Lesson series
Mastering Construction-Related Laws and Legal Issues - Series 1-Online
12 Hours
Description: This training program was specifically designed and created to help participants from the construction sector study the following topics
Laws and Legal issues in construction projects can affect the finished project in dramatic ways if they are not handled properly by competent contractors. Students completing this course will have a better knowledge of: the legal vocabulary and concepts that apply to the business of construction, the fundamentals of carrying on business in British Columbia, the basic law and legal principles of contracts and tort; the roles and obligations of the participants in the construction process, the standard form construction contracts, the application of construction contracts (CCDC 2) to practical construction situations, the law related to bidding and tendering, the law and legal principles of builder's liens, bonding and insurance in the construction industry, and dispute resolution methods in the construction industry.
Laws and Legal issues in construction projects can affect the finished project in dramatic ways if they are not handled properly by competent contractors. Students completing this course will have a better knowledge of: the legal vocabulary and concepts that apply to the business of construction, the fundamentals of carrying on business in British Columbia, the basic law and legal principles of contracts and tort; the roles and obligations of the participants in the construction process, the standard form construction contracts, the application of construction contracts (CCDC 2) to practical construction situations, the law related to bidding and tendering, the law and legal principles of builder's liens, bonding and insurance in the construction industry, and dispute resolution methods in the construction industry.
- The Canadian Legal System
- Ethical Considerations
• Canadian Home Builders Association of BC, Code of Ethics
- Property Law
- Contract
• Consideration, Misrepresentation, Duress and Quasi-Contract in Construction
Contract
- Breach of Contract
• Consequential Damages Clauses are Less Common in Construction and Design
Contracts
- Interpreting and Drafting Contracts
• The Rules of Contact Construction
- Selected Contract Issues
• Indemnity Clauses, Change Orders, Subcontract Issues and Contract Administration
in Construction Contracts
- Getting to a Contract
• Bidding to be a Project Participant in the Construction Industry
• Delivering a Construction Project
- Specific Contracts and Clauses
• Construction Contracts are defined by the Payment Method
• Construction Cost in Professional Service Agreements
• Standard Clauses in the Builder’s Contract Warranty
- Torts
• Construction in Trespass, Getting Permission, Duty to Warn and Specific
Responsibilities/Duties
• Common Issues in Contract and Tort
• The BC Building Code is Mandatory for Everyone in BC’s Construction Industry
- Dispute Resolution and Expert Evidence
• Construction Disputes in Litigations
- Risk, Responsibility, and Dispute Avoidance
• Common Sources of Disputes in Construction Contracts
• Construction Law in Canada – Get Paid
- Insurance
• Builders’ Risk Policies and Common Exclusions/Exceptions
- Bonds
• Three Types of Bonds in the Construction Context
• Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds and Defences under Performance Bonds in
Construction Industry
- Construction Liens
- Delay and Impact Claims
• Compensable and Excusable Delays in Construction Contract
• Constructive Acceleration Claims
Objectives and Outcome: Upon completion of the above in-depth course, successful participants will have a better understanding of the particular topic and gain the right mix of knowledge and skills in response to current technological advancements and the participants will be educated on how to work effectively for the best outcomes, the successful participants will also get a Housing Management Commission accredited certificate for completion of this specific construction related training program.
Objectives and Outcome: Upon completion of the above in-depth course, successful participants will have a better understanding of the particular topic and gain the right mix of knowledge and skills in response to current technological advancements and the participants will be educated on how to work effectively for the best outcomes, the successful participants will also get a Housing Management Commission accredited certificate for completion of this specific construction related training program.
Program Duration
The duration of the program is 4 weeks.
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Learning Resources
Learning resources are mainly from textbooks, real-life case studies, internet information, as well as videos.
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Delivery Methods:
In-class instruction, On-site, Distance/Online, or Combined
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Marking Scheme
This program will have two parts; one part is a theory, and another part is practice.
Completion of distance class of theory will be counted as 50% towards the final grade, Completion of case study, term project, and presentation will be counted as 50% towards the final grade.
Grading scale for each class is as follows:
A 94-100%
A- 90-93%
B+ 86-89%
B 83-85%
B- 80-82%
C+ 75-79%
C 70-74%
D 60-69%
F 0-59%
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Requirements for Graduation
Courses with grades lower than “C” is not counted toward the completion of the corporate training program.
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Capacity (number of participants): 30
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Name of instructors: team of experts of Vancity Institute,
Jamie, Designer with Bachelor’s Degree of interior design and 25+ years of construction professional experience along with tremendous 10+ years experience in teaching and coaching
Vivian, Lawyer with Bachelor’s Degree of law, 25+ years of construction professional experience along with 10+ years experience in teaching and coaching
Richard, Engineer with Bachelor’s Degree of engineering, 25+ years of construction professional experience along with 10+ years experience in teaching and coaching
Bill, QS with Bachelor’s Degree of engineering, 30+ years of construction professional experience along with 10+ years experience in teaching and coaching
Thomas, architect with Bachelor’s Degree of architecture, 35+ years of construction professional experience along with 15+ years experience in teaching and coaching
Qian, Administrator and associate instructor, with Bachelor’s Degree of Economics, 8+ years of admin experience along with 8+ years experience in teaching and coaching