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Artwork for Building Tomorrow
Construction Law
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Construction Industry
Security Of Payment Act
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Renewable Energy
Liquidated Damages
Construction Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
Legal Profession
Australian Construction Industry
Pleadings
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Victoria
Queensland Proportionate Liability Regime
Tender Information
Construction Litigation
Burnout
Offshore Wind Energy
Australia

Building Tomorrow is a show exploring the biggest issues in the Australian construction landscape by having real conversations with the people behind the scenes shaping the industry.

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Andrew Davies is a Principal Consultant at 9 Degrees Consulting, specialising in onshore wind energy projects with deep expertise in multi-contract delivery and split scope contracting. With a background spanning technical engineering, project execut... more

Dr Carly Shrever is a lawyer, psychologist and empirical researcher. Sally Ryan is a psychologist and family therapist. Both are Directors at Human Ethos, which helps lawyers experience greater satisfaction and wellbeing in their work.

In this epi... more

Elena Stojcevski and Veno Panicker are Partners in Construction and Infrastructure at Hamilton Locke.

In this episode, they discuss why the construction industry has been slow to adopt AI despite its transformative potential. The conversation cover... more

In this special episode ahead of the 2026 SoCLA National Conference in Sydney, this episode features four speakers from our most recent conference in Brisbane. In the first interview Cara North and Eleanor Clifford unpack their Brooking Prize winning... more

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Recent Guests

Carly Schrever
Director at Human Ethos, psychologist and lawyer
Human Ethos
Episode: Burnout: The hidden risk in high-performance work, with Dr Carly Shrever and Sally Ryan
Sally Ryan
Director at Human Ethos, family therapist
Human Ethos
Episode: Burnout: The hidden risk in high-performance work, with Dr Carly Shrever and Sally Ryan
Elena Stojcevski
Partner at Hamilton Locke specializing in complex construction disputes
Hamilton Locke
Episode: Why construction is still slow to adopt AI, with Elena Stojcevski and Veno Panicker
Veno Panicker
Partner at Hamilton Locke with experience in complex transactions and disputes
Hamilton Locke
Episode: Why construction is still slow to adopt AI, with Elena Stojcevski and Veno Panicker
Cara North
Special Counsel at Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Episode: The Challenger disaster, the Tesseract decision and the role of academia in project success, with Cara North, Eleanor Clifford, Sean Brady and Wayne Jocic
Eleanor Clifford
Associate at Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Episode: The Challenger disaster, the Tesseract decision and the role of academia in project success, with Cara North, Eleanor Clifford, Sean Brady and Wayne Jocic
Sean Brady
Managing Director at Brady Heywood
Brady Heywood
Episode: The Challenger disaster, the Tesseract decision and the role of academia in project success, with Cara North, Eleanor Clifford, Sean Brady and Wayne Jocic
Wayne Jocic
Associate Professor and Co-Director of Studies at Melbourne Law School
University of Melbourne
Episode: The Challenger disaster, the Tesseract decision and the role of academia in project success, with Cara North, Eleanor Clifford, Sean Brady and Wayne Jocic
Kiri Parr
Construction lawyer, procurement strategist and risk management expert; board member of SoCLA Australia and other organisations
Society of Construction Law Australia; Dispute Resolution Board Foundation; FIDIC Contracts Committee; Law Council of Australia
Episode: How contracts shape culture in construction, with Kiri Parr

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Maura Namatander
Host of Building Tomorrow
Jennifer Raphael
Host of Building Tomorrow
Mowen Amitanda
Host of Building Tomorrow
Bijit Lamsal
Co-host of Building Tomorrow
BJ Lumsail
Host of Building Tomorrow

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Post office scandal

    Brilliant storytelling by Kiri and Sean. Beyond sad and angry that this has occurred on such a massive scale.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ziyingyangcav
    Australia4 years ago
  • Brilliant

    Loving listening to these podcasts, Melissa Yeo’s interviewing style is relaxed but brilliant at the same time. Keep it up!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dulbrick
    Australia5 years ago
  • Enjoyable listening!

    The recent episode about green arbitration (featuring Lucy Greenwood) was great, highlighting a key issue in an accessible and relevant way (especially for an industry that is often slow to change!).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JasTiong
    Australia5 years ago
  • Themes of the podcast

    Hello,

    Great content, however not very law/construction related.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SarrMarr
    Australia8 years ago
  • Clear thinking

    This series of podcasts deals with the root causes of the dysfunction of the Australian Constrcution Industry. Sean’s forensic mind cuts through the group think like a scalpel.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASI_WA
    Australia8 years ago

Listeners Say

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Shows strong expertise in construction law and risk management.
Guests consistently provide practical reform ideas and policy insights.
Listeners appreciate clear, forensic analysis of industry issues and disputes.
Some episodes occasionally drift into broader cultural discussions beyond core construction law.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#39
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#12
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Apple Podcasts
#52
Ireland/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#98
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#119
Hong Kong/Business/Careers
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#152
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Burnout: The hidden risk in high-performance work, with Dr Carly Shrever and Sally Ryan
Q: What can leaders do to support well-being and start conversations when they notice someone struggling?
Leaders should identify and minimize psychological hazards, promote well-being, know their people well to spot changes, and foster a psychologically safe culture where conversations about boundaries and workload are welcomed and acted on.
Burnout: The hidden risk in high-performance work, with Dr Carly Shrever and Sally Ryan
Q: Are stress and burnout the same thing, or how do they differ?
Burnout is a work-related syndrome, not a mental illness, characterized by emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced professional efficacy, and it typically results from prolonged unmanaged stress.
Burnout: The hidden risk in high-performance work, with Dr Carly Shrever and Sally Ryan
Q: So I just wanted to, I guess, start with understanding stress and burnout. What is stress?
Stress is a natural response to demand or pressure. It can sharpen performance in the short term, but becomes problematic when chronic, intense, and not allowing for recovery; perception of coping ability also shapes how stress feels.
Why construction is still slow to adopt AI, with Elena Stojcevski and Veno Panicker
Q: Elena, what led you to submit the paper?
Elena explains that the Soccer Conference highlighted opportunities to connect rapid AI advancement with the Brisbane Games, aiming to break the budget overrun cycle by enabling faster decision-making and better cost control.
Delivering safe offshore wind projects, with Kelly-Ann Ee
Q: Can you explain the purpose of G+ in improving safety across the offshore wind industry?
Kelly-Ann describes G+ as a group formed to enhance health and safety standards across the offshore wind industry, ensuring uniformity and safety in contracts and training.

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What is Building Tomorrow about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show examines the major issues shaping Australia's construction landscape through candid conversations with practitioners, academics, and industry leaders. Episodes frequently tackle contract design and governance, dispute resolution, safety culture, and the intersection of law, policy, and project delivery. A recurring strength is translating complex legal and regulatory topics into practical takeaways for developers, contractors, and professionals seeking safer, more efficient project delivery. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on risk allocation, standardization of contracts, and real-world insights from practitioners who bridge law with on-site delivery and engineering. Potential listeners should find it valuable if they ... more

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1. Carly Schrever
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4. Veno Panicker
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6. Eleanor Clifford
7. Sean Brady
8. Wayne Jocic

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