Partners Glenn Ackerley and Jeff Scorgie will present during the 17th National Conference on Navigating Risk in Construction Contracts & Projects, which will be hosted by the The Canadian Institute on Thursday, February 27 & Friday, February 28, 2025.

On the first day of the conference, Jeff will speak during "Tackling the Low Bidder Challenge: Breakthrough Strategies for Competitive Bidding in Project Procurement". Effectively addressing the low bidder dilemma is an essential skill in the selection of labour, materials, and sub-contractors. The “low bidder must be taken” approach carries risks to timelines, costs, and quality. This session explores strategies to navigate these challenges, offering insights on balancing fairness, competitiveness, and flexibility for resilient bidding decisions.

On the second day of the conference, Glenn will take part in a special presentation titled "National Insights on Prompt Payment and Adjudication", where he will discuss the key changes to the legislation and why those changes were enacted to address pressing issues in the industry. The overhaul of the Ontario Construction Act introduces mandatory annual release of holdbacks and broadens access to adjudication, aiming to ensure timely payments and efficient dispute resolution in the construction industry.

For more information and to register, click here.