As published in Northern Construction Connection February 2020 Newsletter There are three fundamental elements of a construction contract: price, …
As published in Northern Construction Connection March 2020 Newsletter
The awareness around prime contractor responsibilities appears to be much greater now than it did even a decade ago, certainly based on our dealings with clients and construction industry members. It is not uncommon, for example, to now see prominent signs near construction sites identifying the party assuming the prime contractor’s role. For those NRCA members that are new to the industry or new to the idea of ‘prime contractor’, this article sets out the legal duties with respect multiple-employer worksites under the British Columbia Workers Compensation Act (the “Act”) and the regulations enacted thereunder which govern with respect to workplace health and safety in British Columbia…