(photo Wgtn meeting 20March2024: L to R)
presentation slides and recording (courtesy Lane Neave) posted to members only area
CPD attendance record sheets posted to members only area
Flyer introducing Matt and Hayden and their discussion
(photo courtesy Anderson Lloyd Chch: L to R)
presentation slides and recording (courtesy Dentons) posted to members only area
Flyer introducing our panellists and discussion Wgtn Flyer
The SCL New Zealand’s essay prize is modelled on essay prizes offered by other Societies of Construction Law, such as the Hudson Prize offered by the UK Society. The competition is designed to encourage an interest in construction law amongst undergraduate or recently graduated students and is open to those who have graduated within the last 5 years.
entry now closed 2 April 2024 Essays to be received June/July 2024 Prize Winners announced (at AGM or annual dinner)
Conditions of entry and all competition information
Congratulations to our 2023 winners George Sabonadière and Oscar Ji who presented their essays during August. Visit our members only area for their essays and presentations
Lunchtime webinar 12:30pm to 1:30pm
as they discuss caselaw which covers various aspects of construction law
Register here
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Flyer introducing our speakers and their topic
Livestream recording (courtesy Lane Neave) and presentation, CPD attendance sheets now in members only area
a summary of the key changes, and how it may change construction contracting practices in NZ
Livestream recording (courtesy Dentons), presentation and CPD record sheets now in members only area
2023 Members Only Area for meetings and presentations
2022 Members Only Area for meetings and presentations
2021 Members Only Area for meetings and presentations
2020 Members Only Area for meetings and presentations
2019 Members Only Area for meetings and presentations
Regulation and the Race for Robots - Opportunities and regulatory challenges in adopting smart construction robots in New Zealand
Inflation in the construction industry: is a cost fluctuation clause the right solution?
Essays published in Members Only Area
2022/23 subscription rates (GST inclusive):
$143.75 individual or less than 3 in company $115.00 for 3 or more in same company
Membership Application Form
SLC(NZ) members can access these papers on the SCL(Intl) website.
Need help accessing the members area of SLC(Intl)?
Contact SCL(NZ) Manager Melanie Whittaker
The New Zealand Society maintains ties with its sister societies in other parts of the world so that members are kept up-to-date about news and upcoming events in the construction industry in those jurisdictions.
New Zealand members have access to papers published on the SCL(International) website.
2019 conference delegates
Transmission Gully site visit
Christchurch Town Hall site visit
The Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct site visit
2021: SCL(NZ) was proud to host the 9th International Society of Construction Law 'Building for Change' Conference
4-5 November 2021
Virtual (due to Covid-19 restrictions international and domestic NZ travel was prohibited), Auckland, New Zealand
9th International Conference Papers and recording
2019: Fundamentals of Construction Law – the project lifecycle - Auckland conference papers
23 July 2019 (preceded by SCL AGM)
Level 5 Lounge, North Stand, Eden Park, Auckland.
This conference covered themed project lifecycle stages of a construction project, from procurement, insurance, performance, to termination and resolving disputes.
2017: Identifying and Managing Obligations, Wellington - Wellington conference papers
15 June 2017: Site Tour - Transmission Gully
16 June 2017: Conference at Te Papa, Wellington (keynote Richard Wilmot-Smith QC of 39 Essex Chambers, London)
2015 : Best Practice Procurement and Contracting in NZ Construction & Infrastructure - Christchurch conference papers
13 August 2015 : City Tour- Key Projects in the Christchurch City Rebuild (photos above)
14 August 2015 : Conference at The Chateau on the Park (photos below)
2014 : When the Contract Gets Dirty – applying the contract to on-site reality - Auckland conference papers
2012 : Construction Law Core Skills Seminar, Fundamental Topics in Construction Law presented by Leading Industry Practitioners - Auckland conference papers