Canada's New Objective-Based Codes
& Fire Safety Performance_based Solutions
September 23-24, 2003 - Winnipeg and October 15-16, 2003 - Calgary
All provinces and territories have endorsed the move to objective-based codes. This course will provide attendees with an understanding of the proposed objective-based codes to be published in 2004 by the National Research Council to replace the current prescriptive-based codes. The structure of the objective-based codes will differ from what is in use today. The acceptable solutions for achieving the objectives will be discussed in terms of prescriptive and performance-based solutions. Performance-based solutions will be recognized as one form of acceptable solutions under objective-based codes. This course will provide attendees with background on the development of objective-based codes, the basis for their development and an understanding of their use. Attendees will gain an advanced understanding of the “new” code structure.
Construction Contracts & the Latest
Standard Contract Forms - "NEW CCDC 2-2003 Update"
September 29-30, 2003 - Winnipeg
Gain a fundamental understanding of contract law as it applies to construction, but also a thorough understanding of the bidding process, its customs and procedures, and all the administrative requirements and processes that need to be followed throughout the construction of a project.
Practical Health & Safety Auditing
October 6-7, 2003 - Winnipeg
This course provides a comprehensive review of audit procedures, including guidelines for audit planing,interview skills,exit interviews, reports and documentation, internal auditing skills and techniques. Discover how a health and safety audit can increase the performance, competitiveness and the profitability of your organization and and how to successfully implement change when required.
Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures
October 21-22, 203 - Vancouver and October 23-24, 2003 - Calgary
October 28-29, 2003 - Regina and October 30-31, 2003 - Winnipeg
Course covers the latest advances in materials & techniques for rehabilitation of concrete structures to reduce costs, risk and avoid liability. Focus includes indentification of deterioration mechanisms, selecting the right materials & techniques for the job and the development of your rehabilitation strategy to avoid failures, defects & deterioration.
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Dalhousie University Continuing Technical Education 5269 Morris Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1B6 |
Call Gena Brewer at 1-800-565-0703; fax 902-423-9859; gena.brewer@dal.ca www.cte.dal.ca |