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.

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.

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 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

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.

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 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.