Construction Industry Training Network (CITN)

Many projects run into cost overruns, schedule delays, quality, and performance issues. Thus, Project Owners are looking for solutions!  

Construction Management (CM) is a great solution if done well! Construction Management is about building a collaborative team from the outset of the project. The team is comprised of the Project Owner, Consultant, and Contractor to address the key areas of functional requirements, time, cost, quality, and constructability. 

Whether you are the Project Owner, Consultant, General Contractor, or Subcontractor, you need to understand your Construction Management roles and responsibilities throughout all project phases: predesign, design, project delivery, and post-construction. You also need to be well-versed in the Construction Management project drivers and concepts as outlined in the CCDC 5A+5B in order to fulfill your contractual responsibilities and achieve success.  A well-orchestrated Construction Management project drives success for all partners. 

Project success takes more than just understanding what is "written" in your contract; it's about leveraging key requirements from start to finish! 

In this course, from a team of industry partners’ perspectives, you will: 

• Gain an understanding of the Construction Management process 
• Recognize when to use Construction Management as a Delivery Method 
• Learn the roles of each partner for collaborative success 
• Determine when and how to procure Construction Management services 
• Identify tools and techniques to optimize Construction Management performance 
• Grasp the nuances of the different forms of Construction Management contracts – CCDC 5A|5B (industry standard contracts) 
• Understand the duties assigned and compensation for Preconstruction, Construction, and Post-Construction in the CCDC 5A | 5B 
• Practice the key elements to focus on for project success: 
• Engage the design assist process 
• Align budgets to estimates 
• Use design control to promote cost control 
• Apply the learned knowledge to establish the Construction Manager’s compensation 
• Discuss the pros and cons of conversion to consolidated pricing 
• Acquire critical insights into the challenges with the Construction Management Delivery Method 

The course curriculum is very extensive and requires a commitment by each participant to come prepared having read the written material circulated in advance of the course date. The pre-reading is essential to allow each participant to optimize his/her learning and to keep pace with the flow of the session in order for each individual to acquire a strong foundation of the subject matter.

Important Notes: 

1. This course 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: 

2. 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. 

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-course dates are mandatory for course completion. *Please note that if a student misses a class session, we are unable to transfer registrations or provide a partial refund of the registration fees. 

Delivery Method: Virtual Session – Zoom Meeting              

Course Fee Includes: Access to the course, course materials, and a digital certificate upon completion.  

This course is delivered in partnership with local and provincial construction associations across Canada. You will be participating with a group of industry peers from multiple regions.

Sharing a single registration between two or more individuals is not permitted. Please register each person that will be in attendance.

The course curriculum is very extensive and requires a commitment by each participant to come prepared having read the written material circulated in advance of the course date. The pre-reading is essential to allow each participant to optimize his/her learning and to keep pace with the flow of the session in order for each individual to acquire a strong foundation ofthe subject matter.

Understanding the keys to success for construction management is important for all industry partners! This course is most applicable to mid-management personnel who will actively be working on Construction Management projects and administering the contract. 

• General Contractors and Subcontractors: Project Owners – Public and Private 

  • Construction Company Owners/Managers 

  • Project Managers 

  • Commercial Managers 

  • Estimators 

  • Business Development Managers 

• Third-party Project Managers (for the Project Owner) 

• Architects and Engineers 

• Bonding and Insurance specialists 

The course is eligible for 4 CCA Gold Seal education credits upon completion. 

Registrants seeking gold seal credits for this course will be required to complete an assessment during the course to qualify to have the gold seal credit endorsement appear on their certificate of completion.