Practice Advisory Services (PAS) continues to monitor the evolving impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning on day-to-day practice operations. A curated reading list has been...
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) released new electronic versions of the key CCDC 5A, 5B, and 17 for construction management contracts as well as the CCDC 30 Integrated Project...
The 2024 edition of Ontario’s Building Code (O. Reg. 163/24) came into effect on January 1, 2025. As of April 1, 2025, all new permit applications are reviewed using the 2024 OBC. The new OBC...
Endorsed by Council in June 2025, the refreshed Practice Tip PT. 39.1 Best Practices for Review of RFP Language and Supplementary Conditions to OAA 600 and Other Architectural Services...
Endorsed by Council, refreshed Practice Tips and a template provide guidance related to identifying and dealing with scope creep during a project and an overview of the Copyright...
After 18 months of discussion, Infrastructure Ontario (IO) has confirmed the government has approved a final set of supplementary conditions (SCs) for use with OAA 600-2021 contracts, specifically for...
The OAA is pleased to announce it has renewed its access to critical CSA standards for Ontario practices and licensed members through the CSA OnDemand program. The renewal takes effect June 1, 2025...
The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is expected to release new versions of the key CCDC 5A, 5B and 17 for construction management contracts as well as the CCDC 30 Integrated Project...
Endorsed by Council in May 2025, the refreshed Practice Tip PT.7, Professional Opinion – Independent Option – Reviewing a Project Prepared by Another Holder, provides guidance to practices providing...
The 2024 edition of Ontario’s Building Code (O. Reg. 163/24) came into effect on January 1, 2025, with a three-month transition period until March 31, 2025 for permit applications under the 2012 OBC...