CCDC & CCA Standard Contract Documents
Gold Seal: 3 Credits
Description
Contracting industries in Canada benefit greatly from having access to standardized contract forms and other documents that assist us in creating agreements with clients and managing those agreements. Along with the Canadian Construction Association, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee creates, revises, and updates numerous documents used by contractors and project owners across Canada.
Understanding what each document does and how it works is the key to creating appropriate and written agreements and managing certain project obligations.
Between the CCDC and the CCA, some 48 standard documents, forms and guides are available to the industry. The most commonly used of these include documents to create contractual agreements of various types and manage project requirements. Stipulated price agreements, unit price agreements, cost-plus fee agreements, construction management agreements, and design-build agreements are among the most commonly used documents. Forms like statutory declarations required by the contract documents as well as forms for pre-qualification are also available. The CCA specifically handles documents affecting the contractor to sub-contractor relationships while the CCDC documents typically handle contractor-to-owner relationships.
This course will provide the participants with a detailed overview of the various forms created by the Canadian Construction Association and the Canadian Construction Documents Committee for use by the industry to assist in forming construction contracts.
Contracts Covered:
- CCA 1
- CCDC 1
- CCDC 2
- CCDC 3
- CCDC 4
- CCDC 5a & b
- CCDC 9a & b
- CCDC 11
- CCDC 14
- CCDC 30
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Differentiate the Contract and the Contract Documents
- Differentiate primary & secondary rights & obligations created by CCA/CCDC forms
- List and discuss the legal requirements of an assignment of rights and obligations
- List and differentiate three main structural components of CCA/CCDC contract forms
- Recognize the common CCA/CCDC contract forms by name and number
- Define the parties to the contracts by name and role
- Differentiate the common construction contract arrangements
- Discuss the primary differences in risk allocation offered by each arrangement
- Differentiate between the prime contract and subordinate contracts
- Discuss how standard subcontract forms can help to create a clear project hierarchy and help contractors meet the terms and conditions set out in the prime contract
This course will involve 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. You will be expected to have your webcam on during the class and participate in group discussions and other activities with your instructor and classmates during the course.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Registrants to this course seeking gold seal credits will be required to complete a final evaluation to have the gold seal credit endorsement appear on their certificate of completion
Delivery Method: Virtual Session – Zoom Meeting
Course Fee Includes: Access to the course, course materials, and a digital certificate upon completion.
This course is delivered in partnership with local and provincial construction associations across Canada. You will be participating with a group of industry peers from multiple regions.
Sharing a single registration between two or more individuals is not permitted. Please register each person that will be in attendance.
Knowledge/Skill Level
Intermediate: For those with some prior experience or understanding, looking to deepen their skills.
Course Credit Information
The course is eligible for 3 CCA Gold Seal education credits upon completion.
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.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
- Project Managers, Coordinators, and Administrators managing construction contracts.
- General Contractors and Subcontractors working under CCDC and CCA contracts.
- Estimators and Legal Advisors involved in bidding or contract review.
- Developers, Owners, and Consultants seeking clarity on contractual obligations.
Perfect for anyone looking to better understand and manage standardized construction contracts.
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