VILT - Change Order Management

Changes are an inevitable part of the construction process but if not managed well, change orders can cause unnecessary project disruptions and lead to cost increases and schedule delays. This course will provide participants with best practices for successfully navigating this complex project management challenge.

Audience:

Construction Owners, Managers, Estimators, Supervisors, and Staff.

At the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Identify changes from the original contract
• Document the changes
• Price changes fairly and realistically
• Present and negotiate changes collaboratively
• Understand the importance of early detection of change orders
• Negotiate delay claims caused by changes
• Understand the wording within commonly used contracts eg., CCDC 2 and CCA 1
• Develop a change order process for a construction company
• Issue a notice of dispute
• Proactively negotiating fair time and material rates at the bidding stage of a project.

This course is delivered in partnership between MCA AB and other Construction associations throughout Western Canada. You'll be participating in a cohort with industry peers from across these regions.

2 Gold Seal Credits Available