Prompt payment legislation in British Columbia: Long overdue?
The federal government and several provinces have now each proposed or enacted legislation to create “prompt payment” regimes for construction projects.
Five common mistakes in construction contracts
The construction contract is the main tool that defines a relationship between an owner and its general contractor or construction manager. Any construction contract requires careful thought, negotiation and drafting, because in addition to defining the relationship between the parties, it provides certainty to the project, allocates risk and provides mechanisms to mitigate risks.
What you need to know about the July 2018 amendments to the Ontario Construction Lien Act
On July 1, 2018, the first round of amendments to the Ontario Construction Lien Act – including its new name, the Construction Act – came into force.
