The Proposed Architectural Professions Act
The BC government, along with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (“AIBC”) and other organizations, have developed the proposed Architectural Professions Act to replace the ... Continued
Builders Liens and Security for Costs
A recent decision of the BC Supreme Court has provided some good news for owners who wish to post security to have a claim of ... Continued
Powers of an Executor to Shorten Limitation Periods
During the administration of a solvent estate, the executor or administrator must pay out all valid debts made against the estate. The executor or administrator, ... Continued
Computing Clouds on the Horizon for Higher Learning Institutions?
Like any other organization, higher learning institutions (“HLIs”) seek to manage and reduce the risks and losses that arise from the delivery of their services. ... Continued
Builders Lien Act Update
There were a number of court decisions addressing claims of builders lien which were released in 2008. If the current economic climate continues, we can ... Continued
Slowing Economy and Tighter Lending Standards Presents Opportunities and Challenges
Newspaper headlines have recently declared that Canada has managed to avoid a technical recession, but there is no doubt that 2008 has seen a slowing ... Continued
Blackouts Spark Debate of All Risks Policies
A massive blackout hit Eastern Canada and parts of the United States in August 2003. For food processors the interruption in the supply of electricity ... Continued
Mixed-Use Developments: Air Space vs. Strata
A growing number of developments are combining both commercial and residential space within the same building—there may be grocery stores, restaurants and offices on the lowers of a building, and several floors of residential apartments directly above them.
Keeping Records
The adoption of the Strata Property Act and the Strata Property Regulation has resulted in more detailed provisions dealing with the preparation and maintenance of ... Continued
It’s Foggy Out There, So Dress For It
The Supreme Court of Canada has issued another ‘bidding and tendering’ decision, Double N Earthmovers Ltd. v. Edmonton (City), 2007 SCC 3. The reasoning in ... Continued
Documenting a Trust
What documentation is necessary to create a trust? Can notes on a filed land transfer document create a trust? These questions came up recently in ... Continued
Changes in the Contract Work – CCDC 2’s General Condition 6
As we all know, there are almost always changes to the work during construction. If not handled properly, these changes can and will lead to ... Continued