CONSTRUCTION LAW: Liquidated Damages - Avoiding Costly Mistakes
Understand and manage these high-stakes contract clauses.
Description
Liquidated damages are common in construction contracts, but if not properly understood, they can lead to unexpected costs and disputes. This session explains the difference between enforceable liquidated damages and penalties (which courts won’t uphold). Learn how to evaluate these clauses during contract reviews, negotiate fair amounts, and protect yourself if delays occur. We’ll also look at common pitfalls that can make a clause unenforceable. Leave with practical strategies to confidently handle contracts that include liquidated damages.
Intended Audience
- Management
- Owners
- Procurement professionals
- Project Managers
- Supervisors
- Support staff
Presenter
Bailey Harris, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP
Related Info
WCA Cancellation Policy
WCA will provide a full refund or education credit equal to the amount paid for the course if registration is cancelled two (2) full business days prior to the course start date. Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within two (2) full business days of the course start date and there will be no transfers to future course dates.
Complimentary substitution of another member of your company/team is welcome right up until the course start time for no additional fee. Please email us at wcaeducation@winnipegconstruction.ca if you require a substitution.