Canadian Handbook of Practice (CHOP)

CHOP establishes a reference document for concise and current information to assist architects in Canada and provides an instructional resource for architectural students, intern architects and others. CHOP is the result of a great collaborative effort by the architectural profession from every region of the country. CHOP is available free for OAA members.…

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Mastering The Business of Architecture (MBA)

The MBA presents business and management information, targeted to architects in an easy-to-read, resource guide format. It is an educational resource that helps architect learn to deal with the business challenges of the market economy. It also helps architects educate their clients and prospective clients about the value of architectural services. The MBA is now available free for OAA members....

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Infrastructure Ontario to implement Vendor of Record Lists for real estate construction projects

May 7, 2012 

The OAA’s Strategic Opportunities Committee (SOC) -- the liaison between the industry, i.e. OAA; Association of Registered Interior Designers, Ontario; Ontario General Contractors Association; and Consulting Engineers, Ontario, and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) -- has been working with IO on a number of initiatives. One of the initiatives is the Vendor of Record (VOR) lists. Attached is a Communique from IO regarding the new approach to the VOR list for General Contractors. Subsequently, over the next couple of months or so, SOC will be working with IO on the VOR list for Consultants... 

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