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Contractor Training Program — Master Sources &
Additional Learning Reference
This document contains the educational resources, professional organizations, business publications,
workforce development materials, sustainability resources, and industry references used to help inform
various lessons throughout the contractor training program.
These resources are organized by topic category for transparency, continued learning, and optional
professional development.
Sustainable Contracting & Green Building
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Sustainable Construction https://fsc.org/en/blog/sustainable-construction
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Green Building Resources https://www.epa.gov/green-building
ENERGY STAR
Energy Efficiency & Home Upgrade Resources https://www.energystar.gov
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Green Building Resources https://www.nahb.org
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Sustainable Building Education https://www.usgbc.org
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Artificial Intelligence & Technology for
Contractors
CMiC
How Using AI on Construction Sites Addresses Labor and Skills Shortages https://cmicglobal.com/
resources/article/How-AI-based-Tools-Will-be-Used-to-Address-Shortages-in-Labor
Associated Builders and Contractors
Key Benefits of Artificial Intelligence in Construction https://abcsocal.org/benefits-of-artificial-
intelligence-in-construction/
Zepth
How AI Enhances Construction Workforce Training https://www.zepth.com/how-ai-enhances-
construction-workforce-training/
ScienceDirect
Artificial Intelligence in the Construction Industry: A Review of Present Status, Opportunities and
Future Challenges https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352710221011578
MorelandConnect
The Role of Generative AI in Transforming the Construction Sector https://
www.morelandconnect.com/blog-post/the-role-of-generative-ai-in-transforming-the-construction-
sector
MarketWatch
How AI Could Drive a Renaissance for Blue-Collar Workers https://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-
ai-could-drive-a-renaissance-for-blue-collar-workers-142f0904
Customer Service & Conflict Resolution
Harvard Business Review
How to Handle Customer Complaints https://hbr.org/2020/01/how-to-handle-customer-complaints
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Indeed Career Guide
Conflict Resolution Skills: Definition and Examples https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-
development/conflict-resolution-skills
MindTools
Conflict Resolution: Resolving Conflict Rationally and Effectively https://www.mindtools.com/pages/
article/newLDR_81.htm
HelpGuide
Conflict Resolution Skills https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/conflict-
resolution-skills.htm
Salesforce
What Is Good Customer Service? https://www.salesforce.com/resources/articles/what-is-customer-
service/
Zendesk
Customer Service Skills Every Support Professional Needs https://www.zendesk.com/blog/customer-
service-skills/
Forbes
Why Customer Service Matters More Than Ever https://www.forbes.com/sites/
forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2022/08/25/why-customer-service-matters-more-than-ever/
Punctuality & Time Management
Indeed Career Guide
Time Management Skills: Definition and Examples https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-
development/time-management-skills
MindTools
What Is Time Management? https://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_HTE.htm
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Coursera
Time Management: Working From Home or Anywhere https://www.coursera.org/learn/work-
smarter-not-harder
Harvard Business Review
How to Stop Procrastinating https://hbr.org/2024/01/how-to-stop-procrastinating
BetterUp
Why Punctuality Matters in the Workplace https://www.betterup.com/blog/punctuality
Indeed Career Guide
Punctuality in the Workplace https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/
punctuality-in-the-workplace
Clockify
Time Management for Construction Workers https://clockify.me/blog/business/time-management-
construction/
Financial Literacy for Contractors
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Financial Management Guide https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/manage-your-business/manage-
your-finances
QuickBooks
Construction Accounting 101 https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/construction/construction-accounting/
NerdWallet
Small Business Budgeting Guide https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/small-business/small-business-
budget
Investopedia
Financial Literacy Definition, Importance and Key Principles https://www.investopedia.com/terms/f/
financial-literacy.asp
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SCORE
Financial Management Basics for Small Businesses https://www.score.org/resource/financial-
management
Jobber
How to Price Contractor Jobs Profitably https://www.getjobber.com/academy/how-to-price-a-job/
Ramsey Solutions
Budgeting Basics for Small Business Owners https://www.ramseysolutions.com/business/small-
business-budget
FreshBooks
Independent Contractor Taxes Explained https://www.freshbooks.com/hub/taxes/independent-
contractor-taxes
Business Skills & Entrepreneurship
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Guide to Starting and Managing a Business https://www.sba.gov/business-guide
SCORE
Small Business Resources & Mentorship https://www.score.org
HubSpot
Essential Business Skills Every Professional Needs https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/business-skills
Indeed Career Guide
Business Skills: Definition and Examples https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-
development/business-skills
Coursera
Business Foundations Specialization https://www.coursera.org/specializations/wharton-business-
foundations
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Jobber
How to Grow a Successful Contracting Business https://www.getjobber.com/academy/
Investopedia
Small Business Management https://www.investopedia.com/small-business-4689745
Entrepreneur
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Resources https://www.entrepreneur.com
Safety & Risk Prevention
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Construction Industry Safety Resources https://www.osha.gov/construction
National Safety Council
Workplace Safety Resources https://www.nsc.org/workplace
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Workplace Health and Safety Topics https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Construction Safety https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/construction/
CPWR
The Center for Construction Research and Training https://www.cpwr.com
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
Safety and Health Resources https://www.agc.org/industry-priorities/safety-health
Travelers Insurance
Contractor Risk Management Resources https://www.travelers.com/business-insurance/
construction/risk-management
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Safety Codes and Standards https://www.nfpa.org
Clear Communication
MindTools
Communication Skills https://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_CSK.htm
Indeed Career Guide
Effective Communication Skills https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/
communication-skills
Harvard Business Review
How Great Leaders Communicate https://hbr.org/2022/11/how-great-leaders-communicate
Coursera
Improving Communication Skills https://www.coursera.org/learn/wharton-communication-skills
HelpGuide
Effective Communication https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/effective-
communication.htm
Salesforce
Why Communication Matters in Customer Service https://www.salesforce.com/resources/articles/
customer-communication/
Zendesk
Customer Communication Best Practices https://www.zendesk.com/blog/customer-communication/
Forbes
Why Communication Is Critical in Business https://www.forbes.com/sites/
forbescommunicationscouncil/
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Professionalism
Indeed Career Guide
Professionalism in the Workplace https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/
professionalism-in-the-workplace
Harvard Business Review
The Importance of Professionalism in the Workplace https://hbr.org
MindTools
Professionalism in the Workplace https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/professionalism.htm
Coursera
Professional Skills for the Workplace https://www.coursera.org
Forbes
Why Professionalism Still Matters in Business https://www.forbes.com
SCORE
Small Business Professional Development Resources https://www.score.org
Jobber
How Contractors Can Build a Professional Reputation https://www.getjobber.com/academy/
BetterUp
Professionalism Skills in the Workplace https://www.betterup.com/blog/professionalism
Soft Skills
Indeed Career Guide
Soft Skills: Definitions and Examples https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/
soft-skills-definition
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Coursera
What Are Soft Skills? https://www.coursera.org/articles/soft-skills
Harvard Business Review
The Soft Skills That Make Leaders More Effective https://hbr.org/2024/01/the-soft-skills-that-make-
leaders-more-effective
MindTools
Developing Strong Interpersonal Skills https://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_IPM.htm
LinkedIn Learning
Why Soft Skills Matter https://www.linkedin.com/business/learning/blog/learning-and-development/
why-soft-skills-are-important
Indeed Career Guide
Interpersonal Skills: Definitions and Examples https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-
development/interpersonal-skills
BetterUp
Examples of Soft Skills in the Workplace https://www.betterup.com/blog/soft-skills-examples
SkillsYouNeed
Communication and Interpersonal Skills Resources https://www.skillsyouneed.com
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Harvard Business Review
The Truth About CSR https://hbr.org/2015/01/the-truth-about-csr
Investopedia
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Explained https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/corp-social-
responsibility.asp
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IBM
What Is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)? https://www.ibm.com/topics/corporate-social-
responsibility
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Corporate Citizenship and Social Responsibility Resources https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-
company
Forbes
Why Corporate Social Responsibility Matters https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/
B Corporation
Business Sustainability and Social Impact Resources https://www.bcorporation.net
World Economic Forum
Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Articles https://www.weforum.org/agenda/archive/
sustainability/
United Nations Global Compact
Corporate Sustainability Principles https://unglobalcompact.org
Client Psychology
Harvard Business Review
The New Science of Customer Emotions https://hbr.org/2015/11/the-new-science-of-customer-
emotions
Psychology Today
Consumer Psychology Articles https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/consumer-behavior
HubSpot
Consumer Behavior Explained https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/consumer-behavior
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Salesforce
Understanding Customer Expectations https://www.salesforce.com/resources/articles/customer-
expectations/
Zendesk
Customer Experience and Communication Best Practices https://www.zendesk.com/blog/customer-
experience/
Verywell Mind
The Psychology of Communication https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-communication-2795277
Forbes
Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in Customer Service https://www.forbes.com/sites/
forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/
MindTools
Building Strong Relationships With Customers https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/building-
customer-relationships.htm
Stress Management
Mayo Clinic
Stress Management https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/basics/stress-
basics/hlv-20049495
American Psychological Association (APA)
Stress Management Resources https://www.apa.org/topics/stress
HelpGuide
Stress Management https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-management.htm
MindTools
Managing Stress https://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_TCS.htm
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Cleveland Clinic
How to Cope With Stress at Work https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-deal-with-stress-at-work/
CDC
Workplace Stress Resources https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/stress/
BetterUp
Stress Management Techniques for the Workplace https://www.betterup.com/blog/stress-
management-techniques
Verywell Mind
Stress Relief and Emotional Wellness Resources https://www.verywellmind.com/stress-
management-4157211
Ethics & Transparency
Harvard Business Review
A Framework for Ethical Decision Making https://hbr.org/2020/09/a-framework-for-ethical-decision-
making
Investopedia
Business Ethics Definition and Examples https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/business-ethics.asp
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Business Guide and Compliance Resources https://www.sba.gov/business-guide
Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Standards for Trust https://www.bbb.org/all/standards-for-trust
Ethics Unwrapped
Business Ethics Educational Resources https://ethicsunwrapped.utexas.edu
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Forbes
Why Transparency Matters in Business https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/
MindTools
Ethical Leadership and Decision-Making https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_86.htm
SCORE
Professionalism and Small Business Ethics Resources https://www.score.org
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Part 2 of the official Earth Care training course series to get you certified.
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This course was developed using insights, research, and educational materials from over 90 professional organizations, educational institutions, business resources, and industry publications to help prepare modern contractors for success in today’s evolving service economy.