Industry Practices

BEST PRACTICES/STANDARDS

Best practices are generally-accepted, informally-standardized techniques, methods or processes that have proven themselves over time to accomplish given tasks. These practices are commonly used where no specific formal methodology is in place or the existing methodology does not sufficiently address the issue. MCA Canada believes that with proper processes, checks and testing, your desired outcome can be delivered more effectively with fewer problems and unforeseen complications.

In addition, a “best” practice can evolve to become better as improvements are discovered. Documenting and charting procedures and practices is a complicated and time-consuming process.

Change Order Protocol

Industry stakeholders came together to produce this publication due to changes in the scope of work on a project which have become an inevitable part of the construction process. The size and number of changes on a particular project can significantly alter the cost of the project. If handled improperly, changes can also lead to disputes and even litigation between the various parties on a project. The purpose of this MCAC Change Order Protocol is to provide a fair and reasonable process for the costing and pricing of change orders.

CCA 1 2008 Stipulated Price Subcontract

MCA Canada, as a founding member of the National Trade Contractors Association of Canada (NTCCC), is pleased to present this new publication, “A Guide to CCA’s Stipulated Price Subcontract” developed exclusively by the NTCCC with permission from the Canadian Construction Association.This guide is intended to highlight many of the contractual terms and conditions contained within the standard industry subcontract and to explain, in layman’s terms, why these clauses are important and how they may have a real impact on your business. The guide is intended for educational purposes only and is not to be used for any other purposes. Thanks to Blaney, McMurtry LLP and the Canadian Construction Association for their work on this document.

Guide to CCA 1 – Stipulated Price Contract

Guide d’utilisation du contrat de sous-traitance à forfait ACC -1

National Trade Contractors Council of Canada Best Practices Guide

NTCCC has developed a Best Practices Guide which is based on the excellent guide originally developed by the Vancouver regional Construction Association, and with their permission.