Project Delivery Methods (DBB, CM, DB, IPD, P3) | LIVE, ONLINE Training

This course has something for everyone – whether you have years of experience or are new to the industry. Don't be misled by the '101' - over 30% of our course attendees have 10+ years of industry experience! Perfect for procurement professionals and buyers, developing leaders, as well as operations and administrative staff. This course is the industry knowledge boot camp that will support your team's success.

Where do we run into problems most often with contract compliance and how do we mitigate these problems? It starts with reading and understanding the contracts and we will do just that by exploring clauses from CCDC 2, 5A, 5B, 14, and 15.

The Good, the bad and the ugly! - Supplementary clauses modify contracts in different ways that impact risk in project delivery. In this course you’ll gain insights into the costs and risks associated with changes to standard contract clauses, as well as the reason why these clauses are frequently modified. Features CCDC 2, 5A, 5B, 14, 15, CCA 1 and provincial standard contracts.

This workshop will take you through a thorough review of the CCDC 2 contract. Walk away with a solid understanding of the ins-and-outs of this key construction contract and be better equipped to manage your contractual relationships in future.

Learn how to improve your change management processes! This workshop will walk you through the change management processes outlined in common standard construction contracts (CCDC 2, CCA 1 & CCA 19) and review key forms from CCDC 24: A Guide to Model Forms.

Using the CCA 53: A Trade Contractor’s Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts, this hands-on course will take you through real subcontracts and help you identify common clauses that can negatively impact a subcontractor’s rights and obligations. Walk away with a resource manual packed with templates and checklists to help you set up processes and procedures in the office or jobsite!

Avoid financial and legal mistakes that commonly result from misunderstandings of the Builders Lien Act! Join us for this short, content-packed course that will help you understand the rights, remedies, and processes created by the Builders Lien Act.

Walk away from this workshop with the foundational legal know-how to navigate through a project’s tender and construction phases.

Improve your understanding of construction contracts and contract law in this introductory course. Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

Learn about the key changes in CCDC 2 - 2020 and walk away with a clear grasp of the updates and how they will impact you and your team from previous versions.

Learn the basics about CCDC 5A/5B, and CCDC 17 contracts and when to use Construction Management (CM) contracts. Perfect for new staff members and a great refresher for industry veterans.

Improve your skills in communication and negotiation on construction projects.

Learn the basics of bonding and insurance in construction.

Join Us for a FREE Series Overview and start “Thinking Differently” To manage construction today we are encouraged to “think differently”. The foundation for a successful project is to understand the commitments, expectations, responsibilities, “whys” and risks/rewards for all parties in all the stages/components of a project.

FREE for VICA Members! Learn about key changes to CCA 1 – 2021. Walk away with a clear grasp of the updates, how they correspond to the CCDC 2 – 2020, and how these document changes will impact you and your team.

Gain a basic and practical understanding of Canadian construction contract and subcontract essentials. Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

This workshop covers the unique contractual conditions when a Project Owner employs this Project Delivery Method and essential insights for improving your chances of success with Design-Build. We will focus on the crucial clauses in the CCDC 14 + 15 contracts and the fundamental elements of Design-Build for project success. Delivered by a training team of ICI practitioners, you will gain insight into the technical skills, as well as the challenges and opportunities from each partners’ perspective.

Learn the fundamentals of interpreting construction specifications. This course covers the basics of reading and interpreting both general and technical specifications.

This intro course will walk you through contract documents used at various stages of a project, from what is required to form a valid contract, the components in a tender call/invitation to tender, document hierarchy, to change orders and directives, and more! *Please note, this is an introductory-level course.

This course is a comprehensive and practical guide for managing one of the most critical areas of construction contracting: preparing, pricing, gathering, submitting, negotiating, and getting paid for all changes to construction projects. Walk away with a course manual that includes over 25 example checklists, forms, and letters – your blueprint for successful submittal of proposed change order pricing and issuance of change orders.

CCA has teamed up with WomanACT and the Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology (SCWIST) to foster safer and harassment-free workplaces. This complimentary micro-lesson training series aims to tackle harassment, especially impacting women. The goal? Less stress, boosted productivity, and greater retention of women in the workforce.

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) returns this year with updates to key industry contracts: CCDC 2-2020 & and the Ready-for-Takeover milestone, CCDC 5a. 5B, 17, and 30. VICA is thrilled to be hosting an in-person seminar to keep you in the loop about these changes! Registrants will also receive official copies of the new documents, an approximate value over the registration fee.

Due to the complexity of modern-day construction, many projects encounter issues that lead to claims and disputes between the parties. Almost none go according to plan. Knowing how to best prepare for potential claims and disputes; before, during and after the construction phase of a project, is crucial to maximizing the likelihood of recovering damages.

Unraveling Risk is an exploration of risk management within the landscape of construction contracts and the often-overlooked world of Supplementary Conditions (SCs) in standard contracts such as CCDC and CCA 1.

This presentation is for smaller contractors interested in knowing more about their practical rights and liabilities. Larger contracts typically use CCDC contracts and procedures, however, smaller contracts operate under much simpler terms. Whether you are a contractor just starting out, or have been doing it for years, this presentation will inform you of the practical issues that can arise as a contractor and how best to resolve them.