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TRAINING THURSDAY: CCDC & CCA Standard Contract Documents![]()
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Kerry and Jordan talk about ICBA’s 3rd Annual Red Seal Graduation Dinner and this week’s featured course.![]()
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CCDC & CCA Standard Contract Documents![]()
February 12-14, 2025 | Live online![]()
3 CCA Gold Seal credits & 8 BC Housing CPD points![]()
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In the fast-paced world of Canadian contracting, having the right agreements in place is essential. That’s where standardized contract forms come in—they help contractors, project owners, and subcontractors create clear, effective agreements and manage project obligations with ease.![]()
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This in-depth course will walk you through the must-know documents developed by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)—the gold standard for construction contracts in Canada. With 48 essential documents available, understanding when and how to use them can save you time, money, and potential disputes down the line.![]()
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✅ Key contract types: Stipulated price, unit price, cost-plus fee, construction management, and design-build agreements![]()
✅ Essential forms: Statutory declarations, pre-qualification forms, and more![]()
✅ Who uses what: CCA documents for contractor-subcontractor relationships, CCDC documents for contractor-owner agreements![]()
✅ Best practices for drafting, interpreting, and managing contracts effectively![]()
Whether you're a contractor, project manager, or construction professional, this course will give you a strong foundation in construction contracts—so you can negotiate and manage agreements with confidence!![]()
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📅 Sign up now and take your contract knowledge to the next level! 🚀
Our Chris Gardner sat down with CHEK News's Carole Taylor earlier this month to lament the lack of investment coming into Canada these days -- which is the fault of the Trudeau and Eby Governments' ridiculous red tape and anti-entrepreneur policies.
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TRAINING THURSDAY: CCDC & CCA Standard Contract Documents
CCDC & CCA Standard Contract Documents
February 12-14, 2025 | Live online
https://icbatraining.arlo.co/w/courses/610-ccdc-cca-standard-contract-documents/2860
In the fast-paced world of Canadian contracting, having the right agreements in place is essential. That’s where…