Facts:
Cold Front Industries Ltd. and Faucet Plumbing & Heating Ltd. entered into a contract for the installation of ductless heat pumps at the Junction Project and the Brechin Project. The contract was valued at $287,550 plus GST for the Junction Project. Cold Front claimed $57,613.50 for completed work, while Faucet Plumbing acknowledged $38,186 but argued for a set-off of $30,831.15 due to alleged deficiencies and abandonment.

Legal Issues:

1. Entitlement to Payment: Whether Cold Front proved entitlement to the progress draw invoiced on August 23, 2023.

2. Set-Off for Deficiencies: Whether Faucet Plumbing proved its claim for set-off related to alleged deficiencies.

3. Breach of Contract: Whether Cold Front abandoned the project and breached the contract.

Court Findings:
The court found that Cold Front did not present clear, convincing evidence of progress justifying the invoiced amount. Similarly, Faucet Plumbing failed to substantiate its set-off claim with credible evidence or expert opinions. The contract lacked clear guidelines for progress draws, complicating proof of work completion.

Judgment and Costs:
The court awarded $38,186 plus court-ordered interest to Cold Front Industries Ltd. The counterclaim by Faucet Plumbing was dismissed. Each party was ordered to bear its own costs.