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The issue of whether or not a subcontractor can advance a claim of unjust enrichment (payment for work performed that a party received a benefit ... Continued
Wrap Up insurance serves an important function on construction projects, providing uniform liability coverage for contractors and subcontractors. If a general contractor agrees to secure ... Continued
Our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group recently hosted a webinar that covered Construction Contracts in Canada – What you Need to Know and What’s New. ... Continued
Getting construction contracts right is critical to the success of any construction project. To get it right, you need to know which contract form is ... Continued
In December 2020, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (“CCDC”) published an update to the CCDC 2 Stipulated Price Contract, a common form of stipulated price ... Continued
The BC Courts have recently clarified the mechanism under the Builders Lien Act for clearing liens and associated certificates of pending litigation (“CPLs”) from title ... Continued
Condominium Corporation No. 9312374 v. Aviva Insurance Company of Canada, 2020 ABCA 166 (“Condo Corp. 931”) reminds owners and contractors what is and is not ... Continued
Our Infrastructure, Construction and Procurement Group recently hosted a webinar that was crafted to assist construction professionals navigate disputes during these unprecedented times. The webinar ... Continued
Earlier this month in Chandos Construction Ltd. v. Deloitte Restructuring Inc., 2020 SCC 25, the Supreme Court of Canada (the “SCC”) signaled that a contracting ... Continued
A builder’s lien is commonly filed on lands upon which the contractor worked. However, this is not always, and need not be the case. JVD ... Continued
Performance bonds are used in construction contracts to provide the owner with security that the contractor will perform all of its obligations under the contract. ... Continued
Construction work has been deemed an essential service during the state of emergency declared in B.C. in light of COVID-19. Construction work is considered part ... Continued