CLE Online

Welcome and Introduction

John S. Logan — Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP, Vancouver
Douglas R. Sanders — Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Vancouver

Upcoming Opportunities for BC Construction Lawyers

• liquified natural gas
• infrastructure projects

Robert R. Shouldice — Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Vancouver

A Changing Market for Construction Legal Services

• in-house counsel
• a different approach to dispute resolution

Douglas R. Stollery, QC — Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP, Edmonton

The Latest on Conflicts and Retainer Arrangements

• business conflicts/legal conflicts
• working around conflicts

Karen Martin — Dentons Canada LLP, Vancouver

Networking Break

The Critical Front End Advice/Adding the Most Value

• what early and avoidable mistakes cause the most problems?
• contracting with the designer
• general contractor or construction manager?
• custom contracts or standard forms?
• the various standard forms
• contract terms most often referred to in disputes
• tips and technology to make you more efficient
• insurance considerations
• surety considerations
• procurement considerations

Douglas R. Sanders — Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Vancouver
Bill Woodhead — Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Vancouver

Lunch (on your own)

Dealing With Common Issues During the Project

• delays
• extras
• required notices
• progress payments
• liens
• insolvency
• resolving disputes during the project
• default and termination decisions

Tyler S. Galbraith — Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP, Vancouver
John S. Logan — Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP, Vancouver

Dealing With End of Project Issues

• liens
• payment of lien holdback
• statutory declarations
• deficiency holdback
• warranty

Brian M. Samuels — Samuels & Company, Vancouver

Networking Break

Post-Project Dispute Resolution

• 20,000 foot advice
• insurance issues
• efficiency in resolving disputes
• dumb construction mediation mistakes
• dumb construction arbitration mistakes
• dumb construction litigation mistakes

William Knutson, QC — Shapiro Hankinson & Knutson Law Corporation, Vancouver
Craig A. Wallace — Shapiro Hankinson & Knutson Law Corporation, Vancouver

Questions and Discussion