Thursday, April 9, 2026
Presented by: Rick Boates – Chairman at Unitech Construction Management
Meeting registration – Limited spots available
1 AIBC approved LU

Activity Summary:
This learning activity examines collaborative construction delivery methods, with a focus on Construction Management (CM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). The session explores how traditional procurement models and risk-transfer approaches contribute to conflict and reduced project value, and contrasts these with collaborative models that emphasize early team involvement, transparency, and shared risk. Drawing on Lean Construction principles, the presentation outlines how project delivery structure, contractual relationships, and team behaviours influence project outcomes, and identifies strategies to reduce conflict and improve overall performance.

Objectives:

By the end of this learning activity, participants will be able to:

1. Compare Construction Management (CM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) models, including differences in contractual structure, team integration, and risk allocation.
2. Evaluate how procurement strategies and project delivery methods influence collaboration, conflict, and overall project performance.
3. Apply Lean Construction principles to identify and reduce sources of conflict in construction projects, including strategies related to early team involvement, transparency, and shared risk.

Presenter:

Rick Boates

Rick Boates has over 50 years of construction industry experience, including 14 years in design consulting and 38 years as a building innovator and contractor. He is the Founder and Visionary of Unitech Construction Management Ltd., with extensive experience delivering, education, healthcare and other complex public and private projects. Rick is actively involved in industry organizations, including The Alternative Board and the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), as well as participating in the Lean Construction Institute, Center for Innovation and Small Giants communities. He brings practical expertise in construction management and collaborative project delivery.

LOCATION:

Hotel Le Soleil
567 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC

AGENDA:       
Lunch served at 11:30 a.m.
Introductions and presentation at 12 p.m.
Networking and questions until 1:30 p.m.

COST:    
$45 for CSC members
$55 for non-members

PARKING
Parking is available on site

SKYTRAIN
Burrard Skytrain Station is within a three-minute walking distance

REGISTRATION
Register through Karelo
ONLINE REGISTRATION 

Questions? Contact Vancouver Chapter Director, John Alley at john.alley@cbpmail.net