Construction Insights

Owners and developers planning a commercial or multi-family project in the Okanagan often hear the term guaranteed maximum price, or GMP, long before they…

When you are planning a multi-family or commercial development in Kelowna or across the Okanagan, one of the first structural decisions you face is…

Owners and developers reviewing contract packages for large construction projects in BC will frequently encounter a requirement for a construction performance bond. Whether the…

A construction change order is a formal written amendment to an existing construction contract that modifies the original scope of work, adjusts the contract…

Near the end of any construction project, the focus shifts from building to finishing — from getting the structure up to ensuring every detail…

If you are planning a commercial or multi-family development in British Columbia, understanding the builders lien is not optional – it is essential. A…

Construction drawings and specifications can run to hundreds of pages on a commercial or multi-family project, and even well-prepared document packages leave room for…

When a project budget starts to exceed what the proforma can support, value engineering is often the first tool a developer or owner reaches…

When a developer or property owner reviews a construction budget for the first time, one line item consistently draws questions: general conditions. The number…

When a developer or owner sits down to negotiate project delivery, one of the most consequential decisions involves the contract structure. A cost plus…

When developers and property owners think about construction costs, the focus typically lands on the build itself – the trades, materials, and equipment that…

Every construction project has a moment when the work is complete enough to hand over to the owner — even if a small number…