Construction Contracts and Insolvency: SCC Affirms Anti-Deprivation Rule
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
Webinar | Navigating Construction Disputes: Key Considerations for Your Project – Nov 25, 2020
We welcome you to join our construction lawyers for a webinar crafted to assist construction professionals navigate disputes during these unprecedented times. We will focus ... Continued
The New B.C. Arbitration Act
On September 1, 2020, amendments to the current B.C. Arbitration Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 55 (the “Previous Act”) come into effect by way of the ... Continued
Lien Claims on Multi-Parcel Projects
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 – Do You Ever Get What You Pay For?
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
Delay Claims and COVID-19 in Construction Contracts
On June 25, 2020, Clark Wilson LLP delivered a webinar discussing some of the impacts of COVID-19 on construction projects in BC. A link to ... Continued
COVID-19: Impacts on Construction Projects in BC
The construction industry in BC is doing its part to combat COVID-19 by adapting its practices to minimize the risk of transmission, while providing much ... Continued
Builders’ Risk Insurance Claims and COVID-19
Will a builders’ risk policy respond to cover losses for site shutdown and delay as a result of COVID-19? The parties involved in construction projects ... Continued
Webinar: Impacts on Construction Projects in BC – June 25, 2020
The construction industry in BC is doing its part to combat COVID-19 by adapting its practices to minimize the risk of transmission, while providing much needed ... Continued
Controlling Rate of Transmission at Industrial Camps
Industrial camps are particularly at risk for transmission of COVID-19, evidenced by the 83 cases associated with the Kearl Lake Oil Sands project in Alberta. ... Continued
ICBA WEBINAR | Guidance for Construction Sites Operating During COVID-19
Satinder Sidhu, Co-Chair of our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement Group, addresses how COVID-19 has impacted the construction industry. A few of the topics covered include: ... Continued
Provincial Order Protects Construction Work from Liability Related to COVID-19
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