Mastering Subcontracts: Maximizing Opportunities and Minimizing Risks Workshop
Gold Seal: 2 Credits * BC Housing: 7 CPD Points
Description
Set up in 2 - 1/2-day live, instructor-led online training sessions there is no opportunity to re-schedule or request a partial refund if a student cannot attend both sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program.
**This workshop which was originally called "Trade Contracts - A Double-Edged Sword," has been updated to include new content while retaining key elements from the original course. It provides both foundational knowledge and fresh insights to equip participants with the skills necessary to craft compelling RFP responses.**
In the intricate world of construction projects, subcontracting plays a crucial role in achieving success. However, navigating the complexities of subcontracts requires a keen understanding of both the opportunities they present and the risks they entail. Today, subcontracts are increasingly complex and burdensome, with general contractors transferring more risk, responsibility, and liability onto subcontractors. Therefore, it is imperative for subcontractors to gain a deeper understanding of contracts before potential problems arise, rather than after.
In this workshop, we will delve into the strategies and practices that enable participants to leverage subcontracting opportunities to their fullest potential while mitigating associated risks. Whether you're a seasoned subcontractor or new to the subcontracting arena, this workshop is designed to provide valuable insights and practical tools to enhance your subcontracting endeavors.
Participants will utilize a manual featuring spreadsheets and checklists to explore the contractual responsibilities of subcontractors. We will examine clauses about design responsibility, performance specifications, conduit or flow-down provisions, the scope of subcontract work, payment terms, insurance requirements, protection of work, warranties, and temporary site facilities. Furthermore, we will delve into contract law, terms and conditions, incorporation by reference, and other pertinent contract terms.
Participants will collaborate to develop a "Subcontract Handbook," enhancing your understanding of contract requirements. Additionally, we will utilize a green, amber, and red-light system to analyze actual subcontract clauses, empowering participants to identify clauses of concern when reviewing and comprehending construction contracts they are considering bidding on or signing.
This workshop offers a unique resource: a comprehensive manual serving as a reference and companion throughout the sessions. Drawing upon over 40 years of collective experience in the construction industry, this manual is a valuable asset. It provides practical how-to guides, checklists, and templates, serving as a foundation for implementing new processes and procedures, whether in the office or on the job site.
Important Note: This session is designed to be an interactive experience, similar to our in-person workshops. Participants should expect to interact with the instructor and other participants. Computers or laptops with a microphone are mandatory. This course will involve 100% on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content like slides or videos, and interacting via typing with questions or responses.
Participants will receive an email with instructions on downloading and installing the program and the participant manual a few days before the session. The join links for the workshop will be sent to all participants 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.
If you have not received the first email with the download instructions and manual by the day before the session, please email training@icba.ca and a training team member will assist you.
Delivery Method: Virtual Session – Adobe Connect
Course Fee Includes: Access to the course, course materials, and a digital certificate upon completion.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this session.
Who Should Attend
This course would be ideal for:
- Subcontractors: Individuals or companies who perform specific tasks or provide specialized services that are secured by subcontract.
- Project Managers: Professionals responsible for overseeing construction projects and managing subcontractor relationships and writing subcontracts.
- Construction Managers: Individuals who coordinate and supervise construction activities, including subcontractor work and writing subcontracts.
- General Contractors: Companies responsible for overall project management and coordination, including subcontractor selection and management.
- Estimators: Professionals who prepare subcontracts for construction projects.
- Contract Administrators: Individuals responsible for managing contracts, including subcontract agreements and compliance.
- Legal Professionals: Lawyers or legal advisors who specialize in construction law and subcontract negotiation.
Anyone involved in the construction process who seeks to improve their understanding of subcontracting practices and enhance their ability to understand and write effective subcontracts.
Course Credit Information
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The course is eligible for 2 CCA Gold Seal education credits and 7 BC Housing CPD credits upon completion.
Registrants seeking BC Housing CPD credits for this course must complete all course components before a certificate showing BC Housing CPD credits earned will be issued.
Registrants seeking gold seal credits for this course will be required to complete an assessment during the course to qualify to have the gold seal credit endorsement appear on their certificate of completion.
Technical Requirements
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Computer or laptop
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This course will involve on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content (slides or videos), and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, cellphones may not be adequate.
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Windows 10 or Mac iOS.
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Webcam (Mandatory)– in order to engage and collaborate, participants will be expected to have their webcams on for the duration of the class
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Microphone (Mandatory)
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Internet connection- For best results, you will want to ensure you have an internet connection with an upload/download speed of 3-5 Mbps. You can test your internet speed here. The minimum recommended speed is 1.5 Mbps, but anything below 3 Mbps may result in loss of quality or buffering. Ideally hardwired connection versus wireless for stability - connect your computer directly to your router using an ethernet cable, rather than using your home wi-fi.
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A quiet space with minimal distractions –The microphone will be engaged for interactive sessions. Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for the in-class program.
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Comfortable chair