CCA Documents

CCA 01 - 2008
STIPULATED PRICE SUBCONTRACT

Standard subcontract form between prime contractor and subcontractor where payment is based on a stipulated or fixed price. Users can choose between the refer-by-reference or stand-alone approaches simply by completing either page 2A or 2B (not both) and discarding the other page.

CCA 05 - 1988
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FORM

Standard form of agreement between Owner and Construction Manager to provide site management, administrative and technical services for a fixed fee. The Construction Manager serves as the Owner's agent and adviser on construction matters, and works in conjunction with the Owner and the Consultant as part of a construction management team from the initial design-development stage through to completion of the project. The Owner engages the trade contractors directly and generally assumes the role and responsibility of the traditional general or prime Contractor.

CCA 16 - 1992
GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PERFORMING CHANGES IN THE WORK

A guide document outlining a change-order checklist and including a model change-order quotation form.

CCA 17 - 1996
STIPULATED PRICE CONTRACT FOR TRADE CONTRACTORS ON CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROJECTS

Standard contract form between Owner and Trade Contractor to perform the required work for a single, pre-determined fixed price, regardless of the Trade Contractor's actual costs. It is specifically for use where the project is performed under the construction management method of contracting.

CCA 25 - 2001
A GUIDE TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

A guide document outlining the project management concept and describing the project manager's role and standard of performance in managing a project from conception through design to construction and commissioning.

CCA 26 - 2000
A GUIDE TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS

A guide document describing the construction management method of contracting. It explains the recommended roles and qualifications for a construction manager as well as providing guidelines for the selection process and fee schedule.

CCA 27 - 1997
A GUIDE ON CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLANNING

A guide document outlining sound environmental practices in the construction industry. It serves to assist contractors in developing an Environmental Management Program.

CCA 28 - 1996
A GUIDE TO IMPROVING CASH FLOW IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

A guide document identifying where cash flow problems generally occur in a construction project and suggests possible solutions.

CCA 50 - 2003
A PRIME CONTRACTOR'S GUIDE TO PROJECT FINANCING AND PAYMENT SECURITY

CAPEI Members may download this document from their account on CINet.ca.

CCA 50 offers detailed guidance to prime contractors on understanding their client's financial strength and how they are financing your project. This guide shows how a prime contractor can minimize the risk of non-payment prior to bidding on a project, prior to signing a contract, and during the administration of a contract. A financing risk management checklist is also provided to list questions that a prime contractor should ask during the bidding and contracting stages, and types of security available to minimize the risk of non-payment.

CCA 51 - 2008
GUIDE TO CALLING BIDS AND AWARDING SUBCONTRACTS

A guide document recommending best practices in all aspects of the bid calling and award subcontract process.

CCA 52 - 2008
JOINT VENTURE GUIDE

A guide documents that introduces the concept of a joint venture involved in commercial construction, outlines the potential advantages and risks inherent, identifies keys to a success joint venture, and provides a checklist of commercial consideration of a joint venture agreement.

CCA 61 - 2008
RISKS OF PRE-PURCHASING EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

A guide document that explains the costs and risks associated with pre-purchasing equipment and materials, which may outweigh any anticipated economic and scheduling advantage.

CCA 81 - 2001
A BEST PRACTICES GUIDE TO SOLID WASTE REDUCTION

A guide document providing an overview of federal, provincial and municipal waste guidelines and the CCA's Waste Management Code of Practice.

CCA 82 - 2004
MOULD GUIDELINES FOR THE CANADIAN CONSTRUCION INDUSTRY

A guide document offering practical advice on mould-related issues (legal, insurance, and health considerations). It also offers helpful information on how to minimize its presence, identify and measure it, and step-by-step instructions on remediation.

CCA 83 - 2004
ENVIRONMENTAL BEST PRACTICES GUIDE FOR HOT MIX ASPHALT PLANTS

This guide provides owners and operators of hot mix asphalt plants with information and guidance related to the management of their plant assets in a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly fashion. The guide contains checklists that owners can use to improve their plant's environmental performance. (Note: The guide is only available electronically - it can be downloaded for free at www.tripcanada.org).

CCA 90 - 2007
GUIDELINES FOR ELECTRONIC PROCUREMENT

A guide document offering the value and benefits of electronic procurement. It identifies the key issues and recommended "best practices" for the process.

Guide - 1993
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR PROVISION OF GEOTECHNICAL INFORMATION IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

A guide document jointly developed with the Association of Consulting Engineers of Canada to assist Owners, Consultants and Contractors in overcoming problems associated with geotechnical information provided in construction contracts.

Guide - 2000
A TRADE CONTRACTOR'S GUIDE AND CHECKLIST TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

A guide document outlining certain contractual provisions which can adversely affect the trade contractor's rights and obligations. It includes a checklist for trade contractors.