Regulations
Disclosure in multi-party litigation
Plaintiffs and defendants in multi-party litigation can enter into settlement negotiations with the assurance that ...
B.C.’s new Limitation Act now in effect
Effective June 1, B.C.'s new Limitation Act changes the time limits for filing civil lawsuits.
New occupancy class added to building code
Following the model of the 2010 National Building Code of Canada, the newest version of the B.C. Building Code has ...
Vancouver’s deconstruction strategy
The City of Vancouver is rethinking demolition and taking a new approach to managing demolition ‘waste.'
Pay when paid
Although there has been no contractual or statutory recognition of the inequity of "pay when paid" clauses up to this point of time, change is on the horizon.
Alliance contracting
Alliance contracts are incentive-based relationship contracts in which the parties agree to work together as one integrated team.
Streamlining project delivery
Touted as a time and cost-saving measure, design-build project delivery has taken the North American construction industry by storm.
Design-build projects
The popularity of design-build is found in its advantages. One of those is the potential for design innovation. Owners can benefit from creativity generated ...
Ten years and counting
The last 10 years has seen some significant changes and events in the construction industry in B.C., not only in the way the industry operates but in the law that governs those operations.
Managing within the law
An employer may mean to provide its employees with fair employment contracts but when disputes arise, parties often disagree on the rights they ...
Caution afoot
Engineering and life safety specialists are currently examining stairwell concerns in preparation for possible new or revised rules that would be introduced in the 2015 National Building Code.
Completion issues
The British Columbia Builders Lien Act treats completion – whether it be substantial completion of a contract or subcontract or ...
B.C.’s political future hangs in the balance
The next B.C. provincial election, slated for May 2013, is a source of great concern for many in the construction industry.
Rising municipal fees
Construction companies know how important it is to control costs. However, British Columbia’s municipalities don’t seem to share the same sentiment. Municipal government is costing ...
Unsportsmanlike conduct
Construction contractors may be tempted to pursue any advantage they can to land a deal. While some advantages may be legitimate opportunities for bidders, some conduct may be anti-competitive and therefore illegal.
Environmental protection legislation
Environmental hazards pose significant potential liability for construction contractors yet the risks associated with violating protection legislation often are given little consideration. Contraventions of Alberta’s
Dispute resolution
More and more, players in construction are turning to alternative dispute resolution processes such as arbitration and mediation in an effort to reduce the cost and delay associated with litigation.
