Join SCL to hear Minister Penk discuss how the Government is taking steps to address housing affordability and improve the construction sector through legislative and regulatory changes. The Minister will also discuss how these amendments will balance the need for improved efficiency and competition, with the liability and residual risks of what is most people’s largest asset.
Register here for in person with the Minister 24 October 2024 8:00am to 10:30am Register here for the livestream
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latest RSVP by: 14 October 2024
Panel Discussion: What does a 'good' adjudication look like? with
4 Nov Auckland – Simpson Grierson 5 Nov Wellington – Dentons 6 Nov Christchurch – Duncan Cotterill
Registration opening soon
morning: site tours
afternoon: Conference plenary
evening: SCL 20th Anniversary and Conference Dinner
morning: AGM over Breakfast
late morning until mid afternoon: Conference plenary
please save the date! visit Tākina
COEX Gangnam, Seoul, KOREA 22 - 24 October 2025
information will be posted where when received
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 Honorary Secretary Society of Construction Law New Zealand
An important discussion with
Michaela covered several essential practical topics in her presentation.
Download flyer introducing Michaela and her presentation
Livestream recording (courtesy of Hesketh Henry), link to download the CIOB Planning Protocol 2021 and CPD attendance in members only area
Madison Dobie, Matthew Ferrier together with Charlene Fairnie, and Rebecca Saunders
Download Flyer introducing our speakers and the caselaw they will be discussing
Livestream recording (courtesy of MinterEllisonRuddWatts) in members only area
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.
Livestream recording (courtesy of Dentons), Sean and Daniel's essays and presentations, CPD attendance in members only area
The Society of Construction Law Annual General Meeting followed by the SCL Annual Dinner with interlude by Dave Barr Classic Comedy Bar
This was a very enjoyable evening, thank you members and guests who attended.
The Fable Hotel, 58-60 Queen Street, Auckland CBD 1010
AGM papers including President and Treasurer's report in Members Only Area
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 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 in members only area
19 Christchurch – Lane Neave 19 Livestream - courtesy of Lane Neave 20 Wellington - Reflective Construction Law 21 Auckland - Lane Neave
Flyer introducing our speakers and their topic
Presentation, recording (courtesy of Lane Neave) and CPD attendance in Members Only Area
a summary of the key changes, and how it may change construction contracting practices in NZ
Auckland, Christchurch, livestream & Dunedin panellists
Wellington panellists
27 Christchurch - Anderson Lloyd 28 Wellington – Dentons 29 Auckland – Dentons 29 Dunedin - Gallaway Cook Allan hub 29 livestream - Dentons
Presentation, recording (courtesy of Dentons) and CPD attendance in Members Only Area
presentation slides posted to members only area
Flyer introducing our presenters and further insight into their discussion
Unfortunately due to unforeseeen circumstances we were not able to host this meeting. However, thank you to NZIQS who have shared their recording of Peter's presentation with us.
NZIQS recording and Peter's ppt now in Members Only Area
Back to the orthodox view – When is a payment claim arguably invalid?
Demasol Ltd v South Pacific Industrial Ltd
Successive adjudications: If it quacks like a duck…
G K Shaw Ltd v Green
Longstop no more?
Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner Limited v Wellington City Council
Flyer introducing the caselaw and our speakers
Presentation, Recording & CPD Attendance in Members Only Area
FIRST PRIZE
Regulation and the Race for Robots - Opportunities and regulatory challenges in adopting smart construction robots in New Zealand
SECOND PRIZE
Inflation in the construction industry: is a cost fluctuation clause the right solution?
Flyer introducing our speakers and their presentations
essay and presentation in our members only area
about the EtC Panel and new roles and responsibilities under 3910:2023
Recording, CPD Attendance in Members Only Area Flyer introducing our panellists and their discussion
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Introducing our speakers | Recording, CPD Attendance in Members Only Area
Consultants often object to contract terms that are “uninsurable”. But what does that mean? Our panellists come from different sectors of the construction industry and will explore the types of clauses that might raise insurability issues in consultancy agreements and why it matters.
introducing our panel | Recording, CPD Attendance in Members Only Area
To mark the 20th anniversary of the CCA coming into force on 1 April 2023, John and Catherine will share their experiences, statistics, learnings, and observations gained through their roles as adjudicators and as an ANA involving the administration of thousands of adjudication cases over the past 20 years.
Introducing our speakers | Presentation and Recording, CPD Attendance in Members Only Area
discussed identifying areas where NZ legislation doesn’t stack up well when compared with international best practice
Introducing our speakers | Presentation, Paper, Recording and IBQC Building Products Performance Good Practice Regulatory Framework, CPD Attendance in Members Only Area