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
Dan W. Melnick Re-Elected to Canadian Bar Association BC Branch’s Board of Directors
Congratulations to our Business Litigation and Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement associate Dan W. Melnick on his re-election as the Young Lawyers Representative on the Canadian ... 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
Is a Lien Invalid if it Names a Non-Contracting Party as the Lien Claimant? The Answer May Surprise You
By Dan W. Melnick It is well known that a lien claimant must strictly comply with the form prescribed by the Builders Lien Act, SBC ... Continued
Webinar Now Available | Construction Law:
Year in Review
On February 28, 2023, our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group hosted a seminar, “Construction Law: Year in Review”. Speakers included Satinder Sidhu (Moderator), Roy Nieuwenburg, ... Continued
[Webinar] Construction Law: Year in Review
Successful construction projects depend on a solid understanding of the legal framework in which the parties operate. In 2022, Canadian courts considered a number of ... Continued
What Prompt Payment Legislation Will Mean for Contracts and Projects in B.C.
In response to concerns from contractors over receiving full and prompt payment for their work, Ontario and other jurisdictions across Canada have implemented or are ... Continued
Case Comment: Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc. v. New West Custom Homes (Kelowna) Inc., 2022 BCCA 299 – Interaction between the Builders Lien Act and the Land Titles Act
By Dan W. Melnick In recent years, our courts have considered the interaction between lien rights that arise under the Builders Lien Act, RSBC 1997, ... Continued
Potential Liability of Developers for Dangerous Construction Defects
By Dan W. Melnick It has often been assumed that a developer that is not involved in the physical construction of a building is not ... Continued
Welcome to New Lawyer Dan W. Melnick
We’d like to warmly welcome our new lawyer, Dan W. Melnick, to the firm. Dan joins our Infrastructure, Construction, & Procurement group where he’ll offer ... Continued