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
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