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Overview
Guided by an industry-trained instructor, this course explores different construction contract types and their functions.
You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the distinctions between residential, commercial, civil and industrial construction documents and the role and significance of specifications and drawings. You'll also look at the bid process, learning how to accurately formulate bids for various projects and review Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
You'll have access to interactive online learning content with tools and resources that can be immediately applied to real-world projects. You'll also gain hands-on experience using Bluebeam construction software while completing coursework and assessments.
You can join weekly one-hour virtual drop-in sessions with your instructor and peers to further enrich your learning experience. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to analyze bid documents, conduct rejected bid analyses and understand the overall tendering process for both government and private contracts.
This course is ideal if you:
- are an estimator or project manager looking to enhance your skills in commercial construction estimating and budgeting
- are interested in learning how to use Bluebeam construction software to create estimates and digital documents.
You must complete the following courses before you can register for this one:
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:
- explain the different construction types, contract documents and their functions
- formulate an appropriate bid for the type of work requested.
Upcoming dates
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Registration for this course closes two days prior to the start date.
After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this non-credit course, you can self-print your unofficial completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Costs
Textbook and reading list
All required course materials are included in your tuition fees.
Technology
To be successful in this course, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements.
- Internet access
A functional webcam and microphone are recommended to allow for a more collaborative learning experience.
Access to Bluebeam construction software will be provided.
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants including the Canada Alberta Job Grant.
Applicable certificates
This course applies to the following certificate programs:
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.