OACETT is pleased to share the release of the CDAO Guide to Design and Construction Procurement Best Practices, a comprehensive and timely resource developed by the Construction & Design Alliance of Ontario (CDAO).

This Guide provides a practical roadmap for improving public sector infrastructure procurement across Ontario. It examines procurement from early project planning through to contract award and offers detailed guidance on selecting the appropriate delivery model, including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Management at Risk, and Integrated Project Delivery.

With Ontario facing significant infrastructure investment demands and a growing infrastructure backlog, the Guide emphasizes:

• The importance of strong pre-planning and clear project scoping
• Fair and balanced risk allocation
• Use of standard contracts and specifications
• Transparent and defensible bid evaluation processes
• Strategies to enhance collaboration between owners and industry
• A shift toward outcome-focused procurement

As a proud member of CDAO, OACETT supports the promotion of fair, efficient, and value-driven procurement practices that strengthen Ontario’s infrastructure delivery and recognize the critical role of certified engineering technicians and technologists in project planning, design, and execution.

We encourage members, public sector partners, and industry stakeholders to review the full document:

Download the Guide