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CCDC completed work on the revision to CCDC 2 – Stipulated Price Contract and has prepared a
consultation draft for CCDC 5a – Construction Management Contract Between Owner and Construction
Manager as Agent.
Practice Builder – Building Information Modeling (BIM)
In 2007, the RAIC produced one Practice Builder, free to RAIC Members, on Building Information
Modeling. This document was also distributed to all those attending the professional development
sessions, Integrated Project Delivery through Building
Information Modeling. The document was prepared by the
following:
Allan Partridge, MRAIC, HIP Architects
Anneliese Fris, MRAIC, Shelterbelt Architecture
Gareth Leach, HIP Architects
Jennifer Nederpel, HIP Architects
Freybe Gourmet Foods | architect: Robert Burgers Architects
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Survey – Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects
In preparation for a full revision of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects (CHOP) in
2008, the RAIC undertook a survey of members and the provincial associations to identify the best
format for the updated Handbook. The new Handbook will be available electronically and paper
copies still may be purchased, but at a higher price.
Document Nine
The RAIC engaged Alex Rankin, FRAIC to prepare revisions to Document Nine, the Standard Form
of Agreement Between Architect and Consultant. He worked with John Bobaljik, FRAIC and
Michael Ernest to propose final contract language to the RAIC Practice Support Committee. The
Practice Support Committee then developed Schedules outlining the scope of services and deliverables
for use with Structural Engineers and Mechanical and Electrical Engineers. The document was
made available in both official languages and in an electronic version on the RAIC website.
Advocacy
Model Architecture Policy
The RAIC continued to advocate to institutions and municipalities about the importance of adopting a
policy that ensures quality architecture that is sustainable and good urban design. In 2007, the RAIC
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