Blog: Substantial Performance

Managing Project Changes: Change Orders and Change Directives

Change is an inescapable reality in architectural construction projects. From client requests for design modifications to unexpected site conditions or shifting market prices, factors outside the original plan are bound to arise. Effectively managing these changes is critical to ensure projects stay on track, avoid budget overruns, and minimize costly delays. This is where Change […]

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Adaptive Reuse Projects: Managing Complexities through Contract Administration

The Canadian National Housing Strategy Act is a sign of change, and nowhere is this more evident than in the growing trend of adaptive reuse projects. These projects involve repurposing existing structures for new uses and blending the old with the new. In a recent Architizer article, Architectural Drawings: 7 Ingenious Examples of Adaptive Reuse

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The Housing Affordability Debate: An Architect’s View

The upcoming OAA Conference in Niagara Falls (May 22-24, 2024) presents a remarkable platform for RForm to showcase its approach to supporting affordable housing. The conference theme, “Housing: Pushing the Envelope,” aligns with RForm’s mission, resonating with the critical need for creative solutions in today’s housing landscape. Our most recent RForm Bulletin 24-0303 focuses on

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Project Management Starts and Ends with Contract Administration

Good Project Management Starts and Ends with Good Contract Administration ‍In project management, success hinges upon effective contract administration. Good project management starts and ends with good contract administration, as it sets the foundation for a well-executed project. Contract administration ensures project success, from establishing clear expectations and deliverables to managing costs and risks. Access

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