For years, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across British Columbia have faced a common issue: delayed payments. Many would wait weeks, sometimes even months, to get paid for work they’ve already completed. This is a major concern because the construction industry heavily depends on a steady cash flow. To address these longstanding payment problems, BC has introduced the Construction Prompt
Has your project been completed, but the owner is still keeping your final payment? Are they pointing to issues that have never been raised before, or have they stopped responding altogether? If this sounds familiar, you may be wondering whether it’s legal for owners to withhold your payment. In BC, a construction holdback protects contractors and suppliers by creating
You finished the job. You showed up every day, supplied the materials, and delivered what was promised. But what if the payment doesn’t come? In British Columbia, you have a powerful tool to protect yourself: the builders’ lien. But that tool has a hard deadline of 45 days. Miss it, and your claim is gone. No extensions. No exceptions.