The Masterclass: Understanding the Numbers in Construction

Course dates: 2026: Mar. 24, 25, & 26 | Jun. 23, 24 & 25 | Dec. 1, 2 & 3

3 Half-day Interactive Sessions (Live Online)

Gold Seal Accredited: 4 Gold Seal Credits

Maximize Profit • Control Costs • Drive Project Success

Overview

Build Smarter. Execute Faster. Profit More.

Masterclass Training was built for teams who want stronger financial results and better project execution. In three high-impact, half-day sessions, participants learn to control budgets, track costs, improve productivity, reduce risk, and lead profitable projects from start to finish.

When everyone—from the field to the front office—understands the numbers, projects run smoother,communication sharpens, and profits rise. Attendance earns 4 Gold Seal credits.

Who Benefits by Attending?

Project Managers

Run every project with confidence. Masterclass shows PMs how to manage budgets, track job costs, forecast accurately, and make decisions that protect the bottom line without slowing down workflow.

Field Leaders

Turn field performance into profit. Learn how productivity, labour tracking, and daily decisions directly affect job costs—and how to keep projects on schedule, on target, and on budget.

Finance & Accounting Personnel

Bridge the gap between field and financials. Strengthen understanding of project operations, improve project teams’ communication and enhance the ability to track costs, interpret job data, and support better financial performance within the company.

Owners and Executives

Get a team that truly understands the numbers. Masterclass equips staff with the financial skills to protect margins, reduce surprises, and deliver consistent, predictable project results. More alignment. Less rework. Stronger profits.

Learning Opportunities

  • Control projects with stronger financial discipline
  • Build reliable cost controls and accurate job costing
  • Align estimating, field operations, and finance
  • Protect cash flow with better contracts and change orders
  • Boost labour productivity and site efficiency
  • Prevent inaccurate financials with accruals
  • Identify productivity gaps and uncover their root causes
  • Understand and comply with Canada’s Prompt Payment legislation

Tools & Resources

  • Checklists for cash management, cost control, and productivity
  • Forecasting and reporting tables
  • Change order and risk management guides
  • Case studies: budget overruns, missing accruals, phantom deliveries, bonding challenges

About the Trainer

Meet the Instructor

Wayne Newell has more than 35 years of financial and operational experience in construction, service, and manufacturing. A Certified Management Accountant since 1972, Wayne has trained over 4,000 professionals across Canada, the U.S., and the Caribbean. His workshops are grounded in practical solutions and delivered with clarity and impact.

Ready to turn your role into a results-driver?

Whether you’re leading projects, managing teams, or preparing for the next step in your career, Wayne Newell’s courses deliver practical strategies that drive real improvements.

From profitability and financial management to operational efficiency, every course is designed to help construction professionals lead with clarity, confidence, and measurable impact.

Explore the full range of training options and find the right course to support your professional growth and your company’s success.

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