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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
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
By Roy Nieuwenburg, K.C., Scott Lamb and Rosalie A. Clark Exclusion clauses, contractual terms that restrict or limit the rights of a party to a ... Continued
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
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
By Rosalie A. Clark and Kim Do We previously summarized the decision of Centurion Apartment Properties Limited Partnership v. Loco Investments Inc, 2022 BCSC 2273, ... Continued
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
By Scott Lamb On November 10, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in R v. Greater Sudbury (City), 2023 SCC 28. This ... Continued
We’d like to warmly welcome the newest member of our Insurance, Insurance Coverage, and Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement groups, Jacob Foster. Jacob’s litigation practice covers ... Continued
By Kim Do A clear understanding of the time limits for filing a lien under the Builders Lien Act, SBC 1997, c 45 (the “BLA”) is ... Continued
By Satinder Sidhu Labour and material payment bonds are meant to protect parties that contribute to a construction project as a subcontractor or supplier. To ... Continued
By Scott Lamb Proponents of arbitration for construction disputes often cite the process as being superior to litigation in the courts because it is quicker ... Continued