Working in BC Construction

  • BC Builders Lien Act: Holdback & Substantial Completion

    Everything a General Contractor needs to know about BC’s mandatory 10% holdback, the Substantial Completion 3-2-1 formula, the 55-day release timeline, and what it all means for your project’s cash flow. Table of Contents Section 01 What is the BC Builders Lien Act? The BC Builders Lien Act (BLA) is the provincial legislation in British…

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  • Types of Construction Contracts in Canada (BC)

    Whether you’re just getting your contractor’s licence in British Columbia or you’ve been running crews for years, knowing your contract types isn’t optional — it’s the difference between a profitable project and a financial nightmare. In Canada, construction contracts are heavily influenced by the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) standards, but the contract type you…

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