Construction Law: Major Issues & Key Insights
213Q12: Gain the latest strategies you need to navigate the intricacies of construction contracts and overcome disputes over building products and insurance. In addition, explore key recent changes to security of payment and new building regulations. There’s a lot to keep up with. Don’t be caught out. Prepare ahead.
Description
Attend and earn 4 CPD units in Legal Knowledge
This program is based on QLD legislation
Chair: Melanie Hindman QC, Northbank Chambers; Preeminent Construction & Infrastructure Senior Counsel, Doyle's Guide 2020
9.00am to 9.05am Opening Comments by the Chair
9.05am to 9.50am Latest Cases and Trends in the Building and Construction Industry in Queensland
Start 2021 by being across the very latest developments in building and construction law.
Presented by Benjamin Whitten, Barrister, 35 West Chambers; Recommended Construction & Infrastructure Junior Counsel, Doyle's Guide 2020
9.50am to 10.35am Construction Contracts: An Update on Key Tips
- Negotiating contracts
- Suggested amendments to standard form contracts
Presented by Ted Williams, Commercial Director of Cross River Rail Delivery Authority; Recommended Front End Construction & Infrastructure Lawyer, Doyle's Guide 2020; Best Lawyers 2020, Alternative Dispute Resolution Construction/Infrastructure Law Corporate/Governance Practice
10.35am to 11.20am Collaborative Contracting
- What's happening in the industry and why has this happened?
- Collaborative contracting and what do collaborative models offer?
- Concerns about collaboration
- Hard dollar contracts vs collaborative contracts
- Using collaborative contracting in the future and four areas of focus
Presented by Michael Creedon, Partner; Leading Front End Construction & Infrastructure Lawyer, Doyle's Guide 2020, Best Lawyers 2019, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Construction/Infrastructure Law, Government Practice, and Transportation Law
11.20am to 11.35am Morning Tea
11.35am to 12.20pm Security of Payment Update
- Recent changes to QLD and NSW legislation
- Latest cases regarding setting aside adjudications on the basis of jurisdictional error
- Recent developments in case law regarding unlicensed building work and their impact on the validity of adjudication applications
Presented by Alexander Tuhtan, Partner, Shand Taylor
12.20pm to 1.05pm Current Issues in Building Product Law and Insurance
- PE-ACP cladding update
- QLD: non-conforming building products
- Statutory insurance requirements and market
- Progress report: Shergold / Weir ‘Building Confidence’
- NSW developments leading the way?
Presented by Luke Preston, Partner, Carter Newell Lawyers
1.05pm to 1.15pm Final Q&A and Closing Comments by the Chair
Presenters
Melanie Hindman QC
Melanie Hindman practices in the area of general commercial litigation, with particular expertise in building and construction litigation. Prior to her call to the bar in 2003, she worked as a commercial litigation solicitor with a national firm. She regularly acts for major construction, development and mining related companies, as well as the State of Queensland in a wide range of matters. Melanie is a regular speaker focusing particularly on issues impacting commercial entities undertaking construction and property related business. In addition to her law degree, Melanie has completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (physics) and a Masters of Law.
Benjamin Whitten
Having graduated from the Queensland University of Technology in 1993 after 5 years articles in North Queensland, Ben practised as a litigation lawyer from 1994 before being first called to the Bar in 1999. Ben holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Laws majoring in commercial law. He practises in all aspects of commercial and insurance litigation, with special interests in matters involving technology, engineering and construction issues, consistent with Ben’s history before being called to the law.
Ted Williams
Ted consults in the construction, infrastructure and mining and resource industries. He has practiced as a lawyer in these areas for over 20 years, having been a partner in leading Australian and European law firms. Ted advises across the range of commercial and legal issues in major construction, infrastructure and mining projects. Ted has had lead roles in large number of Australian and international projects in the road, rail, aviation, pharmaceutical, health, education, manufacturing, telecommunications, water, waste, mining, gas, energy, marine, defence and sport sectors.
Michael Creedon
Michael is the Practice Group Head of MinterEllison’s Projects, Infrastructure and Construction Group in Brisbane. He has over 29 years experience in the engineering and construction industry, including 8 years as a practicing civil engineer both in Australia and the UK. He has an excellent reputation for innovative procurement and project delivery advice across a broad range of industry sectors. Michael applies a common sense approach to identify project risks and providing guidance on the most appropriate delivery model for any given project. Michael is also very experienced at providing contract administration advice and strategic advice concerning the prevention and management of disputes.
Alexander Tuhtan
Alex is a partner at Shand Taylor and leads its building and construction team. Alex specialises in preparing all types of construction contracts, preparing adjudication applications and responses, advising on licensing issues and all types of construction disputes. Alex has over 7 years’ experience in all courts and tribunals and regularly acts for developers, builders, subcontractors, construction consultants and other construction professionals. In 2020, Alex was listed as a recommended back-end construction lawyer on Doyle’s Guide and sits on the committee of the Commercial Law Association of Australia (Queensland Chapter). Alex frequently hosts presentations and workshops regarding construction law and presents externally for organisations such as the Commercial Law Association
Luke Preston
Luke has 30 years' experience in commercial litigation, construction law and insolvency in Queensland, and regularly acts in payment claims and adjudication applications under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) and parallel legislation interstate. Luke’s practice includes representing leading Australian construction contractors, miners, heavy engineering contractors and industry consultants in both pursuing and resisting security of payment claims. He regularly assists national building product manufacturers with compliance advice in respect of duties arising under part 6AA of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991, and in defective or non-conforming product recall obligations and strategy.
Venue
Hilton Brisbane
190 Elizabeth St
Brisbane City
Brisbane 4000
QLD
Australia
Directions
Due to one way road systems, please note that car access is via Elizabeth Street only. Please programme 190 Elizabeth Street if using a car navigational device.
Nearby Public Transport:Train Stations - Central Station
Bus Interchange - George Square Bus Station
Parking
Parking is not included in your registration. There is valet parking available for AU$58.00