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Construction Industry Culture Taskforce
Complex Construction Disputes

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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Artwork for Building Tomorrow

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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

Kiri Parr is a construction lawyer and industry commentator focused on how procurement, contracting and risk allocation shape behaviour in the construction sector.

In this episode, Kiri unpacks why “culture” in construction can’t be fixed in isolat... more

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Recent Guests

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
Adam Perl
Construction partner at Pinsent Masons and leading voice in construction law reform
Pinsent Masons
Episode: Amending Less, Building More: Why Australia Needs Truly Standard Contracts, with Adam Perl
Blake Frost
Partner at HopgoodGanim and leads the firm's construction practice
HopgoodGanim
Episode: Why late payment still drives so many construction disputes

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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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#123
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#110
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#197
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#211
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#216
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#236
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Delivering safe offshore wind projects, with Kelly-Ann Ee
Q: How did you end up in such a global career spanning the UK, Asia and Australia?
Kelly-Ann discusses starting her offshore wind career in 2010 in health and safety in the rail industry and then transitioning to the offshore wind industry, sharing her experiences across different countries.
Limiting Liability for Faulty Tender Information: Is there a better way? With Lucas Shipway
Q: So, are there strategies to avoid the risk of faulty tender information in the first place?
Strategies include being realistic about timelines, providing comprehensive information, and encouraging clear communication with tenderers.
Limiting Liability for Faulty Tender Information: Is there a better way? With Lucas Shipway
Q: Can you explain what these clauses entail?
They usually state that contractors shouldn't rely on the information provided by the government and often mention a lack of acceptance of responsibility for such information.

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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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7. Kiri Parr
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