Alliance Contract Model Webinar Presented by Bennett Jones
Wednesday February 3, 2021 | 4:00 PM–5:30 PM PST

Alliances have been used with great success overseas to deliver landmark and complex projects. The Alliance model is relatively uncommon in Canada, but there have been a few recent high profile public sector alliance procurements. In the session our panellists will consider the key features of an alliance model and how that model drives performance and achieves outcomes for proponents. They will consider the current state of the construction market in Canada and explain how Alliances might be used in the Canadian context. They will also be able to draw on the lessons learned through the international experience of delivering alliances.

Panellists

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  Charlene Hiller, Partner, Bennett Jones

  Charlene Hiller practices law related to capital projects, construction and infrastructure, procurement and service delivery. Her practice includes environmental matters.

  She also advises on documents, processes and negotiations for construction, supply, services and related contracts and template documents for infrastructure, commercial, industrial and other projects and clients.

  Sectors include transportation, energy, mining and social infrastructure.

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  Julie Whitehead, Partner, MinterEllison

  Julie is an industry leading construction lawyer with more than 20 years' experience providing strategic project delivery and procurement advice for large infrastructure developments for both public and private sector clients. Julie has experience working across all types of project delivery models, with a passion for collaborative contracting, including alliances and early contractor involvement models.

  Throughout her career, Julie has worked with Alliance participants to establish alliances that have successfully delivered projects and services across a range of industries, including in respect of rail and road projects, mine infrastructure, processing facilities and mining services. These projects include delivery of the $2.5bn Western Corridor Recycled Water Scheme (including water pipelines and 3 advanced water treatment plants) and the $2bn Coal Connect Alliance (for delivery of a greenfield rail link between two existing stations).

  Julie enjoys working collaboratively with clients to deliver solutions. Julie is from Brisbane, in Queensland Australia, but has a particular fondness for Canada, having lived in Canada for 6 months many years ago with her husband Ben and their two children.

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  Mark Liedemann, President and CEO, Infrastructure BC

  Mark Liedemann has been part of the executive team at Infrastructure BC since 2016 and took on the role of President and CEO in December 2018. In this role, Mark leads the management team responsible for the planning, procurement and implementation of large and complex infrastructure projects in B.C. and throughout Canada. Key responsibilities include corporate strategy as well as shareholder and stakeholder relations.

  Mark is committed to developing all of his colleagues at Infrastructure BC and fostering their success by establishing a culture that allows for growth and learning in a knowledge-based workplace. Mark is also committed to lifelong learning, models excellence and integrity and expects the same from others.

  Mark joined Infrastructure BC in 2008 coming from PricewaterhouseCoopers. In his nearly 20 years of experience in infrastructure, notable projects include Canada Line, Port Mann Bridge, Fort St. John Hospital, Iqaluit International Airport, and BC Hydro Smart Meter.

  Mark holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Victoria. Mark earned his designation as a CFA Charter holder in 2003.

  Mark’s passions outside of work are fly fishing and playing tennis. Mark is married and has a teenage son.