SELF LEARNING GUIDELINES

You are now at the stage and exploring the construction process for the project. Here are some areas you will want to understand as you get into your construction planning:

1. Compile a list of potential contractors in your area and evaluate the contractors on the basis of set criteria

   1. Who are the main players in the construction phase? when should they be engaged? what are the cost of their services?
      1. SERVICE PROVIDERS

2. Understand construction management and how to initiate, plan, and monitor the construction process

   1. Conduct a gap analysis to assess the amount of work you would need to contract
      • Canadian Construction Documents Committee// Comité canadien des documents de construction: https://www.ccdc.org/
   2. Understand the material procurement process for construction sites
      1. City of Toronto’s Zoning Review Applicable Law to receive building Permit: https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/building-construction/preliminary-zoning-reviews-information/apply-for-a-zoning-review/zoning-applicable-law-certificate/

3. Identify the key tools for effective construction management such as Gantt Charts and communication logs

   1. Create a simple gantt chart for your project
   • How to Create a Simple Gantt Chart in Excel: The Best Free Template by Team Gantt: https://www.teamgantt.com/free-gantt-chart-excel-template
   • Build a Gantt chart in minutes with Timeline by Asana: https://asana.com/go/timeline?&utm_campaign=NB--NAMER--CA--EN--Features&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pd_cpc_nb&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAg9urBhB_EiwAgw88mf5ozHtcqS6yjjpVVVYpJ0pHv7ln6Vh3y4NfvUrl3gPZnhbrx0pC_BoCSgMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

   To continue your learning, please refer to the resources attached below:

   12 steps of construction

   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-thd4PJKBw

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