“Are general contractors, skilled trades and suppliers in Ottawa aware of the legal risks and challenges of currently evolving environmental issues and legislation?” We spoke with Ottawa Construction News this month regarding climate-related regulatory compliance for the region’s construction industry and how businesses should understand legal policy to get ahead of the curve.
We address the potential costs of the coming changes in Ottawa including labour force availability, rising steel prices, as well as carbon pricing, and explains that “we need to recognize how these changes are going to impact the bottom line, whether it’s on the supplier side or the client side”.
You can read the full article in Ottawa Construction News here.
If you have any questions regarding climate-related regulatory compliance, carbon pricing, or environmental issues related to construction, please contact our Disputes and Litigation lawyers.
