Designed as a deeper learning experience for all professionals, certificates are intensive, practice-based programs taught by faculty with real-world experience.
Construction Law
Program Directors
Jason Annibale
Partner, McMillan LLP
Geza Banfai
Counsel, McMillan LLP
Howard Krupat
Partner, DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
Tim Mavko
Counsel, Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP
Eligible for
Can you confidently manage risk on construction projects?
Today’s construction projects are highly complex and present numerous and challenging risks to all stakeholders. A comprehensive understanding of the key issues and potential liability exposures in this high-stakes area is essential.
New National Edition* – 5 days of targeted and practical learning. In this intensive certificate course, join 30+ senior legal and construction professionals to learn what you need to know about crucial construction law concepts, from contract formation to dispute resolution. Developed for the construction industry and legal professionals, this information-packed and highly practical program will highlight real-world situations to enhance learning and provide ample opportunity for questions and class discussion. *This program now offers select regional breakout sessions for Eastern and Western Canada.
You will develop a solid understanding of the core legal issues impacting construction projects, and you will emerge better equipped to minimize exposure to costly risk.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program. (Live attendance is not required for this program.)
What You’ll Learn
Various project delivery models in Canada and when to use them, including the roles of key participants
Foundations in construction contracts and how to deal with complex issues including how to assess the limitations of standard forms and the differing alternatives available
Bidding and tendering core concepts and advanced principles – including the treatment of privilege and discretion clauses and the correction of tender errors
Crucial construction liens and builders’ liens and trusts concepts and terminology, including the preservation and perfection of liens and the holdback system
Tips for dealing with important trends, legal developments and technology impacting the construction and engineering industries
Recurrent issues in construction claims – including delay and impact claims, unanticipated site conditions, scope changes, extras, productivity, and limitations
Specialized insurance and surety/bonding issues that are relevant to the construction process
Key occupational health and safety principles and liabilities of the various parties in the construction process
Essential labour law principles and special issues based on the uniqueness of the construction industry
The role of mediation, arbitration, adjudication and litigation in resolving construction disputes and the advantages and disadvantages of each
PLUS! Don’t miss the valuable opportunity to reinforce key concepts in live, interactive workshops and discussions with high-profile decision-makers who preside over construction disputes.
Who Should Attend
Owners and developers
Builders and construction professionals
Project managers
Contract managers and professionals
Operations and facilities professionals
Architects
Engineers, Consulting Engineers
Procurement professionals
Construction, municipal and real estate lawyers or legal or business professionals
In-house counsel
Construction industry consultants
Mediators and arbitrators of construction disputes
Anyone engaged with construction projects, whether as a project sponsor, manager, risk officer, analyst, auditor or other stakeholder
Giovanni Cautillo
President, Ontario General Contractors Association
“Excellent content and delivery – very detailed. All sessions were incredibly informative and engaging.”
Faculty
Program Directors
Jason Annibale
Partner, McMillan LLP
Geza Banfai
Counsel, McMillan LLP
Howard Krupat
Partner, DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
Tim Mavko
Counsel, Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP
Instructors
Honourable Justice E. Jane Sidnell
Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
Associate Justice Todd Robinson
Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Sandra Astolfo
Partner, WeirFoulds LLP
Brendan Bowles
Glaholt Bowles LLP
Keith P. Burkhardt
Sherrard Kuzz LLP
Chris Burr
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Edward (Ted) Dreyer
Madorin, Snyder LLP, and Certified Adjudicator, Ontario Dispute Adjudication for Construction Contracts
Anna Esposito
Pallett Valo LLP
Talia Gordner
McMillan LLP
Karen Groulx
Dentons Canada LLP
Stefan Gruszka
Assistant General Counsel, Kiewit Canada Inc.
Dana Hooker
DLA Piper Canada LLP
Sonny Ingram
Managing Director and Counsel, Bond and Specialty Insurance, Travelers Canada
Principal, O'Connor Alternative Dispute Resolution
Jeremy Rankin
McMillan LLP
Tom Ross
McLennan Ross LLP
Preet Saini
McMillan LLP
Doug Sanders
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Murray Sawatzky, KC
Partner, McDougall Gauley LLP
Lampros Stougiannos
Dentons Canada LLP
Kailey Sutton
McMillan LLP
Lena Wang
Partner, Glaholt Bowles LLP
Jeremy Warning
Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark LLP
Arthur Winslow
National IPD Director, Colliers Project Leaders
Bill Woodhead
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Agenda
View the 2024 program brochure and agenda to see what you’ll learn from leading experts. A detailed agenda for the upcoming program will be available soon.
Newly licensed regulated professionals within the past 2 years receive 50% off the regular program fee.
Time
October 31, 2024
November 1, 2024
November 4, 2024
November 5, 2024
November 6, 2024
Substitution of registrants is permitted at any time. If you are unable to find a substitute, a full refund is available if a cancellation request is received in writing 21 days prior to the program date. If a cancellation request is made with less than 21 days notice, a $150.00 administration fee will apply. No other refund is available.
We will make every effort to present the program as advertised, but it may be necessary to change the date, location, speakers or content with little or no notice. In the event of program cancellation, York University’s and Osgoode Hall Law School’s liability is limited to reimbursement of paid fees.
As law evolves, we know how important it is to stay up to date. We also understand the financial implications of continuously upgrading your professional skills and knowledge. For more information on available options, including Job Grants, OSAP, please visit:
To receive an Osgoode Certificate in Construction Law, you must attend all program modules (whether live, or by video archive, or by any combination of both modalities) and successfully complete an online assessment, all within 30 days of the last module.
CPD and Accreditation
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
this program is approved for 25.5 CPD hours (a minimum of 3 hours will involve aspects of professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations and/or practice management) with the Law Society of British Columbia.
LAWPRO Risk Credit Management
Yes
Law Society of Alberta
Yes
CCA Gold Seal Certification
6 Credits
Law Society of Nova Scotia
this program is eligible for CPD hours with the Law Society of Nova Scotia
A scheduled replay of a past program, with the ability to ask questions.
1 Day
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Once a program reaches capacity, a waitlist will be created. This does not guarantee your registration in the program; however, it places you on a priority contact list. If any spots become available, you may be notified by email or phone to confirm if you would like to proceed with the registration. Once contacted, you will typically be given 24 hours to confirm your interest. If you do not confirm interest within the provided timeframe, you will be removed from the waitlist and the next person will be contacted.
A selection of our Certificates are eligible for OSAP funding.
Please note the following exceptions that may affect OSAP funding eligibility for our certificates:
Students receiving Second Career funding for a micro-credential during their study period are ineligible;
Although grants will not be converted to loans, a grant may become repayable if a student withdraws, is determined to be overpaid in grant funding, or income cannot be verified within one year;
A student cannot receive OSAP for micro-credential assistance for their study period if it overlaps with another micro-credential study period in which they are concurrently receiving OSAP for micro-credential funding. However, students may overlap their micro-credential study period with a study period that is part of a different full- or part-time program that they are concurrently receiving funding for through Full-Time OSAP or Part-Time OSAP, provided that OSAP funding was not assessed for the micro-credential course(s) through a Full-Time or Part-Time OSAP application.
NOTE: In order to obtain access to the program, full payment is required at least 1 business day prior to the first module of the program.
Job Grants
The Canada-Ontario Job grant may be applicable to employers seeking to train their staff. To find out if your organization is eligible for the grant and the program you wish to enrol in qualifies, visit: The MTCU Canada-Ontario Job Grant page
Many of our programs include 120-day unlimited, online access to view the recorded program. See the program page or brochure to find out if the program you’re interested in includes this access. If you need more time to view the content, or have questions about the access, please email: OPDSupport@osgoode.yorku.ca.
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CPD hours for each program can be found on the program web page and program brochure. For questions regarding CPD hours, please email cpd@osgoode.yorku.ca
A limited amount of financial assistance is available for OsgoodePD Programs unless specific bursary information appears on the program page/program brochure. Head to our Financial Assistance page for more information.
Yes. We do offer group rates on our programs. Please visit our group rate page for more information. Some exceptions apply, and rates are subject to change.
Our Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs, ranging from one-hour briefings to more intensive certificate programs, are for all professionals. There are no general prerequisites for these programs; however, individual programs often have specific requirements to register. These are noted on individual program pages and .pdf brochures.