PRD modes as a significant lever

In a sector as complex as construction, disputes can quickly stall project momentum and lead to monumental costs. This virtual conference aims to raise awareness among industry stakeholders regarding alternatives to litigation.

Rather than viewing the courtroom as the only recourse, we will explore how Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods—known in Quebec as PRD—act as a strategic lever to protect your operations, budgets, and business relationships.

The goal is to move beyond theory to foster the concrete advancement of prevention methods. We will focus on developing practical, user-friendly tools adapted to on-the-ground realities and applicable across all sectors of Quebec society.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand ADR mechanisms as effective alternatives to the court system.

• Identify strategic levers to prevent the escalation of conflicts in construction projects.

• Acquire practical tools to integrate a culture of amicable settlement within your organization.

• Contribute to the evolution of dispute management practices in Quebec.

Professional Development Speaker

Christian Zarka, Architect, PfMP, PMP

Christian Zarka is an architect and manager renowned for his expertise in architecture, real estate management, and the leadership of complex projects. A graduate of the Université de Montréal and a member of the Ordre des architectes du Québec, he brings over 20 years of experience working with public and parapublic institutional owners. Throughout his career, he has overseen major projects and investment portfolios exceeding $1B.

As Director of Real Estate Management at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, he ensures the integrated management of infrastructure, real estate assets, and the functions that support their performance, sustainability, and evolution, while leading strategic initiatives for the organization's future. His professional journey is characterized by an approach that is simultaneously strategic, rigorous, and collaborative, focused on sustainable asset performance and value creation. An accredited mediator and arbitrator, he also contributes to advancing practices in governance, dialogue, and dispute prevention within the industry.


Kenza EL KHAZRAJI, PMP

Kenza El Khazraji brings nearly 15 years of experience in managing construction projects and teams across the mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, and transportation sectors. Kenza began her career at AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin), where she served as a Project Controller before specializing in construction management. During this time, she strengthened her expertise in project management and controls, claims preparation and arbitration, as well as problem analysis and resolution.

Known for her inclusive and results-oriented leadership, Kenza stands out for her adaptability and resilience. These qualities have enabled her to successfully deliver various complex construction projects while meeting strict deadlines and budgets.

Kenza holds a dual engineering degree from the École nationale supérieure des mines d'Alès (France) and Polytechnique Montréal, as well as a Master’s degree in Management of Technological Projects from Polytechnique Montréal. She is currently completing a Master’s in Dispute Prevention and Resolution at the Université de Sherbrooke. Furthermore, Kenza is an accredited arbitrator and mediator with the Institut de médiation et d’arbitrage du Québec (IMAQ).

Virtual participation and PDU allocation
To ensure fair management of PDU allocation, virtual participants must be logged in no later than 30 minutes after the start of the event. After this time, access will no longer be authorized and no PDUs will be awarded.

Events

No refunds 5 open days or less prior to the event.

Substitution
Substitution of a participant is not permitted except for group registrations.

Cancellation
PMI-Montreal reserves the right to cancel a training program in the event of insufficient registrations. In this case, the full registration fee will be refunded.