Construction Law Materials

  • Construction Law 2024: Dealing with the New Normal on Construction Projects

    Original Broadcast Date: May 15, 2024

    Materials pricing: $90 plus GST $4.50 totalling $94.50

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    Program Overview: The landscape of construction projects has changed significantly in recent years. When complex issues arise, knowing how to deal with the new normal of the construction industry is crucial to keep projects moving on time and on budget.

    Featuring experienced professionals with in-depth knowledge of the construction industry, this program will equip you with tools to identify innovations coming to the world of construction law and how best to reduce and address problems arising throughout the construction process. Attendees will come away with essential tools and strategies to take advantage of the opportunities in this exciting market, and a proactive and informed approach to both project planning and dispute resolution that can save your budget and avoid protracted delays, litigation or relationship breakdowns.

  • Construction Projects: Latest Trends in Lifecycle Risk Management 2024

    Original Broadcast Date: March 5, 2024

    Materials pricing: $45 plus GST $2.25 totalling $47.25

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    Program Overview: PBLI is proud to present “Construction Projects: Latest Trends in Lifecycle Risk Management” in collaboration with its Partner Sponsor, Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP, a Canadian national law firm which consistently ranks first among Canadian construction and infrastructure firms.

    Technological innovation and new project delivery models are reshaping the construction industry. As the industry continues to manage and adapt to these complex changes, it is more essential than ever to focus on thoughtful and adaptive strategies to ensure that projects finish on time and to avoid disputes along the way.

    This program will bring together the top legal and industry minds for a panel-based program focusing on construction contracts, procurement issues, disputes, and other project fundamentals. This program is the perfect opportunity for professionals in the industry to sharpen existing skills, equipping them to excel through all stages of construction projects.

    Join us as we navigate the ever-changing landscape of the construction industry and prepare for success in a world where innovation and adaptability are key.

  • Construction Projects in 2023: Confronting the Challenges

    Original Broadcast Date: October 3, 2023

    Materials pricing: $90 plus GST 4.50 totalling $94.50

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    Program Overview: The landscape of the construction industry is always evolving, and construction lawyers and professionals must be informed about global circumstances and challenges that may impact projects to ensure their success.

    Featuring industry leaders and experienced professionals with in-depth knowledge of some of the most significant changes and challenges underway today, this program will equip you with tools to face and respond to these disruptions to reduce and address problems arising throughout the construction process. Attendees will come away with essential tools and strategies to take advantage of the opportunities in this evolving market.

  • Construction Law 2023: Current Issues

    Original Broadcast Date: May 11, 2023

    Materials pricing: $90 plus GST $4.50 totalling $94.50

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    Program Overview: Construction projects are complex and don’t always go according to plan, and when issues arise, the consequences can be extremely expensive and time-consuming. Effective contract terms can save your budget and avoid protracted delays, as can knowing the best way to deal with issues as they arise.

    Featuring industry leaders and experienced professionals with in-depth knowledge of some of the most significant changes and challenges underway today, this program will equip you with tools to identify innovations coming to the construction industry and how best to face and respond to these disruptions to reduce and address problems arising throughout the construction process. Attendees will come away with essential tools and strategies to take advantage of the opportunities in this exciting market, and a proactive and informed approach to both project planning and dispute resolution that can save your budget and avoid protracted delays, litigation or relationship breakdowns.

  • Construction Projects in 2022: Global Disruptions, Local Solutions

    Original Broadcast Date: October 25, 2022

    Material pricing: $170 plus GST $8.50 totalling $178.50

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    Program Overview: The landscape of the construction industry is always evolving, and construction lawyers and professionals must be informed about global circumstances and challenges that may impact projects to ensure their success.

    This program is structured as a series of short essential sessions on the multitude of issues you need to consider in your practice, with deeper dives on certain topics. Featuring industry leaders and experienced professionals with in-depth knowledge of some of the most significant changes and challenges underway today, this program will equip you with tools to face and respond to these disruptions to reduce and address problems arising throughout the construction process. Attendees will come away with essential tools and strategies to take advantage of the opportunities in this evolving market.

  • The New Normal in Construction Contracts and Dispute Resolution (2022)

    Original Broadcast Date: April 21, 2022

    Material pricing: $100 plus GST $5.00 totalling $105

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    Program Overview: The landscape of construction projects has changed in significant ways over the last couple of years. A proactive and informed approach to both front end planning and back end dispute resolution can save your budget and avoid protracted delays, litigation and relationship breakdowns.

    This program is essential for lawyers and construction professionals who seek to ensure that their construction projects proceed effectively, efficiently and on budget. Delegates will be equipped with useful tools to address many of the key issues that can affect construction projects by providing the unique opportunity to learn from the real world experience of experts in the field.

  • Successful Construction Projects in a Post-COVID World (2021)

    Original Broadcast Date: October 6, 2021

    Material pricing: $100 plus GST $5.00 totalling $105

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    Program Overview: The construction industry continues to be affected by pandemic-related issues and delays, even as things start returning to normal. We are also witnessing potentially durable challenges to the global supply of materials and the availability of skilled labour, many of which were merely underscored by the pandemic. It is essential for lawyers and construction professionals to be equipped with novel solutions to deal with these evolving circumstances.

    This program is essential for lawyers and construction professionals seeking to learn about the latest trends in the construction industry. Delegates will be equipped with useful tools to address many of the key issues that can affect construction projects by providing the unique opportunity to learn from the real world experience of experts in the field. Faculty will share cases from their own portfolios and from the courts and analyze how best to anticipate, react to and resolve complex situations and disputes.

  • Construction 2021: Avoiding and Addressing Delay Claims (2021)

    Original Broadcast Date: April 30, 2021

    Material pricing: $90 plus GST $4.50 totalling $94.50

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    Program Overview: Construction projects are complex and don’t always go according to plan. When issues arise, the consequences can be extremely expensive and time-consuming. A proactive and informed approach to both project planning and dispute resolution can save your budget and avoid protracted delays, litigation and relationship breakdowns.

    This program is essential for lawyers and construction professionals who seek to ensure that their construction projects proceed effectively, efficiently and on budget. Delegates will be equipped with useful tools to address many of the key issues that can affect construction projects by providing the unique opportunity to learn from the real world experience of experts in the field. Faculty will share cases from their own portfolios and from the courts and analyze how best to resolve the situation in a timely cost-efficient manner, as well as what could have been done differently at the outset to avoid the situation altogether.

  • Construction Projects: Not Business as Usual (2020)

    Original Broadcast Date: October 6, 2020

    Material pricing: $65 plus GST $3.25 totalling $68.50

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    Program Overview: In ordinary times, the majority of construction projects go over-time and over-budget, and issues arising along the way can derail the steady progression of plans. Add to that the massive implications of the current pandemic crisis, and it is certainly not “business as usual” for the construction industry.

    New circumstances require a new way of looking at the project lifecycle. A proactive and informed approach to project planning, implementation and dispute resolution can save your budget and avoid protracted delays, litigation or relationship breakdowns. Featuring industry leaders and experienced professionals with in-depth knowledge of some of the most significant challenges for the construction projects today, this conference provides a comprehensive framework for planning and monitoring for success and is essential for lawyers and construction professionals who seek to ensure that their projects proceed effectively, efficiently and on budget. Attendees will leave with an understanding of the best ways to approach a new construction project to meet their specific needs and circumstances, as well as useful tools to identify, reduce and address problems arising throughout the process, including economic and other impacts brought about by COVID-19.

  • Construction in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic (2020)

    Original Broadcast Date: July 28, 2020

    Material pricing: $50 plus GST $2.50 toalling $52.50

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    Program Overview: The COVID-19 pandemic has had deep and difficult impacts for the Canadian business community, and the construction industry has not been spared. What do construction projects look like in the wake of COVID-19? Join us for this half-day intensive conference where our expert faculty will discuss the impacts of the pandemic on both new and ongoing projects and the future of the construction projects in this “new normal”.

  • Bidding and Tendering: Beyond the Basics (2019)

    Original Broadcast Date: October 29, 2019

    Materials pricing: $135 plus GST $6.75 totalling $141.75

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    Program Overview: The procurement process is absolutely crucial to the delivery of a construction project on time, on budge and at a high quality. It is imperative that all those involved, from primary parties to subcontractors, as well as their advisors, are up to date o the most common issues arising and effective approaches available to prevent or address those issues. This conference goes beyond the procurement basics to consider those situations where potential for conflict and controversy most often arise. Featuring leading experts in the fields of project delivery and procurement, the program will provide practical understanding fo the issues, as well as cutting-edge common sense advice to navigate this tricky area.

  • Construction Projects: Risk Management for Modern Challenges (2019)

    Original Broadcast Date: April 24, 2019

    Material pricing: $135 plus GST $6.75 totalling $141.75

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    Program Overview: “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.”

    Business is becoming more global than ever; technology has impacted all aspects of commerce and the construction industry is evolving. Different practices and approaches from around the world are influencing local projects in significant ways and previous approaches to problem solving are no longer sufficient. While few would disagree that it’s foolish to repeat working in the construction industry or providing advice and services must understand the way in which projects are evolving in order to succeed in this new environment.

    Featuring industry leaders and experienced professionals with in-depth knowledge of some of the most significant changes and challenges underway today, this program will equip you with tools to identify innovations coming to the construction industry and how best to face and respond to these disruptions to reduce and address problems arising throughout the construction process. Attendees will come away with essential tools and strategies to take to both project planning and dispute resolution that can save your budget and avoid protracted delays, litigation or relationship breakdowns.

  • Construction Forum: Lessons From Real Life Experience (2018)

    Original Broadcast Date: October 30, 2018

    Material pricing: $150 plus GST $7.50 totalling $157.50

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    Program Overview: Construction projects are complex and don’t always go according to plan, and when issues arise, the consequence can be extremely expensive and time-consuming. A proactive and informed approach to both project planning and dispute resolution can save your budge and avoid protracted delays, litigation or relationship breakdowns.

    The program will equip delegates with useful tools to address many of the key issues that can affect constructions projects by providing the unique opportunity to learn from the real world experience of experts in the field. Faculty will share cases from their own portfolios and from the courts and analyze how best to resolve the situation in a timely and cost-efficient manner, as well a what could have been done differently at the outset to avoid the situation altogether. This program is essential for lawyers and construction professionals who seek to ensure that their construction projects proceed effectively, efficiently and on budget.

  • Project Delivery and Procurement (2018)

    Original Broadcast Date: April 4, 2018

    Material pricing: $130 plus GST $6.50 totalling $136.50

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    Program Overview: The procurement process is absolutely crucial to the delivery of a construction project on time, on budge and at a high quality. It is imperative that all those involved, from primary parties to subcontractors, as well as their advisors, are up-to-date on the most current and effective models and approaches available. This forum features leading experts in the fields of project and procurement who will provide practical understanding of the process from start to finish, as well as cutting-edge advice for addressing pressing issues facing the industry today. Owners and advisors will leave with an understanding of the best ways to approach a construction project to meet their specific needs and circumstances, as well as useful tools to identify, reduce and address common problems arising throughout the process. Potential bidders and proponents will leave with an understanding of the difference for them based on the various construction models and procurement processes available to owners, and how they can best position themselves in each scenario.