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Construction Canada is pleased to present the following opportunity for our readers.
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Time to
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CSC Workshop |
| In just 5 days you can complete CSC’s PCD or CCA Course, and in 7 days you can complete the Specifier Course!* |
| Dates & Locations: |
| PCD Course |
November 22-26, 2017
• Toronto, ON |
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| CCA Course |
March 21-25, 2018
• Toronto, ON |
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| Specifier (SP) Course |
March 19-25, 2018
• Toronto, ON |
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| Cost: |
| (Members) $1199 plus tax |
| (Non-Members) $1399 plus tax |
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| Cancellation: A cancellation fee of $250 plus tax applies if 21 days or more before the workshop. |
| No refunds issued less than 21 days before workshop. |
For additional information on courses please go to
csc-dcc.ca/education. |
| * The CSC Principles of Construction Documentation (PCD) is a pre-requisite. If you have not completed the PCD, you can challenge the exam prior to registering for this workshop. |
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| Courses: |
| Construction Contract Administrator (CCA)* |
| The course is designed for those individuals involved in construction administration, including Contract Administrators, Property Managers, Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers, Specification Consultants, Building Authorities, and Bonding and Insurance Agencies. |
| This course is a requirement for the Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) designation. |
| Course Outline: |
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Construction Industry participants |
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Bidding Requirements and Process |
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Alternatives and Substitutions |
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Standards and Regulatory Influences |
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Site Activities |
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Execution of the Work |
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Certificate of Payment |
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Changes in the Work |
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Dispute Resolution |
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Construction Insurance |
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Construction Surety Bonds |
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Guaranties and Warranties |
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Project Submittal |
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Field Services and Quality Control |
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Clerk of the Works |
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Contract Close-Out |
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Commissioning |
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Definitions and Resources |
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| Specifier (SP) Course (Combines SP1 and SP2) |
| The CSC Specifier course is a comprehensive overview of the construction specification profession in Canada. At the completion of the course, students will have a solid grasp of a specifier’s role, legal issues including contracts, bidding and disputes, writing style used in the profession and how to close out a project. A wide range of professional scenarios are explained, often using real-life examples. |
| Skills acquired in this course include: |
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Understanding legal contracts |
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Understanding the function of the project manual and associated drawings. |
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Developing the basis for good specifications. |
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Improved writing skills |
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Understanding the process of researching and selecting products. |
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| The CSC Specifier course continues from where the PCD course ends and is a more in-depth education on the special techniques and skills required to write the procurement and contractual requirements of: Division 00; the administrative, procedural and temporary requirements of Division 01; and the technical specifications of Divisions 02 – 49. |
| Completion of this course is mandatory in the process of becoming a Certified Specification Practitioner (CSP). It also reduces the number of hours required to become a Registered Specification Writer (RSW). |
| Course Outline: |
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Introduction |
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General Review |
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Types of Construction Contracts and Project Delivery Methods
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Procurement and Contracting Requirements |
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Lien Legislation, Bonds, Insurance and Dispute Mechanisms |
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Specification Writing Basics: Grammar, Spelling and Conventions |
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Specification Writing – Getting Started |
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Writing From a Master Specification |
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Writing Original Specification Sections |
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Product Selection, Research and Assessment |
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Codes and Standards |
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Division 01 – Administrative and Procedural Requirements
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Division 01 – Temporary Facilities and Controls |
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Division 01 – Performance Requirements and Life Cycle Activities |
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Relationships and Coordination – Divisions 00, 01 and Technical Sections |
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Specifying Quality and Performance Requirements |
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Specifying For Special Requirements |
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Experience reading construction drawings; |
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Experience reading construction specifications; |
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Experiences researching construction materials; |
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Experience researching construction reference standards. |
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Or, Construction related Certification from a Technical College or University. |
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| To find out more about course offerings email info@csc-dcc.ca or click on the website of the Chapter |
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E-mail: online@constructioncanada.net
Website: www.kenilworth.com
15 Wertheim Court, Suite 710, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3H7
Tel: (905)771-7333, Toll Free: (800)409-8688 |
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