Learning Outcomes: Everyone is likely familiar with CCDC construction contracts but not everyone uses them and they are not used on every project. Even where they are used, a construction project is layered with all sorts of “contracts” from purchase orders to bills of lading. Construction companies of all sizes should have these documents in place to manage risk.
1. Learn about key documents:
- Short form contracts and supply agreements
- Purchase Orders
- Work Orders
- Letters of Intent
- Limited Notices to Proceed
- Invoices terms and conditions
- Change orders and contract amendments
- NDAs
2. Learn how to get paid:
- How can you protect your rights while also maintaining the client relationship?
- What does a labour and material payment bond do you for?
- Prompt payment and adjudication
3. Learn how to manage:
- documents
- supporting positions
- claim processes
Who should attend: Anyone working for or with a contractor, subcontractor, supplier, consultant, project management company or project owners (private or public) that are involved in preparing, reviewing, assembling, overseeing, negotiating or putting in place any contract documents in their organization, such as contract administrators, contract managers, risk managers, project managers, project directors, controllers, development managers, in-house counsel, or accountants.
This course is Gold Seal accredited, 1 credit.
OR Oct. 9, 2024 Wed. 9am - 12pm ET
Michael represents clients from across Ontario in his construction law practice. He is involved in every facet of the construction industry, including strategy development from project inception to completion. He is experienced in structuring tendering and contract documents related to all aspects of development. Michael’s practical and time-saving advice has resolved wide-ranging issues arising from procurement and contract disputes and lien, trust and delay claims.
Jeff Scorgie is a partner in the Construction Practice Group at WeirFoulds with a practice that focuses on drafting and negotiating contracts and advising on other “front end” aspects of construction projects. Jeff assists his clients in reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts and providing advice throughout the course of a project as disputes or issues arise. Jeff has experience reviewing, negotiating and drafting all manner of construction contracts including design-build, construction management, EPC, development, consulting and supply agreements.