BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T170000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:10-Week Online Course: Contract Documents and Construction Law 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 supervisorsUnderstand the different forms of formal dispute resolution including litigation\, arbitration and mediationBe 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 changesKnow how to handle schedule impacts\, delays\, accelerations\, suspensions and disruption of time related work activitiesBe able to understand and use common legal termsUnderstand the roles of partnering in avoiding construction conflicts by communicating and building trust between contractual partiedUnderstand the different types of construction contracts and how the construction supervisors role may be affected by themKnow how to recognize differing site conditions and understand the importance of handling changed conditions effectivelyBe able to resolve conflicts and issues through negotiationStudents 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.\nGBCA Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement ProgramGBCA 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.\nFor more information about eligibility or to apply for this program\, please visit the GBCA Construction Fundamentals Tuition Reimbursement Policy here. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This is a 10-week online course that runs from June 29 &ndash\; 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&rsquo\;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&ndash\;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:

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.

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