Kelowna Inspector Course

🛠️ MMCD Inspector Course

Understand Your Authority. Avoid Risk. Improve Oversight.

📍 Course Format & Delivery

🎯 Course Overview

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.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how authority is delegated, what responsibilities inspectors are legally bound to fulfill, 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.

⚠️ Note: There is significant content overlap with the MMCD Contract Administration Course, as inspectors operate under a subset of those responsibilities.

🧭 Learning Objectives

By completing this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand how MMCD contracts define rights and obligations for all parties
2. Identify how the Contract Administrator and Inspector derive their authority
3. Clarify the distinct responsibilities of Inspectors versus Contract Administrators
4. Understand the Inspector’s obligations to the contractor while on-site
5. Apply practical strategies to enhance efficiency and avoid liability

📘 Course Topics

• Structure of MMCD contract roles and responsibilities
• Legal authority: How Inspectors are empowered by the Contract Administrator
• Limits of authority: What Inspectors can and cannot do
• Real-world examples of overreach and misunderstanding
• Best practices for documentation, communication, and conduct
• How to improve effectiveness and stay within scope

👥 Who Should Attend

• Field Inspectors working under MMCD contracts
• Contract Administrators overseeing inspection roles
• Project Managers coordinating construction activities
• Municipal Engineers or Consultants
• Staff responsible for contractor oversight or project compliance

💎 Why Take This Course?

• Gain clarity on your legal and procedural responsibilities
• Protect yourself and your employer from missteps or liability
• Improve coordination with Contract Administrators and contractors
• Learn how to enforce contract terms without overstepping boundaries
• Demonstrate professionalism and competence in MMCD-governed projects