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Tips When Hiring Consultant(s) as Part of Construction or Change of Use Building Permits

Published by City of Kitchener

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Type: Guide
Published by: City of Kitchener
Date: April 2025
Also called: Tips when hiring consultants as part of construction or change of use building permits
For: owner
Building types: All building types
Pages: 3
Agencies: Ontario Association of Architects · Professional Engineers Ontario · Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing · Building Division

Overview

A three-page tip sheet from the City of Kitchener Building Division, dated April 2025, on choosing an architect, professional engineer or BCIN designer for construction or change of use building permit drawings. Six numbered tips cover consultant types, recommendations, meetings, key questions, past work and price. Three example projects, a note on OAA, PEO and MMAH licensing, a disclaimer, FAQs and Building Division contacts follow. It supports Kitchener's building permit application pages.

What it covers

Determine the Type of Consultant You Need
Start with Recommendations
Meet the Consultant
Key Questions to Ask the Consultant
Review Past Work and References
Do not Choose Based on Price Alone
Example Projects and Required Consultants
Additional Resources
Disclaimer
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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