Building Construction – Putting it all Together

In the dynamic world of construction, every project is a symphony of collaboration, where stakeholders from various disciplines come together to transform vision into reality. From the initial spark of an idea to the final flourish of completion, each phase demands unique expertise, coordination, and foresight. 

Throughout our workshop, we will explore how different stakeholders, including project owners, architects, contractors, and subcontractors, play pivotal roles in steering projects towards success. By understanding the nuances of their responsibilities at each stage, we can harness the collective power of collaboration to overcome challenges and achieve excellence. 

Join us for an immersive workshop designed to explore the intricacies of construction project management, from initiation to close-out. This workshop will delve into the unique roles and responsibilities of stakeholders at each phase of the project, providing valuable insights and practical strategies for success. 

The course is worth 4 Gold Seal Credits

Building Construction – Putting it all Together will help you understand:

  • Introduction to the Industry
  • Project Initiation – The Owner’s Perspective
  • The Design Process – The Architect’s Role
  • The Tendering Process – Owner & Contractor
  • Perspectives
  • Project Delivery Methods
  • Pre-construction Phase
  • Construction Phase
  • Post Construction 

CCA Member $599 (+GST) Non-Member $749 (+GST)

April 23, 24, 30 & May 1, 2025 -10:00AM-1:30PM

4 Virtual 1/2 Day Sessions

May 26, 27 & June 2 & 3, 2025 -1:00PM-4:30PM

4 Virtual 1/2 Day Sessions

Additional Details

In the dynamic world of construction, every project is a symphony of collaboration, where stakeholders from various disciplines come together to transform vision into reality. From the initial spark of an idea to the final flourish of completion, each phase demands unique expertise, coordination, and foresight. 

Throughout our workshop, we will explore how different stakeholders, including project owners, architects, contractors, and subcontractors, play pivotal roles in steering projects towards success. By understanding the nuances of their responsibilities at each stage, we can harness the collective power of collaboration to overcome challenges and achieve excellence. 

Join us for an immersive workshop designed to explore the intricacies of construction project management, from initiation to close-out. This workshop will delve into the unique roles and responsibilities of stakeholders at each phase of the project, providing valuable insights and practical strategies for success. 

Building Construction- Putting it all together workshop will help you understand: 

Introduction to the Industry 

  • Explore the various sectors within the ICI construction industry. 
  • Understanding the roles of project stakeholders throughout the construction process. 
  • Familiarization with the distinct stages of construction, spanning from development to design. 

Project Initiation – The Owner’s Perspective 

  • Understand the owner’s considerations regarding financial planning. 
  • Comprehensive understanding of feasibility studies. 
  • Examine the functional programming process. 
  • Grasp of fundamental design and engineering principles. 

The Design Process – The Architect’s Role 

  • Understand the role of the architect through phases of the design process: 
  • Pre-design 
  • Schematic design 
  • Design development 
  • Establish the content and requirements for construction documents 

The Tendering Process – Owner & Contractor Perspectives 

  • Explore construction contracts and Canadian tendering law  
  • Learn about the competitive tendering process and RFP’s 
  • Gain insight into the general contractor’s estimating process  
  • Understand how the owner select the winning tender  

Project Delivery Methods 

  • Learn about Canadian Construction Document (CCDC) and Canadian Construction Association (CCA) contract delivery types: 
  • Stipulated price 
  • Design build 
  • Construction management 
  • Public-Private Partnerships (P3) 
  • Subcontracts 

Contract Law  

  • Grasp fundamental concepts of legal agreements commonly utilized in construction projects. 
  • Explore the key components of contracts. 
  • Examine real-world contract examples. 
  • Evaluate standard terms and conditions typically found in contracts. 

Pre-construction Phase 

  • Gain insight into the distinct roles of the general contractor, architect, owner, and subcontractor in project initiation. 
  • Explore the organizational structure of the general contractor company, including the development of a construction execution plan and a social responsibility plan. 
  • Understand the architect’s duties regarding the review of agreements, schedules, and meeting organization. 
  • Learn about the subcontractor’s procedures for project initiation, such as subcontract and scope of work reviews, insurance and bond acquisition, and the organization of labor, equipment, and materials. 

Construction Phase 

  • Gain insights into the general contractor’s role during this phase, encompassing all processes necessary for project execution. This includes mobilization, subcontractor management, change and delay management, claims, payment procedures, submittals, project deliverables, meetings, testing and inspection, schedule monitoring, and more. 
  • Explore the architect’s responsibilities as the contract administrator during this phase. This involves managing changes, submittals, general reviews, deficiencies, and other pertinent tasks. 
  • Discover the owner’s involvement in collaborating with the general contractor, including aspects such as payment processing, meeting attendance, management of cash allowances and changes, and other related responsibilities. 
  • Learn about the subcontractor’s activities during mobilization, schedule management, labor and materials coordination, equipment management, payment processes, change management, quality control, addressing deficiencies, and more. 

Post Construction 

  • Understand the general Contractor’s procedures for closing out subcontractors, owners, and internal operations, as well as managing final commissioning and the warranty period. 
  • Explore how the architect oversees takeover procedures, commissioning, and the warranty period on behalf of the owner. 
  • Gain insight into the owner’s management of staff, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE), final payments, participation in the warranty period, and development of an operational readiness plan. 
  • Learn about the subcontractor’s process for closing out sub-subcontractors and suppliers, reconciling financials with the general contractor, and addressing warranty issues. 

Architects and designers, Engineers, Contractors and subcontractors, Owners and developers, Entrepreneurs, Administration staff, Professionals in allied industries, Government officials, Newcomers to Canada in the construction industry.

This course is delivered in partnership between your local construction association and other associations throughout Western Canada. You’ll be participating in a cohort with industry peers from across these regions.

Lee Kelly, M.A.A.T.O., P.GSC, Constructing Minds Inc. | President

Lee knows construction because she has built it. With over 30 years of construction management/General Contracting experience under her belt she has extensive knowledge of construction practices, processes and procedures in all contract delivery formats. Lee is a long serving member on the National Gold Seal Committee, and the winner of the Construction Institute of Canada (TCIC) “Chancellor’s Award of Excellence.” Her enthusiasm for training makes her a highly informative, interactive, motivated and sought-after trainer.

  • A laptop or desktop computer to access the workshop and participate in the exercises. The computer must have microphone and speaker capability to participate.  It is highly suggested to use headphones plugged into the computer so that the audio connection with the workshop is clear and background noise is kept to a minimum. A camera is not required.
  • All participants will be required to download this link: Windows: www.adobe.com/go/ConnectShell11  OR for Mac: http://www.adobe.com/go/ConnectSetupMac . Please note: if you have previously downloaded Adobe Connect, please use this link to download the updated version. This link will also be provided in the “welcome” email sent to all participants.

Cancellation Policy:

Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within 5 business days of the course, or non-attendance on the day. Complimentary substitution of another member of your company is accepted. If CCA has to postpone or cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment, CCA will refund the registration fee or, if possible, the attendee may choose to move to an identical session in the future. Unless otherwise stated, every person able to see, hear, and observe the virtual course sessions must be a paid participant. Non-compliance of this requirement will result in removal from course. Refunds will not be issued to students who are removed from the course for non-compliance of this requirement.

CANADA – ALBERTA JOB GRANT

The Canada-Alberta Job Grant is closed for applications until March 31, 2025. This closure is due to the federal government’s decision to cut funding delivered under the Canada-Alberta Labour Market Transfer Agreement.

Applications submitted prior to the closure will continue to be processed. You can read more about the reasons for this closure in the Minister’s Statement.

Did you know!!  Eligible employers can get government funding to help employees access training opportunities. The Canada-Alberta Job Grant will give you up to 2/3 of the registration fee (up to $10,000/employee/fiscal year) for training. Whether taking one course or a combination of courses, the total training must be a minimum of 21 hours and be completed within 52 weeks.

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