CCDC 5A+ 5B: Construction Management Keys to Success

DESCRIPTION:

Construction Management (CM) is a great solution if done well!  CM is about building a collaborative team from the outset of the project.  Whether you are the Project Owner, Consultant, General Contractor or Subcontractor, you need to understand your CM roles and responsibilities throughout all project phases: predesign, design, project delivery and post construction. You also need to be well versed in the CM project drivers and concepts in order to fulfil your contractual responsibilities and achieve success.  A well-orchestrated Construction Management project drives success for all partners.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

In this session, from a team of industry partners’ perspectives, you will:

• 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

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 will actively be 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

4 Gold Seal Credits Available 

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!

1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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

MCA Events Cancellation policy

5 business days or more- 100% refunded/4 business days or less- 50% refunded/no show – no refund