The Canadian Construction Contracts Guidebook

Negotiating a construction contract for a project in Canada poses unique challenges for anyone involved in the project, including lawyers, owners, contractors, architects and engineers. From the simplest home renovation to the largest infrastructure project, it is very common that something unexpected and beyond the control of the parties involved in the contract will be encountered on the project — whether natural or differences in the built environment. When a contract is unclear or ambiguous about which party is responsible in the wake of an unanticipated event, it can often result in a dispute that ends up costing both parties valuable time and resources. Establishing an appropriately detailed and balanced contract between the various parties to a construction project can help reduce the risk of negative consequences arising from these instances.