6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern
December 9 + 10, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Virtual Learning
Registration closes December 2, 2025
DESCRIPTION
The Introduction to Construction is a mandatory course to be eligible to write the Principles Exam as part of the Principles Certificate program. The course content has been updated to ensure that learners receive current information related to construction procurement in today’s environment. This course provides a step-by-step description of the process to retain a general contractor for construction using the design/bid/build contract model and stipulated price contract.
Instructors: Carl Bonitto, CSCMP, NISCL-CSCL
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course participants will be able to:
• Explain how “improvement” projects carried out in the province of Ontario are subject to the Construction Act
• Describe the type of contract method most commonly used for a construction project; including control, risk and cost considerations
• Describe the types of pricing structures that can be used for a construction project
• Outline many of the important factors to consider when engaging a contractor
DATE AND TIME
This six (6) hour Zoom virtual learning seminar has two (2) online sessions:
Tuesday, December 9th at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
AND
Wednesday, December 10th at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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 the day after the registration deadline, December 3. 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 Enrollment: If you plan to apply this seminar toward the Principles of Effective Public Procurement certificate program, you must be enrolled in the program.
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: Course fees are nontransferable to other courses. Please refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancelations and/or refunds.
Registration Fees:
| Title | Fee | Valid Dates | Member Status | Points | CEUs | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Learning Member Rate | $261.88 | Until December 2, 2025 | Members Only | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 6.0000 |
| Virtual Learning - Non Member | $320.07 | Until December 2, 2025 | All Registrants | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 6.0000 |
Registration closes December 2, 2025
| 12/9/2025 - 12/10/2025 |    |