The RAIC is pleased to partner on a new innovative "Managing Construction" course series that will empower you to manage and mitigate project risks by focusing on the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the CCDC contract clauses that are commitments to each other.
Overview
The foundation of a successful project is understanding the commitments, expectations, responsibilities, “whys” and risks/rewards for all parties, in all the stages/components of a project. The goal of this course series is to help you and your team to ‘think differently' about how you manage your projects, break us out of industry silos, and raise the bar in construction for everyone. This innovative course series is taught by a group of multi-disciplinary industry experts and includes the perspectives and experience of owners, constructors, and consultants. Instead of learning from a solo instructor with a limited perspective, this course series challenges you to see and understand industry issues from all points of view.
The six courses in this live, online series include:
- CCDC Contracts: Supplementary and Non-Standard Clauses
- Proposal Pursuit – RFQ & RFP Strategies for Success
- Managing CCDC Contracts for Project Success
- CCDC 5A + 5B: Construction Management Keys to Success
- Project Delivery Methods (DBB, CM, DB, IPD, P3) – Know your Responsibilities
- CCDC 14 & 15: Managing the Design Build
All sessions are live, online delivered via the Zoom platform. You can take one or all! Each session is 12 hours in length.
RAIC Members receive a $200 discount on each course. There are limited registrations for every course, don’t wait, register today.
*Registered participants will be contacted five business days before the orientation start date with detailed instructions.
Courses
1. CCDC Contracts: Supplementary and Non-Standard Clauses
Course Dates: February 4, 5 and 6, 2025 or May 21, 22 and 23, 2025
Duration: 8:00am PDT – 12:00pm PDT
*This course is approved for 12 AIBC Core LU.
Description:
When it comes to contracts, it’s not about your own thoughts and assumptions - it’s about what’s written!
Allocation of risk often gets changed in contract clauses based on project owners or their lawyers’ past experiences. The issue with changes to contract clauses is the lack of understanding of what the clause means and its associated risk. This means if the risk materializes and disputes arise, relationships are damaged, project costs can increase, schedules can be compromised, bidders can jeopardize their businesses and the potential for litigation increases.
This course will help you understand what the risks are in CCDC, CCA and provincial standard contracts that have been modified by non-standard clauses, why these clauses are modified and the costs associated with these clauses.
BE AWARE: In the nuances of the prime contract clauses, there are implications to all partners including the consultants and subcontractors.
You will experience all this through the eyes of the project partners – the owner, consultant and contractor. Experts from each sector will share their insight, knowledge and explain the “why”, “what” and “how” to mitigate these clauses.
- Understand WHAT the risks are in CCDC, CCA and provincial standard contracts that have been modified by supplementary conditions
- Discover WHY these clauses are modified
- Develop strategies on HOW to address the impact of these clauses
- Apply what you have learned to determine COSTS associated with these clauses
“A fantastic course to deep dive into supplementary conditions and consider what they *actually* mean from different construction industry perspectives.” - Architect participant (January 2024)
"Being better prepared on my part, as being newer to the construction management side of construction I felt behind in class (my fault). Over my 45 year career in construction and having attended many training seminars, the information presented was at a level I have not experienced before. The trainers presented the information so well, clear, concise and with such passion, excitement and enthusiasm it was enjoyable to be a part of the class. Nice to see people passing on their knowledge with no strings attached and wanting to see people succeed." - Participant (February 2024)
2. Proposal Pursuit – RFQ & RFP Strategies for Success
Course Dates: June 10, 11 and 12, 2025
Duration: 7:30am PDT – 12:00pm PDT
*This course is approved for 12 AIBC Core LU.
Description:
It’s no longer just a low-bid world. Project owners are seeking construction expertise through pre-qualification or the request for proposal process. Whether you’re a project owner seeking proposals, a consultant creating, reviewing or participating in proposals or the contractors responding to them, everyone needs to do it well for the success of project.
A team of trainers will review each stage of the RFP process from the perspectives of a project owner, consultant and contractor and you’ll gain key insights about what to consider for successful progression. Packed with tips and suggestions on how to make sure each partner is successful in their proposal pursuit, you’ll walk away with actionable knowledge you can put to work on the job immediately.
Topics:
- Preparing a successful Request for Qualification (RFQ)
- Project Owner’s mindset in soliciting a Request for Proposal (RFP) competition
- Best practices when successfully responding to an RFP
- Developing a winning RFP strategy
- Prepare for and excelling in the interview
Using a hands-on, practical approach, this course will also give you an opportunity to apply what you learn by guiding you through an interactive exercise of presenting your proposal to the ‘client.’ This activity will give you the opportunity to receive guidance and feedback from our training team that will help you to hone your skills in responding to proposals.
“Various range of information presented in a workshop setting, focusing on preparing proposals. Emphasis on teamwork to comprehend the course's purpose, with constant guidance from coaches present, even within the rooms. External experts are invited to evaluate our work, creating a genuine atmosphere conducive to interviews.” - Architect participant (February 2024)
3. Managing CCDC Contracts for Project Success
Course Dates:
September 23, 24 and 25, 2024 SOLD OUT , or March 18, 19 and 20, 2025
Duration: 7:30am PDT – 12:00pm PDT
This course is 12 hours in length
Description:
One of the most common mistakes we make in the construction industry is not opening, reading and understanding the contract requirements until it's too late. Waiting until there is conflict and only then referring to the contract to see how, or if, we can get out of the problem is a dangerous game.
Whether you’re the project owner, consultant, or contractor, you need to understand what you have agreed to in the contract and why the clause exists in the first place. It’s critical to be aware of what you’re agreeing to: in the nuances of the prime contract clauses, there are implications and requirements impacting all partners including the consultants and subcontractors.
Gain insights into key clauses and concepts in different project delivery methods that consistently create challenges and conflict. You’ll learn from each instructor’s experience as an ICI practitioner and gain the perspectives of a project owner, consultant and contractor on:
- What these clauses mean and why they exist
- How to mitigate the pain points associated with these clauses
- How to develop your ‘go forward’ strategies and practices
- Using a hands-on, practical approach, this course will give you an opportunity to apply what you learn by guiding you through interactive exercises. You’ll explore specific scenarios with possible outcomes and learn how to achieve alignment with all parties.
This course features clauses from: CCDC 2, 5A, 5B, 14,15.
Please note: This course is most applicable to mid-management personnel who have experience with CCDC contract clauses.
4. CCDC 5A + 5B: Construction Management Keys to Success
Course Dates: March 26, 27 and 28 2025, or Jun 24, 25 and 26 2025
Duration: 8:00am PDT – 12:00pm PDT
*This course is approved for 12 AIBC Core LU.
Description:
The construction management project delivery method is about building a collaborative team from the outset of the project. The team is comprised of the project owner, consultant and contractors to address the key areas of functional requirements, time, cost, quality, and constructability. When construction management is done well you avoid cost overruns, schedule delays, quality and performance issues, leading to success for everyone involved.
In this course, you will delve into detail on what Construction Management is, the roles and responsibilities of each partner throughout all project phases: predesign, design, project delivery and post construction. After taking this course, you will be well-versed in the construction management project drivers and concepts to fulfil your contractual responsibilities and grasp the nuances of the contract clauses in CCDC 5A | 5B.
Facilitated by the notorious Debbie Hicks this course puts you front-and-centre with a training team of three ICI practitioners offering perspectives of project owner, consultant and contractor. The collaborative approach will provide you with critical insights and actionable strategies from decades of real industry experience.
Topics:
- Construction management process and when to use as a delivery method
- Roles of each partner for collaborative success
- Procuring construction management services
- Tools and techniques to optimize Construction Management performance
- Construction management contracts – CCDC 5A | 5B (industry standard contracts)
- Duties assigned and compensation for preconstruction, construction and post-construction in the CCDC 5A | 5B
- Key elements to focus on for project success:
- Establish the construction manager’s compensation
- Pros and cons for conversion to consolidated pricing
- Critical insights into the challenges with the construction management delivery method
CCDC 5A & 5B: Construction Management Keys to Success will help you:
- Gain an understanding of the Construction Management process
- Recognize when to use Construction Management as a Delivery Method
- Learn the roles of each partner for collaborative success
- Determine when and how to procure Construction Management services
- Identify tools and techniques to optimize Construction Management performance
- Grasp the nuances of the different forms of Construction Management contracts – CCDC 5A|5B (industry standard contracts)
- Understand the duties assigned and compensation for Preconstruction, Construction and Post-Construction in the CCDC 5A | 5B
- Practice the key elements to focus on for project success:
- Engage the design assist process
- Align budgets to estimates
- Use design control to promote cost control
- Apply the learned knowledge to establish the Construction Manager’s compensation
- Discuss the pros and cons for conversion to consolidated pricing
- Acquire critical insights into the challenges with the Construction Management Delivery Method
“This professionally facilitated workshop provided great insight into the differences between the CCDC 5a and CCDC 5b contracts and which clauses and areas should be carefully reviewed. The facilitator (Debbie Hicks) did an outstanding job keeping the pace on track and involving both the SME and participants.” – Kevin, ARCA
5. Project Delivery Methods (DBB, CM, DB, IPD, P3) – Know your Responsibilities
Course Dates: October 2, 3 and 4, 2024 SOLD OUT, or March 5, 6 and 7, 2025
Duration: 8:00am PDT – 12:00pm PDT
*This course is approved for 12 AIBC Core LU.
Description:
Whether you are a contractor, project owner or consultant, understanding project delivery options and choosing the best method for your project is fundamental to your success. Making sure all project stakeholders understand their roles and responsibilities for the chosen project delivery method is critical for building trust, honesty and respect.
Facilitated by Debbie Hicks and a multi-disciplinary training team, you will gain expert insight into key considerations for evaluating and selecting a project delivery method, including project-specific needs and priorities, allocation of risk, team members’ expertise, success measurements, budget and schedule.
You’ll review each project delivery method from the perspectives of a project owner, consultant, and contractor as well as the clauses in CCDC 2, 5A, 5B, 14, and 15 that are critical to each delivery method’s success. Delivery methods covered in this course include:
- Design-bid-build
- Design-build
- Construction management for services
- Construction management for services and construction
- Integrated project delivery
- Methods involving land, finance, operation or maintenance
Using a hands-on, practical approach, this course will also give you an opportunity to apply what you learn by guiding you through an interactive exercise of assisting a client in determining an appropriate project delivery method.
Topics:
- Key characteristics of each project delivery method
- When to use each project delivery method
- Review projects that both succeeded and failed with each project delivery method
- Advantages and disadvantages of each project delivery method
- Risk mitigation factors for each project delivery method
6. CCDC 14+15: Managing the Uniqueness of Design Build
Course Dates: January 29, 30 and 31, 2025
Duration: 7:30am PDT – 12:00pm PDT
This course is 12 hours in length
Description:
From the project owner creating their Statement of Requirements, to the consultants understanding their unique roles, to the contractor developing and implementing practices to optimize design-build performance, all partners need to grasp the nuances of design-build. This session will discuss the unique contractual conditions on a design-build project and essential insights for improving your chances of success in this project delivery method.. We will focus on the crucial clauses in the CCDC 14 and 15 contracts and the fundamental elements of design-build for project success. These technical skills, as well as critical insights into the challenges and opportunities from each partner’s perspective, make this course the “sharp arrow you need in your quiver”.
Topics:
- Gain an understanding of the design build process
- Recognize when to use design-build as a project delivery method
- Learn how to improve your chances of project success with design-build
- Understand the project owner's initial action items
- Determine how to procure and evaluate design-build services
- Learn the roles and responsibilities of each partner for team success
- Become familiar with best practices to optimize design-build performance
- Understand the key clauses in CCDC 14 and 15
- Learn the key elements to focus on for project success
- Acquire critical insights into the challenges and opportunities with the design-build delivery method
- Learn the key drivers to developing a design-build organization
Intended Audience
These courses have been designed by an inter-disciplinary ICI team with the intention of fostering dialogue and understanding between stakeholders across the ICI sector. Courses are recommended for:
- General Contractors and Subcontractors: Construction Company Owners/Managers, Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Business Development Managers, Project Owners, Third Party Project Managers (For the Project Owner), and P3 Developers
- Architects and Engineers
- Allied Professionals including: Bonding and Insurance specialists, Lawyers