The construction industry has faced years of unprecedented uncertainty, from COVID-19, supply chain disruption, labour shortages, high inflation, geopolitical instability and the recent fuel crisis.

Extraordinary events continue to impact delivery, and questions remain as to whether traditional construction contracts adequately allocate the resulting time and cost risks fairly and in the best interests of projects and the wider health of the construction industry.

This event will include both presentations and a panel discussion identifying feedback from the market from a legal, quantity surveying and contractor perspective.

Attendees will gain insights into recent legal developments and will gain a better understanding of the practical challenges of managing commercial risk in an increasingly volatile environment.

The session will examine lessons learned from recent disruptions and consider how the industry can better respond to future uncertainty.

Event date and time

Tuesday 25 August 2026, 5:45pm to 7:45pm AEST

Hosted by

Rider Levett Bucknall

Location

Rider Levett Bucknall
Level 25, 55 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

Cost of Event

This in person event is free of charge for SoCLA members (you must be logged in when registering to receive free registration).
Non members: $49.50

Moderator

James MacDonald, Senior Associate, Ashurst Perkins Coie

Speakers

Alison Close, Partner, Clayton Utz

James Ford, Expert Services Lead, Rider Levett Bucknall

Gareth Barrett, CIMIC Head of Pre-Contract and Risk

James MacDonald, Senior Associate, Ashurst Perkins Coie

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