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!
What has caused these changes to industry standard contract clauses? Allocation of risk often gets modified in contract clauses based on Project Owner's or their lawyer's past experiences. The issue with modifications to contract clauses is the lack of understanding of what the clause means and its associated risks to Project Owners, Consultants, Contractors and other Stakeholders.
If the risk materializes:
- disputes arise
- relationships are damaged
- project costs can increase
- schedules can be compromised
- bidders can jeopardize their businessess
- the potential for litigation increases
It starts with reading and understanding the General Requirements, General Conditions and associated Supplementary Conditions in the contract. By exploring some Supplementary Conditions, you will hear from the perspectives of the Project Owner, Consultant and Contractor on why each clause exists and best practice recommendations on how to address the clause. But why does understanding supplementaries matter? Because without awareness, you cannot mitigate or manage the impacts of the clauses!
Obtain this training BEFORE your next project or your next CONTRACTUAL DISPUTE. Remember when it comes to contracts, it’s not about your own thoughts and assumptions; it’s about what is “written”!
This three 4-hour sessions workshop with the team of multi-discipline trainers will assist you in understanding:
- Understand the difference between General Conditions and General Requirements Division 01
- Learn WHY Supplementary Conditions and non-standard clauses are being used with CCDC contracts
- Realize some of the myths associated with their use
- Discover WHAT these Supplementary Conditions mean and WHY they are modified
- Learn that everyone interprets the Supplementary Conditions from a different lens and what that looks like from each other’s perspective
- Gain some recommended Best Practices
- Develop strategies on HOW to address the impact of these supplementaries
- Apply what you have learned to determine COSTS associated with these supplementaries
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 are familiar with standard 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 minimum class size of 15 students and a maximum class size of 25 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.
Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)
- Computer/Laptop is mandatory (tablets and cell phones are not permitted)
- Webcams are mandatory and are expected to be turned on during all course sessions (virtual backgrounds are not permitted)
- This workshop will involve 100% on-screen interaction with the facilitator and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content like slides or videos, and interacting via typing with questions or responses.
- Every person able to see, hear, and observe the virtual course sessions must be a paid participant. Non-compliance of this requirement will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued to students who are removed from the course for non-compliance. Virtual backgrounds are not permitted. Group attendance via one paid registration is not permitted.
- Clear your work schedule just as you would for attendance in an in-class program. Please make sure you secure a quiet space with minimal distractions.
Orientation Session:
- September 18, 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:
- September 24, 2025 - 8:00am to 12:00pm
- September 25, 2025 - 8:00am to 12:00pm
- September 26, 2025 - 8:00am to 12:00pm
Next Scheduled Date: March 18-20, 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.
