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BCCA annual survey highlights industry pressures

Labour supply, costs, and faltering public sector standards and systems are putting pressures on B.C.’s builders.
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B.C. construction’s push for payment certainty

For B.C. contractors, cash flow is being severely restricted by payment delays or non-payment. Prompt payment legislation is urgently needed.
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CCA questions prompt payment exemptions

Recent exemptions granted by the Government of Alberta under the Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act (PPCLA) is raising concerns for the Calgary Construction Association (CCA).
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Federal prompt payment legislation in effect

New federal prompt payment legislation came into effect on December 9, 2023, addressing long-standing construction industry concerns.
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Collecting payment in uncertain times

Collecting unpaid accounts in challenging economic times requires careful attention and planning.
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Late payments top BCCA annual survey

Demand for construction services is high, but labour supply and late payments are major challenges.
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Manitoba moves closer to prompt payment

Manitoba has introduced amendments to the Builders’ Liens Act to make prompt payment a reality.
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Getting paid in construction

In the construction industry, there is no shortage of challenges. Managing cash flow problems due to delay in payments is one of the most significant.
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Get ready for prompt payment

B.C. is expected to follow other Canadian jurisdictions that have implemented prompt payment legislation, which sets payment timelines.
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B.C. construction statistics report is bleak

The construction statistics reported in the Fall 2022 BCCA Industry Stat Pack paint a stark picture for B.C. contractors.
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Alberta prompt payment comes into effect

Alberta has a new prompt payment framework, saying it ushers in payment timelines and a dispute resolution proces.
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BCCA survey shows increased construction activity

The B.C. construction industry is busy and need more skilled workers, according to the annual BCCA Industry Survey.
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Alberta prompt payment in effect August 2022

Alberta’s government has passed the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act and supporting regulations, which come into effect August.
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Industry group formed to push prompt payment

An industry working group has been established by the B.C. provincial government to accelerate progress on prompt payment legislation.
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New B.C. industry survey identifies top concerns

BC Construction Association (BCCA) has released a new industry survey for Construction Month 2021 that identifies top concerns
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What the new Construction Act means for condos

Construction is a billion-dollar industry in Canada. While most large projects at condominiums proceed relatively smoothly, there is always risk of friction for contractors and
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A First Look at Alberta’s prompt payment legislation

Alberta has introduced prompt payment legislation. McLennan Ross highlights the key changes that are proposed in Bill 37.