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
Articles & Publications
Publication, Staff, Students | March 15, 2021 |
Climate Change: Global Issue, Local Concern
Regulatory liability considerations for local governments.
As published in the March 2021 publication of Municipal World.
Publication, Staff | March 12, 2021 |
The Operating Principle of “Good Faith” in Construction Contracts – Part III
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.
Publication, Staff | February 16, 2021 |
Effective February 2021: New Rules May Apply for Local Government Approvals for Zoning, Subdivision, and Development or Building Permits
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.
Publication, Staff | January 18, 2021 |
The Operating Principle of “Good Faith” in Construction Contracts – Part II
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.
Publication, Staff | November 17, 2020 |
The Operating Principle of “Good Faith” in Construction Contracts
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.
Article, Staff | November 2, 2020 |
Canada’s COVID Alert App: Not Tracking You or COVID-19
On July 31, 2020, the federal government launched its long-awaited COVID Alert app (“Covid Alert” or the “App”). The App seeks to bolster contact tracing by letting people know if they have been in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Publication, Staff | October 14, 2020 |
Architects, Engineers, and Builders — Oh My! The Architectural Institute of British Columbia v. Langford (City), 2020 BCSC 801
As published in Northern Construction Connection October 2020 Newsletter.
In 2016, the City of Langford’s Chief Building Inspector issued a building permit for the construction of a residential / commercial strata complex. An architect was not involved in the project – the design and drawings were completed by a designer.
Article, Staff | October 13, 2020 |
The BC Court of Appeal Rules on Local Government Liability in Abdi v. Bottomleys and City of Burnaby
In 2014, the plaintiff, Ms. Abdi, was seriously injured during a gathering at the residence of the defendant tenants, Mr. and Ms. Bottomley. Ms. Abdi and other guests were gathered around a fire in the Bottomley’s backyard that was contained in a wheel rim acting as a fire pit. Mr. Bottomley poured used motor oil onto the fire, causing an explosion that severely burned Ms. Abdi.
Publication, Staff | September 11, 2020 |
Anatomy of a Builders Lien
As published in Northern Construction Connection September 2020 Newsletter.
What is a Builders Lien? A lien is a legal right against assets that are used as collateral to satisfy a debt. The Builders Lien Act (the “Act”) of British Columbia provides a lien for payment owed to a party that performs work and/or supplies materials in relation to an improvement.