Design and Construction Contracting Class Online

This 3-day online class is for public employees involved in the design and construction of public buildings and public works.

Overview

The class will cover practical applications and effective strategies for procuring and administering design and construction contracts.

This live 3-day class is an alternative to the blended class. The Design and Construction Contracting live class incorporates knowledge checks, lesson quizzes and ends with a multiple-choice exam.

• Prerequisite: Completion of Public Contracting Overview is strongly recommended, but not required.
• Class Level: Intermediate
• Instructional Method: Online - OIG Academy Online Class Technical Specifications
• Advanced Prep: None
• This class is one of the three classes required to earn the MCPPO Designation. Once you complete all three classes, to receive your designation, please submit the MCPPO designation application.

Class dates: No session.

Credits:
20 OIG Academy credits
AIA credits offered

Cost: $695

• Registration closes two weeks before the class starts.
• Blackboard® or other virtual platform login details will be emailed to registrants.

Topics

• Procuring construction contracts under M.G.L. c. 149 and M.G.L. c. 30, § 39M
• The roles of the owner, designer, contractor and construction manager
• The major stages of a public construction project
• Qualifications-based selection of designers
• Feasibility studies and project planning
• Baselines for performance in a design contract
• The contractor and sub-contractor certification process
• Filed sub-bidding
• Prequalification procedures
• Alternative construction methods under M.G.L. c. 149A
• The objectives and importance of contract administration
• Contract terms that help protect your jurisdiction
• Keys to effective communication on construction projects
• Strategies for avoiding disputes with contractors
• Evaluating designers and contractors
• Special issues in construction
• Prevailing wage law enforcement
• Workforce diversity requirements in Massachusetts public construction
• DCAMM Affirmative Marketing Program

Last updated:	September 26, 2023