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
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
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
Update on Owner’s Liability for Construction Safety
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
Rosalie A. Clark to Present at PBLI’s Construction Program in January
Rosalie A. Clark will be presenting a session of Pacific Business & Law Institute’s “Managing Your Lifecycle Risk on Construction Management Projects” program in January. ... Continued
WATCH: Collaborative Contracting: Identifying the Right Contract and the Right People
On November 8, 2023, our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group hosted a webinar, “Collaborative Contracting: Identifying the Right Contract and the Right People”. Speakers included ... Continued