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Managing CCDC Contracts for Project Success - "Do Your Job!" - VILT

From a team of multi-discipline experts...  

Great insight, exceptional feedback, and actionable strategies! 

Remember when it comes to contracts, it’s not about your own thoughts and assumptions; it’s about what is “written”!

Where do we run into problems most often with contract compliance and how do we mitigate these problems? 

Whether you are the Project Owner, the Consultants, or the Contractors, first you need to understand what you have agreed to in the CCDC and related contracts, and why the clause exists in the first place.  NOT opening, reading and understanding the contract requirements until it's too late is exactly what gets us into trouble time and time again on construction projects. Waiting until there is conflict and only then referring to the contract to see how, or if, we can get out of the problem is like playing Russian roulette. 

BE AWARE:  In the nuances of the prime contract clauses, there are implications to all partners including the Consultants and Subcontractors.

In this three 4-hour session workshop, with a team of industry partners perspectives, you will:

  • Learn which CCDC and related clauses and concepts in the different project delivery methods consistently create challenges and conflict 
  • Discover what these clauses mean and why they exist
  • Explore how to mitigate the pain points associated with these clauses by developing your “go forward” strategies and practices
  • Apply your skills to a specific scenario by presenting possible outcomes and strategies to achieve alignment by all parties. 

You can keep doing what you're doing and expect things to get better, or STOP the insanity and find better ways of addressing the contractual obligations you have agreed to!    

Who Should Attend?

Understanding the impact of non-standard clauses is important for all industry partners!  This course is most applicable to mid-management personnel from the following roles/disciplines who have experience with CCDC contract clauses..

  • General Contractors and Subcontractors
    • Construction Company Owners/Managers
    • Project Managers
    • Commercial Managers
    • Estimators
    • Business Development Managers
  • Project Owners
  • Third Party Project Managers (for the Project Owner)
  • Architects and Engineers
  • Bonding and Insurance Specialists
  • Lawyers

Course Format:

  • Live, Online, Instructor-led training, with a maximum class size of 20 students.
  • This is a highly interactive course facilitated by the instructor on the Zoom platform.
  • You will be expected to have your webcam on during the whole class and participate in break-out rooms, small-group discussions, and other activities with your instructor and classmates during the course.
  • Zoom access information will be provided to you in advance of the training by your instructor.
  • Full attendance and participation in all four sessions is mandatory for course completion. If a student misses a class session, we are unable to transfer registration or provide a partial refund of the registration fees.

Orientation Session:

  • A short orientation session (30 min) with your course facilitator has been scheduled via Zoom on November 26, 2021 - 12:45 - 1:15 PM.  During the orientation, the facilitator will go over course information and familiarize you with the Zoom tools you’ll be using during the workshop. 

Recommended Prerequisites:

  • It is recommended that students have some experience in a construction/contract management role or are familiar with the language, format, and usage of common construction contracts.  

Course Dates:  

  1. November 30 - 7:30 - 11:30 AM (PST)
  2. December 1 - 7:30 - 11:30 AM (PST)
  3. December 2 - 7:30 - 11:30 AM (PST)

This course is delivered in partnership with local construction associations across western Canada and Ontario. You will be participating with a cohort of industry peers from throughout these regions.

Course Credits:

  • 2 CCA Gold Seal credit

Course Credits Information
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Gold Seal Credits:
2
Course Certificates

Upon successful completion of this workshop, a digital copy of your Certificate of Completion will be sent to your registered email.

Course Instructor Information

Facilitator:  Debbie Hicks, B.Sc. DSH Consulting

 

With a comprehensive and varied education background, learning has been at the core of her career.   As former President of the Southern Interior Construction Association in BC for 22 years, liaising with the buyers of construction services, architects, engineers and contractors in advocacy and education brings a solid base to her expertise.  In addition, her experience as the owner representative for the construction of the new Clubhouse for the Kelowna Yacht Club has provided additional perspective. She has been fortunate to work with the Alberta Construction Association to facilitate industry dialogue on “Optimizing the Flow of Money” and “Non-Standard Contract Clauses and their Costs”.  Through these experiences, with a lot of passion and enthusiasm, Debbie is able to bring both knowledge and insight into her work and presentations for the construction industry.

 

 

 

Bill Chomik, AAA, SAA, OAA, AIBC, FRAIC, RCA

 

A leading Canadian architect and considered a visionary in his field, Bill has 40 years of experience in architecture, overseeing the design and construction of over 750 buildings worldwide. 

Bill’s accomplishments include the University of Calgary’s Taylor Family Digital Library; National Music Centre, Calgary; Calgary Courts Centre; Guangzhou Planetarium, China; Alder Planetarium, Chicago, Illinois; Grande Prairie Library and Art Gallery, Red Deer Performing Arts Centre and Simon Fraser University Trottier Observatory.  As a Senior Principal at Kasian, he leads the delivery of architectural, strategic planning (master planning and programming), and interior planning and urban planning services. 

 

Hugh Loughborough, P. Eng, GSC

 

Hugh’s career in the construction industry spans over 40 years.  Hugh has held senior management positions related to contracts and risk management.  Hugh earned a B.A.Sc (Civil) in 1980 and a M.A.Sc (Construction Management) in 1986 from the University of Waterloo, is a retired Professional Engineer registered in the Province of Ontario, and is a Gold Seal Project Manager. 

Hugh has been actively involved in industry associations over the years, having served as an Executive Member of the Canadian Construction Association and served on many committees. ,  He was also President of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Kitchener - Waterloo, a Board Member of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Ontario, and as a National Director of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada.

 

Dean  Slater, P. Eng, GSC

 

Dean Slater is a Professional Engineer APEGA Life Member with 40 years’ experience in the construction and development industry.  He is a Past President of the Calgary Construction Association (CCA) and has held various executive level positions working in General Contracting, Development, and the Alberta Health Services (AHS) project management group.  Dean has worked on many significant projects in Alberta including Calgary’s Petro-Canada (Suncor) Centre, the Olympic Saddledome, the Hyatt Hotel, Telus Convention Centre, SMART Technologies Building, major hospital expansions, and the South Health Campus.  His roles spanned estimating and construction management as both the General Contractor with CANA (Vice-President) and Ledcor Construction, Project Manager on the Smart Technologies Building, and Project Owner’s representative / Vice-President with AHS and Triovest Realty Advisors.  Retiring in January 2018, Dean has embarked on a new role as a fundraising volunteer with Wellspring Calgary – a cancer support group providing programs and education to individuals diagnosed with cancer.  Due in part to his volunteer efforts, Dean was recognized in 2018 with CCA’s “Person of the Year” award.

 

Course Contact Information

Leanne Hendrickson
Education Services Coordinator
leanneh@sicabc.ca
778-721-8451

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