Policy Letters and Petitions

Stoneboy's work is guided by its Construction Process Optimization Initiative, built around our Statement of Purpose:

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Stoneboy's Statement of Purpose

To eliminate inefficiencies from Construction (processes, projects, and the industry) - step by step, one by one.

Construction Process Optimization is Stoneboy's broader initiative for identifying and addressing inefficiencies in the way construction is planned, managed, controlled, delivered, supplied, and understood.

The Policy Letters and Petitions effort forms part of the Construction Process Optimization Initiative. It applies that broader philosophy to policy, procurement, project-delivery, and industry issues where constructive reform may help improve how construction works.

Through individual Policy Letters, Stoneboy identifies specific issues, develops practical proposals for consideration by governments and industry stakeholders, and encourages constructive discussion about how those proposals can be reviewed, tested, measured, refined, and, where appropriate, implemented.

Public petitions, industry outreach, and related engagement may accompany individual Policy Letters where broader participation can help raise awareness, gather perspectives, and support further consideration.

These efforts are intended to contribute practical ideas toward stronger construction processes, better project delivery, greater accountability, improved productivity, and a more capable construction industry. They also contribute to the wider Canada Strong conversation around infrastructure, productivity, construction capability, and Canada's long-term development.

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Policy Letter No. 1

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Improving Time and Cost Performance of Construction Projects in Ontario Through Innovative Project Controls Funding (Policy Letter No. 1)

Policy Letter No. 1 proposes a more transparent and innovative approach to developing, approving, and funding project-specific Project Controls on Ontario construction projects.

The proposal would preserve competitive Contractor selection while allowing the Preferred Bidder, after selection, to develop compliant Project Controls Execution Plan (PCEP) options for Owner review and approval. The corresponding Project Controls scope and budget would become more visible, intentional, proportionate, and accountable, while the Contractor would remain responsible for Project Controls implementation and construction delivery.

The proposal asks Ontario to review the policy concern, engage government, public-sector, and industry stakeholders, develop an Ontario-appropriate framework, and test the model through suitable pilot projects before considering broader implementation.