Construction Contracts and Documents

Canadore College is a well-respected post-secondary institution located in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. With a history spanning over 50 years, Canadore College offers a diverse range of programs and courses in fields such as applied arts, business, health sciences, technology, and skilled trades. The college is known for its hands-on learning approach, providing students with practical skills and industry experience to prepare them for successful careers. With state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and strong industry partnerships, Canadore College offers a supportive and engaging learning environment for students to thrive and achieve their academic and professional goals.

As projects become more complex it is important that all the parties involved (owner, architect, engineer(s) and general contractor construction) have a proper understanding of contract documents and their relationship to the entire project. This understanding of contract documents is essential to prevent or minimize disputes and claims, which can be very costly. Students are introduced to the documents that form a construction contract. The course builds upon the principles of law and introduces the most commonly used standard forms of construction contracts issued by the Canadian Construction Documents Committee and the Canadian Construction Association. Basic building law, contractual responsibilities and obligations are explored