Prompt Payment and Adjudication: They Are Here! This article examines the purpose of the new proper invoice provisions of the Construction Act and when they apply. By Andrew J. Heal As of October 1, 2019, the long-anticipated Prompt Payment and Adjudication provisions...
Proper Invoice: What parties to a Construction Project Need to Know By Catherine DiMarco The new prompt payment provisions under section I.1 of Ontario’s Construction Act (formerly called the Construction Lien Act) are scheduled to come in to effect on October 1, at...
Case Comment: Atos IT Solutions v Sapient Canada Inc. By Andrew J. Heal This 2018 case is worth revisiting in 2019, as the Supreme Court of Canada dismissed an application for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court on March, 2019, without reasons and with cost as set...
Case Comment: Rockhill Construction Ltd. v Ottens By Catherine DiMarco One interesting aspect of practicing construction law is finding a decision which appears to be narrow and straightforward, however, if one scratches the surface, one can often uncover interesting...
Final or Interlocutory Order? That is the Question By Catherine DiMarco Construction lawyers are keenly aware of the complexities and nuances which impact an analysis of whether a Court order is a final order or an interlocutory order. Failure to reach the right...
Are Smart Contracts the Next Big Thing in Construction? By Maria Le Hunte “Smart contracts”, and other new technologies, bring the promise of “smart” construction. The construction industry can benefit from smart contracts as they can automate performance, enhance...
