Building Insight

Building Insight is Canada’s first construction law podcast, created by the lawyers at Glaholt Bowles LLP. Building Insight features episodes on new legislation, case law, interviews with key figures in the construction industry, and more. The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

Episode 39: Careers in Construction Law: From Private Practice to In-House Counsel

Join us in "Careers in Construction Law: From Private Practice to In-House Counsel" where Katie McGurk, Associate, joins Barbara Capes, General Counsel at Kiewit Canada Inc., and Caitlin Steven, Legal Counsel & Contracts Manager at Chandos Construction, for a discussion on working as in-house counsel in the construction industry. In this International Women's Day episode, Katie, Barbara and Caitlin discuss the transition from private practice to working in-house, and how we can entice more female lawyers to pursue careers in construction law.For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com. The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

03-08
34:00

Episode 38: Adjudicating the Future: Trends and Insights in Construction Dispute Resolutions in 2023 (Where we are and where we are going)

Join us in "Adjudicating the Future" where we dissect the intricacies of construction adjudications through the lens of the recent ODACC annual reports. Lena Wang, Partner, and Amir Ghoreshi, Associate, review and discuss the statistics, trends, and key takeaways from these reports against the backdrop of an increase in popularity of Construction Act adjudications and recent noteworthy court decisions that are shaping the adjudication landscape. This podcast is intended to provide listeners a well-rounded perspective on the industry's evolution.For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com.The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

01-22
14:11

Episode 37: Bankruptcy and Insolvency in Construction

Brendan Bowles, Partner, Markus Rotterdam, Director of Research, and Megan Zanette, Articling Student, discuss recent developments in Ontario case law surrounding bankruptcy and insolvency in the construction industry.For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com.The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

04-19
43:31

Episode 36: 2022 Annotated Construction Act and Conduct of Lien, Trust and Adjudication Proceedings

Partners, Brendan Bowles and Lena Wang, and Director of Research, Markus Rotterdam, discuss the 2022 Annotated Construction Act and Conduct of Lien, Trust and Adjudication Proceedings texts available from Thomson Reuters Canada Limited. Key updates to the books are discussed and commentary on their development is given.This podcast was recorded remotely in adherence with Glaholt Bowles LLP’s social distancing policy and recommendations from the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada.For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com.The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

06-20
45:09

Episode 35: Construction Prompt Payment and Adjudication in Canada

John Paul Ventrella, Partner, and Matthew DiBerardino, Articling Student, discuss some key considerations regarding the conduct of a construction adjudication in Ontario and the status of prompt payment and adjudication legislation in other Canadian jurisdictions.This podcast was recorded remotely in adherence with Glaholt Bowles LLP’s social distancing policy and recommendations from the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada.For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com.The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

05-23
38:21

Episode 34: Considerations and Best Practices when Entering into a Building Contract

Associates, Patricia Joseph, Jackie van Leeuwen and Myles Rosenthal, reflect on construction contracts, including a discussion of some pragmatic considerations that are relevant before and during contract performance.This podcast was recorded remotely in adherence with Glaholt Bowles LLP’s social distancing policy and recommendations from the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada.For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com.The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

03-27
27:46

Episode 33: Sustainable Construction

Michael Valo, Partner, and Markus Rotterdam, Director of Research, discuss sustainability in construction and legal issues related to green building standards.This podcast was recorded remotely in adherence with Glaholt Bowles LLP’s social distancing policy and recommendations from the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada.For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com.The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

01-06
30:03

Episode 32: Bidding and Tendering: Recent Developments in the Law

Neal Altman and Brandon Keshen, associates, discuss recent developments in the law of bidding and tendering. This podcast discusses the terms of tender calls, including discretion and reprisal clauses.This podcast was recorded remotely in adherence with Glaholt Bowles LLP’s social distancing policy and recommendations from the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada.For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com.The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

12-01
37:44

Episode 31: A Lawyer’s Duty to the Court (Part 2): Updates on Blake v. Blake

Katherine Thornton and Jackie van Leeuwen, associates, discuss a lawyer's duty to the court, particularly when it comes to bringing relevant case law to the court’s attention, and cost consequences. This podcast provides updates on Blake v. Blake and lessons learned from this decision.This podcast was recorded remotely in adherence with Glaholt Bowles LLP’s social distancing policy and recommendations from the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada.For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com.The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

10-27
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Episode 30: Crosslinx v. Ontario Infrastructure: Who bears the cost of implementing COVID-19 project safety precautions?

Summer students Megan Zanette and Amir Ghoreshi discuss the recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision: Crosslinx v. Ontario Infrastructure, 2021 ONSC 3567.This podcast was recorded remotely in adherence with Glaholt Bowles LLP’s social distancing policy and recommendations from the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada.For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com.The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

09-29
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Episode 29: Callow and Wastech: Recent Developments on the Duty of Good Faith

Brendan Bowles, partner, Derrick Dodgson, associate, and Katherine Thornton, associate, discuss the recent Supreme Court of Canada decisions: Wastech Services Ltd. v Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District and C.M. Callow Inc. v Zollinger et al. This podcast was recorded remotely in adherence with Glaholt Bowles LLP’s social distancing policy and recommendations from the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada. For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com. The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

08-11
45:42

Episode 28: Making Your Own Rules: Ad Hoc Arbitrations

Michael Valo, partner, and Charles Powell, partner, discuss important differences between ad hoc and institutionally administered arbitrations. This podcast was recorded remotely in adherence with Glaholt Bowles LLP’s social distancing policy and recommendations from the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada. For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com. The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

05-27
25:16

Episode 27: Changes with the New CCDC-2 2020

In this episode Markus Rotterdam, director of research, and Pavle Levkovic, associate, discuss the new features of the CCDC-2 2020 compared with the 2008 version and the reasoning for, and effect of, these changes. This podcast was recorded remotely in adherence with Glaholt Bowles LLP’s social distancing policy and recommendations from the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada. For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com. The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

04-25
19:15

Episode 26: Considerations When Liening Condominiums

In this episode, John Paul Ventrella, associate, and Justyne Escujuri, law clerk, discuss key considerations when liening condominiums. This podcast was recorded remotely in adherence with Glaholt Bowles LLP’s social distancing policy and recommendations from the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada. For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com. The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

03-23
18:08

Episode 25: Contract Administration Challenges for Design Professionals

In this episode Andrea Lee, partner, and Markus Rotterdam, director of research, discuss the competing interests of the design professional when administering a construction project they designed. This podcast was recorded remotely in adherence with Glaholt Bowles LLP’s social distancing policy and recommendations from the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada. For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com. The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.  

01-29
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Episode 24: Mentorship in the Legal Profession

  Brendan D. Bowles, partner, and Ivan Merrow, associate, discuss mentorship in the construction bar and across the legal profession more broadly. This program is accredited by the Law Society of Ontario. This program contains 30 minutes of Professionalism Content. If you are logging these hours, please send us an email at info@glaholt.com and confirm the date that you listened to the podcast. For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com. The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.  

12-17
39:48

Episode 23: Remote Hearings

Glaholt Bowles partners Lena Wang, Charles Powell, and Michael Valo, discuss their recent experiences conducting a three week online arbitration along with tips for other practitioners getting ready for their first virtual arbitrations. This podcast was recorded remotely in adherence with Glaholt Bowles LLP’s social distancing policy and recommendations from the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada. For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com. The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

10-29
35:45

Episode 22: Our First Adjudication under the New Construction Act

Patricia Joseph, associate, and Matthew DiBerardino, summer student, discuss Glaholt Bowles’ first adjudication experience. This podcast was recorded remotely in adherence with Glaholt Bowles LLP’s social distancing policy and recommendations from the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada. For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com. The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

08-13
39:44

Episode 21: Technology in the Practice of Law

Keith Bannon, Managing Partner, and Myles Rosenthal, associate, discuss the use of technology in the practice of law and specific practice tips for navigating working from home. This podcast was recorded remotely in adherence with Glaholt Bowles LLP’s social distancing policy and recommendations from the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada. For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com. The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

07-09
18:52

Episode 20: Updates to Ontario’s Essential Construction Workplaces and Court Notices to the Profession

Pavle Levkovic and Derrick Dodgson, associates, discuss construction-related updates to the Government of Ontario’s List of Essential Workplaces and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice’s Notices to the Profession. This podcast was recorded remotely in adherence with Glaholt Bowles LLP’s social distancing policy and recommendations from the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada. For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com. The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

05-25
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