New Bulletin: The Fine Art of Limiting Liability

Almost all professionals these days provide their clients with a written engagement letter – if they don’t they should. This includes all sorts of professionals including architects and engineers as well as design builders. Many design firms try to limit their exposure in the event of errors or omissions by including limitation of liability clauses […]

B.C. Launches Trades Training Pilot Programs

As part of Apprenticeship Recognition Week, the B.C. government announced this month that Camosun College will receive more than $331,000 for two innovation pilots that will improve training outcomes for apprentices. Read more

Layoffs, Shutdowns Coming to Construction Industry, Experts Warn

Gilbert Brulotte, head of the CCA, said there are a number of explanations for the funding delays. For one, the Liberal government needed new agreements with the provinces before proceeding. Also, the Alberta government was late giving Ottawa its wish list for water infrastructure and transit projects, which also required funding. “Those are just the […]

Liberals Boost Infrastructure Spending

“It’s now phased in over 11 years as opposed to 10 so it will provide additional certainty for the industry and hopefully help avoid the peaks and valleys that traditionally accompany infrastructure renewal,” said Bill Ferreira, vice-president of government relations and public affairs with the CCA. Read more

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