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Caledon (Town of) v. 2220742 Ontario Ltd Ontario’s Construction Act had a phased implementation, with phase 1 in July 2018 and phase 2 in October 2019. Transitional provisions were put in place to...

The Holcim Foundation Awards, an international competition for sustainable design, is now accepting entries. The event, which offers a US$1 million total prize, seeks late-stage design projects...

Toronto-based WZMH has launched its digital online recladding guide at BuildGreen Atlantic, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. For over 60 years, WZMH has been designing office towers and has amassed over three...

To sign or not to sign?    When clients (the borrower) arrange for construction financing for their projects with lending institutions (the lender), both private and public lenders may...

There was a typo in an article in the last Practice Advisory e-newsletter, “Site Plan Control: New Regulation Under the Planning Act,” shared on September 15, 2023.  Members are encouraged to...

As the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the design and construction industry have demonstrated, unpredictable material and labour cost increases can cause significant hardships on consultants and...

Exploring Holdback, Closeout and Warranties, and Forms   The seventh installment of this series existing OAA resources in the Practice Advisory Knowledge Base that address common themes...

Exploring Conflicts of Interest & Copyright  The seventh installment of this series existing OAA resources in the Practice Advisory Knowledge Base that address common themes and issues raised...

In addition to special events, award celebrations, and networking opportunities, OAA Conferences always feature a wide and deep array of educational sessions led by technical experts and industry...

Lenders are a key participant in many development projects. They often provide debt financing for a large portion of a project, in addition to the equity provided by the developer that is the...