Change Order Management
Gold Seal: 2 Credits * BC Housing: 8 CPD Credits
Description
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.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
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Identify changes from the original contract
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Document the changes
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Price changes fairly and realistically
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Present and negotiate changes collaboratively
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Understand the importance of early detection of change orders
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Negotiate delay claims caused by changes
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Understand the wording within commonly used contracts e.g., CCDC 2 and CCA 1
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Develop a change order process for a construction company
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Issue a notice of dispute
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Proactively negotiate fair time and material rates at the bidding stage of a project.
Duration: This course consists of 11 video modules for a total of about 8 hours of self-paced instruction.
How registration works: Registrations will be processed immediately, and participants will receive logins and instructions within 24 hours of payment.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Who Should Attend
This online course was designed for construction owners, managers, estimators, supervisors, and staff.