Conference Sessions
The Construction Act: Time for an Update, Again (?!)
Date & Time:
Thursday Feb 15, 2024 at 9:30 am
Duration:
50 minutes
Location:
Room A
Registration:
$50 plus hst
Description
In this must-see session, we will discuss the significant changes made to the Construction Act of Ontario in the last few years — including the introduction of rules calling for the prompt payment of invoices and a brand-new adjudication regime to deal with disputes – and consider whether these innovations are working effectively in 2024 as the drafters of the legislation originally intended. We’ll highlight the key problems with the new Act, based on the industry’s experiences with it over the last 5 years, and explore what needs to be done to fix it for the benefit of everyone involved in construction.
Presented by
Glenn Ackerley, Partner, WeirFoulds LLP
Glenn Ackerley is a partner with WeirFoulds LLP and practices exclusively in the areas of construction and procurement law. He represents public and private owners, contractors, trades, suppliers, and design consultants and gives advice on project structures, construction and consultant contracts, procurement issues, and risk-avoidance strategies, often in the role of “project lawyer”. When disputes arise, Glenn acts for clients in construction lien and trust claims, bond claims, and construction deficiency and delay claims. Glenn is currently Vice-President of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers and has been recognized as a leading construction law practitioner by directories and industry associations.
Sponsored by:
Toronto Construction Association