Developing and implementing a safety culture in the workplace requires much more than just rules and regulations; it requires leadership.

In a landmark decision released on November 3, 2014, the Provincial Court of Alberta found Williams Engineering Canada Inc. (Williams Engineering) guilty of creating unsafe conditions contrary to provincial safety legislation.

A property management company has a health and safety program in place; its employees are well-trained and aware of the hazards they face in the

Urbanization is the new normal, according to PwC and the Urban Land Institute’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2015 report. The publication, now in its

Many of Ontario’s building owners and managers are now struggling to decipher requirements for barrier-free access in the Ontario Building Code (OBC), under the Accessibility

While early building codes were focused on basic home structure and standardizing building practices, more recent code adaptations in B.C. are focusing on energy efficiency and occupant accessibility.

A Toronto city councillor is proposing to curb the practice of allowing developers to occupy the public right-of-way. It’s a move that has surprised and

Online access to Canada's national building and fire codes is suspended following discovery of a cyber intrusion of the National Research Council's IT network,

Owners in a new condo building may want to strike a steering committee to oversee the transition from declarant-appointed board to owner-elected board.

In 2010, the Supreme Court of Canada affected a shift in contract law when it decided the case of Tercon Contractors Ltd. v. British Columbia (Tercon). That case precipitated two major changes to the law governing exclusion clauses (clauses limiting or excluding liability).

The role, function and responsibilities of an OHS prime contractor is becoming better understood as the industry gains comfort with the concept.

There are a number of strategies that parties can take in order to mitigate potential construction claims or challenges that may arise.

All businesses take on risks to save time and money. But some risks, like those relating to the workplace safety, are just not worth the gamble.

Condominiums must walk a fine line to balance community safety with occupants' privacy rights.

Adopting a minimum standard for building energy performance is a step in the right direction for cutting energy consumption and emissions.

Canada's Bill C-45 established new legal duties that apply to workplace health and safety; but too few organizations are aware of its potential impact.

The ability to secure liens comes with its own complications.