A Case Comment On: Caledon (Town) v. 2220742 Ont. Ltd. o/a Bronte Construction, 2024 ONSC 4555 – What it means for owners, contractors, and subcontractors
A Case Comment On: Caledon (Town) v. 2220742 Ont. Ltd. o/a Bronte Construction, 2024 ONSC 4555 – What it means for owners, contractors, and subcontractors Key Takeaway The Divisional Court confirmed that a single contract can cover multiple distinct improvements, and where those improvements were first procured at different times, they can be governed by […]
Tolling Agreements in Construction Contracts – A Practical Solution
Tolling Agreements in Construction Contracts – A Practical Solution Key Takeaway Parties should consider including tolling agreements directly in their construction contracts. Introduction The pressure of a statutory limitation period often drives the commencement of litigation or arbitration before either party wishes to do so, and often before the issue is properly ripe for final […]
Trillium v. Marydel: Clarifying “Price” Under Ontario’s Construction Act
Trillium v. Marydel: Clarifying “Price” Under Ontario’s Construction Act Overview In Trillium Masonry Group Inc. v. Marydel Homes (Beaverton) Inc. et al, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered whether an outstanding debt can be included as part of a contract “price” under the Construction Act (the “Act”). The Court held that parties are free […]
Breaking Down the Walls – Forensic Schedule Analysis
Breaking Down the Walls: A Series on Construction Delay This article was co-authored by Thomas Certo of Ankura In the fast-paced world of construction, delays and disruption can pose significant challenges to project success. In this Breaking Down the Wallsseries, Gary Brummer, a partner at Margie Strub Construction Law LLP, and Jacob Lokash, an associate […]
Breaking Down the Walls – Concurrent Delay
Breaking Down the Walls: A Series on Construction Delay This article was co-authored by Thomas Certo of Ankura In the fast-paced world of construction, delays and disruption can pose significant challenges to project success. In this Breaking Down the Wallsseries, Gary Brummer, a partner at Margie Strub Construction Law LLP, and Jacob Lokash, an associate […]
Breaking Down the Walls – Disruption
Breaking Down the Walls: A Series on Construction Delay This article was co-authored by Thomas Certo of Ankura In the fast-paced world of construction, delays and disruption can pose significant challenges to project success. In this Breaking Down the Wallsseries, Gary Brummer, a partner at Margie Strub Construction Law LLP, and Jacob Lokash, an associate […]