LIVE Online Training - by Construction U Training Leaders
Cost: $749.00 per student
Education Credits:The course is eligible for 5 CCA Gold Seal education credits and 16 BC Housing CPD credits upon completion.
Course Duration: 4 Days (4 Hrs/Day)
Description:
The Construction Law course is designed to develop an understanding of contract law as it relates to construction. The participants will build practical skills and learn how to effectively and proactively deal with conflict situations and avoid litigation. The course will also review other construction related law such as builders liens, collecting debts, bonding, insurance, environmental law and safety law.
Audience:
The course is designed for construction owners, managers, estimators and supervisors.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
Understand the Canadian legal system
Understand the basics of contract law – intention, offer, acceptance, consideration, capacity and legality
Be familiar with various CCDC/CCA and other contracts – how and why they are used
Be familiar with various legal terms used in contracts
Understand the contract responsibilities of various parties
Understand the bidding process and contractual obligations
Understand how specifications and drawings fit within the contractual hierarchy
Understand the contractual relationship between contractor and sub-contractor
Compile and submit proper extras and claims
Define back charges and how to avoid them
Avoid construction disputes and claims from the site level
Write professional RFIs and Change Orders
Understand the dispute resolution process – negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation
Use the Builder’s Lien Act to obtain security for debts
Understand how the “holdback system” works and why
Use the Small Claims process to recover debts
Understand bonding/surety and how it’s used in construction
Understand the types of insurance used in construction
Understand environmental law
Understand safety law requirements and WCB