Taking Construction to the Next Level
Join us for SICA's 24th Annual CCO Workshop
Feb 6th, 2025
The CCO Workshop is a one-day conference hosted by the Southern Interior Construction Association. CCO stands for Contractors, Consultants and [Public] Owners, representing the important relationship that each of the parties brings to the table of a construction project. The CCO Workshops goal is to facilitate open and transparent conversation between all parties in the construction industry. Understanding the obstacles and challenges of the contractors, consultants or owners helps facilitate smoother and more efficient construction projects.
We’re excited to have you join us for this engaging seminar tailored to tackle today’s most pressing challenges and opportunities in the construction industry. Throughout the day, our expert-led sessions will delve into innovative technologies, critical roles, and industry updates that shape how we build for the future. This workshop is designed to equip you with actionable insights and practical tools to enhance your projects and ensure success in a rapidly evolving industry. Let’s build the future together!
Continued Professional Development Credits:
- 2 Gold Seal Credits
- BC Housing Credits
- AIBC LU Credits
Event Info: Helena (778) 721-8441
Date:
February, 6th 2025
7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location:
Coast Capri Hotel
1171 Harvey Ave,
Kelowna, BC V1Y 6E8
The Southern Interior Construction Association (SICA) is a non-profit membership organization representing the construction industry in the southern interior of British Columbia. SICA’s mission is to provide leadership and promote excellence for the benefit of our industry. Members are industry leaders who believe in promoting excellence in everything we do. Together our voice is changing the construction community and helping your business to grow. Join SICA to grow your business today and be a voice for our industry’s future.
SPEAKERS
ATTENDEES
SPONSORS
EXHIBITORS
Schedule
Registration & Breakfast
Welcoming Comments
Clifford Kshyk, CEO – SICA
Session #1
AI in Construction – Managing Benefits and Drawbacks
Chris Palmer, PCL Constructors Inc.
Join us for an insightful session where we will demystify artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI, explaining what it is and isn’t, and exploring the opportunities for this technology in construction. Discover how PCL Construction has approached AI, some of the early lessons learned, and practical advice for how other companies in our industry can get started.
Session #2
Role of the Owner in Ensuring Design Completeness
Graeme Green, Revay and Associates Ltd.
Graeme’s mandates often deal with construction claims where the completeness of an Owner’s design is a fundamental causation issue. The presentation touches on the subject of design completion, and offers options for an Owner to reduce their Project risks due to incomplete design.
Break
Session #3
Prefab and Modular Building Initiatives – Efficient Solutions
Andrew Bowerbank, Cetana Group
Lunch
BCCA Update
Chris Atchison, President – BCCA
Session #4
RFPs: Mistakes to Avoid for Contractor and Owners
Katy Fairley, Industry Standards Practices Consultant
As RFPs rise in popularity as a key procurement tool, it’s essential to recognize the frequent mistakes made by general contractors, trade contractors, and owners in the RFP process. This presentation will provide actionable solutions and best practices to prevent these risks, ensuring a smoother and more effective RFP experience for all parties involved.
Break
Legal Update
What’s New for Your Construction Project? – Recent Developments in the Legal Landscape
Glenn Ackerley, WeirFoulds LLP
This session will cover the latest legal developments and trends affecting the construction industry. Learn what the courts are saying about procurement methods and health and safety requirements, hear what governments are doing to improve legislation to help contractors get paid and settle disputes, and understand the current trends in contracting for projects. This will be a must-not-miss seminar!
Closing Remarks
Networking Reception
Sessions
Session 1: AI in Construction - Managing Benefits and Drawbacks
Session Information
Join us for an insightful session where we will demystify artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI, explaining what it is and isn’t, and exploring the opportunities for this technology in construction. Discover how PCL Construction has approached AI, some of the early lessons learned, and practical advice for how other companies in our industry can get started.
Chris Palmer
Chris palmer - PCL Constructors Inc.
Chris Palmer leads PCL Construction’s Enterprise Intelligence team, overseeing business intelligence, data governance, data integration, and artificial intelligence programs. With two decades of experience implementing and leading technology initiatives in construction, Chris understands the industry’s unique data challenges and the opportunities for emerging technologies like AI to reduce risk and improve efficiency.
Session 2: Role of the Owner in Ensuring Design Completeness
Session Information
Graeme’s mandates often deal with construction claims where the completeness of an Owner’s design is a fundamental causation issue. The presentation touches on the subject of design completion, and offers options for an Owner to reduce their Project risks due to incomplete design.
Graeme Green
Graeme Green - Revay and Associates Ltd.
Graeme Green is the Regional Director [Pacific Region] of Revay & Associates Limited and is a licensed Civil Engineer in BC, Australia and the UK. His team specializes in supporting Owners, Developers, Contractors and Subcontractors in the avoidance of construction claims and their resolution in situations where they cannot be avoided.
Session 3: Prefab and Modular Building Initiatives - Efficient Solutions
Session Information
Andrew Bowerbank
Session 4: RFPs - Mistakes to Avoid for Contractor and Owners
Session Information
As RFPs rise in popularity as a key procurement tool, it’s essential to recognize the frequent mistakes made by general contractors, trade contractors, and owners in the RFP process. This presentation will provide actionable solutions and best practices to prevent these risks, ensuring a smoother and more effective RFP experience for all parties involved.
Katy Fairley
Fairley Strategies
Katy Fairley - Industry Standards Practices Consultant
Katy Fairley is an expert and adviser on topics related to project delivery, construction contracts and procurement best practices. She promotes and advocates for fair, open and transparent construction practices as Industry Standard Practices Consultant for the BC Construction Association (BCCA). Additionally, Katy works with public and private owners to improve project delivery by defining strategies and risk mitigation for procurement and contract administration. Previously, Katy was an owner and vice-president for a diversified general contractor and construction manager in southern BC. She served on the Board of Directors for multiple construction associations at a local, provincial and national level.
To contact Katy:
Cell: 778.350.3444 | katy.fairley@bccassn.com
BCCA Update
Chris Atchison
Chris Atchison - British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA)
Chris is the President of the BC Construction Association (BCCA). He has an extensive background working in the association space with a passion to innovate and drive member value. In addition, Chris has developed an expertise for working collaboratively to ensure optimal results for employers, members, communities, and funders.
Legal Update: What's New for Your Construction Project? - Recent Developments in the Legal Landscape
Session Information
This session will cover the latest legal developments and trends affecting the construction industry. Learn what the courts are saying about procurement methods and health and safety requirements, hear what governments are doing to improve legislation to help contractors get paid and settle disputes, and understand the current trends in contracting for projects. This will be a must-not-miss seminar!
Glenn Ackerley
Glenn Ackerley - WeirFoulds LLP
GLENN W. ACKERLEY is a partner with the law firm of WeirFoulds LLP in Toronto and is chair of the construction law practice group. Glenn fills the role of a “project lawyer”, providing ongoing advice from the start through to completion of a construction project for public and private owners, developers, contractors, subtrades, suppliers, and design consultants. He regularly advises on project structures, construction and consultant contracts, procurement issues, and risk-avoidance strategies. When disputes arise, Glenn acts for clients in construction lien and trust claims, bond claims, and construction deficiency and delay claims. Appreciating the important role played by alternative dispute resolution, Glenn also regularly acts as mediator, arbitrator, and referee.
Glenn is very active in the industry, participating on committees and in working groups, including having served as a member of the Expert Panel’s Advisory Group on changes to Ontario’s Construction Act. Glenn sits on one of the National Advisory Councils of the Canadian Construction Association and is a Past Chair of the Board of the Toronto Construction Association. Glenn sat on the Executive of the Construction and Infrastructure Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association and taught construction law at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Department of Architectural Science for many years. Glenn is a Fellow and currently the Vice-President of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers.
Glenn regularly presents on construction law topics to both industry and legal groups, including seminars at the Ontario General Contractors Association’s Symposiums, the Osgoode Certificate in Construction Law program, and the Admission Course of the Ontario Association of Architects.
Glenn has been recognized as a leading construction law practitioner in the Canadian Legal LEXPERT, Best Lawyers in Canada, and Chambers Canada directories. He has been awarded the Donald P. Giffin, Sr. Construction Industry Achievement Award (TCA), the Jock Tindale Memorial Award for Integrity in the Construction Industry (OGCA), the Manufacturers, Suppliers and Services Award of Recognition (CCA) and both the Chair’s Award and Construction Hard Hat Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Construction Industry (COCA) for his contributions.
Tickets include CCO Workshop, Buffet Breakfast & Lunch plus Networking Reception
Partners, Sponsors & Exhibitors
Title Sponsor
SICA Premium Partner
SICA Partners
CCO Workshop Sponsors
All Sponsorships include 2 Workshop Delegate Tickets.
Title Sponsor
Builders Code
Title Sponsor
Wilson M Beck Insurance Services
Session #1 Sponsor
Session #2 Sponsor
$1500
Session #3 Sponsor
$1500
Session #4 Sponsor
$1500
Reception Sponsor
$1500
Legal Update Sponsor
$1500
Breakfast Sponsor
$1500
Acera Insurance
Lunch Sponsor
Chandos Construction
Morning Coffee Break Sponsor
Afternoon Coffee Break Sponsor
$1200
Stage Décor Sponsor
$1200
Building Builders
Table Decor Sponsor
Kimco
Lanyard Sponsor
Exhibitors
All Exhibit Table Displays include 2 Workshop Delegate Tickets.
STEP / Newcomers
Building Builders
Tailgate Toolkit
EBT
Builders Code
Exhibitors Table
$1500
Exhibitor Table
$1500
Exhibitor Table
$1500
Exhibitor Table
$1500
Exhibitor Table
$1500
Exhibitor Table
$1500
Exhibitor Table
$1500
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Marketing & Communication
(778) 721-8442
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Education Services
(778) 721-8443
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I attend?
You should attend if you are in the construction industry and interested in learning and networking with others engaged in the local construction industry.
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