CCDC contracts and the Gold Seal Certification
Lesson 2 of 6 in Site Supervisor & Gold Seal Communication · 22 minutes
Canadian construction runs on CCDC contracts and Gold Seal-certified supervisors. This lesson covers the CCDC family of contracts and the path to Gold Seal certification.
What you'll learn
- Identify common CCDC contracts and their differences
- Understand Gold Seal certification value
- Plan toward Gold Seal in your career
- Use CCDC framework in project management
From the lesson
CCDC contracts are the foundation of Canadian construction project administration. Gold Seal Certification is the supervisor-level credential. This lesson covers both — the contracts you'll work under and the credential that signals you're ready to lead projects.
1. The CCDC family of contracts
CCDC = Canadian Construction Documents Committee. Joint body of construction industry organizations. Publishes standard contract templates used across Canada.
Most common CCDC contracts:
CCDC 2 — Stipulated Price Contract: • Between owner and general contractor. • Owner pays a fixed price. • Most common for small-to-mid commercial projects. • Contractor takes on cost risk. • Changes through formal change…