READI Program
Schedule
Mon Apr 14 2025 at 08:00 am to 11:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
504 Fair St SW | Atlanta, GA

About this Event
H.J. Russell & Company & Urban Legue of Greater Atlanta Have joined forces to bring you The Russell Educational Academy for Diversity & Inclusion (READI) program. The Program offers a 3-week curriculum aimed at equipping minority commercial construction businesses with the necessary tools to stand out in today's marketplace and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Β The READI program includes over 21-hours of educational content covered over 9-individual sessions. Β Topics include: Safety First, Bid Preparation, Scheduling, Marking & Branding, Capability Statements, Seeking Capital, Leveraging Diversity Certifications, Project Planning & Management and Contract Management.
Who should attend? New or emerging general contractors or trade contractors, Construction Project Managers, Administrative Staff, Safety and Risk Management personnel.
Monday, April 14
π: 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Safety First
Info: Assistance with the (10) basic elements of a company corporate safety plan. How to facilitate training in-house and explain why safety is important.
Tuesday, April 15
π: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bid Preparation
Info: Grasp the essential phases of
bid preparation, which include comprehending the plans and specifications, submitting well-crafted RFIs, and presenting the final bid or proposal. Also understanding the standard requirements in an RFQ or RFP
Wednesday, April 16
π: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Scheduling
Info: Learn how to create an
accurate project schedule with milestone dates and lead times for better project
execution
Monday, April 21
π: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Marketing & Branding
Info: Gain insight into the tools,
methods, and strategies essential for proactively marketing your business.
Tuesday, April 22
π: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Capability Statements
Info: Overview & benefits of the Capability Statement
Wednesday, April 23
π: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Seeking Capital
Info: Discover key insights into the
realm of capital, gaining an in-depth comprehension of its behavior and strategic
importance through various phases of the business's development
Monday, April 28
π: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Leveraging Diversity Certifications
Info: Describes various routes to acquiring diverse supplier certifications and explores the advantages of each certification, and their associated networks.
Tuesday, April 29
π: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Project Planning & Management
Info: : Acquire the necessary expertise to execute successful projects
through meticulous planning, ongoing monitoring, and comprehensive project closure.
Wednesday, April 30
π: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Contract Management
Info: Enhance your proficiency in
Owner/Vendor contract
execution, negotiations, and
implementation along with a description of the different contract types
Where is it happening?
504 Fair St SW, 504 Fair Street Southwest, Atlanta, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 95.00
