The Advanced Procurement for Construction text is a compendium chapter to the OPBA’s textbook, The Principles of Effective Public Procurement, designed to present an overview of procurement relating to construction projects, including new builds, renovations and demolitions. This text includes necessary components to the construction procurement process in sufficient detail to provide to Principles Program participants, and to those who would read these chapters for general interest, an excellent working guide to the entire process from concept to final completion and review. 

This Advanced Construction course is an elective course, therefore it is not mandatory to complete if you are working toward writing the Principles Program exam.  

To those procurement professionals in the public sector who are called upon for their expertise in developing and administering large, sometimes complex procurements for construction, this chapter will provide a compendium of helpful information not only for the tendering process but for other considerations about which owners need to be mindful.

Sections include:

• The Construction Act
• Pre-construction considerations and requirements that need to be satisfied before a shovel hits the ground
• The competitive process to secure a competent and knowledgeable prime consultant including the RPF process and the importance of a good working relationship
• Overview of various contract models

 The reader should note that some of the points addressed in this chapter specifically pertain to agencies located and operating within the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Shipping cost of $5.00 plus HST (13%) included + GST (5%) included on textbook cost of $82.95

The Advanced Procurement for Construction text is a compendium chapter to the OPBA’s textbook, The Principles of Effective Public Procurement, designed to present an overview of procurement relating to construction projects, including new builds, renovations and demolitions. This text includes necessary components to the construction procurement process in sufficient detail to provide to Principles Program participants, and to those who would read these chapters for general interest, an excellent working guide to the entire process from concept to final completion and review. 

This Advanced Construction course is an elective course, therefore it is not mandatory to complete if you are working toward writing the Principles Program exam.  

To those procurement professionals in the public sector who are called upon for their expertise in developing and administering large, sometimes complex procurements for construction, this chapter will provide a compendium of helpful information not only for the tendering process but for other considerations about which owners need to be mindful.

Sections include:

• The Construction Act
• Pre-construction Considerations and requirements that need to be satisfied before a shovel hits the ground
• The competitive process to secure a competent and knowledgeable prime consultant including the RPF process and the importance of a good working relationship
• Overview of various contract models

 The reader should note that some of the points addressed in this chapter specifically pertain to agencies located and operating within the Province of Ontario, Canada.

Shipping cost of $5.00 plus HST (13%) included + GST (5%) included on textbook cost of $33.60

Please note, this chapter is now included in the Principles of Effective Public Procurement Textbook, however if you require a text for Introduction to Procurement for Construction, this book will support your learning.

It is a valuable tool for those new to construction procurement and for those who want to refresh their understanding. It 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.

Sections include:

• Contracts General
• Stipulated (or Lump Sum) Pricing Structure
• Engaging the Contractor

Shipping cost of $5.00 plus HST (13%) included + GST (5%) included on textbook cost of $78.75

Please note, this chapter is now included in the Principles of Effective Public Procurement Textbook, however if you require a text for Introduction to Procurement for Construction, this book will support your learning.

It is a valuable tool for those new to construction procurement and for those who want to refresh their understanding. It 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.

Sections include:

• Contracts General
• Stipulated (or Lump Sum) Pricing Structure
• Engaging the Contractor

Shipping cost of $5.00 plus HST (13%) included + GST (5%) included on textbook cost of $29.40

Fully revised in 2024, this updated text is the public procurement reference no one in our profession should be without. Geared toward the Canadian public sector employee, this is a valuable tool for entry level and experienced public procurement professionals alike. This can also be an ideal text for your own procurement training program. This is the required reference text for the OPBA's Principles of Effective Public Procurement Certificate Program, and includes all the chapters from the previous text, plus the new addition of Introduction to Procurement for Construction.

Chapters include:

• Introduction to Public Procurement
• Procurement and the Law
• Principles of Risk Management
• Competitive Bidding
• Advanced Competitive Bidding
• Co-operative Procurement
• Introduction to Procurement for Construction

Coil-bound textbook which includes sample documents.

Non-Member Rate: Shipping cost of $5.00 plus HST (13%) included + GST (5%) included on textbook cost of $150.00

Member Rate: Shipping cost of $5.00 plus HST (13%) included + GST (5%) included on textbook cost of $125.00 

Fully revised in 2024, this updated text is the public procurement reference no one in our profession should be without. Geared toward the Canadian public sector employee, this is a valuable tool for entry level and experienced public procurement professionals alike. This can also be an ideal text for your own procurement training program. This is the required reference text for the OPBA's Principles of Effective Public Procurement Certificate Program, and includes all the chapters from the previous text, plus the new addition of Introduction to Procurement for Construction.

Chapters include:

• Introduction to Public Procurement
• Procurement and the Law
• Principles of Risk Management
• Competitive Bidding
• Advanced Competitive Bidding
• Co-operative Procurement
• Introduction to Procurement for Construction

Coil-bound textbook which includes sample documents.

Shipping cost of $5.00 plus HST (13%) included + GST (5%) included on textbook cost of $105.00