Product Overview
Many key people in the construction industry have never read a standard contract between the Owner and their Consultant, and then they wonder why the Issue for Construction (IFC) documents are late, RFI responses are late, submittal returns are late, but the project end date does not change.
Course Description
Unlock the essentials of professional service contracts in construction. Designed for owners, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, this interactive training demystifies the CCDC 31 - the industry-standard contract for consulting services in Canadian construction projects.
Participants will gain a practical understanding of the contract's structure, key definitions, and the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved, including owners, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers. The course covers critical topics such as the scope of services, budgeting, payment terms, insurance requirements, and intellectual property rights. You'll learn how to navigate contract amendments, manage additional services, and handle changes efficiently, with special attention to the coordination and integration of subcontractors and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
A unique focus of this course is on the Consultant's obligation to follow their own Professional Practice Manual when producing Work Product, such as Issue for Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Professional Reports. This ensures that all deliverables meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and the highest level of professional integrity.
By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped to confidently interpret, implement, and manage CCDC 31 contracts, ensuring smoother project delivery and stronger professional relationships across all levels of the construction team.
Who should attend
Owners, Consultants, Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers
Industry Credits
- This course is worth 1 gold seal credits.
- This course is worth 4 Informal Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits as approved by BC Housing.
Course Format
- Live, Online, Instructor-led training. This is a highly interactive course facilitated by the instructor on a video 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.
- Course access information will be provided to you in advance of the training by your instructor
- Full attendance and participation in all 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.
Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)
This course requires full face-to-face interaction and participation from both the instructor and students. In order to attend, you’ll must make sure you have the following:
- Computer or laptop with webcam (webcams are mandatory): This course will involve 100% on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content like slides or videos, and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, you must have a webcam and use a full computer/laptop, and we do not permit students to attend using a tablet or cell phone.
- A quiet space with minimal distractions: Please plan to be fully engaged in the class, and clear your work schedule just as you would for attendance in an in-class program.
Refunds or Transfers:
- Five (5) or more business days before the course start date: Full refund of registration fees or can be transfers to a different course date.
- Less than five (5) business days before the course start date and course no-shows: No refunds or transfers to future course dates.
- For a complete document on the NRCA Education Policies, click here.
Other Policies
- Substitution of another member of your company/team is permitted up to the course start date for no additional fee.
- Unless otherwise stated, 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 of this requirement.
- If the NRCA has to postpone or cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment, NRCA will refund the registration fee or, if possible, the attendee may choose to move to an identical session in the future.
