Canadian Construction Contract Essentials

This introductory course is for contactors and anyone involved in procurement and contracting within a construction company. This course will provide you with a basic and practical understanding of Canadian construction contract and subcontract essentials.

Please Note: This course builds on content in the Construction Law (Introductory) E-learning course and students who have previously taken this training may find that some of the information is repeated.

By the end of this course you will learn how to:

• Understand what a contract is from a legal standpoint and what makes it valid and enforceable.
• Know some key legal principles regarding general contracts and construction contracts.
• Understand why contracts are important in the construction process.
• Learn the difference between a “bidding” contract and the actual construction contract.
• Be able to discern the difference between a letter of intent, a purchase order, and a construction contract.
• Learn about a major cause of construction disputes and why standard industry contract forms can reduce the risk of such disputes.
• Know the different types of construction contracts in terms of project delivery and pricing methods.
• Understand the structure, approach, and key provisions in a typical stipulated/fixed-price or lump-sum construction contract and subcontract.
• Know how to read and understand a typical construction contract and subcontract.

• Self-paced e-learning course
• Course content contains interactive elements, scenarios, videos, and quizzes to reinforce learning
• 8 lessons of approximately 35 minutes duration each, for a total of about 5 hours of instruction
• A final mark of 100% is required in order to receive a certificate of completion. The final test will be multiple-choice, and if you don’t succeed on your first attempt, you can continue to re-take the test until you pass. Your course completion certificate will not be released until you successfully complete the final test with a score of 100%.

Supported Operating Systems:

• Computers: Windows, Apple
• Smartphones/Tablets: Android, Apple
• Compatible Internet Browsers: Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, Firefox
• Internet connection is required

Course access is not immediate. Please plan for up to 24-48 hours before you gain course access. 

• You will receive an email from our Training & Education Team within 24-48 hours with login information and instructions on how to access your course.
• If you have purchased your course on a weekend or holiday, we will email you your access information within 24-48 hours of the next regular business day.

• Online course orders and purchases are a final sale.
• Once your sale or order is placed, we cannot provide a refund or cancel your purchase. Please ensure that you are purchasing the correct training before placing your order or making your purchase.

Gold Seal: 1 Credit

Licensed Residential Builder CPD Points: 5 CPD Points, Informal*

• *Disclaimer: CPD Points may be subject to change by BC Housing. Always verify CPD points for yourself.
• BC Housing Education Portal: https://www.bccsa.ca/index.php?id=119
• BC Housing Licensing & Consumer Services: https://www.bchousing.org/licensing-consumer-services/builder-licensing/