CCDC Documents Descriptions
CCDC Documents Descriptions
CCDC Documents Descriptions
The Master Agreement is a contract form between Owner and Contractor that is applicable for a
defined period of time and is intended to establish contractual terms and conditions (excluding
scope, time and cost) for multiple projects during that time period. Each project will be ordered
by means of Work Authorizations, that define the project specific requirements like scope, price,
time. (Table of Contents Preview)
Design-Builder
CCDC 14 also identifies and describes the roles of other parties such as the Consultant and
Payment Certifier as well as Owner’s Advisor, if any.
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Based on an approach similar to standard client-consultant contracts (i.e. RAIC Document Six
and ACEC 31), CCDC 15 lists all the basic design services that are considered necessary in a
design-build contract. These design services are listed in a Schedule, which allows flexibility for
the Design-Builder and Consultant to establish the scope of services and compensation
method. CCDC 15 also includes a schedule that lists typical additional design services that the
Consultant may be required to provide. (Table of Contents Preview)
General Liability Insurance – Coverage offered by standard policy IBC 2100 and CCDC
Endorsement IBC 2320, who is insured and the coverage for Additional Insured, exclusions,
Umbrella Liability insurance, six-year coverage for completed operations etc.
Builder’s Risk Broad Form Property Insurance – Insured and excluded property, major excluded
perils, suggested additional coverages (e.g. soft costs, delayed start-up, expediting expense,
early occupancy, testing and commissioning, valuable papers, electronic data and cyber
threats), renovation projects, negotiating coverage etc.
Other Insurance – Important considerations for Boiler and Machinery (Equipment Breakdown)
Insurance, Automobile Liability Policy Insurance, Aircraft and Watercraft Liability Insurance,
Contractors’ Equipment Insurance, Professional Liability Insurance, Wrap up Liability (with Wrap
Up Difference in Condition Endorsement and coverage for completed operations), Installation
Insurance.
CCDC 23 - 2005 A Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Construction Contracts (Table of
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CCDC 23 provides recommended best practices for procuring construction services by means
of a competitive bidding process for any public or private sector project, large or small, where
the lowest bid selection method is used.
CCDC 23 addresses all aspects of the bid calling and contract award process:
A guide document outlining the process of soliciting and evaluating construction bids, and
awarding the construction contract. Includes a sample bid form. * Available in both hard copy
and electronic formats.
CCDC 40 - 2005 Rules for Mediation and Arbitration of Construction Disputes (Table of
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Standard rules for mediation and arbitration of CCDC 2 construction disputes to be used in
conjunction with the dispute resolution procedures of CCDC 2.
Construction disputes are commonplace. The multiplicity of parties and technical complexity of
major construction projects makes these projects very susceptible to disagreements. The costs
associated with resolving disagreements can be burdensome even for the largest organizations.
To avoid major expenses, lengthy and drawn out courts cases, and damaging future business
partnerships, many Canadian firms are looking to other processes, often known as alternative
dispute resolution (ADR) processes to manage conflict more efficiently.
Canadian Construction Documnets Committee (CCDC) has adopted this approach to dispute
resolution in its contract forms. The CCDC contract forms set out very speci.c methods for
settling disputes incorporating the ADR concepts of negotiation, mediation and arbitration in a
manner that encourages speedy, inexpensive and voluntary resolutions of construction
disputes.
CCDC 40 – Rules for Mediation and Arbitration of Construction Disputes has been specifically
designed to be used with the dispute resolutions of CCDC contract forms and are incorporated
by reference, most notably CCDC 2.
2. Rules for mediation of construction disputes broken into three parts which include general
information, the process itself, and subsequent proceedings.
3. Rules for arbitration of CCDC 2 construction disputes broken into five parts including general
information, pre-arbitration considerations, proceedings, the award and project disputes.
CCDC 43 - 1998 A Guide to the Use of CCDC 3 - 1998 Cost Plus Contract
A guide document designed to assist users of CCDC 3 - 1998. (Table of Contents Preview)
CCDC 47 – 2011 A Guide to the Use of CCDC 17 – 2010 Stipulated Price Contract
Between Owner and Trade Contractor for Construction Management Projects
A guide document designed to assist users of CCDC 17 – 2010. (Table of Contents Preview)