Change Order Management Course (October 1, 2026)

Description

Changes are an inevitable part of the construction process but if not managed well, change orders can cause unnecessary project disruptions and lead to cost increases and schedule delays. This course will provide participants with best practices for successfully navigating this complex project management challenge.

Audience

Construction Owners, Managers, Estimators, Supervisors, and Staff.

Course Duration:

8 hours of lessons with instructor.

At the end of the course participants will be able to:

Identify changes from the original contract

• Document the changes
• Price changes fairly and realistically
• Present and negotiate changes collaboratively
• Understand the importance of early detection of change orders
• Negotiate delay claims caused by changes
• Understand the wording within commonly used contracts eg., CCDC 2 and CCA 1
• Develop a change order process for a construction company
• Issue a notice of dispute
• Proactively negotiate fair time and material rates at the bidding stage of a project

Course Facilitator 

Tim Williams MBA, B.Econ., CPA, GSC, is the President of Construction U.
Tim has worked with numerous construction companies for over thirty years and is a Gold Seal Certified project manager. He is an experienced and sought after trainer who has trained thousands of construction company leaders and companies on behalf of construction industry associations across Canada

This course is worth 2 Gold Seal Credits

Refund Policy: The ECA requires a minimum of 5 business days to qualify for a refund. Cancellations made within 5 business days will be offered to transfer their registration to a future offering. Failure to attend the new date may result in the forfeit of your registration and fees. Please reach out to education@edmca.com for more information.