This podcast is on a variety of timely issues and topics related to construction and construction law in Ontario. Our goal is to provide focused and practical information and to conclude each session in an hour, with additional time then set aside for questions and discussion for those that want to stay behind. We hope you give us a listen!

]]>www.kennaley.caRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 25 Apr 2026 20:40:34 GMTFri, 17 Apr 2026 21:17:51 GMT60Kennaley Construction Law<p>This podcast is on a variety of timely issues and topics related to construction and construction law in Ontario. Our goal is to provide focused and practical information and to conclude each session in an hour, with additional time then set aside for questions and discussion for those that want to stay behind. We hope you give us a listen!</p>episodicKennaley Construction Lawrprestayko@kennaley.canoIn this episode, we will discuss our extensive experience with adjudication of construction contracts in Ontario. We will walk you through the actual adjudication process, every step of the way, highlighting the importance of preparation prior to commencing an adjudication, selecting the correct adjudicator for a specific dispute, the practical realities of using the ODACC portal, and what to do if the adjudication appears to be “going south”. We will provide you with our lived experience, amusing anecdotes, and the pitfalls to avoid when participating in the adjudication process.

]]>c4f17487-dd56-4a6e-a363-2ec87aa6423bTue, 21 Apr 2026 17:56:27 GMT<p>In this episode, we will discuss our extensive experience with adjudication of construction contracts in Ontario. We will walk you through the actual adjudication process, every step of the way, highlighting the importance of preparation prior to commencing an adjudication, selecting the correct adjudicator for a specific dispute, the practical realities of using the ODACC portal, and what to do if the adjudication appears to be “going south”. We will provide you with our lived experience, amusing anecdotes, and the pitfalls to avoid when participating in the adjudication process. </p>no01:31:52Adjudication of Construction Disputes – Our Experience, the Process, and the PitfallsfullIn Ontario, services and materials are considered lienable if same are supplied to an "improvement”. This might include any alteration, addition, capital repair, demolition, or construction on the land or premises. This broad scope encompasses on-site and off-site services, building materials, and equipment rentals, provided they are necessary for the project's completion and benefiting all construction parties. However, sometimes works performed by a contractor, subcontractor or supplier may not qualify under the Construction Act, or adjacent case law, as being “lienable” work. In this episode, lawyers from Kennaley Construction Law will address this issue and explore the nuances.

]]>d1692d25-1586-4201-9369-9dca85b49f12Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:21:18 GMT<p>In Ontario, services and materials are considered lienable if same are supplied to an "improvement”. This might include any alteration, addition, capital repair, demolition, or construction on the land or premises. This broad scope encompasses on-site and off-site services, building materials, and equipment rentals, provided they are necessary for the project's completion and benefiting all construction parties. However, sometimes works performed by a contractor, subcontractor or supplier may not qualify under the Construction Act, or adjacent case law, as being “lienable” work. In this episode, lawyers from Kennaley Construction Law will address this issue and explore the nuances.</p>no01:14:22To Lien or Not to Lien: What Qualifies as Lienable Workfull