Course Description

This comprehensive workshop serves as a practical guide, covering critical aspects of construction contracting, including preparation, pricing, collection, submission, negotiation, and payment for all project changes. Participants will work with a manual comprising over 25 example checklists, forms, and letters. Through step-by-step procedures and practical examples, this workshop equips contractors with the necessary tools and knowledge to successfully navigate change order pricing submittals and issuance processes.

Workshop topics will include:

• Identifying the conditions that lead to change orders and implementing strategies for proactive preparedness.
• Understanding the Request for Information (RFI) process and leveraging RFIs for obtaining answers and initiating changes.
• Exploring the Supplemental Instruction (SI) and its implications, including strategies for managing risks associated with improperly issued SIs.
• Reviewing contractual obligations related to the change order process, such as overhead and profit considerations, valid pricing periods, and more.
• Detailed examination of the step-by-step change order process, including:
• Establishing a master change control log.
• Managing subcontractor pricing, including distribution, receipt management, review, and correction return.
• Evaluating internal company costs, including direct, indirect, and consequential expenses.
• Assessing schedule impacts and additional general conditions costs, including time impact analysis and fragnet creation.
• Compiling and organizing proposed change costs, covering internal, external, and schedule impact expenses.
• Emphasizing the importance of thorough supporting documentation.
• Timely submission of proposed change pricing packages and understanding qualifications to protect the contractor’s interests regarding pricing validity.
• Managing consultant and owner reviews and issuance of change orders.
• Recognizing situations requiring proactive action, including issuing notices and “Notice of Delay” if necessary for prompt change order issuance.
• Managing change orders and issuing subcontractor change orders.
• Identifying and preparing for common change order issues.
• Exploring the risks associated with change directives and emphasizing the importance of accurate daily labor timesheets and cost tracking.
• Understanding the significance of issuing “zero dollar” subcontractor change orders to ensure all parties are working from current documents.
• Evaluating the cumulative impact of changes and the contractor’s responsibility to anticipate future impacts based on current changes.

The workshop offers an exclusive, comprehensive manual serving as a reference and guide during the sessions. Drawing from over 40 years of accumulated knowledge in the construction industry, this manual is an invaluable resource. It features practical how-to guides, checklists, and templates, serving as a foundation for implementing new processes and procedures both in the office and on the jobsite.

 Who Should Attend:

• Contractors and Subcontractors: Individuals and firms responsible for executing construction work, managing change orders, and ensuring project profitability.
• Project Managers: Those responsible for overseeing construction projects, including managing change orders, negotiating with clients, and ensuring project success.
• Estimators: Professionals responsible for estimating project costs, including evaluating and pricing change orders accurately.
• Construction Managers and Supervisors: Individuals responsible for supervising on-site construction activities, managing subcontractors, and implementing change orders effectively.
• Project Controls Professionals: Experts in project scheduling, cost estimation, and risk management, who play a crucial role in managing change orders and ensuring project profitability.

Overall, anyone involved in the construction industry who deals with change orders who want to learn how to create repeatable and profitable processes for change order management.

Virtual Classroom Sessions:

2 session of 3.5 hours each

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