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A construction contractor has lost its bid for damages from a city, relying on a little-used section of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act that permits contractors to sue a building owner...

Communications between lawyer and client are generally privileged.

A recent case on estoppel by convention in the context of an owner's termination of a construction contract provides a valuable reminder to both legal practitioners and project personnel...

A recent decision of the Alberta Court of Appeal serves as a stark reminder that the Consultant appointed in a CCDC contract wields considerable authority

(May 22, 2018, 8:55 AM EDT) -- The consultant's role on a construction project is important and includes interpreting the underlying construction contract, certifying work as sufficiently complete ...

This article will expand on the theme of personal liability in design by focusing on specific strategies which can reduce exposure to personal liability.

On May 25, 2022, the Alberta Court of Appeal ("the Court") released its decision for Condominium Corporation No. 0522151 (Somerset Condominium) v JV Somerset Development Inc., 2022 ABCA 193...

Ex-Premier Jean Charest and his cabinet probably had the safety of citizens in mind when, on June 20, 2012, they introduced the draft regulation entitled "Regulation to improve building safety" (the "Regulation"), which would amend the Safety Code of Québec (the "Code") adopted under the Building Act.

While making a Will may seem like a one-size-fits-all endeavour to many, customizing an estate plan is a delicate exercise, especially as life changes and circumstances evolve.

On April 30, 2016, an expert review of Ontario's Construction Lien Act was submitted to the Ministry of the Attorney General and the Ministry of Economic Development, Employment, and Infrastructure.

More often than not, contractors and subcontractors perform extra work on construction projects over and above the scope of work contemplated by a fixed price contract.

The tender process has long been a staple of the construction industry. Variations of that process, via requests for proposals ("RFPs"), requests for quotations ("RFQs") or other similar processes have also been developed, with varying levels of adherence to the traditional tender model.

The Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act (the Federal Prompt Payment Act), which sailed through as part of the larger federal budget Bill C-97 on June 21, 2019

The dream of owning a home is often front and center in the minds of many Canadians. However, given the recent housing affordability crisis, it has become increasingly difficult for many Canadians...

In the dynamic world of construction, timely payment is essential for maintaining cash flow, project momentum, and strong business relationships.

Hickey's Building Supplies Limited was recently heard at the Newfoundland Court of Appeal.1 It suggests that Courts are becoming more willing to award damages for mental distress for breach of a contract.

In early October, the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario (Auditor General) released its long-awaited performance audit of the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA).