Kenneth Stiles Advisory, PLLC
With degrees in economics, engineering, and the law, and with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, Matthew advises clients on all aspects of construction project delivery, from drafting and negotiating contracts, to contract administration and the avoidance and resolution of disputes.
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Before leaving Canada in 2014 to obtain a law degree in America, Matthew worked as an engineer for Peter Kiewit Sons, one of North America’s leading international general contractors. Matthew worked on some of the largest projects in the world, from a hydroelectric power plant project in Ontario, to an iron mine infrastructure development project in Newfoundland and Labrador, to several oil sands development projects in Northern Alberta.
Matthew has contributed to the resolution of a wide range of disputes, from payment bond claims on small building construction projects in Charlotte, North Carolina, to complex delay and disruption claims on over $100M transportation projects in Toronto, Ontario.
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Matthew relies upon his knowledge and practical experience to advise engineers, architects, developers, contractors, consultants and others operating in all areas of the construction industry.
Writing Projects
In the 1930s Lev Vygotsky wrote extensively on the connection between language and cognition, and in particular oral language (speech) and learning. The implication of Vygotsky's observations for learning by teaching would appear to be direct, "The one who does the talking, does the learning," which may best summarize the main point: students learn by teaching their peers.