Overview
The online class will cover practical applications and effective strategies for procuring and administering design and construction contracts. It will incorporate 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: Self-paced, online - OIG Academy Online Class Technical Specifications
- Advanced Prep: None
- 20 OIG Academy credits
- AIA credits offered
- Cost: $695
- 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.
- Registration closes two weeks before the class starts.
- Blackboard® or other virtual platform login details will be emailed to registrants.
Class dates:
- October 21, 2024 - November 25, 2024
- November 18, 2024 - December 23, 2024
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
Contact for Design and Construction Contracting Class (Self-paced)
| Last updated: | September 24, 2024 |
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