Construction 101 in Canada is an essential course for those working in an office, field office, or providing support services in both the construction and design sectors, who may be new to or recently introduced to industrial, commercial, institutional, and civil construction (ICI+C) in Canada. Understanding how the modern ICI+C construction industry works, including project team hierarchy and varying project delivery methods, who is responsible for what, when, and why decisions are made in a project development lifecycle, is critical to career success in all sectors of the industry. Designed for attendees to confidently step into any project environment and understand how preconstruction tasks are intertwined with modern project delivery methods, and how the project site is organized to deliver the project to completion. Construction 101 in Canada defines and clarifies industry best practices and follows the full project lifecycle, arming attendees with practical tools they can use.
This course is worth 4 Gold Seal Credits
What Will You Learn?
Construction 101 in Canada Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are as follows:
•Gain an understanding of the project decision-making hierarchy, the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder;
•Understand various project delivery methods used in Canada;
•Develop an understanding of preconstruction activities, construction activities, and overall project maturity from project initiation to project completion;
•Gain a basic understanding of regulations, including Building Codes, Health and Safety and Provincial Construction Acts;
•Gain knowledge of the construction association support network for practitioners;
•Gain a basic understanding of procurement and tendering processes;
•Understand standard construction contract types;
•Participate in and learn from various scenarios found in everyday construction-related issues;
•Understand project close-out and what constitutes ready for takeover.
What Will You Learn?
Construction 101 in Canada Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are as follows:
•Gain an understanding of the project decision-making hierarchy, the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder;
•Understand various project delivery methods used in Canada;
•Develop an understanding of preconstruction activities, construction activities, and overall project maturity from project initiation to project completion;
•Gain a basic understanding of regulations, including Building Codes, Health and Safety and Provincial Construction Acts;
•Gain knowledge of the construction association support network for practitioners;
•Gain a basic understanding of procurement and tendering processes;
•Understand standard construction contract types;
•Participate in and learn from various scenarios found in everyday construction-related issues;
•Understand project close-out and what constitutes ready for takeover.
CCA Member $649 (+GST) Non-Member $749 (+GST)
Additional Details
Recommended for:
Individuals working in or moving into management, coordination, administration, or consulting roles within the ICI and Civil construction industry
- Project managers or coordinators; contractor, consultant or owner representatives
- Field supervisors and site staff, including those tending Superintendents
- Consultants: architects, engineers, estimators, and contract administrators
- Administrative and operations support staff
- Owner/Developer representatives and public-sector staff
- Vendors, suppliers, and service providers, including lawyers, commercial realtors, insurance and bonding professionals
- Contractors, consultants and real estate professionals new to Canada
This is not a construction industry trades-focused course. It’s designed for those who administer, support, and contribute to the construction process and want to understand the full picture of how all the stakeholders, processes, and decisions come together to build an ICI+C project.
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.
Debbie Hicks, B.Sc. DSH Consulting, Kelowna, BC. With a comprehensive education background (Diploma in Business Administration, Bachelors of Science, teaching credential, and in progress MBA) learning has been at the core of her career. As former President of the Southern Interior Construction Association in BC for 22 years, liaising with the buyers of construction services, architects, engineers and contractors in advocacy and education brings a solid base to her expertise. In addition, her experience as the owner Rep for the construction of the new Clubhouse for the Kelowna Yacht Club has provided additional perspective. Through these experiences and teaching techniques, Debbie is able to bring both knowledge and interaction to the classroom – an ideal education environment.
Course Materials
E-textbooks will be provided to you by CCA at no additional charge.
This course is interactive and requires a high level of collaboration. A 45 minute Zoom tools orientation session will take place prior to course start date.
Computer or laptop – This course will involve on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content (slides or videos), and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, cell-phones or tablets will not be adequate. Windows 10 or Mac iOS
For a full list of Zoom’s requirements click here
* Webcam – Student webcams must be on at all times. Use of virtual backgrounds is not permitted.
*Group Attendance – Group attendance via one paid registration is not permitted. Every person able to see, hear, and observe the virtual course sessions must be a paid participant.
* Microphone – required
Internet connection – For best results, you’ll want to ensure you have an internet connection with an upload/download speed of 3-5 Mbps. You can test your internet speed here.
The minimum recommended speed is 1.5 Mbps, but anything below 3 Mbps may result in loss of quality or buffering. Ideally hardwired connection versus wireless for stability – connect your computer directly to your router using an ethernet cable, rather than using your home wi-fi.
A quiet space with minimal distractions – microphone will be engaged for interactive sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class, and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program.
Comfortable chair
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 PRODUCTIVITY GRANT (CAPG)
(Replacing the Canada – Alberta Job Grant)
The Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG) helps employers invest in training that focuses on enhancing productivity skills for their current and future employees that aligns with the needs of their business. It is an employer-driven program meant to partially reimburse the cost for an employer to send their employee(s) for training.
Did you know!! Eligible employers can get government funding to help employees access training opportunities. The CAPG will give you up to 50% of the registration fee (up to $5,000/employee/fiscal year) for training. Whether taking one eligible course or a combination of eligible courses.