General Contract Administration

The Architect’s Tightrope: Navigating Liability in the Prompt Payment Era You’ve just certified a payment application for a major project. Your signature, once a routine administrative task, now carries immense legal weight. Under Canada’s new prompt payment legislation, that certificate of payment triggers a strict, cascading payment deadline for everyone on the project. The problem?

Architects and engineers know the submittal process is critical, but it’s often a source of anxiety about meeting deadlines. The constant stream of emails, the fear of misplacing a key document, and the nagging question, “Is this going to be completed on time?” can create a lot of stress. This isn’t just a minor issue; it’s a

The last drawing’s submitted, the final site meeting’s wrapped, and your magnificent new (or renovated) building stands ready for its owner. You might feel a sense of accomplishment, and rightly so. But for you, the Prime Consultant (Architect, Engineer, or Project Manager leading the design team), a critical phase of project close-out and long-term professional