Skip to content

Prince Albert

70 - 17 St W
Prince Albert, SK S6V 3X3

Self Directed

Construction Contract Essentials

$150 Members

$250 Non-Members

  • Credits: 1
  • Provider: Buildforce

Course Description

For contactors and anyone involved in procurement and contracting within a construction company. Gain a basic and practical understanding of Canadian construction contract and subcontract essentials.

Objectives

By the end of this course you will:

  • 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.

This course consists of 8 lessons of approximately 35 minutes duration each, for a total of about 5 hours of self-paced instruction.

Cancellation Policy

SCA will provide a full refund or education credit equal to the amount paid for the course if registration is cancelled three (3) full business days prior to the course start date. Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within three (3) full business days of the course start date and there will be no transfers to future course dates.

Complimentary substitution of another member of your company/team is welcome right up until the course start time for no additional fee.

For more information or to register please email Kim: kim@constructionsk.ca