10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Virtual Event
Registration closes Tues, Oct 17, 2023, at 12:00 PM
Join us for OPBA Talks - OAA Contracts: Public Procurement: Using Standard Form Contracts for Architectural Services
A foundational piece for any good business relationship, a well-drafted standard contract provides clarity around expectations, roles and responsibilities, and scope. Appropriately crafted, it helps avoid misunderstandings and disputes that can sour even the best-intended projects, protecting the interests of all parties involved. For architectural services, the OAA Contract Suite 2021 is designed to do just that.
Comprising free, downloadable contract templates and guides, this Suite has been designed and developed in consultation with groups representing owners, contractors, consultants, architects, and construction law specialists. These transparent, balanced documents reflect the OAA’s mandate to regulate the practice of architecture with the public interest foremost in mind.
The OAA continues to offer its contracts for free. The OAA Contract Suite has been revamped to reflect requests from procurement groups, updates to standard construction contracts, as well as lessons learned from reviewing RFPs and answering questions posed to the OAA’s Practice Advisory Services.
Join this informative webinar for an introduction to the OAA as a regulator, learn about the OAA Contract Suite 2021 and its guides, and learn about the Association’s various free tools and resources available to OPBA members to help your procurement processes and project managers with upcoming RFPs.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn about the role and mandate of the Ontario Association of Architects as a regulator (i.e. protection of the public), how it relates to other regulated professions in Ontario (lawyers, engineers, dentists, etc), and how it differs from other industry organizations.
2. Learn about the OAA’s Practice Advisory Services and how it can support your organization in the preparation of RFPs, competitions, and procurement (including qualifications-based selection or QBS).
3. Learn about the OAA Contract Suite 2021 and its guides, including their organizational structure, the process to their creation, and how various industry stakeholders contributed.
4. Gain additional insights on key themes that should be considered when preparing an RFP for architectural services, as well as other free resources on the OAA Website.
Resources Links
Regulatory Role of the OAA: https://oaa.on.ca/protecting-the-public/oaa-regulatory-role
Architects Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A26 and Regulations under the Act: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90a26
Working with an Architect: Contracts for Professional Services: https://oaa.on.ca/working-with-an-architect
Practices and Professional Liability Insurance: https://oaa.on.ca/registration-licensing/practices/professional-liability-insurance
OAA Contract Suite and Guides (including OAA 600-2021 [long-form contract] and OAA 800-2021 [short-form contract]): https://oaa.on.ca/publications?subcat=5899163d-1667-4d75-b725-feb97e2507eb&subcat=&subCatsCount=0
Practice Tip PT.39.1, Best Practices for Review of RFP Language and Supplementary Conditions to OAA 600 and Other Client-Architect Contracts: https://oaa.on.ca/knowledge-and-resources/practice-advisory-knowledge-base/practice-advisory-knowledge-base-detail/PT-39-1-Best-Practices-for-Review-of-RFP-Language-and-Supplementary-Conditions-to-OAA-600-and-Other-Client-Architect-Contracts-
Allen Humphries B.E.S., B.Arch is a Practice Advisor with the Ontario Association of Architects and a retired architect, providing a broad range of services in support of OAA members and their practices. He has Bachelor of Environmental Studies and Bachelor of Architecture degrees from Waterloo, and an Honours Computer Programming and Systems Analysis diploma, along with a wealth of experience in all facets of practice, gained over the years in small, medium, and large architectural firms as well as in corporate and government environments.
Allen has also served on a number of CSA standards committees and OAA committees, and taught courses about the use of contracts. He has solid knowledge of both the internal and external operations of the OAA, and has valuable industry insight.
Mélisa Audet, B.Sc.Arch., M.Arch., is an architect and the OAA’s Manager of Practice Advisory Services. She works alongside Practice Advisors to coordinate the delivery for a broad range of practice services that support members and architectural firms.
Mélisa obtained both her Bachelor of Sciences and Masters of Architecture from McGill University and a certificate in Project Management from Toronto Metropolitan University. Fully bilingual in French and English, Mélisa has an extensive and wide range of experience working with private practices, the federal government, and a construction management firm on all phases of construction, including procurement.
Registration Fees:
| Title | Fee | Valid Dates | Member Status | Points | CEUs | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Members | $10.00 + HST | Available until Thu, Oct 19, 2023 | Members Only | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 1.5000 |
| Non Members | $20.00 + HST | Available until Thu, Oct 19, 2023 | All Registrants | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 1.5000 |
Please refer to our payment policy for information regarding cancellations and/or refunds.
Registration closes Tues, Oct 17, 2023, at 12:00 PM