An Insurance Clause Does Not Necessarily Bar A Claim By The Owner
When does an insurance clause in a construction contract bar a claim by the owner against the contractor? Is it barred if the contract requires
When does an insurance clause in a construction contract bar a claim by the owner against the contractor? Is it barred if the contract requires
A contractors’ worst nightmare is making a mistake in a tender and being stuck with a low bid. The next worse nightmare is submitting a
Last week we discussed joint ventures in construction projects. That issue arose from the important recent decision of the Prince Edward Island Court of Appeal
A difficult issue that may arise between contractors and subcontractors is the nature of their contractual relationship. Are they: independent contractors; or partners; or joint
Update: The decision of the BC Supreme Court in West Fraser Mills Ltd. v. BKB Construction Inc., referred to in this article has since been
Every once in a while, an important decision comes along which should be put in your hip pocket so that it can be pulled out
Courts have difficulty reconciling the rights of parties to arbitration when there are construction liens, cross claims, counterclaims and third party rights involved. How can
The process by which subcontractors’ tenders are accepted in a bid depository is fundamental to the efficacy of that system. If that process does not
The limitation period is a vexing issue to any party involved in a commercial dispute. This truism applies even more to construction disputes because there
The Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal has recently held that an owner does not owe a duty of care to a subcontractor arising from