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
November 2026
Thu 12 Nov 2026
09:00 AM PCT - 12:00 PM PCT (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.
More InformationTue 17 Nov 2026 - Wed 18 Nov 2026
08:30 AM PCT - 12:00 PM PCT (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
More InformationMon 23 Nov 2026 - Tue 24 Nov 2026
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM (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.
Wed 25 Nov 2026
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM (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.
More InformationThu 26 Nov 2026
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM (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
More InformationSat 28 Nov 2026
08:30 AM PCT - 05:00 PM PCT (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.
More InformationDecember 2026
Tue 1 Dec 2026
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM (1 day)
Join MMCD on December 1, 2026, at the Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre as we celebrate 30 years of advancing municipal infrastructure standards. Connect with municipal professionals, consultants, contractors, and industry leaders for presentations, panel discussions, the Annual General Meeting, and a special anniversary networking reception.
More InformationThu 3 Dec 2026
09:00 AM PCT - 12:00 PM PCT (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.
More InformationFri 4 Dec 2026 - Sat 5 Dec 2026
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM (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.
More InformationMon 7 Dec 2026 - Tue 8 Dec 2026
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM (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.
More InformationWed 9 Dec 2026
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM (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.
More InformationWed 9 Dec 2026
05:30 PM PCT - 09:00 PM PCT (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.
More InformationThu 10 Dec 2026
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM (1 day)
The MMCD Inspector Course is designed for experienced inspectors involved in infrastructure projects governed by the Master Municipal Construction Documents (MMCD).
More InformationTue 15 Dec 2026
09:00 AM PCT - 12:00 PM PCT (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.
More InformationOnline
22 Dec
Tue 22 Dec 2026
09:00 AM PCT - 12:00 PM PCT (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.
More InformationJanuary 2027
Wed 20 Jan 2027 - Wed 10 Feb 2027
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM (4 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.
More InformationThu 28 Jan 2027
09:00 AM PCT - 12:00 PM PCT (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.
More InformationFebruary 2027
Fri 5 Feb 2027 - Sat 6 Feb 2027
08:30 AM - 04:00 PM (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.
More InformationSat 20 Feb 2027
08:30 AM - 04:00 PM (1 day)
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how authority is delegated, what responsibilities inspectors are legally bound to fulfil, and how to avoid common mistakes—such as acting beyond their role or missing key deadlines—that can create risk for themselves and their organization.
More InformationMarch 2027
Wed 3 Mar 2027 - Wed 24 Mar 2027
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM (4 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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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
Brian Weeks
Dieter Diedericks