Amendments to Builders’ Lien Act: Early Release of Holdback
The Nova Scotia Legislature recently passed amendments to the Builders’ Lien Act. The primary purpose of the amendments is to allow an earlier release of holdback funds.
Regional Construction Newsletter Spring 2013: Choosing the Right Tool for...
Anyone who has ever been involved in a complex, multi-party construction project will know that conflict is virtually inevitable. Whether it is the cost of work performed under an owner-requested change order, the need for revised engineering to correct design deficiencies, or the insolvency of a major player in the midst of construction, disagreements can arise in an almost limitless number of circumstances and involve sums ranging from hundreds to millions of dollars.
Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Spring Sitting May 13, 2013
The Spring sitting of the 5th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on March 26, 2013. The Legislature adjourned on May 10th, 2013. At the time of adjournment, 22 Government Bills, 61 Private Members Bills and 2 Private and Local Bills had been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.
Implications of Recent Court of Appeal Bond Decision on Local...
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has unanimously affirmed its interpretation of the standard labour and materials bond used by the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal.
Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Spring Sitting May 10, 2013
The Spring sitting of the 5th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on March 26, 2013. As of May 9th, 22 Government Bills, 61 Private Members Bills and 2 Private and Local Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.
Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Spring Sitting May 3, 2013
The Spring sitting of the fifth session of the sixty-first General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on March 26, 2013. As of May 2nd, 18 Government Bills, 58 Private Members Bills and 1 Private and Local Bill have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.
Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Spring Sitting April 26, 2013
The Spring sitting of the 5th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on March 26, 2013. As of April 25th, 12 Government Bills, 48 Private Members Bills and 1 Private and Local Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.
Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Spring Sitting April 18, 2013
The Spring sitting of the fifth session of the sixty-first General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on March 26, 2013. As of April 18th, 6 Government Bills, 46 Private Members Bills and 1 Private and Local Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.
Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Spring Sitting April 12, 2013
The Spring sitting of the 5th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on March 26, 2013. As of April 12th, 4 Government Bills, 35 Private Members Bills and 0 Private and Local Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.
Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Spring Sitting April 5, 2013
The Spring sitting of the 5th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on March 26, 2013. As of April 4, 2 Government Bills, 32 Private Members Bills and 0 Private and Local Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly. Below is a summary of […]