This intensive Osgoode Professional Development conference is designed to provide construction stakeholders with an in-depth understanding of the key issues and exposures. Both perennial and newly emerging risks and approaches will be covered. Taught by a faculty of highly experienced construction lawyers and industry professionals, the conference will provide thoughtful and practical information and tips that will equip you to manage the legal complexities of any project, minimize your clients risk exposure and maximize your profitability. Topics include:
- Project delivery models and when to use them
- Staying current with the latest bidding and tendering techniques: post-Tercon
- Identifying, assessing and dealing effectively with risk in construction contracts
- The latest trends and products in construction insurance
- Learn the essential elements of an effective contract
- How the use of Building Information Modeling is revolutionizing the construction industry
- Best practices for dealing with construction and safety risk management
- Practical tips on conducting a lien action
- Types of trust funds and when do they apply?
- Roles and responsibilities of architects and engineers
- Practical strategies on how to make bonds and sureties work for you
- Policies and procedures owners need to put in place to conduct litigation
in an electronic age
- The most common construction disputes and how a court would
deal with them
- Techniques for managing construction disputes in a timely and cost effective manner
You’ll come away with a thorough understanding of the issues impacting construction projects today and the information, strategies and resources you need to minimize your exposure to risk. You’ll also get a set of reference materials prepared by the speakers, which will be a valuable resource long after the course is over.
Geza R. Banfai, Heenan Blaikie LLP
Anna M. Esposito, Pallett Valo LLP
OPD Program Lawyer
Bill Luby
wluby@osgoode.yorku.ca |
