As reported in the Practice Advisory (issue 15), a new restriction on coverage has been introduced by Pro-Demnity Insurance Co. Entitled "Excluded Services Endorsement,” it will be added...
End user license agreements (EULAs) are probably among the least-read and most-ignored documents. To try to get software users to read EULAs, publishers changed the processes to force users to scroll...
As previously reported in Practice Advisory Issue 15, Regulations 406/19 On-site and Excess Soil Management came into effect on January 1, 2021. Members working on construction projects that involve...
As mentioned in the Practice Advisory last month (issue 15), many project owners have begun unveiling their vaccination mandates. While these typically apply to the owner’s employees, they may also...
Volunteers are important to the work of the OAA. A diversity of voices, opinions, skills, and knowledge is critical to the decision making process. Consider volunteering on one of the three...
Free Download Available Launched earlier this month, the 4.0 edition of the North American Architectural Woodwork Standards (NAAWS) supersedes the previous 3.1 edition dating from...
A public consultation has been launched by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH). The proposed amendments can be found here and include: requiring two permits—one for the...
Via CodeNews issue 315, the Ministry of Municipal Housing and Affairs (MMAH) advised it has updated the following three codes and guides to reflect changes to the 2012 Building Code Compendium...
As a reminder to all OAA licensed members, the Association has secured viewing access to all CSA Standards referenced in the building codes in use in Ontario through CSA OnDemand. Architects and...
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) will be holding short webinars on a regular basis to provide fundamental information related to its suite of standard documents. This kicks off on...