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Withdrawal of Three OAA Practice Tips 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...
The winners of the 2024 Niagara Biennial, hosted by Ontario’s Niagara Region, have officially been announced. The bi-annual awards program celebrates design excellence in Niagara and showcases a...
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...
Reflecting on Investigations Last Year In 2024, the OAA remained committed to maintaining professional standards through its regulatory and investigative efforts. From January 1 to December 31...
As previously reported in Practice Advisory (i.e. Issue 31, Issue 27, Issue 23, Issue 16, and Issue 15), members working on construction projects that involve excavated soil should be familiar with...
As announced in the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s (MMAH’s) CodeNews 364 (November 5, 2024), amendments to the Ontario’s 2024 Building Code (OBC), which came into effect on January 1...
The 2024 edition of Ontario’s Building Code (OBC) came into effect on January 1, 2025, with a three-month transition period until March 31, 2025 for permit applications under the 2012 OBC for which...
The Policy and Government Relations (PGR) service area of the OAA has had a busy second half of 2024. The Association has been closely monitoring the ongoing harmonization of the Ontario and National...
The OAA Headquarters closes on December 24 at noon and reopens on January 2. OAA Council and Association staff extend season’s greetings to all those who celebrate, as well as best wishes for the...