65%

• Symbols and abbreviations on plan views
• Symbols and abbreviations on profile views
• Existing site conditions
• Plan vs profile drawings
• Elevation and grade
• Specialized information and instructions
• Contract elements and content
• Bonds, insurance and method payment
• Information for bidders
• Case studies based on actual projects

This course will enable participants to recognize and interpret data included on engineering drawings, compare engineering drawings to existing construction site conditions, and interpret appropriate construction actions based on the engineering plans. Participants will also learn to interpret data noted for special instructions, and how to calculate a grade for roads, sewers, and watermains.

Participants will be taught the purpose, most common types, and elements of standard municipal contracts. In addition, they will learn to identify which contract elements take precedence, and the elements of a standard form of tender. The most common types and purpose of bonds, and how contracts can be discharged will also be covered. The course will conclude with exercises to correlate contract documents and engineering drawings.

This course will benefit road supervisors, inspectors, lead hands, forepersons, and any personnel directly involved in the administration of construction contracts.

Successful completion of both parts of the T.J. Mahony Road school

This course is recognized by:

Association of Ontario Road Supervisors certification program: (Approval Pending)

OACETT: (Approval Pending)

EIC: The Engineering Institute of Canada awards this course with 2 Continuing Education Units.

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Course notes

Discussions; presentations.

Quizzes, comprehensive final examination; overall grade of 65%.