COURSES

Certifications and Courses

Founded in 1996, Master Municipal Construction Documents Association is a leading authority and standard-setting body for municipal infrastructure construction, with an exceptionally strong foundation in industry best practices and an extensive network of municipal, contracting and consulting partners across British Columbia

Upcoming courses

Live online events

October 2026

21 Oct

From $395.00

Wednesday, 21 October 2026

09:00 AM PDT - 12:00 PM PDT (3 hours)

  • Online
Presented by
Andrew Walther
  • $395.00 excl. GST

Wed 21 Oct 2026

09:00 AM PDT - 12:00 PM PDT (3 hours)

The 2026 MMCD Infrastructure Data Standards (IDS) framework is modernizing how existing conditions models are prepared for municipal infrastructure and land development projects. This live online course focuses on Existing Conditions Modeling — the process used for creating a pre-engineering survey base plan and an existing conditions surface model.

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In-Person Contract Administration Course

BCIT Downtown Vancouver Campus

30 Oct - 31 Oct

From $943.00

Friday, 30 October 2026 - Saturday, 31 October 2026

08:30 AM PDT - 04:30 PM PDT (2 days)

  • BCIT Downtown Vancouver Campus
Presented by
Dieter Diedericks
  • $943.00 excl. GST

Fri 30 Oct 2026 - Sat 31 Oct 2026

08:30 AM PDT - 04:30 PM PDT (2 days)

This course prepares professionals to administer MMCD contracts effectively, providing the technical knowledge, legal framework, and ethical guidance required for success in the field.

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November 2026

3 Nov - 4 Nov

From $684.00

Tuesday, 3 November 2026 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

08:30 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST (2 days)

  • Online
Presented by
John Sturdy
  • $684.00 excl. GST

Tue 3 Nov 2026 - Wed 4 Nov 2026

08:30 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST (2 days)

This is an essential course to clarify contractual roles, risks, and best practices for contractors who want to ensure smooth project delivery and minimize disputes.

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Limited places

4 Nov - 2 Dec

From $945.00

Wednesday, 4 November 2026 - Wednesday, 2 December 2026

06:00 PM PST - 09:00 PM PST (5 weeks)

  • Online
Presented by
Dieter Diedericks
  • $945.00 excl. GST
Register2 places remaining
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Wed 4 Nov 2026 - Wed 2 Dec 2026

06:00 PM PST - 09:00 PM PST (5 weeks)

This course prepares professionals to administer MMCD contracts effectively, providing the technical knowledge, legal framework, and ethical guidance required for success in the field.

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Tuesday, 10 November 2026

09:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST (3 hours)

  • Online
Presented by
Andrew Walther
  • $395.00 excl. GST

Tue 10 Nov 2026

09:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST (3 hours)

Instruction on how to design surface transportation projects including: new roads, existing roads, road rehabilitation and other features such as sidewalks and trails using corridors and other functionality available in Autodesk Civil 3D 2026.

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17 Nov - 18 Nov

From $684.00

Tuesday, 17 November 2026 - Wednesday, 18 November 2026

08:30 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST (2 days)

  • Online
Presented by
John Sturdy
  • $684.00 excl. GST

Tue 17 Nov 2026 - Wed 18 Nov 2026

08:30 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST (2 days)

The MMCD Online Superintendent Course is a two-day, live online workshop designed for superintendents, field clerks, estimators, project managers, and municipal staff working with MMCD contracts. Participants will gain practical knowledge to manage construction risk, price Changes and Extra Work correctly, protect contractual rights, understand key deadlines and claims provisions, and apply MMCD requirements more effectively throughout project delivery. The course qualifies for 1 point in the CCA Gold Seal

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23 Nov - 24 Nov

From $943.00

Monday, 23 November 2026 - Tuesday, 24 November 2026

08:30 AM PST - 04:30 PM PST (2 days)

Presented by
John Sturdy
  • $943.00 excl. GST

Mon 23 Nov 2026 - Tue 24 Nov 2026

08:30 AM PST - 04:30 PM PST (2 days)

This course prepares professionals to administer MMCD contracts effectively, providing the technical knowledge, legal framework, and ethical guidance required for success in the field.

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25 Nov

From $648.00

Wednesday, 25 November 2026

08:30 AM PST - 04:30 PM PST (1 day)

Presented by
John Sturdy
  • $648.00 excl. GST

Wed 25 Nov 2026

08:30 AM PST - 04:30 PM PST (1 day)

This course is designed for contractor staff involved in estimating, project management, claims, or dispute resolution. It offers a high-level overview of MMCD contract roles and responsibilities, helping senior personnel better understand what superintendents should watch for—such as allowable overheads on Force Account work.

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26 Nov

From $684.00

Thursday, 26 November 2026

08:30 AM PST - 04:30 PM PST (1 day)

Presented by
John Sturdy
  • $684.00 excl. GST

Thu 26 Nov 2026

08:30 AM PST - 04:30 PM PST (1 day)

The MMCD Inspector Course is designed for experienced inspectors involved in infrastructure projects governed by the Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD). This course focuses on the administrative and contractual responsibilities of inspectors, especially in their interactions with contractors and Contract Administrators. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how authority is delegated

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28 Nov

From $648.00

Saturday, 28 November 2026

08:30 AM PST - 04:00 PM PST (1 day)

  • Online
Presented by
Dieter Diedericks
  • $648.00 excl. GST

Sat 28 Nov 2026

08:30 AM PST - 04:00 PM PST (1 day)

The MMCD Inspector Course is designed for experienced inspectors involved in infrastructure projects governed by the Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD). This course does not cover technical inspection tasks like reading drawings or conducting field tests. Instead, it focuses on the administrative and contractual responsibilities of inspectors, especially in their interactions with contractors and Contract Administrators.

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December 2026

Thursday, 3 December 2026

09:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST (3 hours)

  • Online
Presented by
Andrew Walther
  • $395.00 excl. GST

Thu 3 Dec 2026

09:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST (3 hours)

Learn how to design and manage storm sewer, sanitary sewer and watermain utilities using Civil 3D 2026 gravity networks and related tools. This demonstration-based course covers the complete gravity network workflow—from catalogs and parts lists to network creation, editing, annotation, quantity reporting and final plan production.

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In-Person Contract Administration Course

BCIT Downtown Vancouver Campus

4 Dec - 5 Dec

From $943.00

Friday, 4 December 2026 - Saturday, 5 December 2026

08:30 AM PST - 04:30 PM PST (2 days)

  • BCIT Downtown Vancouver Campus
Presented by
Dieter Diedericks
  • $943.00 excl. GST

Fri 4 Dec 2026 - Sat 5 Dec 2026

08:30 AM PST - 04:30 PM PST (2 days)

This course prepares professionals to administer MMCD contracts effectively, providing the technical knowledge, legal framework, and ethical guidance required for success in the field.

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In-Person Contract Administration Course

BCIT Downtown Vancouver Campus

7 Dec - 8 Dec

From $943.00

Monday, 7 December 2026 - Tuesday, 8 December 2026

08:30 AM PST - 04:30 PM PST (2 days)

  • BCIT Downtown Vancouver Campus
Presented by
John Sturdy
  • $943.00 excl. GST

Mon 7 Dec 2026 - Tue 8 Dec 2026

08:30 AM PST - 04:30 PM PST (2 days)

This course prepares professionals to administer MMCD contracts effectively, providing the technical knowledge, legal framework, and ethical guidance required for success in the field.

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Wednesday, 9 December 2026

08:00 AM PST - 04:30 PM PST (1 day)

Presented by
John Sturdy
  • $684.00 excl. GST

Wed 9 Dec 2026

08:00 AM PST - 04:30 PM PST (1 day)

This course is designed for contractor staff involved in estimating, project management, claims, or dispute resolution. It offers a high-level overview of MMCD contract roles and responsibilities, helping senior personnel better understand what superintendents should watch for—such as allowable overheads on Force Account work.

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9 Dec

From $395.00

Wednesday, 9 December 2026

05:30 PM PST - 09:00 PM PST (3 hours, 30 minutes)

  • Online
Presented by
Dieter Diedericks
  • $395.00 excl. GST

Wed 9 Dec 2026

05:30 PM PST - 09:00 PM PST (3 hours, 30 minutes)

The Introduction to MMCD course explains the structure, purpose, and underlying philosophy of the Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD) system for municipal infrastructure projects. It provides orientation to individuals who already understand general construction but are new to MMCD contracts and specifications. It explains why BC municipalities and agencies use MMCD as a standard set of tender and contract documents for roads, utilities, and related works.

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Thursday, 10 December 2026

08:00 AM PST - 04:30 PM PST (1 day)

Presented by
John Sturdy
  • $648.00 excl. GST

Thu 10 Dec 2026

08:00 AM PST - 04:30 PM PST (1 day)

The MMCD Inspector Course is designed for experienced inspectors involved in infrastructure projects governed by the Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD).

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Tuesday, 15 December 2026

09:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST (3 hours)

  • Online
Presented by
Andrew Walther
  • $395.00 excl. GST

Tue 15 Dec 2026

09:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST (3 hours)

Instruction on how to produce drawings using plan production tools and other functionality available in MMCD 2026 IDS Suite using Autodesk Civil 3D 2026.

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Tuesday, 22 December 2026

09:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST (3 hours)

  • Online
Presented by
Andrew Walther
  • $395.00 excl. GST

Tue 22 Dec 2026

09:00 AM PST - 12:00 PM PST (3 hours)

Demonstration based Instruction on how to prepare standardized post construction PIM Project Information Models in MMCD IDS using Autodesk Civil 3D 2026. A PIM Project Information Model is a standardized, attributed and spatially coordinate post construction data deliverable that enables automatic intake of asset data by owners.

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Courses

  • Introduction to MMCD

    This free video course introduces the structure, purpose, and philosophy behind the Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD). Designed for those with general construction knowledge—but new to the MMCD system—this self-paced course highlights the unique approaches MMCD brings to fairness, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution.

  • MMCD Contract Administration Course

    Certified Contract Administrators play a central role in MMCD-based infrastructure projects, ensuring fairness, transparency, and contractual compliance. This course prepares professionals to administer MMCD contracts effectively, providing the technical knowledge, legal framework, and ethical guidance required for success in the field.

  • MMCD Contractor Course

    This course is designed for contractor staff involved in estimating, project management, claims, or dispute resolution. It offers a high-level overview of MMCD contract roles and responsibilities, helping senior personnel better understand what superintendents should watch for—such as allowable overheads on Force Account work.

  • MMCD Foremen Course

    The MMCD Foremen Course is tailored for field-level construction leaders—Foremen, Lead Hands, and those managing crews on municipal infrastructure projects delivered under MMCD contracts.

  • MMCD Superintendent Course

    This focused training is designed for field-level construction professionals working under MMCD contracts, including superintendents, field clerks, and supporting roles such as estimators and project managers.

  • MMCD Inspector Course

    The MMCD Inspector Course is designed for experienced inspectors involved in infrastructure projects governed by the Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD). This course does not cover technical inspection tasks like reading drawings or conducting field tests. Instead, it focuses on the administrative and contractual responsibilities of inspectors, especially in their interactions with contractors and Contract Administrators.

  • MMCD Referee Course

    The MMCD Referee Course prepares senior industry professionals to serve as impartial third-party decision-makers in MMCD contract disputes. Referees are called upon when a resolution between the Owner and the Contractor cannot be reached through standard contract processes.

Course authors

  • John Sturdy

    John Sturdy

  • Brian Weeks

    Brian Weeks

  • Dieter Diedericks

    Dieter Diedericks