MANAGING COMMERCIAL REALITIES ON MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS:
The application of International and South African construction law principles and dispute resolution practices in 2016 and onwards ……
The third lecture in the MDA Collective Wisdom series on 25 August 2016 sees an expanded full day programme presented by MDA Consulting in the Glenhove Conference Facility at 52 Glenhove Rd, Melrose Estate. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the REEA Foundation, a non-profit organisation caring for adults with epilepsy. Through several lectures and panel discussions on the day local and international construction law experts and practitioners will explain and consider the practical impact of recent developments in local and international construction law on executing construction projects.
Guest Speakers
Andrew Burr
Member of the Arbitration, Mediation & Dispute Board Chambers
Managing the unfortunate reality of delay and disruption on major infrastructure development projects in 2016.Considering the primary developments and applicable principles in international construction law for managing the risk and negative impact of delay and disruption on major infra structure development projects.
International and domestic arbitration under the auspice of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) on major infrastructure development projects in 2016.Considering developments and initiatives in international and domestic arbitration practice under the auspice of the CIArb in securing arbitration as a necessary component of any multi – disciplinary dispute resolution procedure on major infra structure development projects.
Dr. John Fletcher
ADR Products Group Director, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
Navigating innovations in multi-tiered joint dispute resolution and Conflict Avoidance Panel procedures and practice on major infrastructure development projects in 2016.Discussing the RICS tailored multi-tiered dispute resolution procedure currently being implemented by stakeholders on the London Underground extension and Crossrail project and considering the possible suitability of these innovations in shaping future dispute resolution practice on major infrastructure development projects.
Development in construction contracts and law in Southern Africa over the past 15 years and a consideration of what the future may hold – “For the times they are a-changin’!”Tracking the evolution of South African construction law principles and practice over the past 15 years, discussing recent developments and considering what the future may hold.
