What attendees will learn:

1. Introduction to the Industry

2. Project Initiation – The Owner's Perspective

• Understand the owner's considerations regarding financial planning.

• Examine the functional programming process.

• Grasp of fundamental design and engineering principles.

3. 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

4. The Tendering Process – Owner & Contractor Perspectives

• Explore construction contracts and Canadian tendering law 

• Learn about the competitive tendering process and RFP's

5. Project Delivery Methods

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

6. Contract Law 

7. Pre-construction Phase

• Gain insight into the distinct roles of the general contractor, architect, owner, and subcontractor in project initiation.

8. 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.

9. 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.

Who Should Attend this Course: Architects & Designers, Engineers, Contractors, Owners & Developers, Administrative Staff

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