CONSTRUCTION CONUNDRUMS
Join our Experienced Practitioners for this important in-person or online workshop which will be presented by our KwaZulu-Natal regional committee, under the chairmanship of Mr Alastair Hay, as part of the Association’s ongoing mission to provide regular upskilling opportunities for everyone with an interest in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
About this Workshop
The following topics will be canvassed:
- Powers of an Arbitrator: can an Arbitrator decide the validity of a public procurement contract?
- In NEC3 – Option W1, from when does the Adjudicator’s four weeks start for delivering his/her determination and what if he/she presents it after the due date?
- Fraud Unravels Everything: do Arbitration clauses survive contract invalidity?
- Claims under GCC 2025;
- Middle East issues: effect on costs, who is liable?
Who Should Attend?
- Contractors;
- Employers;
- Project Managers;
- Party representatives;
- Claims consultants;
- Legal practitioners;
- Anybody involved in the construction industry;
- Anybody interested in ADR.
Experienced Practitioners
- Mr Richard Hoal – Associate (AAArb) and Committee Member, Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) NPC;
- Mr Johan Richards – Fellow (FAArb) and Committee Member, Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) NPC;
- Prof Nishani Harinarain – Fellow (FAArb), Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) NPC;
- Mr David Vlcek – Associate (AAArb), Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) NPC;
- Mr Peter Barnard – Partner, Cox Yeats Attorneys.
Date
Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 14:00 to 17:00 (SAST)
Venue
Attend online via Zoom or in-person in Umhlanga Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Cost (Incl. VAT)
AoA Members: R200.00
Non-members: R300.00
EXPAND YOUR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE!
Register
For more information please download the Brochure.
Click here to register:
Enquiries
Contact Miss Michelle Venter (Financial Manager):
Email: michelle@arbitrators.co.za
Tel.: +27 11 884 9164/5
LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THURSDAY, 3 JUNE 2026 AT 14:00 ON ZOOM OR IN-PERSON!
What Attendees Said …
Reviews
Mr Braam Auret: “Thank you to the speakers and AoA staff.“
Mr Pieter de Klerk: “Examples of current precedent by all presenters are really valuable to shape the future. Special mention – Really enjoyed Mr Steve Poorter‘s perspective on Head Office cost calculation.“
Mr Riaan de Witt: “Excellent as always, thank you.“
Mr Maphaka Dikotla: “This is worth my while.“
Mr Jonathan Ely: “A useful update of the issues discussed.“
Mr Peter Feuilherade: “Great seminar with very useful information and updates. It was also interactive which is important. Very worth the time spent!“
Mr Nigel Haupt: “Always beneficial in terms of remaining relevant.“
Mr Bheki Lembede: “Great line up of speakers!“
Mrs Brigitte Lubbe (Carpenter-Kling): “Very informative.“
Mr Oteng Mamparanyane: “Terrific seminars! The AI inclusions indicates that the Association is keeping relevant.“
Mr Oteng Mamparanyane: “The wide range of topics equips attendees with broad knowledge that can be used almost straightaway in real life.“
Mr Oteng Mamparanyane: “Best afternoon in the AoA calendar for those involved in construction projects. Topics can be applied immediately following workshop. Brilliant!“
Mr Oteng Mamparanyane: “These Construction Conundrums workshops are massively useful. They plug a lot of gaps that one would otherwise be struggling with. Thank you very much!“
Mr Kehitlhile Masisi: “Keep up the good work you doing in equipping and preparing us for the eventualities in this industry.“
Mr Oarabile Molefe: “Kindly hold more of these workshops.”
Mr Jacob Moloi: “Great presentation by any standard.“
Mr Jones Moloisane: “Excellent presenters who are knowledgeable with the subject matter(s) in terms of construction contracts, especially with reference to practical examples. Keep it up.“
Mr Thabiso Ngozwana: “Well balanced contractual content. Please keep them coming.“
Mr Setuka Nkadimeng: “As always, these workshops are helpful and informative. Keep them coming and well done. Thank you.“
Mr Themba Nyathi: “Great, all professionals in any field should be part of this eye opening initiative.“
Miss Nicole O’Connor: “I really enjoy these workshops! I think I asked previously if these could occur on a more regular basis😊 Also, I would have liked to attend in person today, but can’t drive back to PMB in the dark.“
Adv Amesh Singh: “I am pleased with the workshop. It was extremely informative to me. My knowledge is definitely increased.“
Mr Simon Vilakazi: “The webinar was excellent at keeping us abreast of the recent developments in arbitration. Overall, it was a highly informative and beneficial session for all who participated.“
Mr Andrew Walker: “A very enlightening afternoon.“
Mr Robbie Zamudio: “Very informative session.“
