Description
CMAA Test Prep and Contract Administration Certification Course
This course equips Construction Management professionals to take and pass the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) certification exam, focusing on Contract Administration.
Understanding Contract Administration
The contract administration process in construction can be complex. To excel as a Construction Manager, you need to master various disciplines critical to project success. This course covers:
- Contract Administration Functions and Processes: Learn the core functions and processes that drive effective contract management.
- Role and Duties of the Contract Administrator: Understand the responsibilities and tasks assigned to Contract Administrators.
- Types of Contracts: Explore the four main types of contracts used in construction.
- Contract Administration During Procurement and Construction: Study how to manage contracts throughout procurement and construction.
- Objectives of Contract Management: Learn the goals and objectives necessary for successful contract management.
- SMART Goals for Contract Managers: Set SMART goals to enhance your contract management effectiveness.
Course Learning Outcomes
By completing this CMAA Test Prep and Contract Administration Certification Course, you will:
- Project Deliveries: Master project delivery methods and strategies.
- Pre-Design Sustainability Plan: Develop and implement sustainability plans before starting the design phase.
- Master Schedule: Create and manage a comprehensive master schedule.
- Design Reviews: Conduct thorough design reviews to ensure project success.
- Constructability Review: Identify potential issues early through constructability reviews.
- Commissioning Review: Validate project success with effective commissioning reviews.
- Bid Advertisements, Amendments, Review, and Awards: Manage the bid process from advertisements to awards.
- Cost Reporting: Implement robust cost reporting practices.
- Change Management: Handle changes and modifications efficiently.
- Cost Control: Control project costs and stay within budget.
- Field Reports: Produce accurate field reports to document project progress.
- Documentation Procedures: Follow proper procedures for contract documentation.
- Punchlist: Manage punchlists to address project deficiencies.
- Final Permits: Ensure you obtain and comply with all final permits.
- Claims Resolutions: Resolve claims and disputes effectively.
- Beneficial Occupancy: Understand beneficial occupancy and its implications.
- Project Closeout: Complete projects successfully, meeting all requirements.
Certification and Exam Preparation
By finishing this course, you will earn certification and gain the knowledge needed to pass the Contract Administration portion of the CMAA Construction Manager Certification Exam.
Will I receive contract administration in construction reference material that I can download and use for future?
Yes! When you sign up for the course, you will be able to access, download, and print the sustainable practices document that you can utilize for future reference.
What is sustainable construction management?
If the owner wishes to have a sustainable project, then it is the CMs responsibility to deliver. Sustainable construction Management is the delivery of a construction project that meets the environmental goals of the facility owner. As professionals, the owner may also request to leverage your experience in the industry to work with the design team and come up with additional sustainability techniques.
What are some sustainable construction techniques?
Building with recycled materials
Recycling construction waste
Building the site on a brownfield or a field that had already been developed.
Orientation of the building
Energy efficient mechanical and electrical equipment
Efficient water fixtures
What are some sustainable construction materials?
Materials that are recycled pre or post-consumer use are considered sustainable materials. Some of these materials are
Metals
Wood
Fly Ash
Slag
Also, materials that increase the air quality in the facility should be considered sustainable. These materials would reduce or remove Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), which can consequently be inhaled by occupants of the facility. VOCs can cause various forms of discomfort with the occupants of any facility.
What does LEED mean in construction?
LEED means Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It is a sustainability standards process to ensure the construction project is environmentally considered and is given a rating based on those considerations.
3 reviews for Contract Administration
Ratings and Reviews
For me, it was a review of the information, and a few gray areas were cleared up.
Put together nicely in a very short and concise manner.
Good course, great info! Easy to follow along and very basic. I would have like to see more detail about the root cause analysis investigation, I think that would be helpful information for junior SSHO's.