Who should take this course:
For people involved in procurement such as contactors in
a construction company.
It provides good insight into basic and practical understanding
of Canadian construction contract and
subcontracts. The essentials in this course builds on the Construction
Law course from Buildforce, but it is not a prerequisite to take it.
Cost: $200 + $10 tax = $210.00 Contact Allstar Enviro Safety to register. We are distributors for
Buildforce Canada access codes. 403 2141558 or worksafe454@gmail.com We take visa, mastercard
or etransfer.
Objectives:
Be aware of what a contract is from a legal
standpoint and what makes it valid and
enforceable.
Learn some key legal principles regarding
general contracts and construction contracts.
Emphasize why contracts are important in the
construction process.
Differenciate between a “bidding”
contract and the actual construction contract.
Discern the difference between
a letter of intent, a purchase order, as well as
a construction contract.
Learn the structure, approach, and key
provisions in a typical stipulated/fixed-price or
lump-sum construction contract and
subcontract.
Know how to read and understand a traditional
construction contract as well as a subcontract.
Be aware of major causes of construction
disputes. Learn why standard industry contract
forms can reduce the risk of such disputes.
Determine which types of construction contracts to choose
in terms of project delivery and pricing methods.
Learning mode: This course uses interactive elements videos ,
quizzes and scenarios to reinforce learning. Available in English and French
Gold Seal Credits: 1 credit toward Gold Seal program
Time Commitment: 5 hours approximately
Computer mode: accessible 24/7 on desktop, tablet,or mobile devices.
