Kennaley on Construction Law

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 techn...

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 Ontar...

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 disput...

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 a...

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 f...

 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 whic...

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 responsi...

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 i...

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 constr...