Australasia Commercial Management Conference 2023 | RICS | 31 May 2023 | Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney and Online Event, 11 Jamison St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

The commercial management skillset and function is not common or consistent across ANZ. We have seen a number of major building contractors struggle recently. Macro-economic and geo-political issues ensure that the delivery of major construction projects remains a real challenge. Professional management of contracts and risk in construction are critical to project success. With these factors in mind RICS is well placed to deliver our second conference aimed at the commercial management of construction space.

A diverse range of panelists and attendees will join from across Australia and New Zealand to share their expertise and experiences; they will be participating in discussions that dive into the issues that are impacting and being managed across the ANZ region by commercial teams as they strive to deliver successful construction project outcomes.

Takeaways:
• Face-to-face networking opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience.
• Practical insights from expert speakers on how to manage the day-to-day risks.
• Updates on all current aspects relating to the commercial management including news guidance, and standards.

Highlight:
• The predicted economic slowdown and the impact on the commercial management.
• Cost escalation – a common issue facing the construction projects. How should cost be managed fairly between client and contractor?
• Overcoming the latest challenges around avoiding claims in administering the contract, including delay and disruption, global claims, preparing for a dispute, and superintendents' impartiality.
• How far is Artificial Intelligence being applied to the commercial management of construction, and what does the future hold?

2023 Speakers

Andrew Jeffrey
FRICS, Commercial Director, Laing O'Rourke

Suzanne Chinner
MRICS, Director, Cci

Steve Evans FRICS
Director, Concordia Resolution

Alison Mahoney
Dispute Resolution Services Manager, RICS

Wayne Elsom MRICS
Director, WME Consulting

Paul Warrington FRICS
Regional Commercial Manager SE Infrastructure, Downer

Dave Clarke MRICS
Commercial Director, Sydney Metro

Andrew Morton MRICS
EGM Commercial, Fletcher Construction

Hayley Gilmour FRICS
Commercial Technical Lead, Laing O'Rourke

Jonathan Pimlott MRICS
Southern Project Strategy and Delivery, Beca

Juliette Economo
Commercial Leader, Clients and Markets, Laing O'Rourke

Pouya Razavi
Procurement and Contract Management Director, Sydney Water

Mark Thompson MRICS
Principal, Contract and Quantum

Paul McArd FRICS
Managing Director, Accura Consulting

Kevin Anderson MRICS
Principal, TBH

David Madden
Founding Director, MBMpl

Scott Patten MRICS
Regional Manager, SJA

Sue Morse FRICS
Director, Hestia Consulting

Steve Evans FRICS
Director, Concordia Resolution

Cuong Quang
Co-Founder, OctantAI

Rowan Braham
Principal Engineer, AI and Emerging Technologies

Mukul Soul
APAC Managing Director, Driver Trett

Richard Barton
Commercial Manager, Laing O'Rourke

Charles Harb
Director of Strategy and Transformation, Conga

2023 Sponsors and Partners

HEADLINE:
• Laing O'Rourke

SILVER:
• Downer

BRONZE:
• Accura
• Driver Trett
• MBM
• TBH
• Sydney Water

DRINKS PARTNER:
• Connell Griffin