A recent decision by the British Columbia Supreme Court shows the importance for both contractors and owners to have a written contract, and the pitfalls that can result when parties proceed on a project without one.
As published in the NRCA’s Northern Construction Connection August 2021 Newsletter, and VICA’s e-News.
Delays of the completion of construction projects are quite common. Therefore, contracts for such projects often contemplate delays and may prohibit or allow for contractors to recover additional costs that may arise from delays. However, the recent case of Elite Construction Inc. v. Canada confirmed that strict compliance with contractual notice provisions is a prerequisite to claiming damages for delay.
As published in the NRCA’s Northern Construction Connection July 2021 Newsletter, and VICA’s e-News.
The recent case of Crosslinx v Ontario Infrastructure, arose out of the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the construction of the Eglington Crosstown Light Rapid Transit line in Toronto.
As published in the NRCA’s Northern Construction Connection June 2021 Newsletter, and VICA’s eNews.
Though construction contracts require projects to be completed within a specific time frame, many issues may arise during construction that cause delays in the work.
As published in the NRCA’s Northern Construction Connection May 2021 Newsletter, and VICA’s eNews.
At the end of last year, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (“CCDC”) introduced an updated version of the CCDC 2 Stipulated Price Contract.
As published in the Northern Construction Connection April 2021 Newsletter
Regulatory liability considerations for local governments.
As published in the March 2021 publication of Municipal World.
As published in Northern Construction Connection March 2021 Newsletter – Part II of The Operating Principle of “Good Faith” in Construction Contracts.
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) rendered its judgement in the case of Wastech Services Ltd. v Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District on February 5, 2021.
Amendments to the Environmental Management Act and Contaminated Sites Regulation
Changes to the Environmental Management Act (Bill 17) and Stage 13 Contaminated Sites Regulation (CSR) amendments came into force on Monday, February 1, 2021.
As published in Northern Construction Connection February 2021 Newsletter.
SCC Judgment: C.M. Callow Inc. v Zollinger – The Exercise of Termination Clauses
As published in Northern Construction Connection January 2021 Newsletter – Part II of The Operating Principle of “Good Faith” in Construction Contracts
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) rendered its judgment in the case of C.M. Callow Inc. v Zollinger on December 18, 2020.
As published in Northern Construction Connection November 2020 Newsletter.
The obligation to either negotiate or perform a contract in “good faith” is found in many commercial agreements. While these are “big picture” concepts, they can have very real implications when a dispute arises.