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OVERVIEW
Whether in times of boom or bust, the one constancy in Canada’s major metropolitan centres is construction. Along with the commercial opportunities afforded to all manner of professionals come the risks inherent with such a venture. Work stoppages, municipal regulations, health and safety concerns, payment issues, and liens: each of these can cause interruptions and headaches in even the smallest project. With the recent update to the Construction Act along with the introduction of both the Prompt Payment regime and Interim Adjudication, specialized knowledge is more vital than ever in navigating this field.
The complex relations among the various parties who play a role in this process and the overlapping legal regimes that regulate those relationships require the assistance of a capable legal team.
SERVICES
Our experienced team of lawyers provides a full range of advice in all areas during the construction process, including related disputes and litigation. We routinely act for all significant stakeholders in this industry, including:
- Owners
- Developers
- Architects
- Engineers
- Contractors
- Sub-contractors
- Sureties
- Financial Institutions
- Lenders
Our Construction Law Group assists with all infrastructure issues, including construction litigation, liens, disputes before ODACC, trust claims, bond claims, contract interpretation, and all other areas of concern that could arise during a construction project.
Most importantly, we respond to the urgent needs of our clients and work with them to craft practical and timely solutions to minimize conflicts and, where possible, to avoid disputes entirely. Whether disputes are suited to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) or the Courts, our wealth of experience ensures our clients receive the appropriate options to resolve matters favourably.
Notably, Howard Borlack, the co-chair of the group, has been recognized by Lexpert as one of Canada’s Leading Construction and Infrastructure Lawyers.
Please contact any member of the team for further information or assistance.
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Ontario’s Construction Adjudication Overhaul
New Construction Law Update - Bill 126 (the “Bill”) made several changes to the Act, among which was an expansion of what can be adjudicated.
A Smoother Path to Resolution: Ontario’s Construction Adjudication Overhaul
Similar to many different areas of law, in Construction Law there is a mechanism for alternative dispute resolution, namely interim adjudication.
Bill 216 and Key Changes Coming to the Ontario Construction Act
On November 6, 2024, Bill 216, Building Ontario For You Act (Budget Measures) (“Bill 216”) received Royal Assent, resulting in a number of changes to the Construction Act (the “Act”) in Ontario.