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Overview

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles and applications of the City of Toronto Field Services Manua
• Perform municipal inspection procedures in compliance with the manual
• Inspect and manage the field work of contracts effectively in alignment with the city's infrastructure project guidelines
• Apply best practices to ensure successful project outcomes in municipal construction
• Address common challenges faced during municipal project inspections and administration

Description
This focused 3-hour course provides an essential introduction to the City of Toronto's Field Services Manual, a critical document for professionals involved in municipal infrastructure projects' inspection and contract administration. The manual outlines the standards and procedures for overseeing surface and underground works, ensuring compliance with the city's specific project quality, safety, and performance requirements. By attending this course, participants will understand the critical elements of the manual, including its role in guiding inspection practices, contract administration, and overall project management within the City of Toronto.

The course is designed to help inspectors, contract administrators, and other municipal professionals apply the manual's guidelines daily. With practical insights into the manual's application, participants will learn how to handle the complexities of municipal infrastructure projects and ensure adherence to city standards. While this course is particularly relevant for City of Toronto employees, it is also open to professionals from other regions involved in similar projects or interested in understanding Toronto's municipal inspection procedures.

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for municipal construction inspection and contract administration professionals, particularly those working on infrastructure projects within the City of Toronto. City of Toronto employees, such as inspectors, contract administrators, and project managers, will benefit from learning how to apply the specific guidelines and procedures outlined in the Field Services Manual.

The course is also highly relevant to consultants, engineers, and contractors who collaborate on municipal projects and must understand the city's requirements for surface and underground works.

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Syllabus

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to the Field Services Manual
• Purpose and scope of the City of Toronto Field Services Manual.
• Key stakeholders: Inspectors, Contract Administrators, and other municipal professionals.
• Overview of municipal infrastructure projects covered by the manual.
2. Inspection Procedures for Surface and Underground Works
• Standard procedures for surface works inspection (e.g., roads, sidewalks).
• Underground works inspection guidelines (e.g., water, sewer, utilities).
• Ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety regulations.
3. Contract Administration and Project Management
• Role of contract administrators in municipal projects.
• Effective management of contracts using the manual’s guidelines.
• Addressing challenges in contract compliance and resolution of disputes.
4. Field Application of the Manual
• Case studies: Practical application of the manual in real-world projects.
• Common issues faced by inspectors and contract administrators.
• Best practices for maintaining project quality and timelines.
5. Q&A and Open Discussion
• Addressing participant questions on specific aspects of the manual.
• Discussion of recent municipal projects and their adherence to the manual.

Instructor

Chris has 35 years of experience in Engineering and Construction in various roles such as Contract Supervisor, Project Manager, Consulting for contract compliance auditing and other functions with the City of Toronto, and as a Consultant with an Engineering Consultant firm, a Contractor and the Toronto Parking Authority.

He has delivered many presentations as part of his work with these organizations, as well as at the Ontario Good Roads Association. As part of a team, he has assisted with the contract administration and inspection of numerous projects, including watermain and sewer installation, road and sidewalk construction, and TTC track allowance reconstruction contracts. He contributed in the development of the first City of Toronto Field Services Manual and a recent update to that manual, as well as acting as a facilitator in the development of a Contract Management Manual for the Toronto Parking Authority.