CCDC Seminar 2026

CCDC seminar coming to Edmonton: Register now! 

New CCDC progressive design-build contracts and seminar

This spring, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) will be publishing brand new progressive design-build contracts and updates to the traditional design-build contracts. Ahead of this publication, CCDC document authors will be delivering an in-person seminar to help introduce and explain these documents.

Register Here: ECA Edmonton

Learn about:

New CCDC 32 'Progressive Design-Build Contract'

New CCDC 33 'Progressive Design-Build Service Contract Between Design-Builder and Consultant'

New guide to CCDC 32 ‘Progressive Design-Build Contract’

Updated CCDC 14 ‘Design-Build Stipulated Price Contract'

Updated CCDC 15 'Service Contract Between Design-Builder and Consultant'

Why attend?

• Learn from the experts behind Canada’s most trusted construction documents.
• Network with fellow professionals in your field.
• Earn continuing education credits.
• Be among the first to get the new 2026 CCDC documents.

Still deciding? Ask yourself:

• Are you a practitioner involved in, or looking to get involved in, design-build projects?
• Are you wondering about the growing popularity of progressive design-build?
• With all the different ways progressive design-build is currently being done in the industry, do you want to learn what the CCDC standard is?
• Do you want to stay ahead of the curve?
• Would you like to get your toughest questions answered?

For more details on the program, continuing education credits, and additional information, click here.

Continuing education credits

Each four-hour seminar will be accredited by:

• Alberta Association of Architects (AAA)
• Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC)
• Architects Licensing Board of Newfoundland and Labrador (ALBNL/EPP)
• Architects’ Association of New Brunswick (AANB/EPP)
• Gold Seal (GS)
• Nova Scotia Association of Architects (NSAA/EPP)
• Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
• Québec Association of Architects (OAQ)
• Régie du bâtiment du Quebec (RBQ)
• Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO)

We are actively working to secure additional accreditation. Check back for the latest updates or reach out to your professional development association to inquire if CCDC seminars may be eligible for continuing education credits.

Pricing and other perks

Price: $440 + tax

Discount: Additional registrants from the same organization will receive a $100 discount.

Registrants will also receive official copies of the five new documents — the approximate value of which matches the registration fee.

Who should attend?

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

Here’s a sneak-peek at what you will learn

Each four-hour seminar will cover the new progressive design-build (CCDC 32 and 33) and traditional design-build (CCDC 14 and 15) contracts, including how the different models work, the key provisions of the CCDC forms, and what’s new from the previous versions, including the key changes incorporated from the CCDC 2 – 2020.

Keep reading to learn more about what attendees will learn from these seminars.

Progressive Design-Build (CCDC 32)

• What progressive design-build is and why so many Owners are turning to it as a solution to their problems
• Why — despite the name — progressive design-build is a totally different delivery model than traditional design-build
• How the distinct project development and design/construction phases work and the respective roles, responsibilities and risks of each party
• The unique services called for under the progressive design-build model
• The critical importance of the Final Project Proposal, and how it ties into other contract documents like the Owner’s statement of requirements
• Key mechanisms and concepts, including project gates, early works, off-ramps, and more, are implemented in the CCDC 32

Traditional Design-Build (CCDC 14)

• What traditional design-build is and the benefits and challenges of the model, and how to most effectively use the CCDC 14
• The roles, responsibilities and risks of the Owner, Design-Builder, Consultant, payment certifier, other consultants, and the Owner’s Advisor
• Must-know provisions to protect your rights
• Insurance, liability and other key considerations with the design-build model
• Changes introduced in the new CCDC 14

Design-Build Service Agreements (CCDC 15 and 33)

• The different services contemplated by the Design-Builder to Consultant agreement
• How payment functions and the different options and considerations built into the contract
• What flows-down (and what doesn’t) from the prime contracts
• Differences between the traditional (CCDC 15) and progressive (CCDC 33) design-build service agreements

Important Changes from CCDC 2 – 2020

• The important changes first introduced in CCDC 2 – 2020 that are now being incorporated into the CCDC design-build contracts
• What “Ready-for-Takeover” is and why it was created to help both Owners and Contractors
• The role of substantial performance in the contract
• How new and changing prompt payment legislations are addressed by CCDC
• What clauses were relocated to the CCDC Division 01 and the importance of CCDC’s master specification template

Q&A

Our seminars, presented by CCDC document authors, give attendees a unique opportunity to have their questions answered by those who know the contracts best.

Comments from past attendees

Don’t just take it from us, see some of the feedback from our seminars:

• “I appreciated the presenter's willingness to answer questions. It made the experience more engaging and helped provide insight into potential interpretations. The real-life experiences and references were especially valuable and helpful.” – Whitehorse, YK
• “I expected this to be boring, but it was quite engaging and interesting.” – Toronto, ON
• “I really enjoyed this in person seminar. Hoping we have more of these.” – Vancouver, BC
• “The presenters were very knowledgeable, and the venue was great.” – Toronto, ON
• “A great, valuable session.” – Red Deer, AB
• “The seminar was very well put together. I learned a lot from an Owner’s perspective.” – Lethbridge, AB
• “C'était très bien.” – Montréal, QC
• “A great review and opportunity for clarification.” – Thunder Bay, ON
• “I enjoyed the opportunity to ask questions during the session.” – Saskatoon, SK
• “Great work!” – Kingston, ON
• “A great seminar. Very enjoyable.” – Vancouver, BC