Building Insight

Join us in "2026 Construction Act Amendments: Transition and Timing Issues" where Brendan Bowles, Partner, is joined by Neal Altman, Partner, and Benjamin Sasges, Associate, for a discussion on the latest amendments to the Construction Act. In this episode, Brendan, Neal, and Benjamin discuss the transition and timing issues regarding the new 2026 amendments. For more information, please visit our...

Join us in "2026 Construction Act Amendments: Mandatory Annual Release of Holdback" where Rachel Fielding, Associate, is joined by Jacob Jones, Associate, for a discussion on the latest amendments to the Construction Act. In this episode, Rachel and Jacob discuss the mandatory release of annual holdback that is mandated by the new 2026 amendments. For more information, please visit our website at...

Join us for "Delay and Disruption Claims in Canada: A Conversation with Michael Valo" where Jacob McClelland, Partner, is joined by Michael Valo, Partner and author of Delay and Disruption Claims in Canada, for a discussion on Michael's new book. In this episode, Jacob and Michael discuss what lawyers and industry professionals can expect to gain from Michael's new book, and provide an overview of...

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...

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 Ca...

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 decis...

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...

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 soci...

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 soci...

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 Governm...

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 Governm...

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 mo...

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 mo...

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.co...

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.co...

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,...

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,...

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 recommenda...

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 recommenda...

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.glahol...

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.glahol...

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 On...

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 On...

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 informati...

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 informati...