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:

1. 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

Registration, noting any dietary restrictions. Visa, MasterCard or American Express accepted. For
questions or to register by phone, call Colleen Leliuk at 780 426-3990.