The Builders Group

TRANSITIONING FROM “BUDDY TO BOSS"
2026-04-23 07:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | TBG Training Center, 2919 Eagandale Blvd, Eagan, MN, 55121, United States
This leadership training will focus on the challenges supervisors face in construction related industries, and is designed to help you become a more effective leader. Regardless if you are new to the supervisor position, have overseen employees for decades, manage one employee or many dozens; participants will gain valuable knowledge and takeaway key action items surrounding the following topics. Thanks to the new one-day format, there are two options to send your key leaders to this impactful training.
We are excited to partner with Tom Esch from Esch Consulting (eschconsulting.com). Tom has successfully trained thousands of construction workers about the art of effective communication and leadership skills leading to greatly improved overall company culture. Tom’s presentations are as entertaining as they are informative thanks to his exceptional experience, knowledge and expertise on the subject matter at hand.
1. Being accountable, holding others accountable
2. The “reptilian brain” and how it affects safety and judgment
3. The benefits of the three-way communication process
4. Uncomfortable conversation training: accountability requires it
5. Rank, power, and safety
6. Situational & relational intelligence for people who don’t say much about feelings
7. Mental health in the workplace
This one-day course is from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the TBG Office, 2919 Eagandale Blvd, Eagan, Minn. 55121. Lunch will be provided.
To register, please sign-up through the ticket process below. TBG Members receive one free seat a year. Any additional attendees will pay a $50 fee. Up to 10 non-TBG Members are welcome to attend the course. Tickets for non-Members are $200. Any questions on registration can be directed to Emily at ecutts@tbgmn.com

Construction Safety Orientation Course for New and Returning Employees
2026-04-29 07:30 - 11:30
TBG Safety Services Association is excited to offer a new course to help Member companies welcome new and returning employees into a culture of workplace safety.
New hires face some of the highest risk on the jobsite, with nearly half of construction injuries occurring within a worker’s first two years in the trades. To help crews start strong, our Safety Services team is offering monthly New Employee Safety Training beginning in February, covering common hazards like fall protection, ladder safety, PPE, and more to reinforce safe habits early on
This free, four-hour class is designed for newer construction workers but is also suitable for employees joining a new company, and or all construction workers as a good basic refresher training.
Over the morning session, our safety team will cover topics like:

Workplace Safety Basics, Safety Philosophy, and OSHA Regulations
Work Comp Basics, Injury Reporting, Company Safety Programs/Policies/Culture
Worksite Safety Hierarchy, Responsibilities, Subcontractors vs General Contractors
Construction Hazards and Controls (adjusted based on audience potentially)

PPE
Scaffolding
Fall Protection
Ladders
Excavations (highlights only)
Confined Spaces (highlights only)
Struck By Caught in Between
Material Handling and Housekeeping
Hazard Communication (Heat, Cold, Silica, RTK)

Coffee, water and light breakfast snacks will be provided to attendees.
For questions with registration, please contact Emily at ecutts@tbgmn.com.
