MCA Alberta offers education and training programs through a variety of learning opportunities designed to meet unique mechanical and service contractor needs. This is accomplished through member meetings, short seminars and full day courses. These feature guest presenters on broad industry topics, product specific technical training, HR and other soft skills training, business skills and succession planning.
Programs are designed specifically for owners and senior management, service managers and technicians, HR leaders, frontline field and office staff to keep the entire team current and to help grow your career.
“I have taken estimating courses from MCA in the past. Was very impressed with how much content was included in the course and the instructor was incredibly skilled with the course content and beyond. I highly recommend taking this course if you’re looking to build on your future in construction!”
Jeff Swindells | Victaulic
WORKSHOP – CCDC 14+15: Managing the Uniqueness of Design Build
November 4 @ 9:00 am - November 6 @ 1:00 pm MST
$674.00 – $824.00Event Navigation
“Innovation, Performance and Trust are the Cornerstones for Design-Build”
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 Workshop will discuss the unique contractual conditions when a Project Owner employs this Project Delivery Method and essential insights for improving your chances of success with Design Build. We will focus on the crucial clauses in the CCDC 14 + 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 partners’ perspective, make this Workshop invaluable.
Understanding the keys to success for Design Build is important for all industry partners! This course is most applicable to mid to upper management personnel who will actively be working on Design Build projects and administering the contracts.
What will you learn?
- 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 & 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
MCA Events Cancellation policy
5 business days or more- 100% refunded/4 business days or less- 50% refunded/no show – no refund
Debbie Hicks, B.sc
With a comprehensive and varied education background, 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.
WORKSHOP REQUIREMENTS (TECHNOLOGY & PARTICIPATION)
Please note the following requirements to ensure your successful learning experience!
- This workshop will involve 100% on-screen interaction with the instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content like slides or videos, and interacting via typing with questions or responses.
- Computer/Laptop mandatory: Attendees are not permitted to attend via a tablet or cell phone
- Webcams are mandatory and are expected to be turned on during all course sessions.
- 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 the course. Refunds will not be issued to students who are removed from the course for non-compliance.
- Virtual backgrounds are not permitted
- Group attendance via one paid registration is not permitted
- Students are expected to be fully engaged in the class
- Clear your work schedule just as you would for attendance in an in-class program
- Please make sure you secure a quiet space with minimal distractions
Employers can get up to 2/3 of the registration fee (up to 10,000/employee/fiscal year) for training.