Condominiums & Construction Liens
Registering construction liens against condominiums presents some unique challenges. This article will outline some of those challenges and present some check-lists that can be used to ensure a lien is […]
Michael Swartz is the Winner of the 2016 TCIC Chancellor’s Award of Excellence
Michael Swartz, a construction partner at WeirFoulds, has been selected by the Toronto Construction Association (TCA) Nominations & Awards Committee as the winner of the 2016 TCIC Chancellor’s Award of Excellence.
Things That Can Happen to a Municipal City Councillor
Introduction In the legislation authorizing municipal decision-making by collective voting of councils, there is almost no reference to members of councils as individuals or, aside from the Municipal Conflict of Interest […]
Quiz: Side-stepping procurement traps
How would you resolve these case situations?
“Clarity is crucial” in avoiding disputes
Clarity is the big issue in the construction industry. Practices evolve, but the fundamental rules remain consistent.
Dealing With Construction Liens
Jackhammers, nail guns, power saws ah the sounds of fall in the city. Recent reports estimate that residential real estate values will increase by 9.5 % this year, and that the average home price in Canada will top $300,000 for the first time. And we already know the state of affairs in commercial construction (especially in Calgary and Vancouver). But did you know that one of the natural consequences of construction is you guessed it!….the construction lien?