morning: site tours
afternoon: Conference plenary
evening: SCL 20th Anniversary and Conference Dinner
morning: AGM over Breakfast
late morning until mid afternoon: Conference plenary
visit Tākina
conference website
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Conference website
information will be posted 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
Brisbane, Australia Auckland with livestream and hubs in Wellington and Christchurch
Flyer | Presentation and recording (courtest of Simpson Grieson) in Members Only Area
discuss The Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill.
Flyer | Presentation in Members Only Area
The serious consequences of a construction contract having prohibited retention money clauses. Stevensons Structural Engineers 1978 Limited (In liq) v McMillan & Lockwood (PN) Limited [2024] NZHC 2415
How long is your Longstop? Beca Carter Hollings & Ferner Limited v Wellington City Council (SC 11/2023) [2024] NZSC 117
Problem Producer Statements potential penalty path Solicitor-General's Reference (No 1 of 2022) from CRI-2021-463-55 ([2022] NZHC 556) [2024] NZCA 514
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
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Livestream recording (courtesy Hesketh Henry), presentation and CPD attendance in members only
Livestream recording (courtesy of Chapman Tripp) and CPD attendance in members only area
SCL members were privileged to be able to tour the under construction NZICC - New Zealand International Convention Centre, Hobson Street, Auckland.
Flyer introducing our Panellists and their discussion
Livestream recording (courtesy of Simpson Grierson) and CPD attendance in members only area
The Grand Hall, Parliamentary Buildings, Wellington
Minister Penk discussed how the Government is taking steps to improve the construction sector through legislative and regulatory changes. Also how these amendments will balance the need for improved efficiency and competition.
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Livestream recording (courtesy of Parliamentary Services) and CPD attendance in members only area
An important discussion with
Michaela covered several essential practical topics in her presentation.
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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
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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
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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
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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