Managing Risk in Construction Contracts Conference

Practical strategies to mitigate risk throughout the life of your construction project

EDMONTON, Oct. 22, 2013 /CNW/ - The Canadian Institute will be hosting their 6^th Annual Managing Risk in Construction Contracts Conference on November 26-27, 2013 in Edmonton. This refreshed and informative conference will provide senior executives, owners, contractors, sub-tractor companies, project managers, construction managers and many other professionals with guidance, strategies and practical tools to mitigate risk at all stages of the construction project process.

The 2013 program features dynamic panel discussions strategically designed to create dialogue among all stakeholders in the construction process and propose solutions to some of the tough issues in construction contracts. Delegates will gain an array of unique and useful strategies which will help protect their organizations and most importantly maximize profits. Key topics include:  navigating complex contractual relationships, current change order terms and processes, how to mitigate risk, how to manage current labour issues and much more

Learn from experts representing Graham Group of Companies, Hatch Ltd, Peter Kiewit Infrastructure Co, Stantec Consulting Ltd., Suncor Energy and more. Plus, hear from:

• Todd Hirsch, Chief Economist from ATB Financial
• Patricia Morrison, partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
• William J. Kenny, partner at Miller Thompson LLP
• Stephen Revay, Vice President of Western Region Revay and Associates Ltd

Conference Title:	Managing Risk in Construction & Contracts
Date:	November 26-27, 2013
Location:	Edmonton, Alberta
Website:	www.Canadianinstitute.com/Contracts

Media passes are issued at the discretion of The Canadian Institute and must be arranged in advance. Passes require two business days to process. Media can register in advance. For media accreditation contact: Jessika Hunt, 416-927-0718 Ext. 7324 or [email protected].

About The Canadian Institute

For over 25 years, The Canadian Institute's conferences, summits and executive briefings have provided the business intelligence that Canadian decision makers need to respond to challenges and opportunities both here at home, and around the world.  The Canadian Institute operates as a think tank, monitoring trends and developments in all major industry sectors, in the law, and in public policy, with a view to providing information on the leading edge.  For more information, visit www.CanadianInstitute.com.

SOURCE: Canadian Institute

Jessika Hunt, CI Energy Group
1-877-927-7936 Ext. 7324
[email protected]