Event Details

Succession in the construction industry

Time: 1:00 p.m. EST
Date: November 6, 2013
Speakers: Paul Coleman - Partner, Paul Gibel - Partner

Details: Turning over the management or ownership of a construction or real estate business is critical for a successful transition. During this session, our succession professionals will discuss how your company can devise and implement a plan for transferring company ownership while effectively maintaining continuity of operations.

Construction fraud in Canada and abroad

Time: 1:00 p.m. EST
Date: November 14, 2013
Speakers: David Malamed - Partner, Caroline Hillyard - Senior Manager

Details: Risk and losses due to construction fraud can be substantial. Based on our whitepaper and newly released international report, we will examine the fraud landscape in the construction and real estate industry, outlining the top 10 fraud schemes. We’ll also discuss the importance of being aware of these fraud schemes, how to mitigate risk, and some of the negative consequences of fraud.

Purchasing commercial real estate in the US. Is the time now?

Time: 1:00 p.m. EST
Date: November 21, 2013
Speakers: Jim Creaser - Partner, Dan Lundenberg - Partner, Tina Korovilas

Details: Whether you currently own property in the US or are considering a purchase, there are several tax consideration and issues you need to be aware of. Our tax advisers will walk you through these considerations, which include structuring alternatives, direct personal ownership, Canadian corporate ownership; US tax considerations and capitalizing structures.