Construction Training Programs

Staley Performance Consulting delivers construction-focused training programs designed to improve project execution, reduce risk, and strengthen leadership across complex capital projects. Backed by over 25 years of experience on Department of Energy programs, multi-billion-dollar developments, and owner’s representative roles, these courses are practical, focused, and built for the realities of active construction environments. Each program is designed to provide immediate value while respecting the time demands of project teams and leadership.

Primavera P6 Basic Training

Duration: 3 days
Delivery: Virtual or onsite

Summary:
Primavera P6 Basic Training provides construction project teams with a strong foundation in building, maintaining, and updating reliable schedules using Primavera P6. This course is designed for real construction environments and focuses on practical application rather than software theory. Participants learn how to develop schedules that support planning, progress tracking, forecasting, and clear communication with project leadership.

Who This Course Is For:

Project Managers
Project Engineers
Project Controls professionals
Schedulers
Superintendents
Construction professionals new to Primavera P6 or seeking a solid refresher

Key Outcomes:

Understand Primavera P6 fundamentals and navigation
Build a complete construction schedule from start to finish
Create activities, logic ties, calendars, and constraints correctly
Identify and manage the critical path
Perform schedule updates and progress tracking
Interpret schedule output for decision-making and reporting

What Makes This Training Different:

Construction-focused examples, not generic software demos
Emphasis on schedule credibility and real-world use
Clear explanation of common mistakes and how to avoid them
Designed to support field execution and leadership reporting

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Primavera P6 Advanced Training

Duration: 2 days
Delivery: Virtual or onsite

Summary:
Primavera P6 Advanced Training is designed for construction professionals who already understand the fundamentals of Primavera and want to strengthen schedule integrity, forecasting accuracy, and risk awareness. This course focuses on advanced scheduling techniques used on construction projects to support proactive decision-making, executive reporting, and risk-informed planning.

Who This Course Is For:

Experienced Project Managers
Schedulers
Project Controls professionals
Project Engineers
Team members responsible for maintaining and analyzing project schedules

Key Outcomes:

Strengthen schedule logic and overall schedule credibility
Analyze and manage float and critical path risk
Perform advanced schedule updates and progress analysis
Identify and resolve schedule quality and logic issues
Use schedule data to support forecasting and recovery planning
Improve schedule communication with owners and leadership

What Makes This Training Different:

Focus on real construction schedules, not generic software examples
Emphasis on how schedules support decisions, not just mechanics
Practical techniques drawn from active construction projects
Addresses common schedule issues that lead to loss of confidence or claims

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Risk Management Training

Duration: 4 hours
Delivery: Virtual or onsite

Summary:
Construction Risk Management Training provides project teams with a practical framework for identifying, assessing, and managing risk before it impacts cost, schedule, or delivery. This course is designed specifically for construction environments and focuses on real-world tools, early warning indicators, and decision-making practices that reduce surprises and improve project outcomes. The training also introduces how AI can be used to support faster, more consistent risk assessments.

Who This Course Is For:

Project Managers
Superintendents
Project Engineers
Project Controls professionals
Schedulers
Construction leadership and project controls teams

Key Outcomes:

Identify construction-specific risks early in the project lifecycle
Apply practical risk identification and assessment techniques
Link risk to schedule and cost impacts
Develop realistic mitigation and response strategies
Use AI to uncover blind spots and patterns across projects
Improve risk communication with leadership and stakeholders

What Makes This Training Different:

Built specifically for construction projects, not generic risk theory
Focused on tools teams can apply immediately
Emphasizes early detection and proactive decision-making
Integrates AI as a practical support tool, not a replacement for experience

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Construction Contract, Compliance & Legal Risk Management Training

Duration: 4 hours
Delivery: Virtual or onsite

Summary:
Construction Contract, Compliance & Legal Risk Management Training focuses on the contract and compliance risks that most often lead to claims, disputes, and project losses. This course provides practical risk awareness based on real construction contracts, project administration, and owner’s representative experience. The training is designed to help project teams recognize risk early, meet contractual obligations, and reduce legal exposure through better day-to-day project practices. This course provides risk awareness and does not constitute legal advice.

Who This Course Is For:

Project Managers
Project Engineers
Superintendents
Contract administrators
Construction leadership
Project Controls professionals

Key Outcomes:

Recognize high-risk contract and compliance requirements
Understand notice provisions and timing obligations
Improve documentation practices that protect the project
Reduce exposure related to changes, delays, and disruptions
Understand how schedule decisions impact contractual risk
Improve coordination between project teams and legal counsel

What Makes This Training Different:

Construction-focused, not legal theory or contract law
Based on real project experience and common failure points
Emphasizes risk prevention rather than dispute management
Helps teams avoid actions that unintentionally create claims

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Project Management for Construction

Duration: 3 days
Delivery: Virtual or onsite

Summary:
Project Management for Construction Training provides construction professionals with a comprehensive, practical approach to managing projects from planning through closeout. This course is designed specifically for construction environments and focuses on execution, coordination, and decision-making rather than generic project management theory. Participants learn how to apply proven project management practices while navigating the real-world challenges of active construction projects.

Who This Course Is For:

Project Managers
Project Engineers
Superintendents
Assistant Project Managers
Construction professionals preparing for expanded project leadership roles

Key Outcomes:

Understand the full construction project lifecycle from planning to closeout
Strengthen planning, coordination, and execution practices
Manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk more effectively
Improve communication across field, office, and stakeholders
Apply practical tools that support consistent project delivery

What Makes This Training Different:

Built specifically for construction projects, not generic PM coursework
Focused on real execution challenges and decision points
Draws from owner’s representative and contractor perspectives
Designed to improve performance without disrupting active projects

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Leadership & Management Training

Duration: 4 hours
Delivery: Virtual or onsite

Summary:
Leadership & Management Training for Construction focuses on the practical leadership skills required to manage people, performance, and accountability in fast-paced construction environments. This course is designed for construction leaders who must make decisions quickly, manage conflict effectively, and keep teams aligned without slowing project execution. The training emphasizes real-world leadership challenges rather than theory or corporate leadership models.

Who This Course Is For:

Project Managers
Superintendents
Assistant Project Managers
Field leaders and supervisors
Construction professionals stepping into leadership roles

Key Outcomes:

Strengthen leadership presence and decision-making
Improve communication across field and office teams
Manage performance, accountability, and expectations
Address conflict and difficult conversations effectively
Lead under pressure without compromising results

What Makes This Training Different:

Built for construction environments, not generic leadership theory
Focuses on real situations leaders face on active projects
Emphasizes clarity, accountability, and results
Designed to support strong leadership without adding bureaucracy

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Satisfaction Assurance

Staley Performance Consulting is committed to delivering high-quality, practical training that provides real value to construction professionals. Our programs are designed to be relevant, actionable, and immediately applicable to real-world project environments.

To support this commitment, each participant is offered an optional 15 to 20 minute individual follow-up session after the training. This follow-up provides an opportunity to clarify questions, reinforce key concepts, and confirm understanding, while also allowing us to gather feedback to continuously improve our programs.

If a client believes a training program did not meet the agreed-upon objectives, we will work collaboratively to address concerns, provide clarification or follow-up support as appropriate, and discuss next steps.

Post-training follow-up sessions are intended for training clarification and feedback and do not include project-specific consulting or advisory services.