12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Adjudication vs 'In-Project' Dispute Resolution in Construction – Perspectives

Construction projects are built on the credit of contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.  Cash flow is a dynamic issue which can lead to disputes. In order to mitigate delays in payment down the construction pyramid, many Canadian jurisdictions are considering implementing adjudication and prompt payment regimes to their lien legislation. 

Currently, only Ontario has implemented such requirements in its Construction Act, while Quebec is undertaking a trial basis for certain types of disputes and projects. What are the pros and cons of adjudication versus in-project contractual dispute resolution?

How can a party wield the available tools to ensure it receives payment in a timely fashion?

Join us for a panel discussion on recent experiences and best practices for in-project contract dispute resolution versus adjudication.  Where are we and where are we going?

Speaker(s)

Courtney Kachur, Partner at Rose LLP
Rosanna Eugeni Eng., President, Groupe Sagitta Inc.
Matt Ainley, PQS, ICD.D, Construction Consultant & Adjudicator
David B. Debenham, Counsel at Low Murchison Radnoff LLP

Moderator

Lena Wang, Partner at Glaholt Bowles LLP
Andrea Gorys, Litigation Lawyer at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP