KEY UPDATES TO THE 2025 CCDC 5A, 5B & 17
By Scott Lamb and Kim Do For the first time since 2010, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) updated its construction management contracts: CCDC 5A ... Continued
The Shimco Lien Lives Another Day – Kingdom Langley Project Limited Partnership v. WQC Mechanical Ltd., 2025 BCCA 169
By Carter Moe and Hunter Lang Construction professionals will be familiar with Shimco Metal Erectors Ltd. v. North Vancouver (District), 2003 BCCA 193 [Shimco], a ... Continued
Missed Deadlines, Lost Rights: Builders Lien Timelines Strictly Enforced for Certificates of Substantial Completion
By Dan W. Melnick and Satinder Sidhu A recent decision from the BC Supreme Court emphasizes the necessity for strict compliance with the statutory timelines ... Continued
Update on The Proposed Bill 15 – 2025 Infrastructure Projects Act
By Kim Do and Roy Nieuwenburg, K.C. We previously reported on the proposed Bill 15: Infrastructure Projects Act, here, aimed to expedite the construction of ... Continued
The Proposed Bill 15 – 2025 Infrastructure Projects Act
By Kim Do, Scott Lamb and Roy Nieuwenburg, K.C. On May 1, 2025, the BC government tabled Bill 15 – 2025 Infrastructure Projects Act. In ... Continued
Tariff Troubles: Does Your Construction Contract Protect You?
By Scott Lamb and Pavneet Grewal The Canadian and U.S. construction industries are interconnected, with materials such as steel and lumber frequently crossing borders. The ... Continued
Workplace Safety and Criminal Negligence
By Satinder Sidhu and Simon Wu Introduction Most construction projects are inherently risky and failure to adhere to safety protocols can result in criminal liability. ... Continued
Clark Wilson Welcomes New Associate Carter Moe
We are pleased to welcome new associate Carter Moe to our flourishing Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group. With a mechanical engineering background and Supreme Court ... Continued
Allyson Baker featured in Business in Vancouver article on Airspace
Clark Wilson Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement Associate Counsel Allyson Baker was featured in the recent Business in Vancouver article, “Who owns the sky? How airspace ... Continued
Scott Lamb Appointed to Simon Fraser University Community Trust Endowment Fund’s Board of Directors
Please join us in congratulating partner Scott Lamb on his appointment to the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Community Trust Endowment Fund’s Board of Directors. The ... Continued
An Update on Construction Delay Claims
By Kim Do In the recent decision of Walsh Construction v. Toronto Transit Commission et al., 2024 ONSC 2782, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ... Continued
Payment of Holdback to Discharge Liens: An Update
By Dan W. Melnick and Pavneet Grewal A recent decision of the BC Supreme Court is of significance to owners or general contractors seeking to ... Continued