MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Philippine Domestic Construction Board (PDCB), one of the implementing arms of the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP), an attached agency of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), successfully conducted two runs of the 16-hour Training Course on Understanding Construction Contracts, held on 27-28 June 2024 and 04-05 July 2024, enriching the knowledge of academic professionals on CIAP Document 102, the Uniform General Conditions of Contract for Private Construction.
The participants hailed from prominent learning institutions including the Mapúa University, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, University of Santo Tomas, University of the Philippines, and Visayas State University. Diverse group of educators in the school of engineering and architecture participated in the comprehensive training program designed to deepen their understanding of construction contracts and CIAP Document 102, which contains equitable and realistic contract conditions for construction that reflect usages of the trade and generally accepted construction industry standards.
“The onus falls on you, our dear educators. Your role in shaping the future professionals of our industry is invaluable,” said PDCB Executive Director Doris U. Gacho. Further, PDCB Member Ronaldo R. Elepaño, Jr. emphasized to the 122 educators present that “Equipping yourselves with comprehensive knowledge of construction contracts and CIAP Document 102 will not only enhance your professional capabilities but also ensure that we can impart these vital competencies to our students effectively.”
The training course covered the key provisions and practical applications of CIAP Document 102, lectured by the PDCB-certified lecturers who are experienced industry practitioners in the academe and in the fields of project management and construction dispute resolution. The training program featured interactive sessions and exercises ensuring that the participants gained useful insights applicable to real-life scenarios in construction.
The participants expressed their appreciation for the concise and informative nature of the training. Many highlighted the value of understanding CIAP Document 102 as the accepted industry practices and how it could be integrated into their respective academic curricula to professionalize future engineers and architects in the administration of construction contracts and the use of CIAP Document 102.
“We will continue to conduct the CIAP Document 102 information sessions in collaboration with you, our partner agencies and organizations,” said Atty. Herbert DG. Matienzo, Philippine Contractor’s Accreditation Board (PCAB) Executive Director and CIAP Officer-in-Charge, in closing. “Long term, we envision the integration of the CIAP Document 102 to the syllabus and/or program of every educational institution in the Philippines, particularly in architecture and engineering courses.”
This successful training underscores PDCB’s unwavering dedication to fostering a knowledgeable and skilled workforce in the construction sector, contributing to the realization of its mandate to drive the growth and development of the industry in the Philippines. Designed for educators involved in the industry, this training course seeks to contribute to the overall productivity of the domestic construction industry – aligned with the ASENSO TRABAHO priority of the DTI.
In line with the aspirations of DTI, PDCB continues forging partnerships with the stakeholders in the academe to enhance the competencies of educators—and consequently, our future architects and engineers—ensuring that our skills development endeavors match with the job requirements of the industry.
Learn more about PDCB’s upcoming training sessions and related initiatives through their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/DTI.CIAP.PDCB and CIAP website www.construction.gov.ph.
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