Construction Law

Delayed projects and cancelled contracts are one of the biggest challenges construction companies face. When a major project in Alberta gets pushed or cancelled due to budget restrictions or timeline issues, many wonder how this effects the companies involved under...

If you are involved in Calgary's construction industry, you know the financial risks many contractors must face. A large amount of other industries would never agree to operate under these risks, but for the construction industry, they are common. In the Alberta...

According to the city bylaws in Calgary, the grading of lots for new buildings must be done properly so that the water never flows toward the new building or any other nearby properties, but away from those buildings. This bylaw applies to a whole host of new...

In Alberta, if you're a contractor or a homeowner, and you're working on a building that the Alberta Building Code covers, you have to get a permit. This stipulation is laid out in the Safety Codes Act. So, the first thing that you get with a permit is simply...

For the vast majority of workers in the construction industry, overtime has to be paid at a rate of 1.5 times the standard pay rate that the worker receives. For example, if the worker is paid $20 per hour, every overtime hour has to be paid out at a rate of $30 per...

To get a good idea of the areas that construction law can cover, it's informative to look at the different areas that are taught to those going into the construction field. At The Construction Institute of Canada, the main areas of focus are as follows:-- Contracts--...

The National Energy Board (NEB) has recommended the construction of the multi-billion dollar Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain oil pipeline. The NEB approved of the project, but only if it meets 157 conditions, among which are 49 environmental conditions. Now, the federal...

Every Canadian and every person throughout the world has felt the pain of the tragedy in Fort McMurray deep in their hearts. The fact that so many Albertans have lost so much is saddening, but at least we can celebrate the great work performed by the first responders...

Construction liens are normal in large construction projects, but that does not mean they are easy to navigate. Any business undertaking that involves a multi-year timeline or schedule, millions of dollars in costs, thousands of employees and dozens of contracting...

One type of construction dispute we see at involves construction liens. A construction lien can happen if there is a disagreement between the owner of a property and the people who are doing the work on the property -- like a contractor or...