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

Episode 56 – Trailing Liability for Asset Decommissioning (Part 1) from 2022-10-31T10:28:08

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.

Episode 55 – WA Security of Payment legislation update from 2021-08-18T15:24:22

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).

Episode 54 – COVID-19 and the construction industry: challenges and opportunities (Part 2) from 2021-08-09T13:26:48

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 ind...

Episode 53 – COVID-19 and the construction industry: challenges and opportunities (Part 1) from 2021-07-22T09:13:55

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 re...

Episode 52 – Corrs Projects Update from 2021-07-07T09:12:26

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 ...

Episode 51 – Public Private Partnerships in the Australian construction industry from 2021-06-30T14:10:58

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

Episode 50 - IR reform and the construction industry from 2021-06-17T15:23:51

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Graeme Watson and Claire Brattey discuss industrial relations reform, and how it may impact the construction industry.

Episode 49 – Lacrosse Tower dispute: the appeal from 2021-04-01T15:34:30

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.

Episode 48 – The health of the Australian construction industry: part one from 2021-03-22T10:18:41

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...

Episode 47 – Commonwealth Government framework for offshore clean renewable energy projects from 2021-01-27T15:55:48

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. 

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Episode 46 – Corrs Projects Update Q4 2020 from 2020-12-21T10:01:19

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 buildi...

Episode 45 – Corrs Projects Update Q3 2020 from 2020-10-13T09:22:27

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

Episode 44 – Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Bill 2020 (WA) from 2020-10-01T14:12:40

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.

Episode 43 – common issues involving major developments above and near existing rail corridors. from 2020-08-12T10:34:35

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.

Episode 42 – COVID-19: Lessons for the Australian construction industry from the UK experience from 2020-07-17T13:21:22

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 co...

Episode 41 – Security of payment changes in Qld, and two recent NSW Supreme Court decisions from 2020-03-03T15:46:10

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, ...

Episode 40 – Quantum Meruit in the wake of Mann v Paterson from 2020-02-12T16:54:24

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 o...

Episode 39 – Corrs Projects Update Q3 2019 from 2019-10-28T10:13:46

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.

Episode 38 – Sustainability in practice from 2019-09-16T16:34:22

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 initiat...

Episode 37 – Cladding Safety Victoria: the Victorian Government's $600m defective cladding solution from 2019-07-22T12:08:39

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.

Episode 36 – The Papua New Guinea Electrification Partnership from 2019-07-11T08:58:30

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

Episode 35 – VACT decision in Lacoste dispute from 2019-07-09T08:49:25

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 implication...

Episode 34 – How should a court assess a claim for payment following termination for repudiation? from 2019-05-03T10:30:04

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 ...

Episode 32 – Fiocco Report on Security of Payment Reform in Western Australia from 2019-04-23T15:44:53

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...

Episode 33 – Can a Builder in Liquidation Take Advantage of the Security of Payment Regime? from 2019-03-12T08:45:01

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 paymen...

Episode 31 – China’s Belt and Road Initiative from 2018-12-12T17:06:16

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 Ko...

Episode 30 – The Lacrosse Fire and its impact from 2018-09-27T16:27:41

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 ...

Episode 29 – Corrs Construction Law and Projects Update from 2018-09-20T15:52:29

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, we take a closer look at our latest Corrs Construction Law ...

Episode 28 – FIDIC and the Rainbow Suite from 2018-07-11T09:28:34

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 matte...

Episode 27 – Developing Positive Cultures from 2018-06-19T10:05:13

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 ...

Episode 26 – Murray Report reviewing the national security of payment laws from 2018-06-08T10:29:31

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 som...

Episode 25 – Early Contractor Involvement from 2018-05-10T12:17:42

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 proje...

Corrs High Vis: Episode 24 – Australian security of payment legislation – High Court guidance from 2018-04-18T10:01:18

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.

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Episode 23 – Gender Equality in the Construction Industry from 2018-03-28T13:30:39

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? ...

Episode 22 - Construction Market Forecast: 2018 and beyond from 2018-03-21T09:38:06

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 e...

Episode 21 – Global Infrastructure (Part Two) from 2017-12-19T17:25:25

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...

Episode 21 – Global Infrastructure (Part One) from 2017-12-07T11:13:19

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 ...

Episode 20 – Proposed Reforms to Queensland’s Security of Payment Legislation from 2017-09-22T14:55:57

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.

Episode 19 – Case developments across Australia from 2017-09-11T10:29:42

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...

Episode 18 - Statutory Declarations: When you can be personally liable for inaccuracies from 2017-09-05T11:20:56

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 ...

Episode 17 - Key Takeaways from the SoCLA National Conference from 2017-08-21T17:23:31

In our latest Corrs High Vis pod...

Episode 16 - Recent Developments in Market Led Proposals in Queensland from 2017-08-11T16:06:33

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.

Episode 15 – Defective Building Materials from 2017-07-31T10:34:54

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.

Episode 14 – Third Party Arbitration Funding Regimes in Asia from 2017-07-20T11:02:47

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 Asso...

Episode 13 - Building a Brand from 2017-06-21T16:18:03

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 As...

Episode 12 – Partnering through Innovation from 2017-06-16T10:26:53

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 tackle...

Special Edition – Corrs Breakfast Series June 2017: Delay&Disruption 2.0 from 2017-06-16T10:23:28

In a special edition of Corrs High Vis, Lawyer David Hastie talks to Corrs Senior Associate Leighton Moon and HKA Vice President James Lyall ahead of Corrs Chambers Westgarth’s Delay and Disrupt...

Episode 11 - Doing Business with Asia (Part Two: China) from 2017-06-09T10:53:36

In the second of our two-part Corrs High Vis special, we take a closer look at Chinese cultural values, business etiquette and negotiation styles. China plays a crucial role in Australia’s const...

Episode 11 – Doing Business with Asia (Part One) from 2017-06-01T11:20:20

In this two-part Corrs High Vis special, we take a closer look at Japanese and Chinese cultural values, business etiquette and negotiation styles. In Part One, Senior Associate Celeste Koravos d...

Episode 10 – Arbitration and its role in Common Law from 2017-05-26T09:29:34

This week Corrs High Vis considers whether arbitration can assist in the development of Common Law. Partner Andrew Stephenson and Associate Astrid Andersson consider the Australian perspective.

Episode 9 - Heading West: WA Market Update from 2017-05-16T11:28:38

This week Corrs High Vis heads West to consider some of the trends emerging in Western Australia’s construction industry. In the midst of a five-year demand recession, where do opportunities lie...

Episode 8 – Corrs Construction Law Update (April 2017) from 2017-05-09T15:47:09

This week Corrs High Vis considers some of the key cases and industry updates from our latest Construction Law Update. Corrs Construction Partners Andrew McCormack and Matthew Muir and Consultan...

Episode 7 – What’s Next for Market-Led Proposals In Australia? from 2017-05-02T15:16:15

Market-led proposals are gaining momentum in Australia, creating both challenges and opportunities for governments around the country. In our latest podcast, Corrs Graduate Georgia Westbrook tal...

Episode 6 – Penchant for prefab: A viable alternative to traditional building from 2017-04-12T13:47:27

New construction technologies are transforming the way buildings are going up around the world and prefab and modular building, in particular, are gravitating towards the mainstream of construct...

Episode 5 – Attracting a crowd: Stadium Development lessons from overseas from 2017-03-17T09:54:50

They come around once in a lifetime. Despite the complex approvals, funding and decision-making associated with building new stadia, overseas developments have proved they can be an economically...

Episode 4 – Seminar: When is Arbitration the Answer? from 2017-02-17T15:31:18

When is arbitration the answer? It's a question that's being asked more and more in construction. This week, industry professionals gathered in Melbourne to hear from experts in the field, inclu...

Episode 3 – Construction Market Forecast: 2017 and beyond from 2017-01-24T12:50:23

Construction activity and spend are forecast to contract over 2016-17. So where do the areas of growth lie? In this episode of Corrs High Vis, Partner Ben Davidson and Lawyer David Hastie consid...

Episode 2 – Sydney Arbitration Week (Part Two) from 2016-12-14T10:44:23

This episode of Corrs High Vis, features Part Two of our special look at Sydney Arbitration Week. What must Australia do to strengthen its position as an arbitration hub? Host Jaclyn Smith is jo...

Episode 2 - Sydney Arbitration Week (Part One) from 2016-12-08T16:50:55

In this second episode of Corrs High Vis, we take a special look at Sydney Arbitration week. Host Jaclyn Smith is joined by Partner Andrew Stephenson, Head of Arbitration Chambers Hong Kong, Gav...

Episode 1 – Corrs’ Construction Law Update (Nov 2016) from 2016-11-29T10:38:39

In this very first episode of Corrs High Vis, Partners Ben Davidson, Andrew McCormack and consultant Wayne Jocic consider the key take-outs from our latest Construction Law Update and tell host ...