Kennaley on Construction Law

The impact is broad-reaching within the construction industry, with the Ontario Court of Appeal delivering verdicts which will impact the application of transition provisions governing the Prompt Payment regime and Adjudication, as well as priority disputes between lien and mortgage claimants following an insolvency. Finally, we will also chat about a potentially upcoming major shift, a Constitutional question currently before the Divisional Court; whether the Act can limit the court’s ability to judicially review the determination of an Adjudicator following an adjudication.

The tenth round of changes to O Reg 406/19 (Excess Soils) came into effect late last year, coming with it a delay to the prohibition on the deposit of excess soil at landfilling or dump sites, which has been pushed to January 1, 2027, and greater flexibility in both types of reuse projects and types of excess soils appropriate for reuse. Join us as we provide an overview of the structure and technical requirements (as well as the latest changes) to Ontario’s excess soil regulation with our guest, Stacy Meek, who is an environmental engineer and qualified person (QP) at EXP Services Inc. This Webinar is part of a series in which we offer free 1 hour seminars every Tuesday morning, from 8:30 - 9:30 am, on a variety of timely issues and topics. Our goal is to provide focused and practical information, and to conclude each session on the hour with additional time then set aside for questions and discussion for those that want to stay behind. We hope to see you there!

In Ontario, settling a construction dispute requires navigating agreed upon terms and the strict provisions of the Construction Act. The process is rarely a simple two-party handshake, as obligations are owed to others on the project and all are bound by statutory provisions and trust obligations. Join us to discuss settlements, partial settlement, disclosure obligations, recent decisions of Ontario Courts, and everything in between. This Webinar is part of a series in which we offer free 1 hour seminars every Tuesday morning, from 8:30 - 9:30 am, on a variety of timely issues and topics. Our goal is to provide focused and practical information, and to conclude each session on the hour with additional time then set aside for questions and discussion for those that want to stay behind. We hope to see you there!

You’ve received a Notice of Adjudication, what now? In this webinar, we will discuss our experience with adjudication of construction contracts in Ontario from the Respondent’s lens. We will walk you through the timelines and processes of how to participate in an adjudication as a Respondent and the consequence of burying your head in the sand and not participating. Further, as construction disputes are increasingly directed to adjudication, we will guide you on how to best protect yourself on a day to day basis throughout work on your construction improvement.  These Webinars are part of a series of weekly 1 hour seminars every Tuesday morning, from 8:30 - 9:30 am,on a variety of timely issues and topics.
 
Our goal is to provide focused and practical information, and to conclude each session on the hour with additional time then set aside for questions and discussion for those that want to stay behind. We hope to see you there!

In this webinar, we will discuss Garnishment, Examination, Writs of Seizure and Sale, Liens, and calculating interest. We will walk you through the steps to enforce your rights and affect recovery of the debt you are owed with a successful order, judgment, or determination. From seeking recovery from “judgment-proof” parties and those who would seek to conceal their funds and assets to those who are “good for it” and whom you may want to continue a business relationship with, we will discuss the best way to approach each debtor on a case-by-case basis. This Webinar is part of a series in which we offer free 1 hour seminars every Tuesday morning, from 8:30 - 9:30 am with 30 minutes afterwards for questions or further comments, on a variety of timely issues and topics. Our goal is to provide focused and practical information, and to conclude each session on the hour with additional time then set aside for questions and discussion for those that want to stay behind. We hope to see you there!

In litigation, there is always a chance (even if slim) of being on the receiving end of an unexpected and unfavourable decision from a Judge or Adjudicator. Unsuccessful parties often need to decide quickly whether to challenge a decision, on what basis they can challenge a decision, and in what forum they need to bring (or request leave/permission) an appeal and/or judicial review. Join lawyers from Kennaley Construction Law in conversation about what the processes of appeal and judicial review involve, as well as strategic considerations for you to help decide what may be the next right move when the time comes. This Webinar is part of a series in which we offer free 1 hour seminars every Tuesday morning, from 8:30 - 9:30 am with 30 minutes afterwards for questions or further comments, on a variety of timely issues and topics. Our goal is to provide focused and practical information, and to conclude each session on the hour with additional time then set aside for questions and discussion for those that want to stay behind. We hope to see you there!

 In this webinar, we will discuss who is likely to bear the brunt of the additional costs related to conflicts abroad, principles of contract interpretation, and related provisions of common standard form contracts, including disputes and escalating costs, before delving into practical strategies construction stakeholders can use to manage associated risks.

This Webinar is part of a series in which we offer free 1 hour seminars every Tuesday morning, from 8:30 - 9:30 am, on a variety of timely issues and topics. Our goal is to provide focused and practical information, and to conclude each session on the hour with additional time then set aside for questions and discussion for those that want to stay behind. We hope to see you there! 

In this webinar, we will discuss some unexpected changes to the Ontario Heritage Act over the past five years (by way of Bill-23, -108, and -200 amongst others), including a streamlined approvals system for development, free of red tape, alongside the potential consequences to the environment, heritage buildings, and First Nations sites in the province. With these changes comes a shift in responsibilities (and risks) for those in the construction industry, including, for example, if and when an archaeological assessment needs to take place. In this Webinar, lawyers from Kennaley Construction Law welcome back special guest Lorraine Land, partner with OKT (Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP) and an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall law school, to discuss this regulatory landscape as it continues to shift. 

This Webinar is part of a series in which we offer free 1 hour seminars every Tuesday morning, from 8:30 - 9:30 am, on a variety of timely issues and topics. Our goal is to provide focused and practical information, and to conclude each session on the hour with additional time then set aside for questions and discussion for those that want to stay behind. We hope to see you there!

In this episode, we will discuss our extensive experience with adjudication of construction contracts in Ontario. We will walk you through the actual adjudication process, every step of the way, highlighting the importance of preparation prior to commencing an adjudication, selecting the correct adjudicator for a specific dispute, the practical realities of using the ODACC portal, and what to do if the adjudication appears to be “going south”. We will provide you with our lived experience, amusing anecdotes, and the pitfalls to avoid when participating in the adjudication process.

In Ontario, services and materials are considered lienable if same are supplied to an "improvement”. This might include any alteration, addition, capital repair, demolition, or construction on the land or premises. This broad scope encompasses on-site and off-site services, building materials, and equipment rentals, provided they are necessary for the project's completion and benefiting all construction parties. However, sometimes works performed by a contractor, subcontractor or supplier may not qualify under the Construction Act, or adjacent case law, as being “lienable” work. In this episode, lawyers from Kennaley Construction Law will address this issue and explore the nuances.