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Building Tomorrow

Society of Construction Law Australia

Building Tomorrow is the official podcast of the Society of Construction Law Australia, bringing together the people shaping Australia"s building and construction industry. Each episode features conversations with leading lawyers, engineers, project managers, developers, academics and industry experts exploring the issues influencing construction today. From construction law, contracts and dispute resolution to infrastructure, sustainability, technology, leadership and innovation, Building Tomorrow

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28:49

BYO Coffee Cup. Seriously.

Building Tomorrow ·

2021/01/28

Lucy Greenwood, international arbitrator, diversity champion and green arbitration advocate shares her insights on the impact of arbitration on the environment and how we can drive sustainable change. In this episode, Melissa Yeo, Chair of the Society's Communications Sub-committee, sits down with Lucy Greenwood to discuss arbitration, its impact on the environment and how we can drive sustainable change. Details about the Green Arbitration Pledge can be found here: www.greenerarbitrations.com.

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28:18

Stage management and other things you didn't know you...

Building Tomorrow ·

2020/12/13

This episode is Part 2 of Melissa Yeo's discussion with Petrina Macpherson and Matthew Hickey on eHearings and eMediations and why they have given us all #onemorethingtothinkabout This podcast is for reference purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. You should always obtain legal advice about your specific circumstances. The views expressed in these podcasts are the speakers' own. They should not be taken as recommendations of the Society of

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30:53

Remember To Wear Pants – and other useful tips for...

Building Tomorrow ·

2020/11/15

In this podcast, Melissa Yeo sits down with Petrina Macpherson of Minter Ellison and Matthew Hickey of Level Twenty Seven Chambers to discuss eHearings and eMediations and why they have given us all #onemorethingtothinkabout This podcast is for reference purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. You should always obtain legal advice about your specific circumstances. The views expressed in these podcasts are the speakers' own. They should not be taken

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49:00

Mind the Gap - the new duty of care

Building Tomorrow ·

2020/09/07

In this podcast, Aiden Davey, Dr Matthew Bell and Kiri Parr sit down with Melissa Yeo to discuss the new duty of care introduced in the NSW Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 and the significant consequences it might have on the construction industry. This podcast is for reference purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. You should always obtain legal advice about your specific circumstances. The views expressed in these podcasts are the

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36:42

Cyber Hygiene In the Era Of COVID-19

Building Tomorrow ·

2020/08/25

They say if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. In the current landscape that means putting your valuable data in the hands of criminals. In this podcast, Brendan Read and Vishka Peiris of Korda Mentha discuss Cyber Hygiene during Covid-19. Brendan is a former detective from the Queensland Police High Tech Crime Investigation Unit. He is highly experienced in investigating criminal and civil matters and helps clients to navigate technologies and their use in the collection and preservation of

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56:40

Gold Digger: What Are Your State Security Of Payment...

Building Tomorrow ·

2020/06/08

A practical summary of what was, is and might be when it comes to securing payment for construction projects of all sizes and at all stages of development in the era of COVID-19. Presented in the SoCLA webinar by Matthew Hickey and Bianca Kabel of Level Twenty Seven Chambers in Brisbane, Australia. This podcast is for reference purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. You should always obtain legal advice about your specific circumstances. The views

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42:23

Episode 21: DRBs: Cheap insurance for real time...

Building Tomorrow ·

2019/12/09

Stephen Callaghan of Stephen Callaghan Consulting Pty Ltd sits down with Melissa Yeo to discuss Dispute Resolution Boards, how they work, what parties can expect and why they are likely to become more popular in the future. The Society is working hard to bring you regular podcasts so be sure to subscribe to the SCL Australia Podcast to be alerted when new episodes become available. We hope you enjoy this discussion and look forward to bring your further podcasts. This podcast is for reference

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38:52

Episode 20: Let the Tears Be Not Yours: the Case for...

Building Tomorrow ·

2019/10/28

Insights into construction contracts, risk management and how to deliver a successful project. Kevin Pascoe, engineer and the Principal Project Manager, APAC Building and Infrastructure for Jacobs sits down with Melissa Yeo, Chair of SoCLA's Communications Sub-Committee. Kevin's career spans 25 years and includes projects in Australia and around the world. His paper, "Incorporating Active Risk Management in Construction Contracts" won the Brooking Student Prize in 2017. The Society is working hard

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46:55

Episode 19: It All Changed On-Site. Or Did it…?

Building Tomorrow ·

2019/09/09

If you have ever wondered whether your construction Contract can be varied by what happens on site, or how contractor claims are treated and whether your entire agreement clause is effective; this episode is for you. Michael Trim and Claire Schneider of Level Twenty Seven Chambers share their insights on these questions as well as recent developments in the law at an event which took place on 7 August 2019 at Ashurst in Brisbane. If you were unable to attend this event, be sure to check out SoCLA's

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48:50

Episode 18 - Lessons from Success and Failure in...

Building Tomorrow ·

2019/08/12

On Melbourne Cup Day in November 2017, the Society was fortunate to have Adrian Hughes QC of 39 Essex Chambers in London, attend to share lessons from success and failure in major construction projects including the New Berlin Airport, the Scottish Parliament and Wembley Stadium. The breakfast event, kindly hosted by Corrs Chambers Westgarth, drew a large crowd of industry professionals who gathered to hear Adrian speak on this interesting topic. For those who could not attend, this episode records

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43:59

Episode 17 - Trouble with the Neighbours

Building Tomorrow ·

2019/06/13

In October 2017, the Society was fortunate to have Philip Britton, visiting professor of King’s College in London and Senior fellow of Melbourne Law School attend at SoCLA events around Australia to present his paper, Trouble with the Neighbours: Construction, Disruption and Damages. The events, which were kindly hosted by a variety of generous sponsors, drew many industry professionals who gathered to hear Philip’s insights into this issue. For those who could not attend, this episode records

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56:22

Episode 16 - So You Think You're Rational?

Building Tomorrow ·

2018/05/23

Have people ever seemed to act inconsistently to you? Why do you think people are incredibly open and flexible one day, but very focused and structured the next? Why do you think some people are infuriated by things that seem insignificant to you? This episode podcast explores two key systems in our brain: (un)creatively named System I and System II. By understanding how these systems work together can provide helpful insight into understanding why we make decisions and act in the ways we do. Anna

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22:26

Episode 15 – Grenfell Tower and Construction Regulation

Building Tomorrow ·

2018/05/15

On 14 June 2017, a shocked world watched a tragedy unfold in the west of London. When the smoke cleared from the fire at the Grenfell Tower, 71 people were found to have perished. Whilst the specific causes of the fire are still being investigated, there is no doubt that the recent installation of polyethylene-core façade cladding was a major contributor to its reduced survivability; in turn, the ability of that cladding to be installed is being seen as a significant failure of the regulatory system

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Episode 14 – Don’t Let Them Take You Alive!

Building Tomorrow ·

2017/12/18

Sean Brady, SCL Australia Director, interviews Kiri Parr, Arup Principal and Legal Counsel, on how we need to disrupt the construction industry. Have clients given too much power to their lawyers? Where are we as a construction industry? Where are we headed? What are the impacts of mega projects on the everyday working lives of our people, and what are the biggest disconnects between how we think big projects work, as opposed to how they actually work in practice? Why is Australia holding back

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21:20

Episode 13 - Private Certification and Defective...

Building Tomorrow ·

2017/08/24

At the recent SCL National Conference, Director Ian Bailey AM SC discussed the topical issue of private certification and defective building materials with Alisa Taylor, Partner at Meyer Vandenberg Lawyers in Canberra. Ian and Alisa discuss the need to get a unified approach across Australia to address the issues encountered by the industry in building regulation. If you missed out on attending this conference, Alisa and Ian run through some of the highlights and key takeaways from the

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21:20

Episode 12 - Construction Project Failures: Will We...

Building Tomorrow ·

2017/05/27

When an aircraft crashes, or there is a near-miss, the airline industry rushes to learn the lessons so as to keep planes flying safely across our skies. Why doesn’t the construction industry take the same approach to project failures? In this podcast, Jaclyn Smith is joined by her fellow SoCLA directors, Dr Sean Brady (Brady Heywood), Matthew Bell (Melbourne Law School) and Kara Vague (Downer) to discuss the human element in construction projects. We explore the role of lawyers in doing more than

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27:10

Episode 11 - Construction Law: Fostering Harmony or...

Building Tomorrow ·

2017/05/27

Laws are supposed to keep things in order. How, then, do they get so complex that they cause headaches - or worse - for the construction industry? In this podcast, Jaclyn Smith is joined by her fellow SCL Australia directors, Matthew Bell (Melbourne Law School), Dr Sean Brady (Brady Heywood) and Laina Chan (3 Wentworth Chambers). They focus on construction industry security of payment laws: brought in to crack a seemingly simple nut of keeping cashflow moving, these laws have mutated into a

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Episode 10 - In Conversation with Kara Vague

Building Tomorrow ·

2017/05/19

Kara Vague is the current Chair of the Society of Construction Law Australia, having had an extensive involvement spanning a number of Committees over the last few years. In this interview, Director Jaclyn Smith (@jaclynlindsay) asks Kara to reflect on her career and time with the Society, and share some of the current and upcoming activities. For those looking to get in contact with Kara: Twitter: @KaraVague Email: Kara.Vague@downergroup.com LinkedIn:

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16:40

Episode 9 - Technology Assisted Review & Construction...

Building Tomorrow ·

2017/04/09

Jaclyn Smith, Director of SCL Australia, interviews Andrew Stephenson (Partner at Corrs Chambers Westgarth) and Craig Macaulay (Executive Director at KordaMentha Forensic) on updates to predictive coding and technology assisted review, and what this means for construction disputes. This podcast is for reference purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. You should always obtain legal advice about your specific circumstances. The views expressed in

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Episode 8 - Hot Jungle to Hot Seat

Building Tomorrow ·

2017/03/27

Melissa Yeo, Director of SCL Australia, interviews Wendy MacLaughlin, Senior Vice President of HKA Global, about her journey to becoming an internationally sought after construction programming expert, her advice for people working in the construction disputes space and the key features of the new SCL Delay and Disruption Protocol. This podcast is for reference purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. You should always obtain legal advice about your

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