b'2021 CONFERENCEinterest. It also provided a chat function for interaction between the attendees and speakers and a feature that allowed networking between members.BUILDING FORWARDThe theme for the 2021 Conference was Building Forward: Industry Changes, Are You? According to Schneider, The theme chosen by our conference committee reflected the need for members to be aware that industry change is still moving forward despite the pandemic. Keeping abreast of change was simply good for business. TheThe E-Bonds and Surety Bonds panel, presented by CapriCMW Insurance.theme was also in sync with SICAs mission, bringing members together and facilitating collaborative discussion where members learn from one another and improve the industry for all members.The half-day conference opened with a main stage panel discussion entitled Building Relationships with Jason Paige (Acres Enterprises), Andrew Stringer (Falcon Engineering), Lucas Miller (Interior Health) and moderator Katy Fairley(Fairly Strategies).The opening session led into three Our collaborative team of lawyersbreakout sessions:-E-Bonds and Surety Bonds, presentedprovide solicitor and litigation services by CapriCMW Insurance, provided aon a broad range of projects refresher on these types of bonds and what is happening in the market andfrom concept to completion,industry that could impact bonding.-Builders Lien Act and Contracts,through dispute resolution and beyond, presented by Pihl Law Corp., lookeddrawing from our extensive at the Act in regards to holdbacks and how it impacts projects, as well asexperience in local government,construction contract pitfalls, disputes and the importance of engineering, construction, procurement,proper documentation.commercial real estate development,- WorkSafeBCs Approach to COVID-19 reviewed the need toplanning, insurance, and commercial law.regularly update safety plans and address risks, as well as to involve workers in the process. The session also covered COVID-19-related consultationsand inspections.The closing session was a legal updatewww.civiclegal.capresented by David Volk of Jenkins Marzban Logan LLP, which looked at aT604 639 3639|Einfo@civiclegal.cagroup of actual construction legal cases and710 - 900 West Hastings St. the importance of understanding the legalVancouver, BC, V6C 1E5principles surrounding these cases. @CivicLegalThe challenge the virtual platform presented was figuring out how to create a similar SICA CONSTRUCTION REVIEWFall 202141Civic Ad-2 - Winter 2019 SICA- mag.indd 1 2019-08-09 1:17 PM'