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10-Week Online Course: Contract Documents and Construction Law

June 29, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

Description

This is a 10-week online course that runs from June 29 – September 6, 2026, and focuses on understanding contract documents and the construction process, including contractual relationships, legal roles and responsibilities, and contract types.

Legal issues will be studied including regulatory issues, liens, bonds, insurance, and how standardized forms are used as well as general conditions clauses that affect levels of decision making authority, project close-out and the superintendent’s role as agent of the contractor.

In addition, the course examines legal issues that often result in construction disputes, including differing site conditions, time and schedule impacts, change orders, and changed conditions.

This course can be applied toward the Certificates in Construction Practices, Construction Supervision: Building, and Project Management. The class is offered fully online, and students should expect to spend approximately 3–5 hours per week completing coursework.

Graded assignments will consist of one quiz for each module and participation in at least two class discussions. Students should provide at least 4 contributions to the class discussions each week to gain the maximum points.

It is important that the student keep up with this construction contracts online course and not fall behind. Course modules will be made available to students on Sunday of each week. Class work must be completed before the following Monday. Students will not be able to work ahead of the class although reading assignments will be made available in advance.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the importance of contract documents and construction law as they pertain to on site construction supervisors
  • Understand the different forms of formal dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration and mediation
  • Be able to differentiate between various contractual relationships by understanding the roles and responsibilities of contractual parties.
  • Understand the effects of changes as they are encountered and develop methods to react to potential conflicts resulting from changes
  • Know how to handle schedule impacts, delays, accelerations, suspensions and disruption of time related work activities
  • Be able to understand and use common legal terms
  • Understand the roles of partnering in avoiding construction conflicts by communicating and building trust between contractual partied
  • Understand the different types of construction contracts and how the construction supervisors role may be affected by them
  • Know how to recognize differing site conditions and understand the importance of handling changed conditions effectively
  • Be able to resolve conflicts and issues through negotiation

Students can purchase the course textbook, STP Unit 4 Participants Manual: Contract Documents and Construction Law, 2015 Edition HERE. The cost of each textbook is approximately $156 plus shipping and handling. The Kindle edition is $55 If you order a used book be sure you are getting the correct edition.

Allow at least 5 working days between ordering the book and receiving it by the least expensive shipping. Foreign students should allow at least 2 to 3 weeks for delivery. You can have your book delivered more quickly by paying more for the shipping.

The deadline to receive a refund for event registration is (7) seven business days before the event. Cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund.


GBCA Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Program

GBCA recognizes the importance of continuous learning and career development for all its member companies and their employees. In line with this commitment, we implemented the Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Program. This program aims to incentivize and support our members in pursuing further education by offering reimbursement for successfully completed courses.


For more information about eligibility or to apply for this program, please visit the GBCA Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Policy here.

Time

This is a 10-week course that runs from June 29 - September 6, 2026, and focuses on understanding the relationship between contract documents and the construction process. The class explores contractual relationships, legal roles and responsibilities, and contract types.

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General Building Contractors Association | GBCA
Name: Marybeth Gerdelmann
Email: mgerdelmann@gbca.com
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