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News & Events
The Generals – Fall/Winter 2011
Soil Movement Considerations
Recent legislative amendments might add significant costs to major construction projects that involve movement of soils from one site to another.
Construction Law Changes – August 6, 2011
As the Legislature was prorogued on Wednesday June 1, 2011, all Bills that did not receive third reading and royal assent are no longer before the Legislature. The next legislative session is not expected until after the election tentatively scheduled for October 6, 2011. Bi-Weekly Bills and Regulations Report – August 6 2011
Debate Heats up on Prompt Payment Proposals
COCA has responded to OGCA’s letter challenging their overview of the proposed Prompt Payment Legislation.
Implementation of Bill 160 Begins
The Ministry of Labour has commenced implementation of the new delivery approach for the Health and Safety Delivery System as proposed by the Tony Dean Panel and Bill 160.
Contractors’ Potential Liability Exposure to Projects Seeking LEED Certification
While the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) third-party certification requirement is not an obligation for Contractors to achieve Substantial Performance of the Work, it is often specified in construction contracts by Owners as the expected end result.
Amendments to ORC/IO Contracts
To reflect the merger of Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC), changes were needed to both the consultant and contractor contracts.
