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BC has introduced legislation that will ensure contractors and subcontractors in the construction sector will be paid fairly and on time. According to the province, delays in payments have created financial hardships for small and medium-sized contractors working in construction. The proposed legislation will set timelines for payment on construction projects; establish a self-sustaining, fast-track adjudication process to resolve payment disputes; and improve cash flow for the sector. The new s
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BC has introduced legislation that will ensure contractors and subcontractors in the construction sector will be paid fairly and on time. According to the province, delays in payments have created financial hardships for small and medium-sized contractors working in construction. The proposed legislation will set timelines for payment on construction projects; establish a self-sustaining, fast-track adjudication process to resolve payment disputes; and improve cash flow for the sector. The new s

October 23, 2025

New BC legislation will ensure prompt payments in the construction industry

BC has introduced legislation that will ensure contractors and subcontractors in the construction sector will be paid fairly and on time. According to the province, delays in payments have created financial hardships for small and medium-sized contractors working in construction. The proposed legislation will set timelines for payment on construction projects; establish a self-sustaining, fast-track adjudication process to resolve payment disputes; and improve cash flow for the sector. The new system is based on prompt payment models in other jurisdictions, including Ontario and Alberta.


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