Prompt Payment Legislation in Canada – Update
By Scott Lamb and Kim Do What is one thing all contractors are concerned about? Our guess is that they are all concerned that ... Continued
Can’t Have Your Cake and Eat It Too: The Importance of Following Your Construction Contract Terms
It is all too often during a construction project that issues will arise with respect to delays or extras. Conwest Contracting Ltd. v. Crown and ... Continued
Mondaq Webinar | Future Series: Construction Contracts in Canada – Getting it Right!
Getting construction contracts right is critical to the success of any construction project. To get it right, you need to know which contract form is ... Continued
Webinar | The Essentials: Builders Liens in BC, October 28, 2021
A solid understanding of BC’s builders’ lien legislation is critical for any construction professional in BC. Clark Wilson LLP’s construction lawyers will take you through ... Continued
Unjust Enrichment and Construction Contracts, Case Comment on Hans Demolition & Excavating Ltd. v. Green Oak Development (West 7th) Corp., 2021 BCSC 1472
The issue of whether or not a subcontractor can advance a claim of unjust enrichment (payment for work performed that a party received a benefit ... Continued
Wrap Up Insurance and Tort Immunity
Wrap Up insurance serves an important function on construction projects, providing uniform liability coverage for contractors and subcontractors. If a general contractor agrees to secure ... Continued
Webinar | Construction Contracts in Canada – What You Need to Know and What’s New
Our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group recently hosted a webinar that covered Construction Contracts in Canada – What you Need to Know and What’s New. ... Continued
Webinar | Construction Contracts in Canada – What You Need to Know and What’s New – March 25, 2021
Getting construction contracts right is critical to the success of any construction project. To get it right, you need to know which contract form is ... Continued
Construction Contracts in Canada: The New CCDC 2 – 2020 Stipulated Price Contract
In December 2020, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (“CCDC”) published an update to the CCDC 2 Stipulated Price Contract, a common form of stipulated price ... Continued
Clearing Liens and CPLs from Title: It Just Got Clearer
The BC Courts have recently clarified the mechanism under the Builders Lien Act for clearing liens and associated certificates of pending litigation (“CPLs”) from title ... Continued
Contractor Consistency: The Scope of a Contractor’s Work and All-Risk Policies
Condominium Corporation No. 9312374 v. Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, 2020 ABCA 166 (“Condo Corp. 931”) reminds owners and contractors what is and is not ... Continued
Webinar | Navigating Construction Disputes: Key Considerations for Your Project
Our Infrastructure, Construction and Procurement Group recently hosted a webinar that was crafted to assist construction professionals navigate disputes during these unprecedented times. The webinar ... Continued