Overview
Today subcontracts are becoming more and more confusing and onerous with the General Contractors pushing more and more risk, responsibility and liability onto the Trade Contractor, so it behooves the Trade Contractor to have a greater understanding of the contract before a problem threatens their business rather than after.
The Canadian Construction Association Trade Contractors Council published “CCA 53 – A Trade Contractor’s Guide and Checklist to Construction Contracts”. The document was created to “draw the attention of Trade Contractors to certain clauses that frequently appear in construction contracts or subcontracts which can adversely affect the rights and obligations of trade contractors.” and forms part of the discussion.
Using a manual filled with spreadsheets and checklists this workshop will discuss the Trade Contractor’s contractual responsibilities and will examine clauses regarding design responsibility, performance specifications, conduit or flow-down provisions, scope of subcontract work, payment, insurance, protection of work, warranties, and temporary site facilities. Contract law, contract terms, and conditions, incorporation by reference as well as many other terms will be reviewed and discussed.
A “Subcontract Handbook” will be developed by the participants so that the Subcontractor will better understand the contract requirements.
In addition, and using a green, amber, and red-light system using actual subcontracts, participants will review and analyze actual subcontract clauses to identify those clauses to be on the look-out for when reviewing and attempting to understand the construction contracts they are asked to bid upon and sign.
Details
- Date: Tuesday, May 20 and Wednesday May 21, 2025
- Time: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
- Member Cost: $180 plus HST + fees
- Non-Member Cost: $300 plus HST + fees
- Format: Virtual, Interactive classroom
- CPD Category: Active
This workshop is worth 1 Gold Seal credit.
Who Should Attend:
Subcontractors, general contractors, contract administrators, estimators in the construction industry.
Cancellation Clause
Cancellation by course participant:
A full refund will be provided to registrants who provide a minimum of two(2) business days cancellation notice prior to the start of the course. The course participant will also have the option of transferring their ticket to a different course start date, depending on availability.
Cancellation by Instructor:
Decisions on course cancellations will be made prior to the course start date, early registration is recommended. If you register for a course that is canceled by the instructor, you will receive a full refund.
Presenter: Lee Kelly M.A.A.T.O., P.GSC, ADRIO Member, President of Constructing Minds Inc.
Constructing Minds is a sincere company with a straightforward vision. We believe that to achieve successful projects you need the right tools in your toolbox. The right tools come from experience and training. Constructing Minds provides relevant and applicable training to Canada’s construction industry. The knowledge, skills, and experience that form our foundation to provide this relevant training have been gleaned over a span of more than 40 years. 40 years of direct “boots on the ground” experience – building on job sites of numerous Canadian projects delivered under any contract delivery type. We can relate to it, and we know how to construct and set Constructing Minds apart from other trainers – actual design and construction experience – we have walked in the trainees’ steel-toed boots. We are passionate about this challenging yet rewarding industry, we can relate, we know how to construct and we know what tools are required to execute and deliver successful construction projects.
As the President of Constructing Minds, I have earned certificates in “Teaching and Training Adults”, “Instructional Design” and “Traditional to Virtual Classroom”. I understand the needs of the adult learner and enjoy training and mentoring others.
All of this is what makes Constructing Minds one of the most successful, sought-after construction training firms in Canada. Our clients, local Construction Associations, and construction companies from coast to coast recognize the value of years of construction experience and our ability to transform that into relatable, well-constructed workshops best suited for the adult learner.
For more information, please visit: https://www.constructingminds.ca
