As the construction industry enters a new era of project delivery, contracts have become essential tools for managing key issues like time and cost overruns amid an ever-changing global environment. Modern delivery methods promise to synchronise project phases and leverage innovative practices, fundamentally transforming how infrastructure is designed, built, and managed. Despite these advances, challenges such as delays, disputes, cost overruns, and the demand for improved collaboration persist across complex project ecosystems. Construction law offers powerful solutions to these issues by guiding the management of these intricate environments. Integrating digital technology and legal frameworks opens new avenues for transparency, streamlined processes, and enhanced project performance.
The ICLA Construction Law Conference, scheduled for April 8-9, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa, will convene legal professionals, industry experts, and policymakers to examine the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in construction law. With the theme “Revealing the Foundation of Modern Project Success: Contracts as Tools for Modernizing Collaboration and Resolving Conflict,” the conference will feature in-depth discussions on:
This conference will provide an invaluable platform for practitioners, experts, and academics to connect, share insights, and discover project delivery innovations that set the foundation for smarter, more connected, and high-performing projects.
Hosted in collaboration with MillaSA and the International Construction Law Association (ICLA), this event is an essential forum for advancing knowledge, building connections, and fostering growth in construction law. UCT is one of the leading higher education institutions on the African continent and has a tradition of academic excellence that is respected worldwide.
Managing Partner | WMN Attorneys
ICLA Chairman
City of Cape Town
University of Cape Town
International Construction Law Association
Leupertz Baukonflik Management, Cologne (GE)
University of Copenhagen
Council for Built Environment
The British University in Dubai
WMN Attorneys
HKA Global Limited
South African Council for the Projects and Construction Management Profession (SACPCMP)
Infrastructure Options
Construction Industry Development Board
ECS Associates (Pty) Ltd
08:30 Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:30 Opening Remarks & Keynote Address Dr Wolfgang Breyer | Chairman of ICLA
Theme: Revealing the Foundation of Modern Project Success: Contracts as Tools for Modernizing Collaboration and Resolving
10:00 Session 1: Standard Contract Forms Across Jurisdictions Panel discussion on the effectiveness and challenges of standard contracts in different legal frameworks.
11:00 Morning Tea/Coffee Break
11:30 Session 2: Comparative Perspectives on Project Delivery Models Exploring traditional vs. modern project delivery methods and the impacts of each on project success.
12:30 Lunch Break
13:30 Session 3: Technology Integration in Construction Law How digital tools are reshaping contract management and compliance in construction projects
14:30 Session 4: Case Study Panel – Conflict Resolution in Complex Projects Real-life case studies demonstrating successful dispute resolution in construction.
15:30 Afternoon Tea/Coffee Break
16:00 Interactive Workshop: Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques Practical session on ADR mechanisms such as mediation and arbitration.
17:00 Networking Reception An opportunity for attendees to connect with peers, experts, and potential collaborators.
09:00 Welcome Coffee
09:30 Session 5: Dispute Avoidance and Resolution – Comparing the effectiveness of ADR vs traditional methods of resolving construction disputes.
10:30 Morning Tea/Coffee Break
11:00 Session 6: Legal Innovations in Contract Drafting and Risk Management New trends in drafting contracts to manage project risks in uncertain environments.
12:00 Session 7: Global Best Practices for Collaborative Contracts Discussing how collaborative contracts contribute to better project outcomes and fewer disputes.
13:00 Lunch Break
14:00 Session 8: Sustainability and Compliance in Construction Law Examining how construction law is adapting to sustainability requirements and compliance mandates.
15:00 Afternoon Tea/Coffee Break
15:30 Closing Panel: Future Directions in Construction Law Experts discuss upcoming trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the industry.
16:30 Closing Remarks & Thank You Summary of key takeaways, followed by expressions of gratitude to attendees, speakers, and partners.
Cost per person
NB: Price is in South African Rand. Price displayed exclude VAT.
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