CCDC Progressive & Traditional Design-Build Contracts: 2026 Updates

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is releasing new progressive design-build contracts and updated traditional design-build contracts.

Before the documents are published, attend this in-person, 4-hour seminar led by the authors of the CCDC documents—so you understand what’s changing, why it matters, and how it affects your projects.

You’ll receive a practical walk-through of:

• New CCDC 32 – Progressive Design-Build Contract
• New CCDC 33 – Progressive Design-Build Service Contract (Design-Builder and Consultant)
• New Guide to CCDC 32
• Updated CCDC 14 – Design-Build Stipulated Price Contract
• Updated CCDC 15 – Service Contract (Design-Builder and Consultant)

More Details on What You’ll Learn:

Progressive Design-Build (CCDC 32)

• What progressive design-build is—and why more Owners are using it
• How it differs from traditional design-build
• How the project development and design/construction phases work
• Roles, responsibilities, and risk allocation
• Key concepts such as project gates, early works, and off-ramps
• Why the Final Project Proposal matters and how it connects to the contract

Traditional Design-Build (CCDC 14)

• Benefits and challenges of traditional design-build
• Roles and responsibilities of the Owner, Design-Builder, Consultant, payment certifier, and advisors
• Key provisions you need to understand before signing
• Insurance, liability, and risk considerations
• What’s changed in the updated document

Design-Build Service Agreements (CCDC 15 & 33)

• Responsibilities in the Design-Builder/Consultant relationship
• Payment structures and options
• What flows down from the prime contract—and what doesn’t
• Key differences between traditional and progressive service agreements

Key Updates Aligned with CCDC 2 – 2020

You’ll also review updates now reflected in the design-build documents, including:

• “Ready-for-Takeover” and its purpose
• How substantial performance is treated
• How prompt payment legislation is addressed
• Updates related to Division 01 and CCDC’s specification approach

This seminar is a fit if you:

• Work on design-build projects—or plan to
• Want clarity on progressive design-build before using it
• Need to understand CCDC’s standard approach (especially with so many variations in the market)
• Want to reduce risk and protect your organization before signing

Who should attend: Owners, consultants, contractors, and allied professionals.

Authors of the CCDC documents.

Bonus: Registration includes official copies of the five new CCDC documents (a combined value of over $400).

Multiple attendees: Additional registrants from the same organization receive $100 off. Please contact Peggy at peggy@winnipegconstruction.ca to adjust your invoice. 

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.