Two new design-build contract forms will be released by the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) in July. The forms are CCDC 14 – Design-Build Stipulated Price Contract, and CCDC 15 – Design Services Contract between Design-Builder and Consultant.

The CCDC will hold seminars across Canada prior to publishing the documents to explain the key philosophy behind the contract forms and the important changes to CCA-CSC-RAIC Documents 14 and 15 – 2000. The seminars will include analysis of the roles and risk profiles of the owner, design-builder, design-builder’s consultant, payment certifier, other consultants and owner’s advisor. Other topics include the design-builder’s liability towards design service and professional liability insurance requirements.