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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...

With the current pace of greenhouse gas reductions unlikely to meet Toronto’s net zero targets, the city is planning a push to make the business case for building to a higher green...

The OAA provides licensed members with free viewing access to a collection of CSA standards, including all standards referenced in the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), Ontario’s Building Code...

The Canadian Accessible Ready Housing Standard is currently out for public review with the goal to make Canada barrier-free by 2040. The public review period will run until the end of the month and...

From design development to general review, CSA standards are used to ensure design and construction meet regulatory and building code requirements. In support of its mandate to serve the public...

Following on the OAA’s renewal of the CSA Standards Access Program earlier this year, the Association and CSA Group have partnered to develop the Continuing Education (ConEd) webinar, “Access to CSA...

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...

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, 2024...

Confronted with a housing crisis, policymakers are challenged to facilitate building new infrastructure—and quickly—to catch up to rising demand as the population grows and the skilled labour force...

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...

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