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
WATCH – Construction Law Update: Key Cases from 2023-2024
On November 23, 2024, our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group hosted a webinar “Construction Law Update: Key Cases from 2023-2024”. Speakers included Satinder Sidhu, Partner ... Continued
Upcoming Conference: Construction Specifications Canada Trade Fair
Clark Wilson’s Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement Co-Chair, Satinder Sindu, will present at Construction Specifications Canada’s (CSC) Oktoberfest Trade Fair on October 23rd, 2024. Satinder’s presentation ... Continued
Cautionary Note: When an Owner Should not Advance Payment to the Contractor
By Satinder Sidhu and Pavneet Grewal A recent decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court, Lonsdale Quay Market Corporation v Klondike Contracting Corporation, 2024 BCSC ... Continued
A Review of Negligence Claims for Construction Defects – Has the law changed?
When defects arise in a building or residence, an owner’s ability to claim against those responsible for the defective work depends on a variety of ... Continued
The Dirt on Exclusion Clauses
By Roy Nieuwenburg, K.C. and Scott Lamb Exclusion clauses, contractual terms that restrict or limit the rights of a party to a contract, have received consideration ... Continued
Avoid Nightmares in Dream Home Construction: The Importance of Carefully Drafting and Following Your Construction Contract
Ellcar Ventures Ltd. v. MacLeod, 2023 BCSC 2095 reminds all construction stakeholders to pay close attention when drafting and executing their contracts. Where possible, include ... Continued
WATCH – How to Enforce and Defend Builders Lien Claims: What Contractors and Owners Need to Know
On May 28, 2024, our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group hosted a webinar “How to Enforce and Defend Builders Lien Claims: What Contractors and Owners ... Continued
Lien claimants beware: inflated claims of liens can cost you
By Dan W. Melnick Pursuant to the Builders Lien Act, SBC 1997, c. 45 (the “Act”), a contractor, subcontractor, or worker is entitled to a ... Continued
[Upcoming Webinar] How to Enforce and Defend Builders Liens Claims: What Contractors and Owners Need to Know
Builders liens can have a critical impact on the financing of construction projects and affect every party in the chain, so it pays to know ... Continued
Owners Beware? An Update from the BC Court of Appeal
By Kim Do We previously summarized the decision of Centurion Apartment Properties Limited Partnership v. Loco Investments Inc, 2022 BCSC 2273, wherein the BC Supreme ... Continued
When is an Inflated Lien an Abuse of Process?
The Builders Lien Act, SBC 1997, c. 45 (the “BLA”) provides contractors with a powerful tool to protect them from being exploited: lien claims. ... Continued