b'BENCHMARKSDispute Resolution: If a payerCONCLUSION payment practices across constructiondisputes an invoice, they must giveIt appears inevitable that legislatedprojects in Manitoba. written notice of non-payment toprompt payment requirementsNote: This article is of general nature the payee. The dispute may thenwill become a universal feature ofonly and is not exhaustive of all possible be submitted to an adjudicator forconstruction law in Manitoba andlegal rights or remedies. In addition, laws interim adjudication to facilitateacross Canada. While there will nomay change over time and should be a resolution while mitigating anydoubt continue to be payment issuesinterpreted only in the context of particular delays to project work. and disputes once a prompt paymentcircumstances, such that these materials Exemptions: Certain entities areregime is in force in Manitoba, theare not intended to be relied upon or takenexempt from the prompt paymentadoption of legislated requirementsas legal advice or opinion. Readers should regime, including architects,for prompt payment should ensureconsult a legal professional for specific engineers, land surveyors andthere are more consistent and reliableadvice in any particular situation.persons supplying services or materials for the improvement of infrastructure connected with the generation, transmission or distribution of electricity, or for any improvement of a mine or mineral resource (other than oil and gas).Default: If a payer (owner orgeneral contractor) defaults on a payment by the time stipulated in the legislation, the payee (general contractor or subcontractor) may suspend or terminate workSupporting yourafter giving written notice to the defaulting payer. business is our business.KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR CONTRACTORS Pros Need Pros. 1.General contractors can take some comfort in knowing that they are to be paid within 28 days of issuing an invoice and, if they are not,Our Expertise is at Your Service remedies are available that allow forFrom paint and colour solutions to maintenance support,a quicker resolution to non-paymentwe can help with everything you need, so your properties than initiating a lawsuit or filing astand out from the rest. Connect with a Rep to get thebuilders lien. unmatched personalized service you deserve.2.Subcontractors and suppliers knowthat they will be paid within 35 daysmySW(28 days plus seven days) from whenManage your account online by accessing invoices, the project owner issues payment tomaking payments, and much more! the general contractor.3.If a general contractor or0% Interest S-W PRO Account subcontractor is not paid within theYour maintenance team can purchase on the account and you corresponding period of days, thewill only receive one invoice at months end.onus is on the owner or general contractor, respectively, to explainTo learn more, visit sherwin-williams.ca/enwhy payment was not made.4.Contractors should review theirinvoicing templates to ensure they follow the specifications set out by the legislation.5.Notwithstanding the introductionof Bill 28, the normal builders lien remedies continue to be available for unpaid contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.Issue 2 | Summer Edition | 2022 BUILD MANITOBA 214668_WCA-Ad-key3.indd 1 1/27/21 9:14 AM'