Kerry and Jordan discuss the upcoming (April 30) live webinar, Managing Risk and Disputes in Construction Projects (Register at https://icba.simplesignup.ca/en/7734/index.php?m=eventSummary).

Risk is a key feature of every construction project. The essence of the ability to reduce the frequency and severity of claims is the identification of these construction project risk factors and dealing with them and/or providing for them in the construction and design contracts and in the administration of these contracts. Having contractual provisions and strategies in place for how to handle risks and/or disputes if they do arise, is a key component of a successful project. This seminar will provide some practical advice on how to manage risks and strategies for dealing with disputes.

Course Outline:

  • An overview of the most frequently encountered construction claims/disputes
  • Tips for avoiding claims before they happen
  • Tips for keeping the situation from escalating too far
  • Ways to minimize exposure if claims are made
  • A discussion of alternative dispute resolution methods

Presenter: An Associate Counsel with SHK Law Corp., Marc MacEwing has practiced extensively as a construction lawyer in all aspects of the practice for over 30 years. He has particular expertise as a builders lien lawyer, as well as in tendering disputes and preparing and analyzing contract documents. Marc advises owners, contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and design professionals. Marc has been listed in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a “repeatedly recommended” leading practitioner in construction law in BC. He has been Peer Review Rated for General Ethical Standards and Legal Ability by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell® and included in The Best Lawyers in Canada®.

In addition to authoring more than 175 published articles on construction law topics, Marc is a member of the editorial board and a contributor to the Continuing Legal Education Society’s British Columbia Builders Liens Practice Manual. Marc is a frequent lecturer to design professional and construction trade bodies, businesses, and educational institutions. Marc is also a Fellow of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers.

Webinar time: 11:00am – 12:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST)

Register at https://icba.simplesignup.ca/en/7734/index.php?m=eventSummary

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