COVID-19: Changes to the Construction Contracts and Claims Trends

EIN WMB 400

Feb 25, 2021

In 2020, the global COVID-19 pandemic changed how the BC construction industry does business. Companies had to adapt its practices to minimize the risk of transmission, in order to continue providing much needed economic support for the province.  In this webinar, the speakers will discuss a number of legal issues arisen for contracting parties as a result of these changes and will elaborate on recent trends. Key topics include:

  • Review of coverage recommendation outline
  • CCDC 2 changes
  • GC / Developer controlled Builders Risk & Wrap-up Liability policies / deductibles / warranties
  • Claims trends

Speaker:

  • Rick Ewles, Principal at Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services Inc.
  • Cindy Monforton – Claims Advocate at Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services Inc.
  • Michael MacPherson – Claims Advocate at Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services Inc.

Date & Time:

Tuesday, March 9th, 2021
2:00pm – 3:00pm PST

Price:

  • ECABC/MCABC Members: Free
  • ECABC Non-Members: $25 + GST

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