Calgary Branch Luncheon
Calgary Branch AGM

Topic: Infrastructure Development Challenges in North America

The International Energy Agency estimates a $6.1 trillion North American energy supply infrastructure investment requirement over 2010 - 2035. However, energy sector infrastructure development has slowed or stalled, and was rated D+ in the ASCE Report Card on American Infrastructure. Key development issues include public concerns and fears, inefficient regulatory processes, legal challenges, and shortages of qualified engineering professionals.

Register online or contact the Calgary APEGGA Office (403)262-7714

Special Meals are available with advance notice only. Please request when ordering tickets

Calgary Branch Nominations

CALGARY BRANCH LUNCHEON
2011/2012 SPONSORS

Funding for Business R&D — Important Role of Engineers In Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED)

The Scientific Research and Experimental Development program is Canada's single largest source of funding for business R&D performed in Canada. It also accompanied a fully refundable incentive available in the Province of Alberta, further reducing the after-tax cost of SR&ED performed in this province. The SR&ED program is complex, with both tax and science components contributing to its eligibility, the submission process and the calculation of the benefit. This session is designed to provide an overview of the program rules, and some guidance to engineers and (geo)scientists to familiarize them with not only how the submission process works, but also what they can do to expedite this process and improve the documentation supporting SR&ED claim.

Pre-Registration and advance payments are required. Seating is limited and registrations will be dealt with on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Register online or contact the Calgary APEGGA Office (403)262-7714 noting any dietary restrictions. The Calgary Branch accepts Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.

Engineers and the Law

This Miller Thomson LLP seminar will provide an analysis of a number of legal issues pertinent to today's engineering practice:

A. Engineer's Liability and Insurance Issues

This review will address the common risks of potential liability arising out of the engineering practice and means by which to limit your exposure, including:

1. Practice pointers and pitfalls;
2. Contractual protections; and
3. The insurance backstop.

B. Construction and Design Contract Terms and their Effect

Whether in the role of an owner's consultant, design engineer or contractor, our obligations and responsibilities on the construction project are governed by a variety of contracts. Knowing the common provisions of these design or construction contracts, and their intended and practical impact on our practices, is essential in order to deliver proper services for our clients and minimize risk.

C. The Bidding and Tender Morass

Current issues concerning the law of tender will also be addressed including:

1. The Contract A and Contract B Setting — A Review of the Implied Obligations
2. The Non-Compliant Bid Trap
3. Protecting the Owner: Excluding Obligations in Contract A and B — The Tercon Contractors' View
4. Do you want a Contract A?— Tenders vs. Requests for Proposal
5. The Bid Evaluation Process

Register online or contact the Calgary APEGGA Office (403)262-7714 noting any dietary restrictions. The Calgary Branch accepts Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.