UPHCA Academy + ASA Utah
Academy Emerging Leaders CertificateField Construction Management Program
A year-long blended learning program for construction professionals ready to build the leadership, management, communication, and jobsite skills needed to move into foreman, superintendent, project manager, executive leader, and business owner roles.
Developing the next generation of construction industry leaders.
Technical training matters, but today’s construction industry also needs strong communicators, supervisors, project managers, and business leaders. This program helps skilled trades professionals build the leadership and management skills needed to advance their careers, strengthen their companies, and support the long-term success of Utah’s construction industry.
Built for skilled tradespeople ready for the next step.
Designed for professionals across construction trades, this program combines instructor-led training, peer collaboration, practical assignments, and self-paced online learning. Participants gain practical tools they can apply immediately at work while building a foundation for long-term career growth.
Program Structure
The Field Construction Management Program combines monthly instructor-led training, peer discussion, and self-paced online learning to help participants develop the skills needed to advance their careers in the construction industry.
Monthly Leadership Sessions
Live 2–3 hour training sessions are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the UPHCA Apprenticeship Academy.
Monthly Learning Assignments
Between sessions, participants complete assigned LinkedIn Learning courses and practical exercises that support each monthly topic and encourage workplace application.
Flexible Learning Format
Participants are strongly encouraged to attend in person, but each session is also available through a live online meeting link for those unable to attend at the Academy.
- Instructor-led leadership and management training
- Group discussion and peer collaboration
- Real-world construction and workplace case studies
- Review and application of assigned learning modules
- Practical assignments designed to reinforce learning and professional growth
To receive a Field Construction Management Program Graduation Certificate, participants must:
- Maintain active participation throughout the program
- Complete assigned learning modules and activities
- Attend all monthly sessions in person or through the live online option
Key Topics Covered
Participants build a practical foundation in construction management, communication, risk, estimating, scheduling, safety, technology, and leadership.
- Construction Management Foundations
- Reading Drawings and Specifications
- Planning and Scheduling
- Construction Estimating
- Safety and Health
- Managing Risk
- Change Orders
- Construction Costing
- Technology on the Jobsite
- Lean Strategies for Improvement
- Communicating with Clarity as a Manager
- Bluebeam Basics
Justin Weidman
Dr. Justin Weidman is a Professor of Construction Management and Associate Chair in the Civil & Construction Engineering Department at Brigham Young University. He has extensive experience in commercial construction project management and has dedicated his career to developing the next generation of construction industry leaders.
Through the Field Construction Management Program, Dr. Weidman guides participants in developing the communication, management, and leadership skills needed to advance into roles such as foreman, superintendent, project manager, executive leader, and business owner.
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