This course focuses on the complex subject area of contracts and laws relating to the construction industry. Students will gain an understanding of:
Basics of the Canadian legal system
Principles of contract, tort, labour and employment laws Federal, provincial and municipal legal, zoning and building requirements
Construction management related contractual relationships
Industry standard construction management contract forms
Industry standard trade contractor agreement forms
Impact of the authorities having jurisdiction over construction management
Legal risks associated with managing a construction projects
Dispute resolution methods
The course is delivered using materials developed for the construction industry by the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC).
