Earlier this year at the annual Society of Construction Law Australia conference in Brisbane, we caught up with panellists and moderators from around Australia to discuss the biggest issues in the industry today.

Matthew Bell is an Associate Professor and Co-director for Studies for Construction Law at Melbourne Law School, and Trevor Thomas is a Partner at Corr Chambers Westgarth.

In this episode, Matthew and Trevor debrief their entertaining presentation on liquidated damages, where they used AI to create their own episode of The Rest is History. They also talk about the intricacies of low-value liquidated damage and its implications for drafting relevant clauses.

Resources and links:

• Matthew Bell on LinkedIn
• Trevor Thomas on LinkedIn

Connect:

• The Society of Construction Law Australia website
• The Society of Construction Law Australia on LinkedIn

Disclaimer:

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the individual contributors and are not necessarily endorsed by the Society of Construction Law Australia (SoCLA). The content is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, professional, or other advice. Listeners should consider their own circumstances and seek appropriate advice from qualified professionals before acting on any information contained in this podcast.

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James Macdonald is a Senior Associate for Dispute Resolution at Ashurst. Ashurst is a global law firm built and run on the primary motivation of staying ahead and driving innovation.

In this episode, James talks about his paper, From Blueprints to Bytes: The Legal Implications of AI in Construction. You’ll hear him discuss the current state of AI within the Australian construction industry, the struggle of shifting traditional legal clauses to keep pace with AI, and the risks that misuse of AI tools will pose to the industry.

Resources and links:

• Ashurst Website
• James Macdonald on LinkedIn

Connect:

• The Society of Construction Law Australia website
• The Society of Construction Law Australia on LinkedIn

Disclaimer:

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the individual contributors and are not necessarily endorsed by the Society of Construction Law Australia (SoCLA). The content is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, professional, or other advice. Listeners should consider their own circumstances and seek appropriate advice from qualified professionals before acting on any information contained in this podcast.

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

Jane Hider is a Partner at King & Wood Mallesons, specialising in construction law and infrastructure project delivery.

Nicole Whitby is a construction and engineering lawyer and a Partner at Pinsent Masons. She specialises in minimising risk within public-private partnership projects.

Colin Fraser is a lawyer and a Partner at Pinsent Masons, with over 30 years of experience in infrastructure projects.

In this episode, Jane unpacks the underlying legal nuances in procurement and delivery for the 2032 Olympics. In addition, Nicole and Colin draw their comparisons from similar infrastructure projects. They discuss why this one is so different and explain the risks they may face along the way.

Resources and links:

• Jane Hider on Linkedin
• Nicole Whitby on Linkedin
• Colin Fraser on Linkedin

Connect:

• The Society of Construction Law Australia website
• The Society of Construction Law Australia on LinkedIn

Disclaimer:

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of the individual contributors and are not necessarily endorsed by the Society of Construction Law Australia (SoCLA). The content is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, professional, or other advice. Listeners should consider their own circumstances and seek appropriate advice from qualified professionals before acting on any information contained in this podcast.

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.