The last days of contingent payments: Pay-when-paid clauses and the PPCLA
On August 29, 2022, the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act, RSA 2000, c P-26.4 (the “PPCLA”) came into force. The PPCLA changed the law governing the construction industry in Alberta. One such change was the imposition of mandated timelines […]
Important clauses in construction contracts – Part 3
In our previous blogs part 1 and part 2 of this series, we highlighted a number of key provisions that should be considered in construction contracts. Below we will touch on three more important clauses that should be considered. These […]
Important clauses in construction contracts – Part 2
In our last post on construction contracts, we discussed a number of considerations including: Scope of Work, Limitation of Liability Indemnities, Payment Terms and Certainty of Terms. Since that post, COVID-19 impacted the construction industry and we wrote a specific post […]
Important clauses in construction contracts – Part 1
Construction contracts are crucial to mitigating risks for all parties involved and preventing future disputes. However, there are a number of common pitfalls that can be avoided with prior planning and careful drafting. Some key considerations and clauses that construction […]