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Arif Ghaffur presents at Construction Specifications Canada
Arif Ghaffur, PQS, presents at Construction Specifications Canada
On December 6, 2016, Arif Ghaffur, PQS, Editor of the Construction Economist, presented at a Construction Specifications Canada dinner event held at the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club . The event was attended by over 50 professionals . The topic of the presentation was Completeness of Contract Documents & Issue Management . Following a reception and dinner, Arif addressed a number of items including industry trends, agreement & contract documents, issues & contract documents, study of construction documents, issues with documents and potential impacts .
The presentation explored what makes ‘complete’ contract documents, the typical issues and how these are dealt with in a structured manner on engineering and construction contracts . In a detailed presentation, Arif shared his thoughts that a lack of performance on construction projects is driving a change in what he described as ‘Classic,’ ‘Emergent’ and ‘Desirable’ behaviours that affect Contract Documents and Issue Management . Arif identified that mistakes and delays were often a result of continuing industry trends including uncertainty and confusion, inadequate time, immature design, incomplete scope and restricted budget .
The presentation identified the reforms to the Construction Lien Act in Ontario which he described as having broader implications for Canada, with a particular focus on a report commissioned by the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General which included recommendations such as: a) the adoption of a prompt payment regime requiring payment within 28 days of submission of a proper invoice; b) mandatory speedy adjudication of construction disputes, wherein a decision will be rendered within 30 days; and c) mandatory holdback release, (subject to specific set-off notices), with permissible phased release of holdback on lengthy or segmented projects .
In addition to reforms that would need to be recognized in contract documents, Arif referenced a 2015 industry study by the Canadian Construction Association that examined the quality of documents via workshops . The study resulted in a report from the CCA Standard Best Practices Committee which concluded that, “… .the quality of construction documents remains an industry-wide issue, and one that affects owners, consultants and contractors alike . There is no party that is infallible, and all stakeholders have an important role to play in addressing this issue .” During the presentation, Arif provided examples, issues and resolution options .
The dinner event was co-sponsored by the CIQS . Sheri Thompson, President of CIQS-Ontario said, “We know that contract documents are very topical, particularly in relation to the proposed reforms which will require even more diligence in ensuring contract documents are complete . As Quantity Surveyors, we remain well positioned to help our employers and clients right across Canada as they realize their projects . Arif provided an insightful presentation based on over 30 years of experience and a detailed knowledge of the subject matter . We at the CIQS and the CSC Toronto Chapter thank Arif for his presentation . ”
QS Online Cost Consultants Inc. Halifax, Nova Scotia p. 902 405-1504 halifax@qsonlinecostconsultants.com www.qsonlinecostconsultants.com
In memoriam
John C. Downward
We are saddened to announce the passing of John C . Downward on January 10, 2017 . John was born in Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England on June 19, 1919 .
John enlisted in the Territorial Army in 1939 and served in the 292nd Royal Engineers Field Company . He was captured by the Germans in 1941 and while in the POW camp, one of the senior British soldiers suggested he pursue studies for the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors . He was freed by the Allies in 1945 and discharged in 1946 . He then obtained a junior position with the Quantity Surveying firm of Doughly & Partners in London . All the while he was working, he spent his evenings at his studies and passed his exams and in around May 1949 was accepted into the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors .
John moved to Canada in 1957, securing a job in Toronto with Anglin Norcross Construction . He was offered the second in command position in their new branch offices in Vancouver . The Vancouver office closed in 1965 but John decided to remain in Vancouver . In May 1969, John went into business on his own, stepping out fully into independent Quantity Surveying .
John was instrumental in establishing the Quantity Surveying Society of British Columbia (QSSBC) . In 1975, QSSBC became the first autonomous provincial chapter of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors . John Downward sat as its President for the first two terms . In his retirement, he wrote a history of the QSSBC, which currently operates under the operative of CIQS – BC . John received his CIQS Fellowship in 1982 and the Gordon Pattison Award of Merit in 1993 . Robert “Poppie” Story
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Story on January 15, 2017 . Bob passed away peacefully at Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family . Bob was born to Harry and Annie Story on March 19, 1923 . He left home at age 18 to serve overseas during WWII in the engineering division of the Canadian Army . Upon his return, he met the love of his life, his wife of 69 years, Mary Piccott . They had a wonderful life together and raised four children . Bob began his career as a draftsman at Halifax Dockyard . He later worked as a Quantity Surveyor and taught at the Nova Scotia Institute of Technology . Bob was a founding member of the Nova Scotia Quantity Surveyor Association and was awarded a lifetime membership in 2010 .
Bob was a talented athlete and enjoyed playing and watching many sports, especially golf and hockey . He had many friendships with whom he enjoyed both through his work and sports . Bob was bright and capable, and loved his work . He was happy to be able to work even in his final years of life . Bob will be greatly missed by his family who loved him dearly . He is survived by his: wife Mary; children, Sandra (Harvey), Deborah (John), Robert, Heather (Grant); grandchildren, Erin, Gillian (Andrew), Joshua (Brittany), Hannah, Chloe and Abby; great-grandchildren, Olivia, Oliver, Ellie, Elijah and Isaac . Bob was loved and respected by many for his warm heart, cheerful demeanor and kind actions . Our heartfelt condolences go out to Bob’s family and friends . Charles Christopher Clare “Bucky”
(WWII Naval Veteran RCNVR, RCL Br. 34, Member, Partner in Clare RandallSmith & Assoc. Quantity Surveyors of Toronto, Past National President of Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Past Member of American Association Cost Engineers)
He passed peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Friday, March 3, 2017 in his 92nd year . Bucky, beloved husband of the late Edith (nee Richards), the late Helen (nee Purvis), and Barb Gardy; loving father of Alan (Candis) of Florida, Nancy (Peter) Seed of Orillia, and Kevin (Theresa) of Pennsylvania, will be lovingly remembered by his 16 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and now greatgreat-grandchildren .
Charles Christopher Clare “Bucky” was a member of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors for many years. He served as President from 1973-75 and received the Gordon Pattison Award of Merit in 1978.
Congratulations
to the following ‘Designation Holders’ who have qualified as a PQS or CEC (including reinstatements):
CIQS – British Columbia
Carlos D . Aquino, PQS Joseph Cutler, PQS Rachael Foster-Scoles, PQS Christopher Kelly, PQS Karl Magallanes, CEC Christopher Switzer, CEC Gabriel Teodorescu, CEC
CIQS – Members at Large
Kaseem Adewumi, PQS Baby Alvarade, CEC Salvador Jr . Gamboa, CEC Stephan Georgette, CEC Tom Marsh, PQS Adetoun Maseyi, CEC Andrey Orlovsky, PQS Haseeb Rahman, CEC Mohamed Samath, CEC
CIQS – Ontario
Aimal Amin, PQS James G . Allen, PQS Monireh Sadat Badri, CEC Mu Chen, CEC Hoang Minh Chu, CEC Oran Cleary, PQS Joseph Colautti, CEC Ryan Concannon, PQS Aiping Cui, PQS Allan Duncan, PQS Chris Duncan, CEC Nicholas Dvernechuk, CEC Jean-Francois Gosselin, PQS Paul Gyozo, PQS Andy Horton, PQS Shereen Khalifa, CEC Joselin Molina, PQS Alvin Pamintuan, CEC Pablo Rangel, CEC Alex Ratushnyak, CEC Behrooz Roozbeh, CEC Usama Shraideh, CEC Albert Dennis Thomas, CEC Nadeera Ubeysiri, PQS Adele Wojtowicz, CEC David Wood, PQS
CIQS – Prairies & NWT
Edwin Alconcel, CEC Albert Allan Antolin, PQS AJ Blackmore, CEC Jeffrey Cameron, PQS Charlene Chua, PQS Darren Doyle, PQS Hamidreza Korourian, CEC Brenton Lumsden, PQS Kelly Moretta, PQS Nepthali Nacu, CEC Taiwo Odimayomi, PQS Jamal Tavasoli, CEC S . Thabendran, CEC Andrew Trifaux, CEC Martin Tokar-Tokarcyzk, PQS
CIQS – Québec
Michael Atalla, PQS Hicham Malaeb, CEC Jean-Francois Perras, CEC
CIQS – Maritimes
Alex Paul Crocker, CEC Darren Hayman, CEC
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