Here’s the Drill: R. v. Sudbury Wrap-Up: Essential Takeaways for Construction Stakeholders
Background The Ontario Court of Appeal has recently issued what appears to be a final decision in the R. v. Sudbury saga; an important line of cases shaping how industry […]
From Clause to Cost: Tariffs Risk in Canadian Construction Contracts
In the current state of uncertainty surrounding the impact of tariffs imposed and threatened to be imposed by American and Canadian governments it is imperative that industry members consider the […]
Here’s The Drill: Ontario to Implement Important Updates to the Construction Act in 2025
Recently, the Building Ontario For You Act (“Bill 216”) received Royal Assent resulting in important updates to the Construction Act which will soon come into force in Ontario.[1] The impetus for these updates […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Kathleen Gregus, Piper McGavin, Yalda Mousavi and Hashim Sohail to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome four new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Kathleen Gregus – Construction Kathleen is an Associate in the Construction Practice Group. She […]
Here’s the Drill: Stay Up to Date with Recent CCDC Construction Contract Standard Form Updates
Key industry standard form contracts created by the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (“CCDC”) have been updated following consultation with industry stakeholders across all sectors of the construction industry. These 2023 […]
Here’s the Drill: The Court in Sjostrom Sheet Metal Ltd. v. Geo A. Kelson Company Limited Confirms That a Cost-Plus Contract is Not Equivalent to a Blank Cheque
Cost-plus arrangements are a common form of construction contract between project owners and contractors in Canada. These agreements create unique benefits and risks which should be carefully considered before entering […]