COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
The course is eligible for 3 CCA Gold Seal education credits upon successful completion and 10 BC Housing CPD credits.
COURSE TOPICS
The course includes 12 video modules with 10 hours of expert instruction and material.
Topics:
- Understand the Canadian legal system and sources of law
- 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
Audience:
- Construction Owners
- Managers
- Estimators
- Supervisors
- Staff
ONLINE COURSE DURATION
Approximately 10 hours
PASS MARK
Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
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