A builders’ lien can be a powerful tool for contractors to protect themselves from being unpaid for their work. However, a lien is used improperly if it attempts to extract additional payments that are not […]
In a recent Small Claims case of Lund v. Appleford Building Company Ltd., a general Contractor (the “Defendant”) learned the importance of due diligence and paying heed to its clients’ concerns and high expectations. In […]
Incorporating your construction business has many clear advantages, one of which is personal liability protection under the “corporate veil”. The so-called corporate veil refers to the shelter one receives in their personal capacity when their […]
British Columbia’s competitive construction industry sees its fair share of intense bidding wars between contractors. To avoid the risk of underbidding, contractors may be tempted to submit their bids at the last possible second to […]
In many cases, Owners are better placed than their contractors to understand the specific site conditions present at a job site. However, this is not always the case. In the recent decision of Lottis v. […]
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