Overview of Municipal Road Design and Construction Course CSA12
Reviews the processes and stages of road construction, from initial evaluation of needs, to preliminary design through to construction and project completion. Examples will be used to illustrate the stages of approval, design, and construction of both rural and urban municipal road projects.
Course Content
- Behind the scenes
- Setting the stage
- Engineering material options
- Introduction to engineering surveying
- Design considerations
- Design delivery options
- Design and construction processes
- Components of contract documents
- Contract administration
- The asset management connection
Who Should Attend
Individuals involved or interested in the design and construction of a road.
Accreditation
This course is recognized by:
- This course qualifies as a Tech/Management credit for the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Certified Road Supervisor - Senior (CRS-S) certification program.
- This course may be used for the technical specialist program only. Point Value = 5
- The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 2 Continuing Education Units to this course.
2025 GRS - Member Fee - $1,255.00
2025 GRS - Non-Member Fee - $1,569.00
Jason Cole, P.Eng.
General Manager, Infrastructure and Development Services Division, County of Lambton
Jason has enjoyed a diverse career path after graduating from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Engineering Science in Civil Engineering. He earned his professional designation while working in the private sector before taking on a Project Manager position with the Government of Nunavut, Department of Public Works in the small community of Pond Inlet on Baffin Island.
In 2003, Jason returned to Ontario to work for the Ministry of Transportation's Planning and Design Section out of the Northern Region Office in North Bay, and subsequently transferred to the Western Region Office in London. As a Project Engineer and Senior Project Engineer with the ministry, he successfully led a variety of highway design projects utilizing the MTO Class Environmental Assessment process.
Jason joined the County of Lambton in 2010 as the Manager of Public Works. As part of managing the County's 650 kilometres of roadways, nearly 200 structures, and the solid waste disposal program, he has promoted roundabout applications, the fight on invasive Phragmites, and rural roadside improvements to enhance vulnerable road user safety. In 2016 Jason took on his current role as General Manager, overseeing the Public Works, Planning and Development Services, Building Services, and Asset Management Departments as part of his County portfolio.
Location
University of Guelph
Time
April 28, 2025 - Apr 30
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Accommodations:
1. DELTA HOTEL
50 Stone Road W
Guelph ON N1G 0A9
Booking link: Reservation-Link
Book your group rate for Ontario Good Roads Association Conference
Reservations cut-off day is Friday, March 28, 2025
Rate: $216 + taxes
Overnight Parking: $10
2. Gordon Hall (Former Days Inn)
785 Gordon St
Guelph, ON N1G 1Y8
Reservations will be available in January 2025
NOTE: Beds are made with linen and a light blanket (one pillow and case); two shower towels and a bar of soap are provided for each guest. Extra Towels, Shampoo and conditioner, Paper towels, and Facial Tissues are included. Daily Servicing is provided—fresh towels are provided daily, beds are remade, and garbage cans in each bedroom are emptied. Washrooms are serviced every other day.
3. Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre
700 Hespeler Rd
Cambridge, ON N3H 5L8
1-519-622-1505
To book, call the Reservations Department at 1-866-622-1505 or email at frontdesk1@cambridgehotel.ca and use the group name: Good Roads.
A valid credit card must be provided for all reservations to guarantee the room.
Rate: $165 + taxes/night (Traditional 2 Queens and Deluxe 1 Queen with pullout)
Check-in: 3:00 pm; Check-out: 11:00 am
The reservation cut-off date is Friday, April 4, 2025, after which all unreserved rooms will be automatically released to the hotel for resale. Rates will be based on available and best available rates.
The room rate Includes a complete hot breakfast buffet (2 persons). A $15.00 per person per room supplement will be applicable for each additional person over the age of 16.
4. Staybridge Suite Guelph
11 Corporate Ct.
Guelph, ON N1G 5G5
Rate: Queen Studio Suite Studio Full Kitchen $275 + taxes
Reservations cut-off day is Thursday, March 27, 2025
To book, click this link Good Roads 2025
Each spacious suite has a fully equipped kitchen with a full fridge, dishwasher, microwave, cooktop, and all the required kitchen utensils. Amenities included:
• Fully equipped kitchens including stovetop, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave
• Fresh, hot, complimentary breakfast buffet
• “The Social Hour” Evening Receptions featuring Light Offerings Monday to Wednesday from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
• Complimentary wired & wireless Internet access in all guestrooms and public areas
• Complimentary parking and local calls
• Complimentary 24-hour Business Centre, 24-hour Fitness centre and indoor heated swimming pool
• Complimentary self-serve laundry & guest storage facilities
• “Just like Home Theatre” with 50” plasma TV
• Outdoor Courtyard with BBQ Pavilion and putting green
• The Pantry® 24hour convenience store
• Pet Friendly (Fee Applies)
5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Guelph
35 Cowan Place
Guelph, ON N1G 0C1
$359.99 + taxes/night (Standard rooms, non-smoking)
$379.99 + taxes/night (King Suite with Pull-out Sofa, non-smoking)
Check-in: 3:00 pm; Check-out: 12:00 pm
To book, call the hotel directly at 519-763-2339 and ask for the "Ontario Good Roads "rate.
The cut-off date to book is Friday, February 21, 2025. Once the reservation is made, no complimentary changes or cancellations are allowed after Sunday, April 20, 2025.
All the rooms include a complimentary HOT BUFFET BREAKFAST each morning, as well as an INDOOR POOL AND JACUZZI SPA, free parking, fitness centre, business centre, guest laundry, elevator, complimentary parking, and Wifi. Bedrooms include a small fridge, microwave, coffee maker, hair dryer, ironing board and iron. Each room has a large work desk, ergonomic chair, and two-line speakerphone with voicemail. Note that amenities and services may not be available or as described due to changing restrictions implemented by government and local health authorities to control the spread of COVID-19.
6. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Kitchener/Waterloo
105 King St East
Kitchener, ON N2G 2K8
Rate: 155 + taxes per night (2 Queen Beds Standard)
To book:
1. Call the front desk at 1-519-744-4141 and say you’re with Ontario Good Roads or the three-letter code ONT.
2. Online: https://www.crowneplaza.com/redirect?path=asearch&brandCode=CP&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=YKFCP&checkInDate=27&checkInMonthYear=032025&checkOutDate=30&checkOutMonthYear=032025&rateCode=6CBARC&_PMID=99801505&GPC=ONT&cn=no&viewfullsite=true
Information about the hotel: https://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/us/en/kitchener/ykfcp/hoteldetail