Mark Holland discussed The serious consequences of a construction contract having prohibited retention money clauses. in Stevensons Structural Engineers v McMillan & Lockwood Helen Macfarlane How long is your Longstop? in Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner v WCC Jonathan Forsey spoke on Problem Producer Statements potential penalty path. in Solicitor-General's Reference
Webinar recording (courtesy of Duncan Cotterill), presentation and CPD record sheets in Members Only Area
SCL was privileged to have the project team who were charged with the Taparahi rebuild project after the road collapsed during the North Island’s major storm event in January 2023 discuss various aspects of the bridge build. It was truly a collaborative project with an unwavering commitment to deliver. How they did so as quickly as possible with no compromises on safety or quality. Procurement and contract terms and designing and constructing at the same time was also discussed.
Livestream recording (courtesy of Hesketh Henry), presentation and CPD record sheets in Members Only Area
Entry was available to persons who have an interest in construction law and who, as at 31 October 2024, were New Zealand residents and:
11 November 2024 - entry now closed
25 November 2024 - approval of topics and eligibility
31 March 2025 - Essays to be received
2024 essay prize winners Sean Gourley and Daniel Maier-Gant's essays, together with previous years' winners essays published to the members only area.
discuss The Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill.
15 May Auckland 20 May Wellington 21 May Christchurch 21 May livestream from Chch courtesy of Rawlinsons
Flyer introducing our speakers and their presentation
site tours, conference plenary, 20th Anniversary dinner
AGM and Conference plenary
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The serious consequences of a construction contract having prohibited retention money clauses. Stevensons Structural Engineers 1978 Limited (In liq) v McMillan & Lockwood (PN) Limited
How long is your Longstop? Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner Limited v Wellington City Council
Problem Producer Statements potential penalty path Solicitor-General's Reference (No 1 of 2022)
Flyer introducing our presenters and the construction law caselaw
Webinar recording (courtesy Duncan Cotterill), presentations and CPD attendance in members only
State Highway 25A Taparahi rebuild project after the road collapsed during the North Island’s major storm event in January 2023
Flyer introducing our discussion and panellists
Livestream recording (courtesy Hesketh Henry) and CPD attendance in members only
Livestream recording (courtesy of Chapman Tripp) and CPD attendance in members only area
2024 Members Only Area for meetings and presentations
2023 Members Only Area for meetings and presentations
2022 Members Only Area for meetings and presentations
2021 Members Only Area for meetings and presentations
2020 Members Only Area for meetings and presentations
2019 Members Only Area for meetings and presentations
How “design, bid, build” procurement undermines the use of digital replicas
Judges’ citation: The judges commend the winning essay as a well-researched and structured exploration of an interesting and current topic.
Sharpening the Time Bar: Aligning time bar consequences for better enforcement
Judges’ citation: The judges praise the second place winner for their innovation. The author identifies a driver of disputes and uncertainty in the sector and proposes a drafting solution.
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2019 conference delegates
Transmission Gully site visit
Christchurch Town Hall site visit
The Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct site visit
2021: SCL(NZ) was proud to host the 9th International Society of Construction Law 'Building for Change' Conference
4-5 November 2021
Virtual (due to Covid-19 restrictions international and domestic NZ travel was prohibited), Auckland, New Zealand
9th International Conference Papers and recording
2019: Fundamentals of Construction Law – the project lifecycle - Auckland conference papers
23 July 2019 (preceded by SCL AGM)
Level 5 Lounge, North Stand, Eden Park, Auckland.
This conference covered themed project lifecycle stages of a construction project, from procurement, insurance, performance, to termination and resolving disputes.
2017: Identifying and Managing Obligations, Wellington - Wellington conference papers
15 June 2017: Site Tour - Transmission Gully
16 June 2017: Conference at Te Papa, Wellington (keynote Richard Wilmot-Smith QC of 39 Essex Chambers, London)
2015 : Best Practice Procurement and Contracting in NZ Construction & Infrastructure - Christchurch conference papers
13 August 2015 : City Tour- Key Projects in the Christchurch City Rebuild (photos above)
14 August 2015 : Conference at The Chateau on the Park (photos below)
2014 : When the Contract Gets Dirty – applying the contract to on-site reality - Auckland conference papers
2012 : Construction Law Core Skills Seminar, Fundamental Topics in Construction Law presented by Leading Industry Practitioners - Auckland conference papers