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Construction Practices in Canada: Navigating Challenges

A Comprehensive Guide to Construction Industry Dynamics, Affordable Housing, Development Projects, and Risk Management

Created byLee Weiss Vasor, PhD, PEng, PMP
4.5
(97 reviews)
BeginnerUpdated May 27, 2023
Construction Practices in Canada: Navigating Challenges

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand the significance of the construction industry in Canada, including its contribution to the national GDP, employment opportunities, and its role in supporting infrastructure and housing needs.
check_circleIdentify the challenges and complexities involved in building affordable housing in Canada, including the need for incremental change, stakeholder collaboration, and potential involvement of foreign construction companies.
check_circleGain insights into the process of meeting the growing demand for housing in Canada, including the development of large-scale projects, navigating uncharted territory, and the importance of early consultation with municipalities.
check_circleAcquire knowledge and strategies to navigate complex development projects, including the involvement of different levels of government, stakeholder management, decision-making processes, and the critical role of zoning applications and council approvals.

About This Course

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the construction industry in Canada, highlighting its significance and the evolving landscape. Participants will gain insights into the importance of the construction industry in supporting infrastructure development, addressing housing needs, and adapting to changing environmental demands.

The course covers key topics such as:

  • The challenges of building affordable housing
  • Meeting growing housing demands
  • Navigating complex development projects
  • Pre-design and feasibility engineering
  • Maximizing efficiency in site development
  • Managing risks in engineering projects
  • Developing deliverables
  • Responding to last-minute changes in the construction and design process

Participants will acquire practical knowledge and strategies to tackle these challenges, optimize construction practices, and improve project outcomes. Through case studies, interactive discussions, and expert insights, this course equips professionals with the tools needed to navigate the dynamic construction industry in Canada effectively.

Your Instructor

Lee Weiss Vasor, PhD, PEng, PMP
Lee Weiss Vasor, PhD, PEng, PMP

Associate | Dillon Consulting Limited

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Lee is an associate at Dillon with 16 years of experience delivering infrastructure projects across North America. Her most recent project responsibilities have included managing PLAAs on behalf of the ECWE Technical Advisor. Prior to this, she was the managing utility relocations, permits and agreements for the Hamilton LRT. Lee also managed the overall procurement for rail signaling design and development at Thales Canada, capital projects related to the Intermodal business unit at CN and a variety of large-scale water and wastewater projects as a Project Manager at the Regional Municipality of York.

Credit Information

Do these courses count toward my professional development requirements?

This portal is provided as a training and development resource for City of Markham employees. Every course is delivered by a qualified subject matter expert or learning organization, is quantifiable in hours, and is verifiable — you receive a documented certificate of completion for every course you finish, stored on LearnFormula indefinitely.

If you hold a professional designation (for example in engineering, accounting, human resources, or law), courses may be counted as professionally relevant, verifiable learning activities toward your continuing professional development. Individual practitioners are responsible for confirming that an activity meets the requirements of their professional body. For questions about the City of Markham's training and development policies, please speak with your people leader or Human Resources.

What Students Are Saying

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