Canadian Construction Contract Essentials

For contactors and anyone involved in procurement and contracting within a construction company. Gain a basic and practical understanding of Canadian construction contract and subcontract essentials.

Description

Gain a basic and practical understanding of Canadian construction contract and subcontract essentials.

  • What a contract is from a legal standpoint and what makes it valid and enforceable.
  • Key legal principles regarding general contracts and construction contracts.
  • Why contracts are important in the construction process.
  • “Bidding” contracts and the actual construction contract.
  • Difference between a letter of intent, a purchase order, and a construction contract.
  • Major cause of construction disputes and why standard industry contract forms can reduce the risk of such disputes.
  • Types of construction contracts in terms of project delivery and pricing methods.
  • Structure, approach, and key provisions in a typical stipulated/fixed-price or lump-sum construction contract and subcontract.
  • Interpret a typical construction contract and subcontract.

 

This course consists of 8 lessons of approximately 35 minutes duration each, for a total of about 5 hours of self-paced instruction.

Intended Audience

For: Contactors and anyone involved in procurement and contracting within a construction company.

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This course has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) for one (1) credit toward Gold Seal Certification. A certificate is given upon completion.

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