By Matthew T. Potomak and Liam Robertson, Kuhn LLP It is not uncommon to encounter a dispute in a cost-plus project over the escalating cost of work. When a dispute arises, how a contractor handles […]
By Matthew T. Potomak and Liam Robertson, Kuhn LLP Securing a claim through a builders lien can often be the difference between getting paid for your work or eating the cost yourself. However, builders liens […]
By Matthew T Potomak, and Liam Robertson, Kuhn LLP Particularly since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, contractors and other companies are increasingly more interested in implementing force majeure clauses in their contracts. A force […]
The purpose of a labour and material payment bond is to provide a form of security to labour and material suppliers on a construction project by giving them a right to claim against a surety […]
A contractor may be asked to provide a homeowner with an estimated schedule for completion before a project starts. While there are always contingencies and unforeseen circumstances, projects can get delayed and extend well past […]
Homeowners and general contractors often find themselves under various pressures to complete work and advance the project. The rushed approach that often ensues can cause parties to overlook or postpone settling essential terms with subcontractors. […]
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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