The Architect’s Tightrope: Navigating Liability in the Prompt Payment Era You’ve just certified a payment application for a major project. Your signature, once a routine administrative task, now carries immense legal weight. Under Canada’s new prompt payment legislation, that certificate of payment triggers a strict, cascading payment deadline for everyone on the project. The problem?

Architects and engineers know the submittal process is critical, but it’s often a source of anxiety about meeting deadlines. The constant stream of emails, the fear of misplacing a key document, and the nagging question, “Is this going to be completed on time?” can create a lot of stress. This isn’t just a minor issue; it’s a

The last drawing’s submitted, the final site meeting’s wrapped, and your magnificent new (or renovated) building stands ready for its owner. You might feel a sense of accomplishment, and rightly so. But for you, the Prime Consultant (Architect, Engineer, or Project Manager leading the design team), a critical phase of project close-out and long-term professional

In the intricate world of Canadian construction, where vast sums of money, complex logistics, and diverse skilled professionals converge, the bedrock of successful project delivery isn’t just concrete and steel, it’s trust. And at the heart of fostering this trust lies one critical principle: transparency in contract administration. For RForm.ca, a platform dedicated to streamlining