A Contractor’s Construction Errors May Be Covered By A General Liability Policy
In two recent decisions, courts in Ontario and British Columbia have held that negligence during construction (or manufacturing) may be covered by general liability policies
Restitutionary Payment May Be Ordered For An “Ineffective” Construction Contract
Owners and contractors should always avoid undertaking a project without a contract. But if they do build the project without a contract, the British Columbia
When and How is a Subcontractor Bound by its Tender in a Bid Depository System?
The process by which subcontractors’ tenders are accepted in a bid depository is fundamental to the efficacy of that system. If that process does not
Can An Arbitration Claim Be Dismissed For Delay?
Does an arbitral tribunal have authority to dismiss an arbitration claim for want of prosecution? Some arbitration statutes expressly state that a tribunal has the
Does The Removal Of Equipment Amount To An Improvement For Lien Purposes?
Update: The decision of the BC Supreme Court in West Fraser Mills Ltd. v. BKB Construction Inc., referred to in this article has since been
An Insurance Clause Does Not Necessarily Bar A Claim By The Owner
When does an insurance clause in a construction contract bar a claim by the owner against the contractor? Is it barred if the contract requires