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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...

Environment Journal, which provides comprehensive coverage of environmental projects across Canada, is now accepting abstracts for the 2025 Excess Soils Symposium. Taking place on September 25th...

As previously reported in Practice Advisory Issue 15, Issue 16, Issue 23, and Issue 27, members working on construction projects that involve excavated soil should be familiar with the requirements as...

Are Architects at risk when hiring a contractor for construction services on the client’s behalf? It is not unheard of for clients to request a holder to directly engage a contractor, on the client’s...

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks is proposing amendments to come into effect on January 1, 2024 for Ontario Regulation 406/19 On-site and Excess Soil Management and the Rules...

As explained in Regulatory Notice RN.12 Unauthorized Use of Architects’ Unregistered Offices, “the architecture profession is well-suited to working remotely. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many...

Architectural design competitions can be a great way to solicit a wide range of ideas and approaches for many large-scale, landmark, or infrastructure projects. Competitions equitably open up a...

Volunteers are important to the work of the OAA, with a diversity of voices, opinions, skills, and knowledge critical to the decision-making process. The OAA is currently welcoming applications from...

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) has opened public consultations on proposed changes for the Ontario Building Code to harmonize it with the 2020 National Construction Codes. The...

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...