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Corrs High Vis tackles the issues that matter in the construction industry. The podcast series, brought to you by the Corrs Chambers Westgarth Construction team, provides professionals with key commercial insights into the issues shaping the industry.

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    Episode 58 – Expanded UTC regime: implications for construction industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 23:01


    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.

    Corrs High Vis: Episode 57 – Projects and infrastructure in 2023 and what the future may hold

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 27:24


    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.

    Episode 56 – Trailing Liability for Asset Decommissioning (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 8:50


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 10:22


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 16:40


    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. 

    Episode 53 – COVID-19 and the construction industry: challenges and opportunities (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 22:51


    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.

    Episode 52 – Corrs Projects Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 12:11


    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.

    Episode 51 – Public Private Partnerships in the Australian construction industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 15:46


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 16:29


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 18:20


    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. 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.

    Episode 48 – The health of the Australian construction industry: part one

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 13:28


    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. 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 that really matter to professionals in this ever-evolving industry.

    Episode 47 – Commonwealth Government framework for offshore clean renewable energy projects

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 10:42


    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.  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 that really matter to professionals in this ever-evolving industry. This podcast was recorded in December 2020.

    Episode 46 – Corrs Projects Update Q4 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 21:48


    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.

    Episode 45 – Corrs Projects Update Q3 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 20:06


    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 is a series of podcasts, offering analysis and insight into the Australian construction industry. Presented by Corrs Chambers Westgarth, it considers the issues that really matter to professionals in this ever-evolving industry. These podcasts do not provide legal or other advice. Obtain legal or other professional advice as required.

    Episode 44 – Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Bill 2020 (WA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 22:43


    In our latest 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.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 10:11


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

    Episode 42 – COVID-19: Lessons for the Australian construction industry from the UK experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 14:45


    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.

    Episode 41 – Security of payment changes in Qld, and two recent NSW Supreme Court decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 23:12


    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.

    Episode 40 – Quantum Meruit in the wake of Mann v Paterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 21:36


    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.

    Episode 39 – Corrs Projects Update Q3 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 15:34


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 13:53


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

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    Episode 37 – Cladding Safety Victoria: the Victorian Government's $600m defective cladding solution

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2019 9:21


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 8:53


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 12:50


    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?  

    Episode 34 – How should a court assess a claim for payment following termination for repudiation?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 18:58


    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.  

    Episode 32 – Fiocco Report on Security of Payment Reform in Western Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 31:46


    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.

    Episode 33 – Can a Builder in Liquidation Take Advantage of the Security of Payment Regime?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 9:53


    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.  

    Episode 31 – China’s Belt and Road Initiative

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 9:07


    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.

    Episode 30 – The Lacrosse Fire and its impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 10:39


    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.

    Episode 29 – Corrs Construction Law and Projects Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018 18:00


    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.  

    Episode 28 – FIDIC and the Rainbow Suite

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018 11:51


    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.

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    Episode 27 – Developing Positive Cultures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018 15:45


    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.    

    Episode 26 – Murray Report reviewing the national security of payment laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2018 11:10


    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.

    Episode 25 – Early Contractor Involvement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 14:34


    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.

    Corrs High Vis: Episode 24 – Australian security of payment legislation – High Court guidance

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2018 12:38


    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. 

    Episode 23 – Gender Equality in the Construction Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 9:10


    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.  

    Episode 22 - Construction Market Forecast: 2018 and beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2018 11:53


    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?  

    Episode 21 – Global Infrastructure (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2017 8:50


    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. 

    Episode 21 – Global Infrastructure (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2017 12:11


    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. 

    Episode 20 – Proposed Reforms to Queensland’s Security of Payment Legislation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2017 15:09


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2017 16:19


    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.

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    Episode 18 - Statutory Declarations: When you can be personally liable for inaccuracies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2017 9:58


    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.

    Episode 17 - Key Takeaways from the SoCLA National Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2017 11:46


    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.

    Episode 16 - Recent Developments in Market Led Proposals in Queensland

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2017 10:15


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2017 12:55


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2017 6:40


    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.

    Episode 13 - Building a Brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2017 29:39


    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. 

    Episode 12 – Partnering through Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2017 7:22


    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. 

    Special Edition – Corrs Breakfast Series June 2017: Delay & Disruption 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2017 5:43


    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 Disruption breakfast seminar on Tuesday 20 June 2017.  In considering the Society of Construction Law’s recently released 2nd edition of its Delay and Disruption Protocol, we consider how construction industry professionals can best take advantage of the updated protocol. 

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    Episode 11 - Doing Business with Asia (Part Two: China)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2017 9:04


    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 construction market. But what are the sensitivities professionals need to observe when doing business with our largest trading partner? Corrs Lawyer David Hastie talks to paralegal Jonathan Mackojc who has lived and worked in China about the cultural rhythms he has experienced.

    Episode 11 – Doing Business with Asia (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2017 14:18


    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 discusses the complex decision making process in Japanese companies with lawyer David Hastie.

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