Norm Streu*

*Norm Streu Law Corporation

Partner

With over twenty-five years of experience, Norm is a sought-after leader in his field.

Biography

For nearly three decades, Norm has been a leader in British Columbia’s construction industry. During this time, Norm has been engaged in many of the largest construction projects undertaken in Western Canada and has helped resolve many of the industry’s most complex disputes.

Norm is the Assistant Chair of Harper Grey’s Construction & Engineering Law Group. Norm practiced construction, infrastructure, and engineering law for over a decade at a major Vancouver law firm where he served as Partner and Construction & Engineering Practice Group Leader. He then took an executive position in the industry, serving as President and Co-Principal of one of Western Canada’s largest construction companies with over 1,200 employees and up to 400 active construction sites across Western Canada and the U.S.  He also spent time as a senior executive with an innovative, modular, sustainable building systems company with operations across Canada and the U.S., served as President of British Columbia’s largest producer of pre-cast concrete products, and currently sits on the Advisory Committee of a major North American producer of mass timber products.

Norm’s industry experience provides him with a unique insight and understanding of his clients’ issues. As a result, he has established a reputation for thinking like a business partner and providing straight-forward, business-focused advice.

Active in the community, Norm has served as Director and Chair of the Vancouver Regional Construction Association, Director of the British Columbia Construction Association, and has contributed regular articles on construction law issues to Business in Vancouver, the Journal of Commerce, and Construction Business for over two decades.

Norm co-authored the Annotated Builders Lien Act of British Columbia published by the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC (CLE) and since 2000 has annually updated a chapter he co-authors in CLE’s British Columbia Builders Lien Practice Manual.

Assistance Team

Denise Parolin

Legal Administrative Assistant

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Expertise
Education
  • University of Toronto, J.D.,1997

  • University of Victoria, B.A. History (Honours), 1994

Bar Admission
  • British Columbia, 1998
Languages spoken
  • English
Experience
Professional Credentials
Leadership
  • Harper Grey Construction & Engineering Law Group, Assistant Chair
  • Vancouver Regional Construction Association, Past Chair
  • British Columbia Construction Association, Past Director
  • Canadian Bar Association, B.C. Branch, Construction Subsection, Chair
  • Continuing Legal Education of B.C.’s 2017 “Tendering Law” course, Course Chair
  • Co-Author with Christopher Hirst “Managing risks in consultant contracts” Published by Construction Business Magazine
  • Co-Author, with David Garner, Christopher Hirst, and Gregory Pun of the “Annotated Builders Lien Act of British Columbia” published by the Continuing Legal Education of BC in three editions.
  • Co-Author since 2000 of annual updates to the “British Columbia Builders Lien Practice Manual”, chapter 2 – “Lien Claimants and How to File a Claim of Lien” published by Continuing Legal Education of B.C.
  • Co-Author with Christopher Hirst “It’s time to prepare for the worst to protect against a downturn” published by Business in Vancouver.
  • Co-Author with Christopher Hirst “Navigating the construction industry’s fierce cost escalation storm” published by Business in Vancouver.
  • Co-Author with Christopher Hirst “Three energy-compliance paths for projects three storeys or under” published by Business in Vancouver.
  • Co-Author with Christopher Hirst “What contractors and owners need to know about changes to the industry-standard contract” published by Business in Vancouver.
  • Co-Author with Christopher Hirst “Legal Specs: The hidden pitfalls of reference clauses in trade contracts” published by Business in Vancouver.
  • Co-Author with Christopher Hirst “Mandatory vaccination may not be an option for construction employers” published by Business in Vancouver.
  • Co-Author with Christopher Hirst “Employers should be aware of their duty to accommodate employees” published by Business in Vancouver.
  • Co-Author with Christopher Hirst “Construction companies should check contracts, insurance for relief from potential pandemic losses” published by Business in Vancouver.
  • Co-Author with Christopher Hirst “Quantum of delay: proving a delay claim is more complex than it may seem” published by Business in Vancouver.
  • Co-Author with Christopher Hirst “B.C. lags behind in push for prompt payment on construction projects” published by Business in Vancouver.
  • Co-Author with Christopher Hirst “The legal risks of green innovation in design and construction” published by Business in Vancouver.
  • Co-Author with Christopher Hirst “Courts guard holdback obligations of Builders Lien Act” published by Business in Vancouver.
  • Continuing Legal Education of B.C.’s 2014 “Tendering Law” courseCourse Chair
  • Continuing Legal Education of BC’s “Construction Law 2009” course – “Delay Claims – Damages, Claims & Proof.”, Presenter
  • Continuing Legal Education of BC’s “Construction Law 2009” course — “Key Lien Time Limits.”, Presenter
  • Continuing Legal Education of BC’s 2009 “Tendering Law” course., Course Chair
  • Continuing Legal Education of BC’s 2009 “Tendering Law” course – “Update on Recent Cases.”, Presenter
  • Continuing Legal Education of BC’s 2009 “Tendering Law” course – “Tendering in the Trade Context.”, Presenter
  • Buildex Vancouver 2008 — “Procurement Fundamentals and Solutions, Does One Size Fit All?”, Presenter
  • Continuing Legal Education of BC’s 2008 “Let’s Talk Construction Law” course — “Builders Lien 2008 Update.”, Presenter
  • Buildex Vancouver 2007 — “The Law of Tendering in 2007.”, Presenter
  • Continuing Legal Education of BC’s 2007 “Tendering Law” course – “Tendering Basics.”Course Chair, Continuing Legal Education of B.C.’s 2007 “Tendering Law” course, Presenter
  • Continuing Legal Education of BC’s 2007 “Construction Law Jeopardy” course – “Construction Law – Experts.”, Presenter
  • Buildex Vancouver 2006 — “Construction Law Update for Architects, Builders, Contractors and Engineers.”, Presenter
  • Continuing Legal Education of BC’s 2006 “Residential Construction & Renovation” course – “Residential Construction & Renovation – The Project Gone Wrong.”, Presenter
  • Buildex Vancouver 2006 — “Construction Law Update for Architects, Builders, Contractors and Engineers.”, Presenter
  • Continuing Legal Education’s “Construction Law 2005” course – “Builders Lien Update 2005.”, Presenter
  • Construct Alberta 2005., Presenter
  • Published “Balancing the Interests of Lien Claimants and Condominium Owners in Builders Lien Actions” (2000), 58 The Advocate 515.
Memberships
  • Law Society of BC, Member
  • Independent Contractors & Business Association of B.C., Member
  • Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch Construction Law Subsection Past Member
  • Surety Association of B.C. Regional Committee, Past Member
  • Road Builders Association of B.C., Past Member
  • Electrical Contractors Association of B.C., Past Member

Recognitions

Recognized as a “Leading Lawyer” in the area of Construction Law by Best Lawyers® in Canada

2026

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Norm Streu co-authors article published by Construction Business Magazine
Norm Streu co-authors article published by Construction Business Magazine Norm Streu co-authors article published by Construction Business Magazine
Norm Streu included in Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure 2026
Norm Streu included in Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure 2026 Norm Streu included in Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure 2026
24 Harper Grey lawyers recognized as “Leading Practitioners” by Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory 2026
24 Harper Grey lawyers recognized as “Leading Practitioners” by Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory 2026
Norm Streu co-authors article titled “Contractors Face Higher Risk on Projects”
Norm Streu co-authors article titled “Contractors Face Higher Risk on Projects” Norm Streu co-authors article titled “Contractors Face Higher Risk on Projects”
Norm Streu joins Harper Grey Partnership
Norm Streu joins Harper Grey Partnership Norm Streu joins Harper Grey Partnership
Norm Streu appointed Chair of the Kalesnikoff Advisory Board
Norm Streu appointed Chair of the Kalesnikoff Advisory Board Norm Streu appointed Chair of the Kalesnikoff Advisory Board
Norm Streu co-authors “Professional Service Contract Drafting Tips” for Construction Business Magazine
Norm Streu co-authors “Professional Service Contract Drafting Tips” for Construction Business Magazine Norm Streu co-authors “Professional Service Contract Drafting Tips” for Construction Business Magazine
Six Harper Grey Construction and Engineering Lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers Canada® 2026
Six Harper Grey Construction and Engineering Lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers Canada® 2026
Harper Grey receives 80 rankings from Best Lawyers Canada 2026
Harper Grey receives 80 rankings from Best Lawyers Canada 2026
Norm Streu continues 25 years of contribution to the British Columbia Builders Liens Practice Manual
Norm Streu continues 25 years of contribution to the British Columbia Builders Liens Practice Manual Norm Streu continues 25 years of contribution to the British Columbia Builders Liens Practice Manual
Norm Streu co-authors “Construction Challenges in 2025” for Construction Business magazine
Norm Streu co-authors “Construction Challenges in 2025” for Construction Business magazine Norm Streu co-authors “Construction Challenges in 2025” for Construction Business magazine
Norm Streu Article Published by Lexpert on recent Builders Lien Court Decision
Norm Streu Article Published by Lexpert on recent Builders Lien Court Decision Norm Streu Article Published by Lexpert on recent Builders Lien Court Decision Norm Streu Article Published by Lexpert on recent Builders Lien Court Decision
Norm Streu co-authors article published by Business in Vancouver discussing challenges posed by U.S. tariffs
Norm Streu co-authors article published by Business in Vancouver discussing challenges posed by U.S. tariffs Norm Streu co-authors article published by Business in Vancouver discussing challenges posed by U.S. tariffs
Norm Streu co-authors, “Opinion: Construction claims can be derailed by ‘grumbling’ emails” published by Business in Vancouver
Norm Streu co-authors, “Opinion: Construction claims can be derailed by ‘grumbling’ emails” published by Business in Vancouver Norm Streu co-authors, “Opinion: Construction claims can be derailed by ‘grumbling’ emails” published by Business in Vancouver
Norm Streu co-authors column published in Business in Vancouver
Norm Streu co-authors column published in Business in Vancouver Norm Streu co-authors column published in Business in Vancouver
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