(photo Aklnd meeting 20June2024: LtoR)
recording (courtesy Chapman Tripp) posted to members only area
CPD attendance record sheets posted to members only area
Flyer introducing our panellists and their discussion
(photo Chch meeting 14May2024: LtoR)
presentation slides and recording (courtesy Hesketh Henry) posted to members only area
Flyer introducing our speakers and their discussion
The SCL New Zealand’s essay prize is modelled on essay prizes offered by other Societies of Construction Law, such as the Hudson Prize offered by the UK Society. The competition is designed to encourage an interest in construction law amongst undergraduate or recently graduated students and is open to those who have graduated within the last 5 years.
entry now closed 2 April 2024 Essays to be received 24 July 2024 Prize Winners announced at the Society's AGM held in conjunction with the Annual Dinner
Conditions of entry and all competition information
Congratulations to our 2023 winners George Sabonadière and Oscar Ji who presented their essays during August. Visit our members only area for their essays and presentations
The Society of Construction Law Annual General Meeting followed by the SCL Annual Dinner with interlude by Dave Barr - Classic Comedy Bar
We hope you can join the SCL Council, Dave and your fellow members for a convivial, fun and enjoyable evening.
AGM: 5:30pm for 6:00pm to 7:15pm includes networking over drinks and canapes (free for members, you can attend the AGM and not the optional dinner)
Annual Dinner: 7:30pm until 11:00pm (optional) Members: $100 Non-Members: $160
The Fable Hotel, 58-60 Queen Street, Auckland CBD 1010
Register here for the AGM and Annual Dinner
Download AGM & Annual Dinner flyer with all information
Panellists
Flyer introducing our panellists and more detail about their discussion
Livestream recording (courtesy of Chapman Tripp) and CPD attendance in members only area
Flyer introducing our speakers and their discussion in more detail
Livestream recording (courtesy Hesketh Henry) and presentation, CPD attendance sheets now in members only area
discussed construction law caselaw which covered various aspects of construction law
Flyer introducing our speakers and their caselaw
Livestream recording (courtesy Chapman Tripp) and presentations, CPD attendance sheet now in members only area
Flyer introducing our speakers and their topic
Livestream recording (courtesy Lane Neave) and presentation, CPD attendance sheets now in members only area
a summary of the key changes, and how it may change construction contracting practices in NZ
Flyer introducing our panellists and discussion Wgtn Flyer
Livestream recording (courtesy Dentons), presentation and CPD record sheets now in members only area
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
Regulation and the Race for Robots - Opportunities and regulatory challenges in adopting smart construction robots in New Zealand
Inflation in the construction industry: is a cost fluctuation clause the right solution?
Essays published in Members Only Area
Visit our Become a Member page for membership benefits, application form and subscription information
SLC(NZ) members can access these papers on the SCL(Intl) website.
Need help accessing the members area of SLC(Intl)?
Contact SCL(NZ) Manager Melanie Whittaker
The New Zealand Society maintains ties with its sister societies in other parts of the world so that members are kept up-to-date about news and upcoming events in the construction industry in those jurisdictions.
New Zealand members have access to papers published on the SCL(International) website.
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