Improve your experience. We are very sorry but this website does not support Internet Explorer. We recommend using a different browser that is supported such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

Construction Law

This course is intended to provide members of the construction industry with an understanding of construction law.

Description

This course is designed to teach and familiarize owners, managers, supervisors and project managers with construction contracts and contract law, liabilities and responsibilities of all parties to a contract, compiling and submitting proper extras and claims, and ways and means for leaders to avoid conflict with contracts, owners, trades and labour.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the origins of law
  • Understand what a contract is and what makes a contract valid or invalid
  • Understand the roles in the construction industry as they apply to contract law
  • Know the different types of construction contracts
  • Interpret contracts
  • Understand what a custom contract consists of
  • Understand the principles of surety and the different types of bonds that are used
  • Know what type of insurance is required in the construction industry
  • Understand claims, the reasons for claims and the process of making a claim
  • Know the acts and regulations that are relevant to the construction industry

 

This course has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) to two (2) credits toward Gold Seal Certification upon successful completion of this course. A final mark of 100%
is required in order to receive a certificate of completion.

 

Intended Audience

This course is intended for people working in the construction industry who deal primarily in trade-to-trade and/or trade-to-customer situations

Related Info

This course is available online in English and French, please contact education@oca.ca if you prefer French. 

Similar courses

Construction 101 & Beyond

More Information
Interpreting Construction Drawings and Specifications

More Information
Communication, Negotiation & Conflict Resolution

The information presented in this course will help you to improve your communication skills both written and oral, your negotiating skills and conflict resolution abilities alongside co-workers and on the job site every day.

More Information
Construction Industry Ethics

Ethical behaviour is paramount in the construction industry. By maintaining high ethical standards, and being consistent in our practices, we thrive both personally and professionally. The Construction Industry Ethics course can help your employees navigate the ethical grey areas they face every day.

More Information
Working in a Respectful and Inclusive Workplace

This course is intended to equip you to be successful and participate in creating a respectful and inclusive workplace.

More Information
Side-Skilling - Transitioning from the Tools to the Boardroom

This 48-hour curriculum of progressive learning courses has been specifically designed and assembled to side-skill individuals identified by their employers, or on their own, to expand their knowledge including hard skill and soft skill training designed in the context of Canadian construction and design sectors

More Information
Soft Skills for the Hard Hat

What got us here, won’t get us there. We can all learn to strengthen our soft skills or people skills, by using these easy yet time tested methods.

More Information
Introduction to Mentorship

Develop effective mentoring relationships with a focus on communication skills that you can apply immediately on the job with measurable results.

More Information
Power Skills for Hard Job Sites

Go behind the scenes, and discover tools and resources for improving your negotiation, and communication skills

More Information
Fundamentals of Construction Contract Administration for Contract Administrators

While the contract serves the central role to manage outcomes, many tasks require the administrators to work together efficiently to avoid causing delays or to settle challenges that may arise throughout the project

More Information
Clarifications on CAN/ULC-S1001- Integrated Systems Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems

More Information
Navigating Construction Contracts: Demystifying CCDC 9A & 9B

Equip yourself with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to navigate, complete, and confidently handle CCDC 9A and B

More Information
Leading in a Hybrid World

empower construction industry leaders with the essential knowledge and skills required to effectively lead teams in a hybrid work environment

More Information
Pass it On: Building Bridges of Expertise

Empower the Next Generation of Construction Professional

More Information
Get A Grip On Your Business

More Information
Low Carbon Training Program for Construction Professionals

This program is aimed at upskilling building professionals, including architects, engineers, contractors, and owners and operators, to accelerate the adoption of low-carbon practices, reduce emissions, and contribute to Canada’s Climate Action Plan and Just Transition

More Information

Press enter to see more results