Education & Training

At BTEA Northeast, we’re all in on building better—and that starts with empowering our members.
We’re proud to offer complimentary, top-tier education and training exclusively to our community of
union construction contractors. Continued learning isn’t just important—it’s essential to building safer,
faster, and smarter in every corner of our industry.

Let’s build what’s next—together.

2026 Educational Booklet

Upcoming Training

January 29, 2026 |

Five Ways to Beat the Lowest Bidder

Quincy, MA

Despite the construction industry’s demand for highly competitive pricing during trade contractor selection, there are a few exceptions to the…

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January 29, 2026 |

10 Steps to “Break-In” with a Targeted New GC Client        

Quincy, MA

Is there a particular GC you would love to be working for? Need an effective strategy to “break-in” and ultimately…

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February 3, 2026 |

Close the Gaps Part 3: Get Connected

Virtual

Strengthen the ability to foster trust and build resilient relationships. Explore strategies for personal growth and collaborative engagement Follow-Up Session…

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March 19, 2026 |

Setting Expectations, Managing Performance, and Best Practices for Hiring and Firing

Burlington, MA

This interactive training equips supervisors and managers with practical tools to lead with clarity and confidence. Participants will learn how…

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March 19, 2026 |

Conflict Resolution

Burlington, MA

Conflict is a natural part of daily life and a frequent challenge on construction jobsites. This course helps participants understand…

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March 26, 2026 |

Crisis Communication

Waltham, MA

No organization is immune to crisis. Whether it strikes tomorrow or five years from now, a single negative event can…

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April 8, 2026 |

The Culture Shift

Quincy, MA

Culture drives everything in an organization, including productivity, engagement, reputation, and even profitability. Yet it’s often the hardest thing to…

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April 23, 2026 |

AI in the Trades; PM & PE Guide to Working Smarter

Quincy, MA

This hands-on workshop shows contractors how to put artificial intelligence to work on real construction challenges. Through live demonstrations and…

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May 7, 2026 |

Building a Digital Defense: Actionable Cybersecurity Strategies

Waltham, MA

In this session, nationally recognized cybersecurity attorney Jennifer Beckage will share actionable strategies to build a strong digital defense tailored…

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May 14, 2026 |

The Business Scaling Blueprint

Burlington, MA

Tony DiSilvestro has built and scaled more than 30 companies in industries like construction and hospitality, and he knows firsthand…

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