EVENTS CALENDAR

Please note that this is a 6 hour instructor delivered virtual course that takes place over 2 days. There is no oppourtunity to re-schedule or for a partial refund if a student cannot attend both sessions. 

Registered students will receive login information from the instructor in advance of the class. 

Are you losing money on changes, schedule getting out of control, subcontractors not providing pricing on time, or owners not issuing change orders when they should? Are you leaving money on the table and overlooking recoverable change order cost items?

This course is a comprehensive and practical guide for managing one of the most critical areas of construction contracting: preparing, pricing, gathering, submitting, negotiating, and getting paid for all changes to construction projects. Walk away with a course manual that includes over 25 example checklists, forms, and letters – your blueprint for successful submittal of proposed change order pricing and issuance of change orders.

What Will You Learn?

Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)

This course requires full face-to-face interaction and participation from both the instructor and students. In order to attend, you’ll must make sure you have the following:

1. Computer or laptop with webcam (webcams are mandatory): This course will involve 100% on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content like slides or videos, and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, you must have a webcam and use a full computer/laptop, and we do not permit students to attend using a tablet or cell phone.
2. A quiet space with minimal distractions: Please plan to be fully engaged in the class, and clear your work schedule just as you would for attendance in an in-class program.

Format: Six (6) hours of live online, instructor led over two (2) days. 

This course is delivered in partnership between your local construction association and other associations throughout Western Canada. You’ll be participating in a cohort with industry peers from across these regions. 

INSTRUCTOR:

Lee Kelly, M.A.A.T.O., P.GSC. Lee's career began on the drafting boards on an Architect's office. There she learned a lot about the design perspective of construction but when she realized that Contractors had more fun, she left the boards and put on steel toed boots. With over 30 years of construction management experience under her belt, Lee has gained extensive knowledge and a solid foundation in construction practices, processes, and procedures. Lee was recently awarded The Construction Institute of Canada (TCIC) Chancellor's Award of Excellence. 

CREDITS:

This course has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) for 1 credit towards Gold Seal certification

This course has been approved by BC Housing Licensing and Consumer Services (formerly Homeowners Protection Office) for three (3) points towards Continued Professional Development (CPD) for in-class attendance.

 

This course has been approved by Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) for three 3 non-core units towards AIBC’s Continuing Education System

Fee Includes:  Digital certificate upon completion.

Cancellation & Substitution Policy: Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within 7 business days of the course, or non-attendance on the day. Transfer to another date is not accepted. Complimentary substitution of another member of your company is accepted. 

If VRCA has to postpone or cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment, VRCA will refund the registration fee or, if possible, the attendee may choose to move to an identical session in the future.