London & District Construction Association

Effective Construction Meetings & Meeting Minutes Workshop

Mastering the art of effective construction meetings and meeting minutes is essential for achieving project goals and delivering successful outcomes. Join us as we uncover strategies and best practices to enhance your meeting management skills and elevate your project management capabilities.

	2025-10-30
When:	October 30, 2025 8:00 am - 11:30 am
Where:	Virtual Canada
Presenter:	Lee Kelly, Constructing Minds
Contact:	LDCA Office info@ldca.on.ca 519 453 5322

Online registration is available until: 2025-10-27

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EFFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION MEETINGS & MEETING MINUTES WORKSHOP
In the dynamic world of construction project management, efficient communication is key to success. Construction meetings serve as vital forums for collaboration, decision-making, and progress tracking. However, without proper structure and documentation, these meetings can become ineffective and inefficient. In this workshop, we will delve into the essential elements of conducting productive construction meetings and creating accurate meeting minutes. Meticulous meeting minutes from construction meetings offer a comprehensive reflection of all stakeholders' perspectives. They serve as crucial documentation, providing an accurate portrayal of the project's current status and outlining agreed-upon next steps by all parties involved. However, achieving this level of precision is no simple task. Proper meeting minutes demand effective listening, precise recording, and, most importantly, a clear understanding of the risks associated with unfulfilled action items.
What you will learn:
Facilitating productive and streamlined construction meetings Identifying various types of construction meetings and their optimal timing Capturing precise and factual construction meeting minutes Recognizing standard agenda topics and additional discussion points for documentation Highlighting the significance of construction meeting minutes in project deliverable and risk management Encouraging project stakeholders to fulfill recorded commitments Effectively managing actionable items arising from meetings Appreciating the transformation of construction meeting minutes into permanent records Implementing efficient distribution and follow-up procedures
Who should attend:
Project Managers and Coordinators: Responsible for overseeing construction projects and ensuring effective communication among team members. Site Supervisors: In charge of coordinating activities on construction sites and facilitating meetings with subcontractors and workers. Construction Managers: Involved in managing construction projects and ensuring that meetings are conducted efficiently to meet project timelines and budgets. Architects and Engineers: Responsible for providing design input and technical expertise during construction meetings. Subcontractors: Attend meetings to discuss project progress, address issues, and coordinate with the general contractor. Owners and Developers: Participate in meetings to stay informed about project status, provide input, and make decisions. Legal and Contracting Professionals: Ensure that meeting minutes accurately reflect discussions and decisions made during construction meetings to mitigate potential disputes. Consultants and Advisors: Offer expertise and guidance on best practices for conducting effective construction meetings and documenting meeting minutes. Anyone involved in the construction process who needs to communicate effectively, track project progress, and ensure that decisions are documented and implemented.
why choose this workshop:
This workshop offers a unique resource: a comprehensive manual serving as a reference and companion throughout the sessions. Drawing upon over 40 years of collective experience in the construction industry, this manual is a valuable asset. It provides practical how-to guides, checklists, and templates, serving as a foundation for implementing new processes and procedures, whether in the office or on the jobsite.
	This course is accredited for one (1) Gold Seal credits Registrants seeking the Gold Seal credits must: Link up to this courses with their own screen/account. (No screen sharing). Be prepared to leave their cameras on so that I can again, confirm their participation... and Be prepared to complete the quiz/test at the end of the course individually.
Cancellation Policy Cancellations will be accepted up to 48 hours before the scheduled start time of the course for a full refund, unless otherwise indicated. Refunds will not be issued once a course has commenced.