discusses quantum meruits and important aspects of how the law of restitution may apply with respect to payment for building work undertaken in Australasia
11 October - Christchurch 12 October - Wellington 12 October - webinar 13 October - Auckland
all sessions 5:30pm for 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey
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Anyone who wishes to present to the Society of Construction Law on a construction law related topic is invited to email the Secretary, Jonathan Forsey, indicating their interest in presenting and summarising their proposed presentation topic. Jonathan Forsey Secretary Society of Construction Law New Zealand
presented their research into the use of arbitration in New Zealand and discussed the implications for dispute resolution in the construction sector
Presentation and Survey Report, CPD Attendance in Members Only Area
SCL essay prize winners presented their essays
I See a Red Door and I Want it Painted Black: Disruption, Force Majeure and NZS3910
The Missing Piece? The case for mandating Dispute Resolution Boards for major public infrastructure projects in NZ
Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland and streamed online (hosted by Hesketh Henry)
Essays, presentations, recording and CPD Attendance in Members Only Area
Presentations, recording & CPD Attendance in Members Only Area
Surviving sudden death – When is a payment claim arguably invalid? presented by Sam Holden and Ron Qin
Squeaky clean payment schedules presented by Glen Holm-Hansen and Alice Eager
Presentations, recording (hosted by Chapman Tripp) and CPD Attendance in the Members Only Area
The dark side of construction and the law:
presented by Brendan Cash and James France
Presentations, recording (hosted by Dentons Kensington Swan) and CPD Attendance in the Members Only Area
the practice of law, how it’s changing, and what skills lawyers will need to differentiate themselves over the next 10 years
Natasha Possenniskie Peter Degerholm Helen Macfarlane Moderator - Naseem Ameer Ali
Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and streamed online (hosted by Beca)
Presentations, recording (hosted by Beca) and CPD Attendance in the Members Only Area
12:30pm Zoom (hosted by NZIQS)
Marcus Hogan NZIA Professional Practice Director
Lawrie Saegers Managing Director, Rawlinsons
Recording (hosted by NZIQS) & ppt in Members Only Area
12:30pm zoom (hosted by Aurecon)
Blake Lepper (Te Waihanga, New Zealand Infrastructure Commission) Norm Castles (NZ Lead – Infrastructure Advisory, Aurecon) Trevor Manners (Associate – Aurecon Infrastructure Advisory) Victoria Ware (Consultant – Aurecon Infrastructure Advisory)
Recording (hosted by Aurecon) Presentation, Aurecon's Report and Guidance Notes in Members Only Area
CPD Attendance
Broader Outcomes Guidance These modules (mentioned by Blake) provide practical guidance to help government buyers consistently apply broader outcomes into their tender documents, and provide greater consistency of the broader outcomes that agencies are using for construction procurement.
Delegates - revisit the Conference and download papers on the Conference Portal until 28Feb - use your conference login
Papers in the Members Only Area
Senior Fire Research Engineer and the Building Fire-Safe Densified Housing Programme Leader at BRANZ
15 October 2021 Zoom only session (due to L3 Aklnd and L2 elsewhere lockdown)
Kevin provided an overview and insight into external fire spread and specific issues related to NZ
Recording and Presentation in Members Only Area
28 September 2021 - Zoom only session (due to L3 Aklnd and L2 elsewhere lockdown)
Recording and Presentations in Members Only Area
UNPRECEDENTED! NZS3910, Risk Allocation and Covid-19
Force majeure and the doctrine of frustration in the COVID-19 world: drafting suitable force majeure provisions
A highlight on the SCL events calendar, our essay prize winners present topical and relevant cases in engaging presentations
25 August 2021 - Zoom only session (due to L4 lockdown)
David discussed 2S-ECI as a procurement process for employing contractors for construction-only or novated design and build projects.
13 July Auckland 14 July Wellington (preceded by SCL AGM), Hamilton via Zoom 15 July Christchurch 21 July Dunedin
Presentation and pre-construction services agreement (PCSA) as a beta for adaptation and use as mentioned by Dr Finnie
panellists shared with our more recently graduated members about how they have progressed their construction career and etched out a unique and respected career path and have got to where they are today
1 June Auckland 8 June Christchurch 15 June Wellington
Kevin discussed BIM as a legal tool and to what extent it can be relied upon
18 May Christchurch 19 May Wellington 20 May Auckland, Hamilton and via Zoom
Presentation and reference documents mentioned by Kevin in the Members Only Area
Key trends the construction and infrastructure sectors are playing in their critical role in contributing to NZ’s economic recovery and the broader economic and social outcomes sought by New Zealand
12 April Auckland, Zoom & Hamilton 13 April Christchurch 14 April Wellington
3 March 2021 - Zoom (amalgamating 3 Aklnd & 4 Wgtn sessions due to Covid restrictions) 18 March 2021 - Christchurch
The session was designed to be of interest to counsel, parties, expert witnesses and arbitrators and covered:
- Practical steps for parties and arbitrators to improve efficiency. - Lessons from international construction arbitrations. - Making the most of remote hearing technology.
Presentation and recording (to come) in the Members Only Area