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Strategic insights and updates on the evolving landscape of construction law.

Our articles provide practical analysis of the legal issues shaping the Canadian construction industry. We offer timely guidance on legislative changes, case law developments, and best practices to help you manage risk and navigate complex projects with confidence.

Articles on Contract Drafting

Strategies to Address the Impact of Tariffs in Construction in Canada: An Article and a Webinar

Mar 27, 2025

Cost-Plus and Time and Material Contracts and Claims in Canada

Sep 12, 2023

Managing Construction Claims through Key Contractual Provisions in Canada: of Waiver, Covenants to Insure, Indemnification and Conditions Precedent

Apr 20, 2023

Assessing and Managing the Contractual Risks of Ontario’s New Excess Soils Regulation: An Overview and a Flow-Chart Guide

Feb 10, 2023

The Allocation of Supply Chain Risk under a Construction Contract in Canada

Oct 18, 2022

When is a Notice Provision Enforceable under a Construction Contract? A Lesson in Contract Interpretation from Ontario’s Divisional Court

May 31, 2022

The Consultant’s Authority May Be Broader Than You Think: To What Extent Can a Contract Administrator’s Findings Actually be Challenged?

Jun 24, 2021

An Update on the Law of Liquidated Damages, Deposits and Other Forfeiture Clauses in Ontario

Oct 13, 2020

Uber, Standard Form Construction Contracts and the Supreme Court of Canada

Jul 29, 2020

COVID-19 and Workplace Slowdowns and Stoppages in Ontario: Contractual Rights, Practical Strategies and a Webinar

Mar 24, 2020

Factors to Consider in Drafting Contracts When Standard Forms May Not Be Appropriate

Feb 17, 2020

Can a Termination for Convenience clause be exercised in bad faith? In Ontario, the answer appears to be ‘yes’.

Jul 31, 2018