Workplace Centre for Spiritual and Ethical Development

Ethics for Breakfast presents

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
7:15 - 8:30 am

Ethics &
Leaky Condos

with John Haythorne,
Registered Professional Engineer, Lawyer and Partner, Fraser Milner Casgrain

What role does ethics play in the construction and upkeep of our homes?

All Vancouverites have witnessed leaky condo developments, their exterior walls or roofs soggy and in repair under plastic tarpaulins. Too many unfortunate residents have suffered financial stress, damages and legal hardships when their own condo unit or building fell victim to leaks. What happens when profits and quick monetary returns for construction companies or engineering firms override business ethics?

What legal steps have condo-dwellers taken when contractors or engineers denied responsibility for shoddy work? How can we avoid lawsuits and ensure that companies, contractors and homeowners conduct themselves more ethically?

Join John Haythorne as he shares his stories and experience -- as both a lawyer and registered professional engineer -- in promoting business ethics, while addressing the seamier side of building design and construction.

click here to RSVP -or- phone: 604-685-6560

DATE:            Wednesday, May 13th -- 7:15-8:30 am

LOCATION:     BC Hydro Building
                      333 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver
                      Check-in at Security Desk - Main floor lobby

COST:          Members - $7.00     Non-Members - $10.00
                 (muffins, tea and coffee included)

       click here to RSVP   or  call: 604-685-6560

About Our Speaker:

John Haythorne is a registered professional engineer, lawyer and law firm partner who specializes in construction, engineering and infrastructure. After beginning his career in construction litigation, he now advises owners on legal issues relating to design and construction. He has acted for municipal, healthcare authorities and the Province of B.C.

Haythorne was rated one of the world’s leading lawyers for business for 2006 to 2009 in the Chambers Global guide. He served on the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers from 2000 to 2002 and is a member and former president of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. He is a member of the B.C. Arbitration and Mediation Institute.