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The system that stops construction contractors from losing money.

The Construction Enterprises Training System (CETS) gives small and emerging contractors the practical training, mentorship and control systems to price right, deliver on time and finish every project at a profit.

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Built for SA
contractors
80%of contractors lose money on a project, according to case studies
Sound familiar?

Most small contractors struggle with the same things

Hard work and good craftsmanship aren't enough. Without the right controls, profit leaks away on almost every job.

Losing money on projects

Jobs that looked profitable on paper end up costing you.

Cash flow problems

Paying staff and suppliers before the client pays you.

Bad subcontractor management

Subcontractors who slip on time, cost and quality.

Work and materials rejected

Not getting paid because the quality didn't meet the spec.

Finishing late, paying penalties

Delays that eat into your margin and your reputation.

Pricing the works wrong

Under-quoting to win the job, then losing money doing it.

Case studies have shown that 80% of contractors lose money on a project because they don't put the right control systems in place, either when they price the works or when they carry them out.

This can be stopped when you know how.
Five mistakes that kill profit

How to run a project like a professional contractor

CETS is built around the five mistakes that cost contractors the most, and the habits that professionals use to avoid them.

01
The mistakeThey price the work wrongly.
The professional wayPrice the works correctly, from the start.
02
The mistakeThey don't put reliable systems in place to manage time, budget, quality, safety and risk.
The professional wayRun reliable systems for quality, budget, time, risk, safety and contracts.
03
The mistakeThey sign contracts they should not have signed.
The professional wayBeware what you sign. Have a basic but reliable contract in place.
04
The mistakeThey put the wrong people on the job.
The professional wayMake sure the right team is in place to do the works.
05
The mistakeThey don't watch production closely enough to know they're making a profit.
The professional wayMonitor every activity, so you're always making a profit.
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The CET System

Start working like a professional contractor

In a perfect world, every construction project would be delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality. But it isn't a perfect world, and there will always be construction challenges.

That's why CETS combines structured training with hands-on mentorship, so you can put proven systems to work on your own projects straight away.

Practical training modules

Over 35 short, self-paced courses on pricing, contracts, project controls, people and production.

Personal mentorship

Experienced CETS mentors help you apply what you learn to the jobs you're running now.

Simple, reliable control systems

Manage time, budget, quality, safety and risk without drowning in paperwork.

Corporate programmes

For companies and public bodies developing capable, profitable contractors in their supply chain.

What's happening

We're upgrading the CET System

We've taken the platform offline while we build the next version of CETS. Join the waiting list and you'll be among the first to know when enrolment reopens.

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  • A refreshed, easier-to-use learning platform
  • Updated modules for today's construction environment
  • First access for everyone on the waiting list
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From a CETS learner

Skills that last beyond a single project

With the assistance of my CETS mentor, I developed reliable and sustainable skills and approaches to managing construction projects. Thank you CETS, I am grateful!
Mandla Ndlovu

Organisations we've worked with

Anglo Platinum AngloGold Ashanti Balwin Properties City of Johannesburg Department of Public Works Johannesburg Development Agency Social Housing Regulatory Authority
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