Ottawa’s new Central Library is at least a year behind schedule, nearly double its original budget, and currently standing at $352 million. City Council approved $11.5 million to the city’s share of the Adisoke Library this week. However, the city and contractor appear at odds over what – and who – is to blame. How often are projects of this magnitude delayed or over budget, and why? Michael Valo is a prominent Canadian construction lawyer and partner at Glaholt Bowles LLP. He caught up with Andrew Pinsent to tackle those questions on CFRA Weekends.

<p>Ottawa&rsquo;s new Central Library is at least a year behind schedule, nearly double its original budget, and currently standing at $352 million. City Council approved $11.5 million to the city&rsquo;s share of the Adisoke Library this week. However, the city and contractor appear at odds over what &ndash; and who &ndash; is to blame. How often are projects of this magnitude delayed or over budget, and why? Michael Valo is a prominent Canadian construction lawyer and partner at Glaholt Bowles LLP. He caught up with Andrew Pinsent to tackle those questions on CFRA Weekends.</p>