Building Insight

Join us for "Student Success, Insights from our Summer and Articling Students" where Robyn Jeffries, Summer Student, is joined by Justin Lyon, Summer Student, and Jacob Jones, Associate, for a discussion on all things Student Recruitment. In this episode, Robyn, Justin and Jacob discuss how to navigate the Toronto recruitment cycles and share their advice on how to succeed as a Student-at-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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

  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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

John Paul Ventrella, associate, and Jacob McClelland, associate, discuss the effect of Ontario’s regulations under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, the list of essential workplaces and the suspension of limitation and procedural time periods on the construction industry. 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.  

Madalina Sontrop, associate, and Jackie van Leeuwen, articling student, discuss force majeure events and clauses in the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic. 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.

Kaleigh Du Vernet, associate, and Myles Rosenthal, articling student, provide commentary and discuss important takeaways from An Evening with the Bench, an OBA event held on November 6, 2019. 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.

  Brendan D. Bowles, partner, and Ivan Merrow, associate, discuss ethical dilemmas in construction law. 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.  

  Katherine Thornton, associate, and Jackie van Leeuwen, articling student, discuss a lawyer's duty to the court and the lessons learned from Blake v. Blake, 2019 ONSC 4062. 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.  

Duncan Glaholt, partner, and Jacob McClelland, associate, discuss the arrival of statutory adjudication under the Construction Act. 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.

Lena Wang, associate, and Kaleigh DuVernet, associate, discuss female leadership in construction law with Sandra Astolfo, partner at WeirFoulds LLP, and Lea Nebel, partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP.  This program is accredited by the Law Society of Ontario for 30 minutes of EDI 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.

Pavle Levkovic, associate, and Darina Mishiyev, law clerk, discuss important practice directions for construction lawyers in Toronto. 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.  

Charles Powell, partner, and Lena Wang, associate, discuss the incoming prompt payment regime with Joshua Strub, Corporate Counsel and Director of Contracts at PNR RailWorks. 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.  

John Margie, partner, and Andrew Salvador, associate, discuss trust remedies under the Construction Act. 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.  

Lena Wang and Max Gennis, associates, discuss discoveries in construction litigation. 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.

Andrea Lee, partner, and Markus Rotterdam, director of research, discuss the important Ontario Court of Appeal case The Guarantee Company of Canada v. Royal Bank 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.

Andrew Salvador, associate, and Katherine Thornton, articling student, discuss tips for success in ex parte court and first pretrial conferences for construction matters. Please stay tuned for an upcoming article in our newsletter on practice directions. 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.

Brennan Maynard, associate, and Madalina Sontrop, articling student, discuss three recent decisions regarding discoverability of construction deficiencies under provincial limitation acts in Ontario and Alberta. Cases cited: Gillham v. Lake of Bays (Township), 2018 ONCA 667. Presley v. Van Dusen, 2019 ONCA 66. Condominium Corporation 0812755 v. IBI Group Inc., 2019 ABQB 75. 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.

Duncan Glaholt and Bruce Reynolds of Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP discuss a groundbreaking collaborative settlement model for alternative dispute resolution, in a discussion moderated by Jay Nathwani. 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.

Brennan Maynard, associate, and Andrew Salvador, associate, discuss Jacobs v. Leboeuf Properties Inc., 2018 ONSC 4795.   Additional cases cited: Greater Toronto Airports Authority Assn. Inc. v. Foster Wheeler Ltd. (2011), 2011 ONSC 1442. Active Fire Protection 2000 Ltd. v. B.W.K. Construction Co., 2005 CanLII 24226 (ON CA). Madison Developments Ltd. v. Plan Electric Co., 1997 CanLII 1277 (ON CA).   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.

  Andrea Lee, partner, and Kaleigh Du Vernet, articling student, discuss diversity in the construction industry with Faisal Gaya, a project director at Multiplex in Toronto, Kerri Smeaton, a lawyer with Infrastructure Ontario in Toronto, and Magda Warshawski, an architect with Dialog in Edmonton. This program is accredited by the Law Society of Ontario for 30 minutes of EDI 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.  

Max Gennis, associate, and Katherine Thornton, articling student, discuss Capelet v. Brookfield Homes (Ontario) Limited, 2018 ONCA 742. 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.

Brendan Bowles, partner, and Katherine Thornton, articling student, discuss liens under the Construction Act. 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.