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Building Construction Management Excellence with Gold Seal

online exams are in the process of launching this spring and fall. As of April, the new foreman designation created for construction foremen is underway. The foreman designation will open doors for industry professionals who aspire to take the next step in their careers. The training provided by Gold Seal Certification will provide a new generation of workers with foundational knowledge of their role, providing them with education and training, for successful future careers in top construction management positions. Accompanying the new designation addendum, are new online electronic exams expected to begin this fall. Not only will these exams increase the rate at which exams are corrected and scored, but they are also eco-friendly. This spring will also see changes to the credits needed to qualify for certification. Details on the changes to program elements are at goldsealcertification.com. Additional information regarding the student designation and program registration cost changes can be found online. If you are on social media, you can also follow Gold Seal Certification on Twitter (@goldsealcert), LinkedIn or Facebook for updates. As an exciting and constantly changing certification program, it is worthwhile to follow. n

Gold Seal Certification is beginning to dominate the Canadian construction industry as one of or even the most recognized certification program for construction management and safety professionals in Canada. Last year was an auspicious year for the Gold Seal Certification program, as it expanded its accomplishments and announced new additions to the program, including a recognition initiative called the Gold Seal Certification Success Stories. The stories premiered in April 2016, and have become a way to highlight the hard-working, motivated and inspirational construction professionals who continue to make up a large percentage the Canadian construction industry. These are stories of accomplishments, written about willing participants looking to inspire others to push their careers forward. The Gold Seal Certification has proven to be a career milestone for many and an excellent tool for long-term career success. Once a year, one of the success story subjects is chosen for the Gold Seal Certification award. New success stories are available to read monthly at goldsealcertification.com, where you can also find out how to participate in the Gold Seal Certification Success Stories.

As of January 2017, the announced foreman designation, intern registration cost changes, student designation and

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