Managing Construction Series (MCS)...
Through the synergy of multi-disciplinary experts offering decades of experience from the perspectives of Project Owner, Consultant and Contractor you will receive exceptional feedback, great insight and actionable strategies!
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? It starts with reading and understanding the contracts and we will do just that by exploring clauses from CCDC 2, 5A, 5B, 14, and 15.
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
- Discuss the challenges faced by the Project Owner, Consultant and Contractor with these clauses
- 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.
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.
Orientation Date:
- November 13, 2025 - 1:00 - 1:30pm
A short orientation session (30 min) with your workshop facilitator has been scheduled via Zoom to go over course information and familiarize you with the Zoom tools you’ll be using.
Course Dates:
- November 19, 2025 - 8:00am - 12:00pm
- November 20, 2025 - 8:00am - 12:00pm
- November 21, 2025 - 8:00am - 12:00pm
Next Scheduled Date: February 11-13, 2026
Course Credits:
- 4 - CCA Gold Seal Credits
- 12 - BC Housing CPD Points
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This course is delivered in partnership with local construction associations across Canada.
