Building Insight

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Apr 2026

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Building Insight is Canada’s first construction law podcast, created by the lawyers at Glaholt Bowles LLP. Building Insight features episodes on new legislation, case law, interviews with key figures in the construction industry, and more. The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

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April 2, 202628 min

Episode 41: Delay and Disruption Claims in Canada: A Conversation with Michael Valo

Join us for "Delay and Disruption Claims in Canada: A Conversation with Michael Valo" where Jacob McClelland, Partner, is joined by Michael Valo, Partner and author of Delay and Disruption Claims in Canada, for a discussion on Michael's new book. In this episode, Jacob and Michael discuss what lawyers and industry professionals can expect to gain from Michael's new book, and provide an overview of the fundamentals of delay and disruption claims in Canada.

July 30, 202435 min

Episode 40: Student Success, Insights from our Summer and Articling Students

Join us for "Student Success, Insights from our Summer and Articling Students" where Robyn Jeffries, Summer Student, is joined by Justin Lyon, Summer Student, and Jacob Jones, Associate, for a discussion on all things Student Recruitment. In this episode, Robyn, Justin and Jacob discuss how to navigate the Toronto recruitment cycles and share their advice on how to succeed as a Student-at-Law.For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com. The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

March 8, 202434 min

Episode 39: Careers in Construction Law: From Private Practice to In-House Counsel

Join us in "Careers in Construction Law: From Private Practice to In-House Counsel" where Katie McGurk, Associate, joins Barbara Capes, General Counsel at Kiewit Canada Inc., and Caitlin Steven, Legal Counsel & Contracts Manager at Chandos Construction, for a discussion on working as in-house counsel in the construction industry. In this International Women's Day episode, Katie, Barbara and Caitlin discuss the transition from private practice to working in-house, and how we can entice more female lawyers to pursue careers in construction law.For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com. The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

January 22, 202414 min

Episode 38: Adjudicating the Future: Trends and Insights in Construction Dispute Resolutions in 2023 (Where we are and where we are going)

Join us in "Adjudicating the Future" where we dissect the intricacies of construction adjudications through the lens of the recent ODACC annual reports. Lena Wang, Partner, and Amir Ghoreshi, Associate, review and discuss the statistics, trends, and key takeaways from these reports against the backdrop of an increase in popularity of Construction Act adjudications and recent noteworthy court decisions that are shaping the adjudication landscape. This podcast is intended to provide listeners a well-rounded perspective on the industry's evolution.For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com.The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

April 19, 202343 min

Episode 37: Bankruptcy and Insolvency in Construction

Brendan Bowles, Partner, Markus Rotterdam, Director of Research, and Megan Zanette, Articling Student, discuss recent developments in Ontario case law surrounding bankruptcy and insolvency in the construction industry.For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com.The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

June 20, 202245 min

Episode 36: 2022 Annotated Construction Act and Conduct of Lien, Trust and Adjudication Proceedings

Partners, Brendan Bowles and Lena Wang, and Director of Research, Markus Rotterdam, discuss the 2022 Annotated Construction Act and Conduct of Lien, Trust and Adjudication Proceedings texts available from Thomson Reuters Canada Limited. Key updates to the books are discussed and commentary on their development is given.This podcast was recorded remotely in adherence with Glaholt Bowles LLP’s social distancing policy and recommendations from the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada.For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com.The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

May 23, 202238 min

Episode 35: Construction Prompt Payment and Adjudication in Canada

John Paul Ventrella, Partner, and Matthew DiBerardino, Articling Student, discuss some key considerations regarding the conduct of a construction adjudication in Ontario and the status of prompt payment and adjudication legislation in other Canadian jurisdictions.This podcast was recorded remotely in adherence with Glaholt Bowles LLP’s social distancing policy and recommendations from the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada.For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com.The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

March 27, 202227 min

Episode 34: Considerations and Best Practices when Entering into a Building Contract

Associates, Patricia Joseph, Jackie van Leeuwen and Myles Rosenthal, reflect on construction contracts, including a discussion of some pragmatic considerations that are relevant before and during contract performance.This podcast was recorded remotely in adherence with Glaholt Bowles LLP’s social distancing policy and recommendations from the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada.For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com.The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

January 6, 202230 min

Episode 33: Sustainable Construction

Michael Valo, Partner, and Markus Rotterdam, Director of Research, discuss sustainability in construction and legal issues related to green building standards.This podcast was recorded remotely in adherence with Glaholt Bowles LLP’s social distancing policy and recommendations from the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada.For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com.The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.

December 1, 202137 min

Episode 32: Bidding and Tendering: Recent Developments in the Law

Neal Altman and Brandon Keshen, associates, discuss recent developments in the law of bidding and tendering. This podcast discusses the terms of tender calls, including discretion and reprisal clauses.This podcast was recorded remotely in adherence with Glaholt Bowles LLP’s social distancing policy and recommendations from the Government of Ontario and Government of Canada.For more information, please visit our website at www.glaholt.com.The information and views expressed in this podcast are for information purposes only, are not intended to provide legal advice, and do not create a lawyer client relationship. For specific advice, please contact us.