Practical Law and Documentation for Construction Managers is a 24-hour workforce training course that introduces students to construction contracts, project documentation, and the legal concepts that influence project expectations, risk management, and successful outcomes. Through real-world case studies and negotiation exercises, students learn how to interpret contract language, manage project records, understand insurance requirements, and navigate dispute-resolution processes when working with owners, contractors, and subcontractors.

Format: In-Person, Live Online, Hybrid
Course Hours: 24 Hours
Duration: Approximately 10 Weeks
CEUs: 2.4

Key Topics

• Construction contracts and contract structure
• Key contract clauses and legal responsibilities
• Insurance requirements and liability considerations
• Project documentation and recordkeeping practices
• Ethics in construction management
• Risk allocation and management
• Mediation, arbitration, and dispute-resolution methods
• Negotiation strategies for construction professionals

Skills You Will Gain

• Interpret common construction contract language
• Identify contract clauses that impact project risk and responsibility
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation
• Recognize insurance and liability requirements
• Use documentation to support change orders, claims, and dispute prevention
• Communicate effectively with owners, contractors, and subcontractors
• Apply practical negotiation and conflict-resolution techniques

Who Should Take This Course

• Emerging project managers
• Site supervisors
• Construction office administrators
• Contractors and subcontractors
• Construction professionals who work with contracts or project documentation
• Individuals pursuing Bergen Community College’s Construction Management Certificate

Career Pathways

• Assistant Project Manager
• Construction Project Manager
• Contract Administrator
• Construction Coordinator
• Site Supervisor
• Owner’s Representative

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED recommended
• Students pursuing the full Construction Management Certificate must be at least 18 years of age
• Basic understanding of construction projects is helpful but not required
• Computer and reliable internet access required for live online sessions
• English language proficiency sufficient to review contracts and technical documents

Certification Information

Students who successfully complete this course will receive a Bergen Community College Certificate of Completion. This course also applies toward Bergen Community College’s noncredit Certificate in Construction Management.

This course does not directly prepare students for a separate industry certification exam. No exam voucher, certification testing fee, or certification exam is included with registration.