BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID://OPBA//459150 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260417T041749 VTIMEZONE:America/New_York DTSTART:20260127T230000Z DTEND:20260129T020000Z UID:459150 SUMMARY:PPS - Advanced Procurement for Construction (Virtual - Zoom) LOCATION:Zoom - links will be distributed prior to event DESCRIPTION:PPS - Advanced Procurement for Construction (Virtual - Zoom)\n\n01/27/26 06:00 PM EST\n - 01/28/26 09:00 PM EST\Description:\nJanuary 27 - 28, 2026\n6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET\nVirtual Learning\n\nRegistration closes Tuesday, January 20, 2026\n\nDESCRIPTION\n\nThis course is delivered via the Zoom delivery method, happening in two (2) three 3-hour sessions.\n\nThe Advanced Procurement for Construction course is for procurement professionals in the public sector who are called upon for their expertise in developing and administering large, sometimes complex procurement for construction. This course is part of OPBA's Public Procurement Specialties (PPS).\n\nAlthough the Introduction to Construction is not a pre-requisite for the Advanced Construction course, it is strongly advised that learners have experience in construction procurement. The Advanced course qualifies as one of the two additional courses required to be eligible to write the Principles exam. Learners do not have to be enrolled in the Principles Certificate program to take this course. \n\nInstructor: Victoria Mirlocca, Q.Arb, CPPB, C.Mgr., C.I.M., NIGP-CPP, CPSD\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\nBy the end of this course participants will be able to:\n• Explain many of the pre-construction activities and activities that need to be addressed during a construction project: i.e., studies, assessments and surveys\n• Explore a variety of sustainability considerations; including LEED\n• Identify the phases of a construction project\n• Describe the types of contract methods that can be used for a construction project; including control, risk and cost considerations\n• Explain the roles and responsibilities the Prime Consultant and the Construction Manager and their relationships to the Owner\n\nDATE AND TIME\n\nThis six (6) hour Zoom virtual learning seminar has two (2) online sessions:\n\nTuesday, January 27 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET\n\nAND\n\nWednesday, January 28 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET\n\nStudents must attend both sessions to receive course credit.\n\nThe Zoom meeting link and login information will be distributed before the first session.\n\nPRE-WORK\n\nStudents will receive a short pre-work assignment to complete approximately 4 business days (Jan. 21) before the first session. If you have not received course materials/pre-work, etc. prior to the course you are registered for, you are responsible for emailing members@opba.ca to obtain them before your course start date.\n\nREFUNDS & PAYMENTS\n\nPlease refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancellations and/or refunds.\n\nFORMAT\n\nLearn more about the Zoom platform and its system requirements here. Remember to use a wired internet connection (as opposed to wi-fi, if possible) for the best viewing experience.\n\nOPBA Principles Program seminars are designed for student participation. In order to get the most out of the session and ensure two-way discussion, students are encouraged to fully participate by having camera and microphone on during the virtual session, or to actively participate in chat where access to a A/V equipment is not possible.\n\nStudents are also encouraged to maintain a respectful learning environment by minimizing multi-tasking distractions, and background noise. Please ensure mobile phones and computer notifications are off or muted, and place yourself on mute until you want to, or are called upon, to speak.\n\nCERTIFICATE PROGRAM\n\nAttendance Credit: Six (6) contact hours. Students must attend both sessions to receive course credit.\n\nProgram Textbook: ** Learners can purchase the updated textbooks for each construction course, which are available for purchase in the OPBA Store. \n\nProgram Enrollment: If you plan to apply this course toward the Principles of Effective Public Procurement certificate program, you must be enrolled in the program - please click the link to enroll. \n\nREGISTRATION\n\nSpace is limited: Register early to avoid disappointment. There will be a $25 late fee applied to join this course after the registration deadline. Please email members@opba.ca to request a late registration. \n\nCancellations: In writing only, up to ten (10) business days before the event, after which we regret that we cannot refund your registration fee. Please refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancellations and/or refunds.\n\nRegistration Fees:\n\n\n \n \n Title\n Fee\n Valid Dates\n Member Status\n Points\n CEUs\n Hours\n \n \n Virtual Learning Member Rate\n $269.73\n Until January 20, 2026\n Members Only\n 0.0000\n 0.0000\n 6.0000\n \n \n Virtual Learning - Non Member\n $329.68\n Until January 20, 2026\n All Registrants\n 0.0000\n 0.0000\n 6.0000\n \n \n\n\nRegistration closes January 20, 2026\n\Location:\nZoom - links will be distributed prior to event\n\n, X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:PPS - Advanced Procurement for Construction (Virtual - Zoom)

01/27/26 06:00 PM EST - 01/28/26 09:00 PM EST
Description:

January 27 - 28, 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET
Virtual Learning

Registration closes Tuesday, January 20, 2026

DESCRIPTION

This course is delivered via the Zoom delivery method, happening in two (2) three 3-hour sessions.

The Advanced Procurement for Construction course is for procurement professionals in the public sector who are called upon for their expertise in developing and administering large, sometimes complex procurement for construction. This course is part of OPBA's Public Procurement Specialties (PPS).

Although the Introduction to Construction is not a pre-requisite for the Advanced Construction course, it is strongly advised that learners have experience in construction procurement. The Advanced course qualifies as one of the two additional courses required to be eligible to write the Principles exam. Learners do not have to be enrolled in the Principles Certificate program to take this course. 

Instructor: Victoria Mirlocca, Q.Arb, CPPB, C.Mgr., C.I.M., NIGP-CPP, CPSD

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course participants will be able to:
• Explain many of the pre-construction activities and activities that need to be addressed during a construction project: i.e., studies, assessments and surveys
• Explore a variety of sustainability considerations; including LEED
• Identify the phases of a construction project
• Describe the types of contract methods that can be used for a construction project; including control, risk and cost considerations
• Explain the roles and responsibilities the Prime Consultant and the Construction Manager and their relationships to the Owner

DATE AND TIME

This six (6) hour Zoom virtual learning seminar has two (2) online sessions:

Tuesday, January 27 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET

AND

Wednesday, January 28 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET

Students must attend both sessions to receive course credit.

The Zoom meeting link and login information will be distributed before the first session.

PRE-WORK

Students will receive a short pre-work assignment to complete approximately 4 business days (Jan. 21) before the first session. If you have not received course materials/pre-work, etc. prior to the course you are registered for, you are responsible for emailing members@opba.ca to obtain them before your course start date.

REFUNDS & PAYMENTS

Please refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancellations and/or refunds.

FORMAT

Learn more about the Zoom platform and its system requirements here. Remember to use a wired internet connection (as opposed to wi-fi, if possible) for the best viewing experience.

OPBA Principles Program seminars are designed for student participation. In order to get the most out of the session and ensure two-way discussion, students are encouraged to fully participate by having camera and microphone on during the virtual session, or to actively participate in chat where access to a A/V equipment is not possible.

Students are also encouraged to maintain a respectful learning environment by minimizing multi-tasking distractions, and background noise. Please ensure mobile phones and computer notifications are off or muted, and place yourself on mute until you want to, or are called upon, to speak.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Attendance Credit: Six (6) contact hours. Students must attend both sessions to receive course credit.

Program Textbook: ** Learners can purchase the updated textbooks for each construction course, which are available for purchase in the OPBA Store. 

Program Enrollment: If you plan to apply this course toward the Principles of Effective Public Procurement certificate program, you must be enrolled in the program - please click the link to enroll. 

REGISTRATION

Space is limited: Register early to avoid disappointment. There will be a $25 late fee applied to join this course after the registration deadline. Please email members@opba.ca to request a late registration. 

Cancellations: In writing only, up to ten (10) business days before the event, after which we regret that we cannot refund your registration fee. Please refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancellations and/or refunds.

Registration Fees:

Title Fee Valid Dates Member Status Points CEUs Hours
Virtual Learning Member Rate $269.73 Until January 20, 2026 Members Only 0.0000 0.0000 6.0000
Virtual Learning - Non Member $329.68 Until January 20, 2026 All Registrants 0.0000 0.0000 6.0000

Registration closes January 20, 2026


Location:
Zoom - links will be distributed prior to event

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