Webinar: The Health of the Australian Construction Industry
Date: Thursday 22 October 2020
Time: 9:30 AM
Fee: Free for prefabAUS members with a Digital Subscription | $35 for non-members
The construction industry is a significant contributor to our economy and our society. It will play a significant role in reviving the economy after COVID-19. With over 1m people involved in the industry the community has a real interest in understanding whether the industry is in good shape and what changes might be made to improve the way the industry operates for the benefit of all participants. Phillip Greenham, the co-lead author of a recently released research report entitled ‘The Health of the Australian Construction Industry’ will present and discuss the research findings and what lies behind them.
To download a copy of the report click here.
Meet the Speaker: Phillip Greenham
Phillip Greenham LLB, BSc is recognised by a wide variety of eminent institutions, publications, and the legal profession itself, as one of Australia’s foremost construction lawyers.
He is a founding board member of the Society of Construction Law Australia, a long-time member of the International Construction Projects Committee of the International Bar Association, a long-time member of the Building Dispute Practitioners’ Society, and – for over three decades – served in Australia’s largest infrastructure and construction practice at Minter Ellison. He retired after 27 years as a Senior Partner advising industry on complex infrastructure procurements.
One of his particular specialties is the development of procurement methodologies and contractual terms which satisfy government policy requirements, providing solid protection and meeting with the approval of central government agencies, whilst at the same time ensuring the active and enthusiastic support of the marketplace.
He has advised on, drafted, and negotiated contracts implementing a wide variety of procurement methodologies, including traditional construct only, design and construct contracts, Managing Contractor (MC) contracts (both traditional and enhanced), alliancing contracts, Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contracts, Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), among many other formats.
He has also worked with the gamut of industry standard contracts, modified them and provided advice on the administration of those contracts.