President’s Updates


Best Practices November 2009

Best Practices November 2009 (.pdf, 391.5 KB)

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Clive’s Corner – November 2009

At the last Symposium, I spoke about the increase in complaints and issues surrounding the bidding and tendering process. I even went so far as to suggest that we had a feeling that we were at “war”. Perhaps strong language for some … Click here for Clive’s CornerĀ  Clives Corner November 2009 (.pdf, 81.4 KB)

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The President Speaks – July 2009

The OGCA is very sensitive and aware of issues that surround the practice of bid shopping and the negative effect it has on the bidding process and reputations of the generals, architects and owners. Read more … Clives Corner July 2009 (.pdf, 36.1 KB)

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The President Speaks – January 2009

It is truly amazing how fast things can changes in our industry when the economic bubble bursts. The global meltdown caused by the unregulated greed of the American sub prime market hit far harder than the experts expected. To read more, click here. The President Speaks – January 2009 (.pdf, 5 KB)

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The President Speaks – November 6, 2008

OGCA reaches agreement with Ontario Realty Corporation on CCDC 2-based Standard Construction Document. Article by Clive Thurston, DCN, November 6, 2008 clive002 (.pdf, 59.8 KB)

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The President Speaks – October 31, 2008

Two recent court cases could mean the end of established bid acceptance rules – article by Clive Thurston, DCN (October 31, 2008) clive001 (.pdf, 79.5 KB)

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