Whether it be the construction of a personal residence, or a large commercial development, it is inevitable that a number of issues will arise which require the assistance of legal counsel. DuMoulin Boskovich LLP has lawyers experienced in the field of construction law able to provide that counsel.
Construction projects invariably involve many different parties, often with competing interests. They include:
• the owner
• the financier
• the architect
• the designer
• the engineer
• the general contractor
• and a number of sub-contractors
Each of these parties provide essential contributions to the project and have individual interests which need to be protected.
Owner
As the owner of the project, you have the most invested in the project, both financially and emotionally. The construction contract is the blueprint for your project and it is paramount that you understand each parties’ obligations under the contract. At DuMoulin Boskovich LLP, our lawyers are able ensure that you fully understand your obligations under the construction contract, as well as the relevant legislation. We are able to guide you thought the often complicated process and ensure that your agents are fulfilling their obligations under the contract.. To the extent that those obligations have not been fulfilled, we are able to assist you to remedy the situation, get your project back on track, and obtain compensation, if appropriate.
Contractors and Sub-Trades
Whether you are the general contractor or a sub-trade, it is important that you be paid for the work and services you provide on a construction project. Unfortunately, as you are often only one player amongst a number of other players involved in the project, your work and payment can be affected by the conduct of others. It is important that your interests are protected and often such protection requires timely legal action to be taken.
At DuMoulin Boskovich LLP we are able to provide you with the appropriate legal services to ensure that you are paid for your services in accordance with your contract. Whether it be the filing of the appropriate lien, commencing court proceedings or dealing with claims from others involved in the project, we are able to negotiate the often complicated process for you to ensure that your hard work is properly rewarded.
Architects/Engineers and other Professionals
Like other contractors on a construction project, it is important that you are paid for your services, in accordance with your contract. At DuMoulin Boskovich LLP we are able to provide you with the appropriate legal services to ensure that happens. Whether it be the filing of the appropriate lien, commencing court proceedings or dealing with claims from others involved in the project, we are able to negotiate the often complicated process for you to ensure that your hard work is properly rewarded.
Not only is it important that you are paid for your services, it is also important that any problems on the project are not inappropriately attributed to you. As construction projects grow in size and become more complicated, professional negligence claims against architects, engineers and other professionals are becoming more significant. At DuMoulin Boskovich LLP we are able to assist you in resolving any such claims and defending suits in negligence.