Corrs High Vis - Issues in Construction Law from Corrs Chambers Westgarth

In this episode of Corrs' High Vis podcast, Joe Barbaro, Jey Nandacumaran, Caitlin Smith and Amy Catanzariti unpack the recent and consequential amendments to Victoria's Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act – breaking down what the latest reforms mean for owners, contractors, subcontractors and other participants in the construction industry, and how you can ensure your organisation is ready for the impacts of the reforms. Corrs High Vis is a series of podcasts, offering insight and analysis into the Australian construction industry. Presented by Corrs Chambers Westgarth, it considers the issues which really matter to professionals in this ever-evolving industry.

In this episode of Corrs’ High Vis podcast, Kirsty Davis, Rosie Syme and Anna White explore the complexities of decarbonising the construction industry, critical to Australia achieving its net zero emissions target.

In the latest episode of Corrs High Vis podcast, Trevor Thomas, Harry Frith and Amy Catanzariti delve into the many risks and challenges that climate change presents to major infrastructure assets.

In this episode of Corrs’ High Vis podcast, Jey Nandacumaran, Cameron Inglis and Larissa Broadbent discuss recent reforms to the unfair contract terms regime and the implications for the construction industry.

In the latest episode of Corrs High Vis podcast, Joseph Barbaro and Urszula Altson reflect on the challenges for construction and infrastructure in 2023 and what the future may hold.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Trevor Thomas and Tom Milner discuss the legislative framework and legal issues relating to the decommissioning of major assets in Australia.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Brianna Dos Santos and Spencer Flay discuss the new Building and Construction (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (WA).

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Alice Hayes and Samuel Woff continue their discussion with guests Kiri Parr and Kevin Pascoe on the challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry as a result of COVID-19. 

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Alice Hayes and Samuel Woff sit down with guests Kiri Parr and Kevin Pascoe to discuss challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry as a result of COVID-19.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Brianna Ryan, Andrew McCormack and Wayne Jocic discuss two recent court decisions, one with guidance for the Queensland security of payment legislation and a Victorian case dealing with the prevention principle.

Our latest Corrs High Vis podcast looks at the risks and benefits of Public Private Partnerships in large scale infrastructure projects.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie and Mitchell Francis discuss the Victorian Court of Appeal’s resounding affirmation of VCAT’s decision in the Lacrosse cladding dispute.

Our latest Corrs High Vis podcast is the first of a two-part series looking at the Australian construction industry. Ben Davidson, Wayne Jocic and Julia Korolkova consider the key takeaways from a recent study into the health of the industry.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Jane Hider and Sophia Georgeff discuss the proposed framework for the delivery of offshore clean renewable energy projects in Commonwealth waters.  This podcast was recorded in December 2020.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie, Lachlan Tassell and Wayne Jocic discuss three recent cases concerning rectification, delay and the assessment of damages and unlicensed building work.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie, James Arklay and Wayne Jocic discuss three recent cases from Victoria, South Australia and Queensland.

Corrs High Vis podcast, Chris Campbell, Michelle Dean, Belinda Wong and presenter Michael Barnes discuss a new Bill with implications for security of payment laws in Western Australia.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Daryl Clifford, Sarah Roettgers and presenter Rhys Lloyd-Morgan discuss common issues involving major developments above and near existing rail corridors.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Todd Spiller from Macfarlanes LLP in London and David Hastie of Corrs discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the UK construction industry, the push for a more collaborative approach to dispute resolution, and a number of potential lessons for Australian jurisdictions.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Andrew McCormack, James Arklay and Wayne Jocic sit down with Sarah Stroes to discuss upcoming changes to the Security of Payment legislation in Queensland, as well as two recent NSW Supreme Court decisions.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Jey Nandacumaran and Wayne Jocic sit down with David Hastie to discuss the availability of quantum meruit as a remedy in construction disputes in the wake of the High Court’s ruling in Mann v Paterson.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Wayne Jocic and David Hastie sit down with presenter Hanna Lee to consider three significant decisions covered in the latest Corrs Projects Update.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie and Paul Brickley sit down with Leighton Wood, COO of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, to discuss its key sustainability initiatives during a time of exponential growth. 

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Ben Davidson and Emily Steiner sit down with presenter Samuel Woff to discuss the Victorian Government’s $600m fix for defective cladding.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast we discuss the Papua New Guinea electrification partnership, which aims to electrify the nation

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie and Emily Steiner sit down with presenter Julia Korolkova to discuss VCAT’s decision in the Lacrosse cladding dispute. What are its implications for the construction sector?  

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Matthew Muir and Lachlan Tassell sit down with presenter Hayley Grossberg to discuss an important upcoming High Court decision concerning the assessment of quantum meruit claims following termination for repudiation.  

In December 2018, the Government of Western Australia released barrister John Fiocco’s ‘Final Report to the Minister for Commerce [on] Security of Payment Reform in the WA Building Industry’. In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Chris Ryder, Spencer Flay, and Chris Campbell sit down with presenter Michael Barnes to discuss the Fiocco Report and what it means for security of payment laws in Western Australia.

In our new Corrs High Vis podcast, Samuel Woff and Ryan Shlah sit down with presenter Wayne Jocic to discuss whether a builder that is in liquidation can take advantage of the security of payment regime.  

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we take a closer look at China’s significant investment in infrastructure, including the unprecedented Belt and Road initiative. Senior Associate Celeste Koravos sits down with Xiaoyan (Mindy) Jin, Partner at Jiangsu Baijin Law, to discuss Chinese investment more broadly and how Australian companies can improve their chances of doing business successfully in China.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we consider the Lacrosse fire and its aftermath. 300 owners have bought a claim in VCAT seeking $24 million in damages. Partner Ben Davidson sits down with Associate Emily Steiner to discuss Lacrosse and the impacts on the industry.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we take a closer look at our latest Corrs Construction Law and Projects Update. Andrew McCormack, Meri Siracusa and Wayne Jocic sit down with presenter David Hastie to consider three significant decisions covered in our latest publication.  

Corrs High Vis is a series of podcasts, offering insight and analysis into the Australian construction industry. Presented by Corrs Chambers Westgarth, it considers the issues which really matter to professionals in this ever-evolving industry.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we take a closer look at building positive cultures, particularly for younger women, in the construction and legal industries. Alice Hayes talks to Atelier Projects’ Corporate Director, Lisa Loschiavo, Lendlease Senior Development Manager, Lisa Gordon and Corrs Construction Partner Jane Hider. The podcast series, brought to you by Corrs, offers analysis and insights to help you make smarter decisions.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we take a closer look at the recently released Review of Payment Laws. Andrew McCormack, Wayne Jocic and Sam Woff sit down with Megan Sharkey to discuss some of the most important recommendations and their likely impact on the construction industry. The podcast series, brought to you by Corrs, offers analysis and insights to help you make smarter decisions.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we take a closer look at Early Contractor Involvement. It’s a model which is becoming increasingly popular for engaging the market and procuring major projects. Margot Tait talks to Lawson Katiza, Associate Director at Savills and Andrew McCormack, Partner in the Corrs Brisbane Construction team.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we look at two important High Court rulings which provide greater clarity in relation to Australia’s security of payment legislation. The first sets out the scope of review from an adjudicator’s determination, while the second provides guidance on when a payment clause will be a prohibited ‘pay when paid’ clause.  Wayne Jocic, Samuel Woff and Todd Spiller consider the implications. The podcast series, brought to you by Corrs, offers analysis and insights to help you make smarter decisions. 

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we look at gender equality in the construction industry. With only 10 per cent of the industry’s workforce made up of women, how do we redress the balance? Margot Tait is joined by NAWIC’s Alison Price, Construction Skills Queensland Robert Sobyra and Corrs Senior Associate Melanie Cunado.  

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Construction Partner Ben Davidson and Associate David Hastie take a closer look at the short, medium and long-term prospects for the sector with VEC civil engineer, Owen Cavanough. What do the next 12 months and beyond hold in store?  

This week we feature the second of a two-part look at the challenges facing global infrastructure finance. Corrs CEO John Denton, who is First Vice Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce and Co-Chair of the B20 Infrastructure taskforce, sits down with Senior Associate Melanie Bond. 

This week we feature the first of a two-part look at the challenges facing global infrastructure finance. Corrs CEO John Denton, who is First Vice Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce and Co-Chair of the B20 Infrastructure taskforce, sits down with Senior Associate Melanie Bond. 

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast we consider the Building Industry Fairness Bill of 2017. The Bill proposes further significant reforms to Queensland’s security of payment legislation.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast we consider some of the leading case developments around Australia and consider their implications for the construction industry. Jaclyn Masters is joined by Partners Michael Earwaker, Andrew McCormack, Consultant Wayne Jocic and Special Counsel Jennifer Barrett.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast Leighton Moon and Samuel Woff consider the legal framework governing statutory declarations in the construction industry. We focus on a recent case in which an employee was found personably liable for a misleading and deceptive statutory declaration.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Partner Shaun Bailey, Senior Associate Jaclyn Masters and Associate Raeesa Rawal discuss the key takeaways from the Society of Construction Law Australia’s National Conference, ‘A New Wave’, held on the Gold Coast in July.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Andrew McCormack discusses recent developments regarding the Queensland State Government’s Market Led Proposals framework with Alison Teh.

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast Andrew McCormack and Martin Byers discuss the practical steps to be taken when it comes to defective building materials with Jaclyn Smith.

How do recent developments in third party arbitration funding regimes in Singapore and Hong Kong affect the international dispute resolution community? In this week’s Corrs High Vis, Senior Associate Jaclyn Smith and Associate Catherine O’Keefe discuss the changes.

How do people in professional services build their personal brand? In this week’s Corrs High Vis, Partner Bronwyn Lincoln and Dr Sean Brady of Brady Heywood discuss their approach with Senior Associate Jaclyn Smith. 

This week Corrs High Vis considers how innovative firms are changing the way they partner with clients. Lawyer Meghan Keary talks to Corrs Head of Innovation Graeme Grovum. Corrs High Vis tackles the issues that matter in the construction industry.