The PCD is an introductory course that will enable the student to have a better understanding of construction documentation (specifications, drawings and schedules), products, bidding procedures and contracts. It is also a prerequisite to all the other CSC education courses. Having the experience and knowledge will give you leverage in the fast paced construction industry. The course will also provide a solid base for future skills acquisition, job efficiency, position advancement, and pay increases in a convenient and easy to follow format.
Course Outline: Construction Process / Production of Construction Documents / Project Delivery and Contract Types / Codes and Standards / Risk and Legal Issues / Building Science / Contract Administration / Communications / Trends in the Construction Industry
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Construction Contract Administrator (CCA) Course: (TBD)
The course objective is to improve construction contract administration by providing education related to the understanding, administration, and enforcement of conditions of the contract during the bidding and construction phases of the project. Consultants, contractors and others are expected to administer the finer points of a construction contract for the facility owner. In order to do this efficiently, a contract administrator must have a complete and advanced understanding of all aspects of the construction process and its workings.
Course Outline: Construction Process / Construction Documents / Project Delivery / Field Services / Initial Project Procedures / Authority On-Site / Design and Documentation Interpretation / Communication / Standards and Regulatory Influences / Execution of Work / Site Activities / Project Submittals / Meetings and Conferences / Changes In the Work / Contract Law and Dispute Resolution / Insurance and Bonds / Warranties / Bid Change Mechanisms / Certification and Payment / Commissioning / Contract Closeout / Professional Development
