Managing Risk at Ground Level: Perspectives on Geotechnical Investigations

• 5:30 PM – Student Poster Presentation, Cocktails and Socializing
• 6:30 PM – Dinner
• 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Presentations
• 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Q&A

Geotechnical investigations require engineering judgment amidst uncertainty and significant legal responsibility for all construction industry players. This presentation will explore how subsurface uncertainty is identified, allocated, communicated, and ultimately managed. Geotechnical investigations interplay with contractual risk allocation in a way that is important for all geotechnical engineers to understand regardless of whether they work for a contractor, consultant or owner. Drawing on practical project experience from an engineering and dispute resolution perspectives, the presentation will examine common failure points in geotechnical investigations, such as scope definition, data interpretation and reporting language for reliance by owners and contractors. Attendees will gain insight into recurring themes in geotechnical disputes, with some practical examples.

Our speaker is Aaron Grossman who has training and experience in engineering and law. His practice focuses on litigating disputes within the construction, infrastructure and real estate sectors. Aaron excels in highly technical cases which require expert evidence. He can speak the same language as engineering and construction professionals, providing efficient and successful representation for his clients from the outset of a matter through to trial. Aaron is experienced in resolving complicated engineering and construction by negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. Clients look to Aaron for his strategic and practical advice to resolve their technical legal disputes in the courtroom and the boardroom. Aaron is an active member of the Construction Bar, including The Advocates’ Society’s Construction Law Practice Group. He has been recognized by leading legal ranking guides including Chambers Canada, Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure, Legal 500 Canada, and Best Lawyers in Canada.

Notes:

• All attendees are eligible for 1.5 hours of PEO Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.
• Tickets are sold based on first come first served.
• There is a maximum of 10 tickets available for students.
• No refund is possible from 48 hours to the start of the event.

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Host or Publisher Canadian Geotechnical Society - Southern Ontario Section