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CI : Construction Superconference : Workshops

The Canadian Institute's 21st Annual

Construction Superconference

Best Practices for Planning and Managing Construction Projects in Our Improving Economy

Tuesday, December 06 to Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Marriott Bloor Yorkville, Toronto, Ontario

Pre-Conference Seminar
Monday, December 5, 2011
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

A: Fundamentals of Construction Law

Glenn Grenier
Partner
McMillan LLP

Get prepared to fully engage in the conference ahead through understanding essential construction law concepts that structures the construction reality you deal with on a daily basis. In this interactive workshop, gain a solid grasp of the following fundamentals

  • Considerations to address at the outset of a construction project
    • reviewing procurement models
    • contractual structures
    • pricing models
  • Reviewing the standard CCDC contract
    • what is the proper form for construction contract?
    • what are the typical clauses that are included and why?
    • what are critical elements of successful contracts?
    • how to identify and manage risk in the contract drafting phase
  • Analyzing construction management, Design-Build, EPC Contracts, etc.
  • How to identify and manage risk throughout the construction project
  • Understanding the key statutes and legislation impacting the construction industry

Post-Conference Seminar
Thursday, December 8, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

B: Step-by-Step Guide to Negotiating Change Orders and Managing Contract Work Delays

Robert Keen
Senior Consultant
Revay and Associates Limited

Nancy Rogers
Partner
Grant Thornton LLP

The majority of projects experience significant delays. The ability to effectively manage the impacts of delays on a project can be the difference between a successful project and a failed project. This practical, interactive workshop will give you the skills to identify the true causes of delays, assess the real impacts of delays, including concurrent delays, provide schedule recovery strategies that actually work and discuss the essential elements for developing and assessing a delay claim. Attend this workshop and learn how to properly manage a work delay situation.

Topics will include:

  • Identifying the specific delay
  • Correctly categorizing the delay
  • Ensuring the correct contract procedures are followed
  • Negotiating the appropriate change order
  • Assessing the impact of delays on the work
  • Schedule recovery strategies (what works and what does not)
  • Developing and assessing a claim for delay
  • Pricing the delay and impacts