How Architects and Engineers Work on Your Construction Projects

Engaging consultants can be a risky process when it is new to you. With the increase of Design-Build as a delivery model over the past decade, contractors are more than ever hiring consultants that may end up costing them more than anticipated.

In more traditional engagements, where a separate consulting contract is used, knowing how to effectively arrange the consulting team for maximum performance is critical to ensuring the foundation of the project is completed for the best outcome possible.

This course walks buyers of consulting services through the OAA Document 600, CCDC 15 and the standard engineering service agreements including a breakdown of how fees are calculated and introduction of the participant to Mastering The Business of Architecture (MBA Guide) that architects use when engaging your project. The course also studies the split which is a phenomenon that occurs at a certain point in the construction phase of a project leading to conflict and challenges. Learn what to do to minimize this challenge and best practices during contract negotiation.

This course is ideal for any buyers of consulting services.

This 1 day course is Gold Seal certified, 1 credit.

date:
Dec. 14, 2018
schedule:
Fri. 8:30am – 4pm
where:
TCA, 70 Leek Cres. Richmond Hill, Ontario
instructor:
Derek A. Smith
TCA member:
$200.00+HST
non-member:
$250.00+HST
INSTRUCTOR: Derek A. Smith

A former construction association executive in Ontario, Derek has been serving the Canadian ICI and residential construction sector for 25 years. Since 2013, he delivered over 150 courses to over 2000 attendees. He has mediated disputes in excess of $300K value. His growing firm Constructionlab maintains memberships with the Toronto Construction Association, and TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario.