Construction Education

Drawing and Specification Review

Dividing and Assigning Work

Writing a Scope of Work

Bid Packages

Bid Evaluation

Quiz - Buyout

Introduction to Subcontracts, Purchase Agreements and Purchase Orders

Contract Types

Contract Documents and Considerations

Clear and Unambiguous Contract Example

Contract Terminology and Supplier Considerations

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Quiz - Subcontracts, Purchase Agreements and Purchase Orders

Introduction to the Precon Steps for Subcontractors

The Preconstruction Conference (Precon Meeting)

Administrative Procedures to Review

Site Logistics to Review

Safety and Quality Topics to Review

Coordination and Meeting to Review along with Closeout Considerations

Preparatory Meeting

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Quiz - Precon Steps for Subcontractors

Quantifying Risk and an Example

Additional Risk Management Examples

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Quiz - Risk

Introduction to Insurance

Worker's Compensation Insurance

General Liability and Builder's Risk Insurance

Professional Liability and Other Types of Insurance

Insurance Claim Examples

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Quiz - Insurance

Introduction to Bonds

Performance Bonds

Payment and Bid Bonds

Bond Example

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Quiz - Bonds

Definitions - Material, Minor, Implied and Anticipatory Breach

Examples of Breach

Remedies for Breach

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Quiz - Breach of Contract

Introduction to Changes

Reasons for Changes to a Construction Contract

Process to Incorporate Changes to the Contract

Potential Issues and Disputes

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Quiz - Changes

Introduction to Schedule Updates

The Baseline Schedule

The Schedule - What Could Go Wrong?

Process to Perform Schedule Updates

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Quiz - Schedule Updates

Introduction to Earned Value

Earned Value Definitions

Example to Establish BCWS, ACWP and BCWP

Example Analysis and Key Indicators

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Quiz - Earned Value

The Differing Site Conditions Clause and Requirements

Examples of Differing Site Conditions

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Quiz - Differing Site Conditions

Introduction to Delay

Delay Definitions and Contract Clauses

Examples of Delay

Delay Gameshow!

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Quiz - Delay

Introduction to Time Extensions and Damages for Delay

Time Extension Requirements and Process

Damages for Delay

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Quiz - Time Extensions and Damages for Delay

Introduction to Acceleration and Constructive Acceleration

Directed and Voluntary Acceleration

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Quiz - Acceleration

Typical Payment Terms

Pay Application Example

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Quiz - Progress Payments

Introduction to Productivity, Labor and Units

Productivity Example

The Labor Report

Affects on Productivity - Actual vs. Planned

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Quiz - Productivity, Labor and Units

Introduction to Financial Projections

Budget Tracking - Design, Precon, Home Office Supervision, General Conditions

Budget Tracking - Cost of Work Example, Contingency, Fee, Incentives

Cost Forecasting - Financial Projections

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Quiz - Financial Projections

Documentation Definition and Requirements

Types of Documentation for Events, Meetings, Decisions, Communication, Position

Claims

Discovery and Documentation Recommendations

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Quiz - Documentation, Records and Claims

Introduction to Dispute Resolution

Typical Dispute Resolution Options and Contract Requirements

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Quiz - Dispute Resolution

Introduction to Dispute Avoidance and Negotiation

Dispute Avoidance

Key Points in Negotiation

Negotiation Techniques - Preparation, Emotion

Negotiation Techniques - Connection, Aggression, Teamwork

Negotiation - What Works For Me

Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Quiz - Dispute Avoidance and Negotiation

Conclusion - Project Manager's Playbook for Construction