cancel programs up to 10 days prior to the start date if a minimum number of attendees is not met.

Questions? Email us at education[@]agc.org

Meet Your Facilitator:

Daniel BeattyFounder and Owner, Constructive Leadership Solutions

Daniel Beatty knows construction from the ground up—and he knows that strong projects start with stronger people. With over 35 years leading heavy civil construction teams as a project manager, estimator, and executive, Daniel brings a rare blend of field-tested experience and fresh, people-centered leadership strategies to today’s workforce challenges.

As founder of Constructive Leadership Solutions and a certified 5 Voices facilitator, Daniel specializes in helping construction companies build cultures that attract, retain, and grow top talent. He’s the voice behind the “Culture Under Construction” newsletter on LinkedIn, where he shares straight-talking, practical advice on bridging generational gaps, improving communication, and making leadership real on the jobsite.

Planning and Scheduling (STP Unit 3) Thursdays
2026-03-05 10:00 - 2026-03-19 15:30
Classes are held ThursdaysMarch 5, 12, 1910 AM – 3:30 PM ET

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About the Course

Planning and Scheduling: Blueprint for Success Effective planning and scheduling are the backbone of any successful construction project. The Planning and Scheduling unit in AGC’s Supervisory Training Program, 10th edition equips you with the technical skills necessary to ensure your projects run smoothly from start to finish. The highly collaborative virtual program provides instruction via Zoom and is best suited for anyone on a construction jobsite in a supervisory role – from the new supervisor or foreman to the experienced superintendent who is looking to become a more effective manager of people, time, equipment and materials.

Comprehensive Project Planning: Learn how to meticulously plan every aspect of your project. From initial concept to final completion, understand how to create detailed project plans that anticipate challenges and streamline operations.

Utilizing Schedules: Discover how to develop and manage project schedules that communicate your plan clearly to all stakeholders. Learn techniques to track progress, adjust timelines, and ensure timely project completion.

Tracking Progress: Master the tools and methods for monitoring project milestones and performance. Gain insights into identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions to keep your project on track.

This course is 1 of 6 units in the newly updated Supervisory Training Program (STP); a construction-specific training curriculum developed, updated and field-tested by and for contractors. Supervisory skill—or the lack of it—directly affects every company’s bottom line. You make your money in the field, and STP can help you improve your organization’s bottom line.

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Topics Addressed

Lesson 1: Planning and Scheduling

Lesson 2: Elements of Scheduling

Lesson 3: Developing Project Schedules

Lesson 4: Communicating Project Schedules

Lesson 5: Updating Construction Schedules

STP Learning Objectives

Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be given to cancellations made 14 calendar days prior to the class kick-off. After such time, no refunds will be given. Replacements are acceptable and must be submitted via email to meetings[@]agc.org.

Transfer Policy: All transfers must be to courses starting within 90 days of the original course start date. Send transfer requests to meetings[@]agc.org.

AGC reserves the right to cancel programs up to 10 days prior to the start date if a minimum number of attendees is not met.

Questions? Email us at education[@]agc.org

After completing the course, AGC Edge students receive a Certificate of Completion and a digital badge to share.

Technology and Participation:

For the classroom:

For participation:

Please have Zoom downloaded.

Computer with dual monitor preferred.

Laptop is good with a separate tablet to access their etextbook.

Tablet or phone is ok with hardcopy textbook

Two mobile devices ok – one for the meeting and one for the etextbook

Camera, either built in or added on and ready to stream to the classroom.

Headphones or earbuds with microphones are preferred

Computer/device mic and speakers are ok if in private, quiet room.

Each student should be on their own computer/laptop/tablet, if possible.

Meet Your Course Instructor:

Daphene Koch | PhDOwner, Build Your Know LLC

Daphene is passionate about developing workforce in the construction industry by increasing individual expertise. Daphene has been teaching AGC courses since 2000. She brings over 20 years of construction industry experience on commercial and industrial projects. While a professor at Purdue University in the School of Construction Management professor she partnered with contractors for research in the development, facilitation and assessment of training. She currently teaches virtual, hybrid and in seat courses in Project Management, Field Supervision and Construction technical areas.
