Construction Industry Training Network (CITN)

Whether you are a Project Owner, Consultant, or Contractor, understanding the many different project delivery options for a particular project is critical to its success.  Moreover, ensuring that all project stakeholders understand their roles and responsibilities for the selected project delivery is fundamental for building trust, honesty and respect.

Through a team of multi-discipline trainers with decades of experience, this Workshop will discuss the characteristics, risks, benefits and disadvantages of the various project delivery methods.  Each presenter will give you key insights to the success of each delivery method from the perspective of a Project Owner, Consultant and Contractor.  In addition, they will draw your attention to a few key CCDC clauses that are critical to the effectiveness of each project delivery method. 

Project delivery methods covered in this workshop include:

• Design-Bid-Build
• Design-Build
• Construction Management for Services
• Construction Management for Services and Construction
• Integrated Project Delivery
• Methods Involving Land, Finance, Operation or Maintenance

Using a hands-on, practical approach, this workshop will also give you an opportunity to apply what you learn by guiding you through an interactive exercise of assisting a “client” in determining an appropriate project delivery method.

A team of multi-discipline experts will provide you with exceptional feedback, great insight and actionable strategies.  We look forward to sharing this expertise with you.

For each Project Delivery Method, you will:

• Learn the key characteristics
• Understand when best to use
• Discuss projects that succeeded with the model and those that did not
• Acquire key insights for success from the perspective of Owner, Consultant and Contractor
• Demonstrate your knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages, risk mitigation and project approach

Who should attend:

This workshop was designed by an inter-disciplinary ICI team with the intention of fostering dialogue and understanding between stakeholders across the ICI sector. We recommend this workshop for:

• General Contractors and Subcontractors:
  • Construction Company Owners/Managers
  • Project Managers
  • Commercial Managers
  • Business Development Managers
• Project Owners
• Third Party Project Managers (For the Project Owner)
• P3 Developers
• Architects and Engineers
• Bonding and Insurance specialists
• Lawyers

Important Note:

This workshop requires full face-to-face interaction and participation from both the instructor and students. In order to attend, you must make sure you have the following:

1. Computer or laptop with webcam (webcams are mandatory): This workshop will involve 100% on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content like slides or videos, and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, attendees are not permitted to attend via a tablet or cell phone. Webcams (no virtual backgrounds) must be on at all times.
2. Sharing a single registration between two or more individuals is not permitted. Please register each person that will be in attendance.
3. A quiet space with minimal distractions: Please plan to be fully engaged in the class, and clear your work schedule just as you would for attendance in an in-class program.
4. Attendance and participation in all three workshop sessions is mandatory for workshop completion. *Please note that If a student misses a class session, we are unable to transfer registration or provide a partial refund of the registration fees.

Agenda:

Three 3-hour half-days

* Attendance and participation in all three workshop sessions is mandatory for workshop completion. *Please note that If a student misses a class session, we are unable to transfer registration or provide a partial refund of the registration fees.

WHAT DID WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO SAY:

Owners:

• “Excellent course.  Provided great insight into delivery methods and some of the considerations that are required prior to selecting the “right” method.  Group exercise excellent.”  
• “Liked the fact that Owners and Contractors were sharing information; created lots of learning opportunities.” 
• “I found this course very informative and worth it!”   
• “As an Owners rep, it’s great to hear from General Contractors on what their concerns are and learn how we can improve our RFP developments and where we need to be clearer with expectations.”
• “I got a good overview of the various delivery methods.” 
• “Engaging/Collaborative; great session.”
• “Very timely session on a controversial topic.”
• “I think this course is super beneficial for an understanding of the pros and cons of the delivery methods.”
• “This course was a great opportunity to understand characteristics, risks, benefits etc. of the various project delivery methods to help identify the best method for my project(s).”

Contractors:

• “Great opportunity for clients and contractors to review, discuss and connect on delivery methods and their benefits/challenges.”
• “Great refresher. Excellent open discussion with a diverse group of very knowledgeable presenters with real world examples.”
• “Well worth the time to garner a clear understanding of the advantages/disadvantages of different deliveries and contracts.”  “The content was great and the instructors were terrific.”
• “This is the most engaging course I have taken in career.  This course offered more practice and engaging information than expected.  Thank you.” 
• “Excellent array of knowledge. Comfortable environment for asking questions and participating in conversations.”

FACILITATOR:

Debbie Hicks, BSc | DSH Consulting - Workshop Facilitator

With a comprehensive and varied education background, learning has been at the core of her career.   As former President of the Southern Interior Construction Association in BC for 22 years, liaising with the buyers of construction services, architects, engineers and contractors in advocacy and education brings a solid base to her expertise.  In addition, her experience as the owner representative for the construction of the new Clubhouse for the Kelowna Yacht Club has provided additional perspective. She has been fortunate to work with the Alberta Construction Association to facilitate industry dialogue on “Optimizing the Flow of Money” and “Non-Standard Contract Clauses and their Costs”.  Through these experiences, with a lot of passion and enthusiasm, Debbie is able to bring both knowledge and insight into her work and presentations for the construction industry.

PRESENTERS: 

Elisa Brandts, AAA, OAA, NSAA, FRAIC, Stantec, Managing Senior Principal

Elisa is a Senior Principal and the Business Centre Managing Leader for our buildings group in British Columbia. Her role combines active senior team leadership and financial and studio management with managing significant projects, particularly of large-scale alternate delivery scope, IPD and those integrating Lean process.

Elisa’s accomplishments include Eric Hamber Secondary School Replacement Project, Vancouver; Camosun College Alex and Jo Campbell School of Health Sciences, Victoria; Canalta Centre, (2015) *, Medicine Hat, Alberta; Sault Ste. Marie Event Centre, (2006) *,  Sault Ste Marie, Ontario; Youngstown Convocation Center, (2005)*, Youngstown, OH, USA; Rideau Carleton Raceway, (2000)*, Ottawa.

Bill Chomik, AAA, SAA, OAA, AIBC, FRAIC, RCA Kasian, Senior Principal, Vice President Institutional

A leading Canadian architect and considered a visionary in his field, Bill has 40 years of experience in architecture, overseeing the design and construction of over 750 buildings worldwide. 

Bill’s accomplishments include the University of Calgary’s Taylor Family Digital Library; National Music Centre, Calgary; Calgary Courts Centre; Guangzhou Planetarium, China; Alder Planetarium, Chicago, Illinois; Grande Prairie Library and Art Gallery, Red Deer Performing Arts Centre and Simon Fraser University Trottier Observatory.  As a Senior Principal at Kasian, he leads the delivery of architectural, strategic planning (master planning and programming), and interior planning and urban planning services.

Hugh Loughborough, P. Eng., GSC

Hugh’s career in the construction industry spans over 40 years.  Hugh has held senior management positions related to contracts and risk management.

Hugh earned a B.A.Sc (Civil) in 1980 and a M.A.Sc (Construction Management) in 1986 from the University of Waterloo, is a retired Professional Engineer registered in the Province of Ontario, and is a Gold Seal Project Manager.

Hugh has been actively involved in industry associations over the years, having served as an Executive Member of the Canadian Construction Association, Chairman of CCA’s Standard Practices Committee, CCA’s Trade Contractor Representative to the Canadian Construction Documents Committee and Chair of CCDC’s Insurance and Surety Sub-Committees.  He was also President of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Kitchener - Waterloo, a Board Member of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Ontario, and as a National Director of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada.

Mark Scharf, BA, MHA

Mark recently retired from the University of Calgary where he was responsible for the delivery of capital projects across the organization. The annual workload entailed approximately 400 capital and renovation projects per year with an annual project spend of approximately $150M. During his 12- year tenure as Director, the Project Management Office delivered   9 new buildings including multiple teaching and applied research buildings, major infrastructure renewals, new residence halls and a new main library. Mark was actively engaged with procuring design and construction teams and negotiating and overseeing a wide variety of contracts including Design Build, Construction Management at Risk, Lump Sum and performance-based engagements.

Mark brings 30 plus years of public sector experience with both post-secondary and health organizations including the Calgary Health Region and Age Care Senior Communities. Mark takes pride in building strong teams, mentoring the next generation of project professionals, and engaging diverse stakeholders in achieving outstanding results.

For support or inquiries, please email [email protected] or call 604-293-2339.