Pay-When-Paid Clauses in Alberta: What Contractors and Subcontractors Need to Know

Pay-When-Paid Clauses in Alberta: What Contractors and Subcontractors Need to Know

Alberta’s Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (the “Act”) has changed how money flows on construction projects. One of the biggest shifts is around pay-when-paid clauses, contract terms that say a subcontractor only gets paid once the general contractor has been...
Does Remedial or Warranty Work Extend the Lien Filing Deadline in Alberta?

Does Remedial or Warranty Work Extend the Lien Filing Deadline in Alberta?

When it comes to construction liens in Alberta, timing is critical. Missing the filing deadline can mean losing lien rights entirely. Under the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA), the rules are clear: remedial work or warranty work does not extend the...
Alberta Builders’ Liens: What Contractors and Owners Need to Know

Alberta Builders’ Liens: What Contractors and Owners Need to Know

Construction projects in Alberta are fast-paced and often involve multiple parties. Property owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and suppliers all rely on timely performance and timely payment. When that payment is delayed or withheld, Alberta...