6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern
September 23 - 24, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET
Virtual Learning
Registration closes Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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.
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: Carl Bonitto, CPPO, CPPB
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:
Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET
AND
Thursday, September 24th 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 (Sept. 17) 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.
Registration Fees:
| Title | Fee | Valid Dates | Member Status | Points | CEUs | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Learning Member Rate | $261.88 | Until Sept. 16, 2025 | Members Only | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 6.0000 |
| Virtual Learning - Non Member | $320.07 | Until Sept. 16, 2025 | All Registrants | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 6.0000 |
Please refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancellations and/or refunds.
Registration closes September 16, 2025
| 9/23/2025 - 9/24/2025 |    |