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 5A+5B Master Class Workshop – “Managing Risk to Maximize Value”
November 25 @ 9:00 am - November 27 @ 1:00 pm MST
$700.00 – $900.00Event Navigation
Unlock the full potential of your project delivery with our Construction Management CCDC 5A + 5B Master Class, an intensive workshop focused on the core philosophy of “Managing Risk to Maximize Value.” This session goes beyond simple administration, offering an in-depth exploration of how to turn potential project liabilities into strategic advantages. From the perspective of seasoned industry partners, you will gain the clarity to distinguish what CM truly is (and isn’t), identify the specific pitfalls that cause projects to fail, and deploy advanced tools to optimize the performance of this Delivery Method.
By deconstructing the advantages and disadvantages of CCDC 5A (Services) versus CCDC 5B (Services and Construction), you will learn to navigate complex compensation structures—including “own forces,” the nuances of reimbursable costs, and the critical “Cost of Services vs. Fees” distinction. We will explore the definitive paths to cost reliability, teaching you how to apply forensic skills to compare total RFP costs and weigh the pros and cons of converting to consolidated pricing in a 5B agreement. Whether you are managing the transition from advisor to builder or safeguarding the “Cost of the Work,” this Master Class equips you with the high-level expertise to mitigate risk and drive maximum value in today’s volatile market.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
In this session, from a team of industry partners’ perspectives, you will:
- Reconfirm what CM is and isn’t
- Discuss why projects fail
- Identify tools and techniques to optimize Construction Management performance
- Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of CCDC 5A versus CCDC 5B
- Apply skills to compare the TOTAL costs in the RFP
- Explore the paths to cost reliability in CM
- Understand the compensation and reimbursable complexities
- Cost of the work
- Own forces
- Cost of Services vs Fees
- Changes in the work
- Discuss the pros and cons for conversion in CCDC 5B to consolidated pricing
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Understanding the keys to success for construction management is important for all industry partners! This course is most applicable to mid-management personnel who are actively working on Construction Management projects and administering the contract.
- General Contractors and Subcontractors:
- Construction Company Owners/Managers
- Project Managers
- Commercial Managers
- Estimators
- Business Development Managers
- Project Owners – Public and Private
- Third party Project Managers (for the Project Owner)
- Architects and Engineers
- Bonding and Insurance specialists
PRE-REQUISTE
You must have attended the CCDC 5A+5B: Construction Management “Keys to Success” that is in the “Managing Construction” Series in order to attend this Workshop.
4 Gold Seal Credits Available
Cancellation Policy:
5 business days or more- 100% refunded/4 business days or less- 50% refunded/no show – no refund
Facilitator: 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.