MAA Practice Bulletins

Practice Bulletins are issued by the MAA to provide guidance to members.

Regulatory Bulletins

The Architects Act, MAA By-Laws and Code of Ethics govern both members of the MAA and the practice of architecture in the Province of Manitoba. Of particular importance are the ethical and professional conduct standards to which members are held.

The Code of Ethics sets out general principles governing the profession, and the MAA By-Laws provide more specific standards of ethical and professional conduct. Regulatory Bulletins provide guidance and further clarity regarding how the Code of Ethics and By-Laws can be interpreted and applied to specific situations in the practice of architecture.

Current Regulatory Bulletins

• Practice Bulletin A.1a (August 2024)
  Architect's Professional Seal
  Application of Seal
• Practice Bulletin A.1b (January 2021)
  Architect's Professional Seal
  Application of MAA Digital Signature on Electronic Documents
• Practice Bulletin A.1c (January 2021) - Suspended / Under Revision
  Architect's Professional Seal
  Application of Seal to Documents in Two Languages
• Practice Bulletin A.2 (May 2018)
  Minimum Level of Professional Service
• Practice Bulletin A.3 (January, 2010)
  Credit for Authorship
• Practice Bulletin A.4 (January 2017)
  Condo Certification
• Practice Bulletin A.5 (December 2012)
  Required Professional Designer Certificate
• Practice Bulletin A.6 (May 2022)
  Whole Building Energy Modelling Services
• Practice Bulletin A.7 (April 2024)
  Third Party Assurances - Architect's Certificates
• Practice Bulletin A.8 (April 2025)
  The Limitations Act

Practice Management Bulletins

Practice Management Bulletins provide general guidance in the internal management of a practice. For specific advice on management issues, the MAA urges members to consult professionals as appropriate.

General Practice Bulletins

General Practice Bulletins provide guidance to members regarding general matters of practice, including standard contracts and services.

Current General Practice Bulletins

• Practice Bulletin C.1 (May 2004) (DELETED)
• Practice Bulletin C.2 (February 2006)
  Site Examinations
  Guidelines for Site Examinations during Tender Period