Events | 17 Oct 2022

Spotlight on Construction

In early November Hall & Wilcox's Construction Leaders launched our inaugural Spotlight on Construction series of events, where industry experts discussed the latest issues facing the sector. Topics included insurance challenges, market predictions, insolvency, and whether the construction industry as a whole is in crisis.

All Spotlight on Construction event recordings are now available to view. Scroll down to find out about, and be prepared for, the opportunities and challenges facing the construction industry.

For Spotlight on Construction sponsorship/partnership opportunities, please contact Leanne Waters.

Spotlight on Women in Construction

Watch our kick-off discussion with a panel of leading women from various facets of the Australian construction industry as they discuss their own journeys in construction, the changes they have seen and would like to see in the sector, the impact of COVID and as they share their insights including as to the role leaders and other women can play in supporting women in construction, amongst other topics.

Panellists	Melissa Da Silva, BESIX Watpac
	Jacqueline Panos, Billbergia Group
	Priya Paquet, Hall & Wilcox

Facilitator	Penny Ford, Hall & Wilcox

Insurance insights and risk management in the current construction environment

Watch our 'fireside chat' with an insurance underwriter and broker as they share their insights into insurance challenges in the industry, and how they impact their approach to underwriting.

Panellists	Paul Smith, QBE
	Mark Thompson, Willis Australia Limited

Facilitator	Matt Curll, Hall & Wilcox

Challenges in the construction industry - past, present and future

Watch our in-person industry breakfast to hear our expert panel discuss the challenges the industry has overcome, the lessons they learned while managing them, and the pitfalls and opportunities they see the industry facing in the future.

Panellists	Nick Baxter, Ink Consulting
	Julian Doyle, Hannas Group
	Michael Player, Property Council of Australia

Facilitator	Penny Ford, Hall & Wilcox

Insolvency in construction

Our insolvency leaders examine recent insolvency cases, their causes and effects, and take a look over the horizon at what's still to come. Watch the recording below.