We are a not for profit organisation and the key objective of SoCLA is to promote to promote the education, study and research (and publication of the useful results of such research) in the field of construction law and related subjects both in Australia and overseas for the benefit of the public and the construction industry. SoCLA is a national organisation – its members and Board members are from around Australia and the Subcommittees and activities of SoCLA are carried out in all major capital cities and areas where there is a strong focus on the construction industry. SoCLA is also a part of an international network of SCLs including UK, NZ, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Africa, Caribbean and European Societies. SoCLA’s members are made up of a variety of participants in the construction industry and include: • Solicitors • Barristers • In-house counsel • Construction contractors • Developers • Architects • Engineers • Quantity Surveyors • Consultants • Arbitrators • Mediators • Project managers