Construction

Dolden Wallace Folick has defended a wide variety of construction site participants including general contractors, sub-contractors, material suppliers and related service providers, including construction site security firms and semi-professionals.

Dolden Wallace Folick has acted for all participants in the construction pyramid not only in the context of the traditional construction matrix, but as well on “design build” projects and owner managed projects. It has been involved in litigation concerning complex contractual disputes and related limitation period issues. Dolden Wallace Folick has worked extensively with industry experts and have demonstrated expertise in defending contractors when the issue is the adequacy and timeliness of the work. In addition, we have defended construction suppliers in disputes that entail the use and suitability of “proprietary” techniques or products that may give rise to loss or damage following completion.

We have experience litigating and managing a diverse range of construction-related claims. We have defended a wide variety of construction professionals including architects, engineers, general contractors, sub-contractors, construction managers, as well as building inspectors and municipalities in claims involving allegations of substandard design, inspection, or construction of industrial, commercial and residential buildings.

Our firm has significant expertise in defending claims arising from all stages of the construction process, including errors and omissions in the design phase, bidding and tendering process, lien claims, fee disputes, product liability and delay claims. Many of our claims have involved allegations of substandard design, inspection or construction of industrial, commercial and multi-unit residential buildings.

Our People in Construction

Nova Scotia