Government contracts represent a big opportunity for many builders. However, builders who pursue public procurements may be surprised to encounter very different rules and procedures than private procurements. This article seeks to explain some of these differences, and their implications, so that builders can better know what to expect in a public procurement.
As published in the NRCA’s Northern Construction Connection May 2023 Newsletter, and VICA’s e-New.
On November 24, the provincial government introduced into law the Housing Supply Act (the “Act”). Though it is not expected to come into effect until the spring of 2023, we write to provide an overview for readers that may be impacted.
In brief, the Act empowers the Minister of the soon-to-be-established Ministry of Housing to issue orders setting housing targets. The targets may be for the availability or affordability of housing, and they will apply to a specific municipality. The Act also sets out escalating steps that the Province may take against municipalities to enforce the housing targets applicable to such municipalities.
As published in the NRCA’s Northern Construction Connection December 2022 Newsletter, and VICA’s e-New.
Lien legislation protects those parties that have contributed to an improvement and may not otherwise have recourse against the land owner due to a lack of contract or other legal entitlement. However, the protections afforded by the legislation must be obtained through exercising strict compliance with the law. As a recent Ontario case demonstrates, even seemingly minor technicalities can operate to bar a claimant from recovery.
As published in the NRCA’s Northern Construction Connection September 2022 Newsletter, and VICA’s e-New.
The BC Court of Appeal recently clarified builder’s lien law in JVD Installations.1 The court also hinted at ways the law may develop in the coming years. The decision has significant implications for both owners and builders. So, let’s dig into what the decision says. Then, let’s discuss what it means and how you can prepare.
As published in the NRCA’s Northern Construction Connection July 2022 Newsletter, and VICA’s e-New.