A recurring issue for construction and builders liens is whether the liens have priority over mortgage advances. One question which does not often arise is:
The 2010 decision of the Supreme Court of Canada in Tercon Contractors Ltd v. British Columbia (Transportation and Highways) is one of the most important
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
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
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
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
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
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
Construction Contract – Interpretation – Oral Contract A contract in the construction industry is usually in written form. Often the contract will follow the CCDC
Construction Law – Tenders – Site Visit – Materiality An invitation to tender may contain many conditions, some of which are more or less material
