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SUMMARY:Construction Law
DESCRIPTION:Participants will develop an understanding of contract law as it relates to construction and the various CCDC/CCA and other contracts used within the industry. Participants will also learn the other legal means to resolve construction disputes and avoid litigation. At the end of the course participants will be able to:\n\nUnderstand the basics of contract law –intention\, offer\, acceptance\, consideration\, capacity and legality\nBe familiar with various CCDC/CCA contracts -how and why they are used\nBe familiar with various legal terms used in contracts\nUnderstand the contract responsibilities of various parties\nUnderstand the bidding process and contractual obligations\nDefine back charges and how to avoid them\nAvoid construction disputes and claims from the site level\nWrite RFIs and Change Orders\nUnderstand the dispute resolution process – negotiation\, mediation\, arbitration\, and litigation\nUse the Builder’s Lien Act to obtain security\nUse the small claims process to collect debts\nUnderstand environmental law and how it impacts projects\nUnderstand safety law and it impacts construction companies\nUnderstand how specifications and drawings fit within the contractual hierarchy\nUnderstand the contractual relationship between contractor and sub-contractor\nCompile and submit proper extras and claims\n\nTopics to be covered:\n\nThe basic concepts of contract law\nCCA\, CCDC and other contracts\nLegal terms used in contracts\nBidding process and contractual obligations\nSpecifications\, drawings and the contractual hierarchy\nContractual relationships between contractor and sub-contractor\nCompiling and submitting proper extras and claims\nDefining back charges and how to avoid them\nAvoiding construction disputes and claims from the site level\nWriting RFIs and Change Orders\nThe dispute resolution process\nThe Builder’s Lien Act\nThe Small Claims process\nEnvironmental law\nSafety legislation and regulations\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/construction-law-16/
LOCATION:RCABC Training Room\, 9734 201 Street\, Langley\, British Columbia\, V1M 3E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Business
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SUMMARY:How To Be A Better Foreman
DESCRIPTION:Many great trades people take a foreman position and fail. Not for lack of skills or drive but simply for lack of guidance on how to be a great foreman. This 1-day course gives participants the fundamentals of field leadership\, organization\, crew morale\, efficiency\, and productivity. \nIssues covered:\n\nUnderstanding why and how many foremen fail\nHow the foreman’s role has changed\nDealing with workplace conflict without being a jerk\nLearning how to anticipate production and jobsite issues\nUnderstanding general and subcontractor dynamics\nUnderstanding your role as a leader\nUnderstand how you play a major role in increasing jobsite productivity\n\nInstructor: Paul Simpson is a Gold Seal certified superintendent with over 15 years of trade experience. He holds a Red Seal for Plumbing and Pipefitting and has his Gasfitting certification as well. He is currently teaching the piping trades at Thompson Rivers University.\n\nWhat previous participants said: \n“Well structured\, informative course.” \n“Nice to hear different perspectives.” \n“Valuable: Learning to communicate with other people on the job site.” \n\n\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/how-to-be-a-better-foreman-6/
LOCATION:ICBA Office (Prince George)\, 2666 Queensway\, Prince George\, British Columbia\, V2L 1N2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Management
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SUMMARY:Building Science for Renovations
DESCRIPTION:This course is approved for 28 Group A Homeowner Protection Office CPD credits.\n\nDo you understand the “house-as-a-system” to design energy efficient and green renovations and retrofits?\nLearn tools and skills for successful green building design and energy-efficient building\, renovation and retrofit projects.\n\n\nLearn the current science and solutions behind renovating quality\, energy efficient homes\nEducate your client on cost-effective home improvement options that consider health and energy efficiency\nEnsure your clients’ renovation goals are met\nIncorporate energy efficient renovation project project principles to meet current incentive program requirements\n\nDuration:\n10-15 hours online plus one day in-class\n\nMaterials:\nWorkbook “Building Science for Renovations”\n\nCost:\nCHBA BC Member $599.00\nNon-Member $799.00\n\nCourse Format:\nUpon registering for the course\, the manual will be delivered by regular post\, to be completed alongside the online module. Any student can email questions to the instructor at any time prior to the course date. The one-day in-class session will be used to review the material\, answer any questions and to prepare for the final exam in the afternoon.\n\nExamination:\nAn in-class\, open book exam is written in the afternoon and is marked by the instructor. A pass mark of 80% is required to be successful in the course. If a mark between 65-79% is achieved\, a fee ($60 plus tax) is charged to re-write. A candidate is given the opportunity to re-write a maximum of two (2) times before having to retake the course. Candidates who score less than 65% on the initial examination will not be given the opportunity to re-write the examination and will have to retake the course (no discount will be given).\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline: December 4\, 2016\n Register Now!
URL:https://trainingnetwork.ca/event/building-science-for-renovations-3/
LOCATION:Quality Hotel Abbotsford\, 36035 N Parallel Rd\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, V3G 2C6\, Canada
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