Why Understanding the Canadian Construction Industry Matters to You

Build clarity around the industry’s structure, practices, and evolving landscape.

The Canadian construction industry plays a central role in shaping the built environment and driving economic activity. Understanding how it is structured, its key sectors, participants, delivery models, and regulatory frameworks is essential for effective engagement. This course offers a clear, practical foundation for anyone entering the industry or looking to deepen their insight into its organization, challenges, and emerging trends. Whether you're new to the field or advancing your professional knowledge, this course will help you navigate the industry with confidence and context.
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What You Will Learn

Explore the full list of modules and lessons included in this course.

    1. 1.1 Learning Objectives

    2. 1.2 Course Outcomes and Certification Programs Credits

    3. 1.3 Target Audience and Career Relevance

    4. 1.4 Meet Your Instructor

    5. 1.5 Why Context Matters in Canadian Construction

    6. 1.6 Course Structure and Learning Path

    7. 1.7 Expectations and Evaluation Criteria

    8. 1.8 Participant Survey

    1. 2.0 Module Introduction

    2. 2.1 Economic, Political, and Regional Considerations

    3. 2.1 Economic, Political, and Regional Considerations - Quiz

    4. 2.2 Evolution of the Canadian Construction Landscape

    5. 2.2 Evolution of the Canadian Construction Landscape - Quiz

    6. 2.3 Construction Sectors: ICI, Residential, Civil, Industrial

    7. 2.3 Construction Sectors: ICI, Residential, Civil, Industrial - Quiz

    8. 2.4 Key Participants: Owners, Contractors, Consultants, Trades

    9. 2.4 Key Participants: Owners, Contractors, Consultants, Trades - Quiz

    10. 2.5 National and Regional Trends: Labour, Innovation, Market Demands

    11. 2.5 National and Regional Trends: Labour, Innovation, Market Demands - Quiz

    12. 2.6 Unique Challenges in Canada: Climate, Geography, Indigenous Contexts

    13. 2.6 Unique Challenges in Canada: Climate, Geography, Indigenous Contexts - Quiz

    1. 3.0 Module Introduction

    2. 3.1 Common Project Types in Canada

    3. 3.1 Common Project Types in Canada - Quiz

    4. 3.2 The Project Life Cycle: Initiation to Closeout

    5. 3.2 The Project Life Cycle: Initiation to Closeout - Quiz

    6. 3.3 Overview of Delivery Methods (DBB, DB, CM, IPD, P3)

    7. 3.3 Overview of Delivery Methods (DBB, DB, CM, IPD, P3) - Quiz

    8. 3.4 How Delivery Methods Impact Costing, Risk, and Roles

    9. 3.4 How Delivery Methods Impact Costing, Risk, and Roles - Quiz

    10. 3.5 Case Examples of Canadian Projects Using Different Models

    1. 4.0 Module Introduction

    2. 4.1 Overview of Federal and Provincial Regulatory Bodies

    3. 4.1 Overview of Federal and Provincial Regulatory Bodies - Quiz

    4. 4.2 Key Industry Associations and Their Roles

    5. 4.2 Key Industry Associations and Their Roles - Quiz

    6. 4.3 Labour Representation: Unions, Trade Associations, Labour Codes

    7. 4.3 Labour Representation: Unions, Trade Associations, Labour Codes - Quiz

    8. 4.4 Codes, Standards, and Construction Compliance Requirements

    9. 4.4 Codes, Standards, and Construction Compliance Requirements - Quiz

    10. 4.5 Navigating Permitting and Inspection Processes in Canada

    11. 4.5 Navigating Permitting and Inspection Processes in Canada - Quiz

    1. 5.0 Module Introduction

    2. 5.1 Overview of Emerging Construction Technologies

    3. 5.1 Overview of Emerging Construction Technologies - Quiz

    4. 5.2 Practical Applications: BIM, Drones, Prefab, Automation

    5. 5.2 Practical Applications: BIM, Drones, Prefab, Automation - Quiz

    6. 5.3 Benefits and Implementation Challenges in Digital Adoption

    7. 5.3 Benefits and Implementation Challenges in Digital Adoption - Quiz

    8. 5.4 Canadian Software Ecosystem: Procore, Revit, BIM 360

    9. 5.4 Canadian Software Ecosystem: Procore, Revit, BIM 360 - Quiz

    10. 5.5 The Construction Skills Gap and Workforce Digital Readiness

    11. 5.6 Case Studies: Digital Success Stories in Canadian Projects

    1. 6.0 Module Introduction

    2. 6.1 The Business Case for Sustainable Construction

    3. 6.1 The Business Case for Sustainable Construction - Quiz

    4. 6.2 Overview of LEED, Net Zero, and Passive House Standards

    5. 6.2 Overview of LEED, Net Zero, and Passive House Standards - Quiz

    6. 6.3 Federal and Provincial Incentives for Green Construction

    7. 6.3 Federal and Provincial Incentives for Green Construction - Quiz

    8. 6.4 Emerging Trends: Embodied Carbon, Circular Economy, Lifecycle Assessment

    9. 6.4 Emerging Trends: Embodied Carbon, Circular Economy, Lifecycle Assessment - Quiz

    10. 6.5 Canadian Case Studies in High-Performance Green Buildings

About this course

  • $869.00
  • 70 lessons
  • Total learning commitment to complete this course: 42 hours
  • Course format: text, presentations, audio, downloadable PDF's.

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All lessons have a dedicated discussion section so you can ask questions, see previously answered questions, interact with other course participants and your instructor. You do not have to go through this learning journey alone or have to ponder on unanswered questions.
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