Building Material Fundamentals (BMF Series)

Online, self‐paced
Hours: varies (8‐9 hours)

Elevate your knowledge in residential construction with the 'Building Material Fundamentals Series'. Included free with your WRLA membership and developed by industry experts, these courses provide a concise yet comprehensive understanding of Canadian building materials.

Online Industry Terminology

Online, self‐paced
Hours: 8 hours

This class is your key to unlocking insider knowledge! Going through this course will give you ease and familiarity with terms that would otherwise take years of trial and error to learn. Dive into this in-depth look at all the components you’ll come across when creating a customer estimate (takeoff). You will learn about fences, decks, garage floors, main and subfloor framing, garage walls, roofs (residential and garage), trusses, as well as interior assembly.

Online Blueprint Reading

Online, self‐paced
Hours: varies (8‐9 hours)

Are you looking to better understand the information found on working drawings for the purpose of estimating? This course covers the basic content of residential working drawings. It includes several different types of drawings to help students become familiar with all aspects of blueprint reading.

Estimating Level 1 & Level 2

Online, self‐paced
Hours: 16 hours

This course guides you seamlessly through the estimating journey. offering comprehensive insights from contract documents to material quantity calculations in construction. Dive into "take‐off" methods using professional drawings to craft precise materials list. Grain mastery over the terminology and components necessary for typical estimates, covering decks, garages, and bungalows. With practical exercise and more, this course lays the foundation for confident estimating.

Yard & Warehouse

In‐person
Coming Soon

This comprehensive course, spanning three levels, is designed to equip logistics and warehouse management professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve excellence in warehouse operations.

Safety Training

Online or In‐person

WRLA and Brandt have partnered to bring safety courses to our members. WRLA members receive up to 40% off the regular price on select safety training, including on the job-site and at any Brandt Equipment training centre.

Building Science (Blue House Energy)

Online, self‐paced
Hours: varies

Introducing the new suite of online courses by Blue House Energy. WRLA members can now save 10% on Key Courses with Blue House Energy and get prepared for shifts in the building code as the industry marches toward Net Zero.

Executive Mastermind Group

Explore cutting-edge mental performance strategies tailored to your objectives, finely tuned frameworks to optimize team dynamics, and master the art of effective communication essential for stepping into your leadership role with confidence. Dive deep into the intricacies of neuroplasticity, enhancing your decision-making power both personally and professionally. concise yet comprehensive understanding of Canadian building materials.