The Construction Law course provides a practical and comprehensive introduction to the legal principles that shape construction projects across Canada. Through 12 video modules and 10 hours of expert instruction, participants learn how contract law applies to construction work, how to navigate common legal challenges, and how to prevent disputes before they occur.

The training begins with the foundations of the Canadian legal system, contract formation, and key requirements such as offer, acceptance, consideration, and legality. Learners then explore construction-specific contracts—including CCDC, CCA, and other industry-standard agreements—while developing an understanding of how responsibilities, risk, specifications, drawings, and documentation fit into a project’s legal framework.

As the course progresses, participants gain practical skills in preparing RFIs, managing change orders, submitting claims, avoiding back charges, and resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. The curriculum also covers builders liens, debt collection, bonding, surety, insurance, environmental law, and safety regulations.

Successful learners earn 3 CCA Gold Seal education credits and 10 BC Housing CPD credits.

A clear understanding of construction law helps reduce risk, improve contract performance, and prevent costly disputes. This course gives learners the knowledge needed to interpret contracts, manage obligations, and make informed decisions throughout the project lifecycle.

Construction Law Foundations

• Understand the Canadian legal system and sources of law
• Learn the basics of contract formation
• Recognize legal terms used in construction agreements

Construction Contracts & Obligations

• Review CCDC, CCA, and other industry contracts
• Understand contractor and subcontractor responsibilities
• Learn how specifications and drawings fit into contract hierarchy
• Understand bidding processes and contractual obligations

Claims, Documentation & Dispute Prevention

• Prepare and submit extras and claims
• Avoid back charges and on-site disputes
• Write clear RFIs and change orders
• Understand the dispute resolution process: negotiation, mediation, arbitration, litigation

Builders Liens & Debt Recovery

• Use the Builder’s Lien Act to secure debts
• Understand the purpose of the statutory holdback
• Use Small Claims court to recover outstanding payments

Bonding, Insurance & Legal Compliance

• Understand bonding and surety requirements
• Review common insurance types used in construction
• Learn the basics of environmental law
• Understand safety law and WCB obligations

• Construction owners
• Managers
• Estimators
• Supervisors
• Staff involved in project administration or contractual work

This online Construction Law training takes approximately 10 hours to complete. Learners can start, pause, and resume the course at any time.

A minimum score of 80% is required to pass. Participants have three opportunities to achieve the passing grade. Short quizzes throughout the modules reinforce key concepts, and a comprehensive student manual is available for continued learning.

Upon successful completion, learners can download and print a digital certificate confirming their achievement and eligibility for CCA Gold Seal and BC Housing CPD credits.