Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, and organizations of all sizes—including architectural practices—remain attractive targets for cybercriminals. Phishing emails, fraudulent text messages...
CSA Group has a public consultation open until July 20, 2026, for CSA S478:26, Durability in Buildings (New Edition), which includes: fundamental durability requirements for the design of a...
Practices across Ontario may encounter RFPs, contracts for professional services, and Supplementary Conditions that attempt to assign “constructor” responsibilities—as defined under...
Ontario has introduced significant legislative changes that will affect planning, procurement, and environmental oversight. This article, which was originally published in the May 2026 edition of...
This article will continue to be updated with new information. On March 30, 2026, the Ontario government released a provincial and municipal procurement directive under the Buy Ontario Act...
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, 2026...
A phaseout of Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) and Canadian Construction Association (CCA) hard-copy documents (contracts and guides) is planned by the end of 2026. The expectation is...
As required in regulation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the 2015 barrier-free accessibility requirements in Ontario’s Building Code, the Design of Public...
The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) has opened the public consultation of proposed technical changes for the 2025 National Model Codes. The review runs until Monday, June 22...
The Buy Ontario Act, 2025 is established to use public-sector procurement to promote economic development in the province by directing public spending to go toward Ontario- and Canadian-made goods and...