Product Overview
Gain a basic and practical understanding of Canadian construction contract and subcontract essentials.
Learning Objectives
- Understand what a contract is from a legal standpoint and what makes it valid and enforceable.
- Know some key legal principles regarding general contracts and construction contracts.
- Understand why contracts are important in the construction process.
- Learn the difference between a “bidding” contract and the actual construction contract.
- Be able to discern the difference between a letter of intent, a purchase order, and a construction contract.
- Learn about a major cause of construction disputes and why standard industry contract forms can reduce the risk of such disputes.
- Know the different types of construction contracts in terms of project delivery and pricing methods.
- Understand 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 typical construction contract and subcontract
Audience
This course is intended for contactors and anyone involved in procurement and contracting within a construction company.
This course builds upon the BuildForce Construction Law course, and thus repeats some of the material where applicable. Construction Law, however, is not a prerequisite to taking this course.
Certification Details
- A final mark of 100% is required in order to receive a certificate of completion.
Industry Credits
- This course has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) to one (1) credit towards Gold Seal Certification upon successful completion of this course. A final mark of 100% is required in order to receive a certificate of completion.
Course Length
This course takes approx. 5 hours of self-paced instruction to complete.
Available Formats
This course is available online in English and French.
Accessing Your Course
- Please note that course access is not immediate.
- If purchased during regular working hours, you can expect course access within 1 to 2 hours.
- If purchased after working hours, please expect to receive your course access the following business day.
- If purchased on the weekend, please note that you will not receive course access until the next regular business day.
Refunds or Transfers
- Once activated or a pin has been issued: No refunds or cancellations are permitted once an order has been placed for an E-learning course.
- If not issued: Refunds or cancellations are permitted.
- If the pin has not been assigned to an account, it can be transfers between users.
- For a complete document on the NRCA Education Policies, click here.
Education Provider Information
This course is delivered through BuildForce Canada’s E-Learning Centre. BuildForce Canada provides Canada’s construction and maintenance industry with the information and resources it needs to meet and manage its workforce requirements. Focusing on three key areas — labour market information, recruitment and retention, and e-learning and skills development - their programs and initiatives have helped the industry build the capacity and capability required to meet current and future workforce demand since 2001. Learn more about BuildForce Canada online at www.buildforce.ca
