With the support of OAA’s Practice Resource Committee and legal counsel, PT.12 Residential Clients (Small projects) has been refocused on single detached dwellings although much of the content is...
On August 25, 2025, the Province posted a discussion paper and draft regulations related to the Ontario Construction Act on the Ontario Regulatory Registry. This marks an important opportunity for...
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...
CSA is seeking feedback on its new standard Building Information Modelling–Level of information need–Part 1: Concepts and principles. This new CSA standard specifies concepts and principles to...
The OAA’s Practice Advisory Services was recently alerted by the membership about a labour dispute that impacted a building department. This resulted in messaging from Authority Having Jurisdictions...
Until December 19, you can review proposed changes to the 2020 editions of the National Model Codes. As detailed by the Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC), topics include...
The City of Hamilton is seeking nine experienced architects or other design professionals to join its Design Review Panel (DRP) as volunteer members for the 2025 –2028 term. Established as a pilot...
Ontario’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act requires accessibility standards be regularly reviewed and updated. A provincial committee has developed an initial recommendations report...
CSA has a public consultation open until May 15, 2024 for AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for Windows, Doors, and Skylights (Amendment), which...
Take part in the Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC)’s public review of proposed changes to the 2020 editions of the National Model Codes. Following the public review, all...