New CCDC Contracts & Guides in 2024

With so many new construction documents soon-to-be or already released, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is thrilled to be hosting the Canadian Construction Documents Committee’s (CCDC) first in-person seminars since the pandemic. Attendees will be guided on the use and application of the following new documents by the authors themselves.

• CCDC 2 - 2020 'Stipulated Price Contract' questions answered
• CCDC 16 ‘A Guide to Changes in the Contract’
• CCDC 20 ‘A Guide to Construction Contract Administration’
• CCDC 220 ‘Bid Bond’
• CCDC 221 ‘Performance Bond’
• CCDC 222 ‘Labour and Material Payment Bond’
• CCDC 2MA ‘Master Agreement between Owner and Contractor’
• CCDC 4 ‘Unit Price Contract’
• CCDC 18 ‘Civil Works Contract’

You will receive official copies of the new documents, an approximate value of over $350! 

Additional registrants from the same company will receive a $100 discount. 

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All your CCDC 2 – 2020 ‘Stipulated Price Contract’ questions answered

When the new CCDC 2 was published over 3 years ago, it introduced a number of important changes like the new Ready-for-Takeover project milestone. Since then, CCDC has been listening to what the industry has had to say. As a part of this seminar, the CCDC authors will explain the reasoning behind the changes introduced, share the feedback received so far, and answer your burning questions.

CCDC 16 – ‘A Guide to Changes in the Contract’

It’s well known that changes in construction are inevitable. The new CCDC 16, coming in 2024, helps users navigate changes when they arise, minimizing impacts and conflicts. During this presentation, speakers will explain important concepts within the guide, including: 

• CCDC’s philosophy of the change process
• Need-to-know clauses to protect yourself
• Pricing of changes and mark-ups
• Each party’s rights in the change process
• What to know before proceeding with a change order, change directive, or supplemental instruction
• Cumulative impact of changes claims

CCDC 20 – ‘A Guide to Construction Contract Administration’

The consultant’s position as the contract administrator is critical to the success of the project. CCDC 20 helps owners, contractors, and consultants alike understand their roles. During the presentation on the new guide, attendees will learn about: 

• Review of the work by the consultant and other inspection/testing agencies
• The payment process, including timelines, holdbacks and proper invoices
• The review and acceptance process of submittals (e.g. shop drawings)
• The consultant’s role in facilitating dispute resolution
• Other important issues like substitutions, closeout, and warranty

Bond Forms

New versions of the CCDC bond forms (CCDC 220 ‘Bid Bond’, CCDC 221 ‘Performance Bond’ and CCDC 222 ‘Labour & Material Payment Bond) will be published in 2024. The presentation will explain the changes introduced in these forms, including: 

• The bond validity period (CCDC 220)
• The Ready-for-Takeover project milestone (CCDC 221)
• Clauses addressing necessary interim work and mitigation work (CCDC 221)
• New streamlined claim process with standard notice and response forms (CCDC 221, 222) 
• Reduced restrictions on when a claim can be advanced (CCDC 222)

CCDC 2MA, 4 and 18

In November 2023, new versions of three contract forms were published, bringing them in line with the CCDC 2 – 2020. This includes the CCDC 4 ‘Unit Price Contract’, CCDC 18 ‘Civil Works Contract’ and CCDC 2MA ‘Master Agreement Between Owner and Contractor’. CCDC 2MA establishes contractual terms and conditions for multiple projects issued by separate work authorizations. These three documents and the important changes from their previous versions will be reviewed as part of the seminar.

This seminar will appeal to all stakeholders in the construction process, including project owners, consultants, contractors, project managers and allied professionals.

WCA Cancellation Policy

WCA will provide a full refund or education credit equal to the amount paid for the course if registration is cancelled five (5) full business days prior to the course start date. Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within five (5) full business days of the course start date and there will be no transfers to future course dates.

Complimentary substitution of another member of your company/team is welcome right up until the course start time for no additional fee. Please email us at wcaeducation@winnipegconstruction.ca if you require a substitution.

Eric Lee

Canadian Construction Documents Committee

Document Advisor

Canadian Construction Association

Senior Advisor, Industry Practices

Mila Legge

NORR Architects and Engineers

Associate, Senior Specification Writer

Bruce Cleaver

BGIS

Managing Director, Project Controls Office

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