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Cancellation and Rescission Rights Within Construction Contracts

Although developers continue to submit project proposals to strengthen local economies and increase affordable housing, there is a growing trend in which development projects are being cancelled. Readers will likely be familiar with a contract coming to a premature end because a party terminates the contract.

As published in the NRCA’s Northern Construction Connection October 2024 Newsletter and VICA’s e-New.

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Building Contracts, Warranty of Fitness and Faulty Designs: Who is on the Hook?

When entering into building contracts, contractors should be made aware of the potential impacts and consequences of certain provisions, specifically those concerning warranties of fitness and guarantees of good workmanship. This article discusses express and implied terms related to warranties and the implications that arise when parties agree to adhere to specific materials and designs for construction which subsequently results in defective work.

As published in the NRCA’s Northern Construction Connection July 2024 Newsletter, and VICA’s e-New.

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