Construction Contracts in Canada – Getting It Right!
BC Housing: 1.5 CPD Points
Description
Getting construction contracts right is critical to the success of any project, and to do this you need to know which contract form best suits your project and what the terms mean.
In this webinar, the team of lawyers heading Clark Wilson LLP’s Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group will review and discuss the forms of construction contracts typically used in Canada, along with the key terms of each agreement. They will also review in detail the recent changes made to the CCDC 2 (2020) standard form of contract, including the new prompt payment regime that is coming into effect in many Canadian jurisdictions.
Main topics covered in this session:
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Types of construction contracts
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Key issues
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CCDC 2 (2020) Fixed Price Contract
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CCDC 30 (2018) Integrated Project Delivery Contract
At the end of the presentation, there will be a Q&A period where participants are encouraged to ask any questions they may have. If you would like to submit your questions before the start of the session, please send them to training@icba.ca
Disclaimer: The content of this presentation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.
Delivery Method: Virtual Session – Zoom Webinar
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 may 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.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this session.?
Who Should Attend
This webinar will be of interest to construction professionals around the globe with interests in Canada. Canada, and Vancouver in particular, is an Asia Pacific hub in North America with a large Asian presence in our construction and development sector. European participants, specifically insurers of construction projects in Canada, will benefit from gaining a better understanding of the common Canadian 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, cell phones may not be adequate.
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Windows 10 or Mac iOS.
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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