More to come in 2026
The back half of the year is shaping up to be a busy one. We've got a strong line-up of events in development across Australia, tackling the issues shaping construction law right now.
Topics on the agenda include the latest shifts in security of payment, how time and cost risk gets allocated in an age of shocks, the realities of cost-reimbursable contracts, and emerging trends in construction arbitration — brought to you alongside leading firms and practitioners around the country.
There's plenty on for younger practitioners too, with social events and mooting through our Young Construction Committee, and our 2026 mentoring program now open for applications.
And we'll be closing out the year with end-of-year functions in cities around the country.
Details for each event will be confirmed closer to the date — keep an eye on this page and our channels so you don't miss out.
We're also looking forward to the Stynes Address to be held in Sydney on 27 October — one of the highlights on our calendar. More details to be announced soon.
Watch this space for more information.
Technology 2030 – New technologies driving construction, property and assurance
“Construction law under the microscope: health of the industry, standard form contracts and residential perspective” Key Themes and Issues
Australia’s Green New Deal – the challenges and opportunities for the construction sector as Australia pivots to the green energy economy
Australian Infrastructure Funding and Market Update
More information is available on this flyer.
Lofty heights? Delay and Disruption in Vertical Projects
Further details are available on this flyer.
2021 International Arbitration Survey - Adapting Arbitration to a Changing World: Key Themes and Issues relating to the Construction Industry in the UK and the Asia-Pacific
More information is available on this flyer.
The Zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84832778711
Expert Evidence in Construction Arbitration
Moderator
Lucy Zimdahl | Allens
Panel members
Gitanjali Bajaj | Partner and Co-Head of International Arbitration, Asia Pacific at DLA Piper
Christopher Daubney | Partner and Chartered Quantity Surveyor at gb2
Karen Wenham | National Lead of Expert Services at RPS Group
More information is available on this flyer
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Why the Florida International University Bridge Collapsed
In the early afternoon of 15 March 2018, a partially constructed pedestrian bridge at the Florida International University collapsed. It fell 5.6 m to the highway below and crushed or partially crushed 8 vehicles. Five vehicle occupants died, as well as one worker who was on the bridge at the time of the failure.
This is the story of how all the protections we erect as an engineering and construction profession can be eroded, ignored and dismissed - the story of what happens when we forget why these protections were put there in the first place.
More information is available on this flyer.
The Zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87649216888
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Health of the Australian Construction Industry Q&A Panel & Networking (Melbourne)
Due to the evolving COVID 19 situation in Melbourne this event has been postponed for all venues and WILL NOT be moved online.
It is hoped that we will be able to meet in person for this event later in the year.
Health of the Australian Construction Industry Q&A Panel (online)
Due to the evolving COVID 19 situation in Melbourne this event has been postponed for all venues and WILL NOT be moved online.
It is hoped that we will be able to meet in person for this event later in the year.