Strategic Planning For Growth: A practical Guide for a Profitable Construction Company

Course dates: 2026: Feb. 18 & 19 | Jun. 3 & 4, 2026 | Nov. 4 & 5

2 Half-day Interactive Sessions (Live Online)

Gold Seal Accredited: 2 Gold Seal Credits

Strategic Planning for Construction Professionals

Turn Vision Into Momentum

Success in construction is rarely accidental. It’s the result of clear visionfocused action, and intentional leadership. If you’re ready to scale your operations, sharpen your strategic thinking, and align your team around measurable goals—this course is your blueprint.

Led by respected construction finance and operations expert Wayne NewellStrategic Planning for Construction Professionals provides a hands-on approach to building a scalable, resilient business plan. Using the lens of a hypothetical $25M mechanical construction company, this course helps you visualize growth in real terms—and take the steps needed to get there.

What You’ll Learn

Over the course of three focused half-day sessions, you’ll gain tools, strategies, and insights that directly apply to your company’s growth and long-term success.

Strategic Growth Plan

  • Build a practical roadmap for success
  • Identify key action steps and milestones
  • Conduct a thorough SWOT analysis to guide decisions

Annual Business Plan

  • Write an effective executive summary with defined objectives
  • Examine sustainability, competitive positioning, and market trends
  • Develop revenue models and forge strategic partnerships

 Financial Plan

  • Create annual and monthly projections with confidence
  • Track performance through KPIs and profitability forecasting
  • Analyze your balance sheet to maintain financial health

Support & Industry Insight

  • Understand gross profit factors and skilled labour shortages
  • Explore funding opportunities, such as training grants
  • Discuss the role of innovation and diversity—especially women in construction

Why Strategic Planning Matters

When a company lacks a strategic plan, it runs on reaction—not intention. This course helps you break that cycle by showing how a well-crafted strategy can:

  • Align Teams with Vision & Goals
  • Optimize Resources for Better Output
  • Create Measurable Benchmarks for Growth
  • Strengthen Leadership Engagement
  • Increase Agility in a Changing Industry

More than just a business document, a strategic plan becomes a north star—one that everyone in your organization can rally around.

Who Should Attend?

This course is built for:

  • Construction Managers
  • Finance Leaders
  • Operations Executives
  • Anyone Driving Growth or Change in Their Organization

If you make strategic decisions, manage teams, or guide financial performance, this course will help you lead with greater confidence and clarity.

What Makes This Course Different?

Expert-Led by Wayne Newell
Get rare access to decades of expertise blending financial insight with operational strategy in construction.

Practical, Not Just Theoretical
Walk away with tangible tools—from executive summaries to revenue forecasts—that you can apply immediately.

Join a Like-Minded Network
Connect with peers navigating similar growth goals and industry challenges.

Recognition That Counts

Participants who complete the course earn 2 Gold Seal Credits, enhancing your credentials while demonstrating your commitment to leadership and business development within Canada’s construction industry.

It’s time to stop guessing and start planning.
Empower your leadership, elevate your team, and drive sustainable business success with a strategy that works as hard as you do.


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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