About the Metrolinx Progressive Contracting Sub-Committee
The Metrolinx Progressive Contracting Sub-Committee was established to provide a collaborative forum for Metrolinx and ACEC-Ontario members to advance the implementation and maturity of progressive contracting delivery models. The Sub-Committee serves as a platform to jointly discuss challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned from progressive contracting projects, with outcomes and recommendations brought forward to the broader Joint Committee.
Given the growing proportion of Metrolinx’s capital program being delivered through progressive contracting, the Sub-Committee plays a key role in supporting continuous improvement, alignment, and shared understanding between owner and consultant perspectives.
Meetings
- The Metrolinx Progressive Contracting Sub-Committee meets monthly.
- Meetings include representation from both Metrolinx and ACEC-Ontario, with the Metrolinx Joint Transit Engineering Committee/ ACEC-Ontario (Joint Committee) present to ensure alignment and continuity.
- Members commit to engaging in discussions in a manner that upholds fairness, transparency, collaboration, and mutual respect, while maintaining a professional and constructive approach throughout their participation.
Value
- Opportunity to shape and clarify the role of designers and consultants within progressive contracting models used by Metrolinx.
- Gain firsthand insight into challenges, risks, and practical considerations from both owner and industry perspectives.
- Contribute to the development of practical, solution-oriented recommendations that influence progressive project delivery and outcomes.
- Share and learn from lessons learned and best practices emerging from active and completed progressive contracting projects.
- Collaborate directly with Metrolinx and peer firms to support continuous improvement and maturity of progressive contracting across the sector.
- Opportunity to provide jointly developed input to the Joint Committee on issues impacting consultants and project delivery.
- Decision-making and continuous improvement at the Joint Committee level.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend and actively participate in scheduled Sub-Committee meetings.
- Contribute practical insights based on direct experience with progressive contracting and alternative delivery models.
- Review and provide feedback on materials, discussion papers, and draft recommendations.
- Collaborate with Metrolinx representatives and ACEC-Ontario members to identify shared challenges and solution-oriented actions.
- Support the development of clear, actionable recommendations for consideration by the Joint Committee.
- Act in a non-partisan, confidential, and professional manner while representing the interests of the consulting engineering industry.
Application Process
Ready to get involved? Complete our Volunteer Application Form to express your interest in joining the Metrolinx Progressive Contracting Sub-Committee.
For any questions about the application process or member log-in, please contact Valeriia Makarenko, Sr Membership Coordinator at vmakarenko@acecontario.ca.