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The Queensland Government has announced that Project Bank Accounts will apply to certain projects from 1 March 2018.

The "period of grace" for applications for building work lodged with the permit authority/local government is extended.

The Western Australian government has sought industry comment on a suite of significant proposed reforms to the WA security of payment regime ("SOP").

A Put and Call Option is an agreement, often between a landowner and a builder to allocate certain blocks to the builder.

On October 21, 2019, significant changes to New South Wales ("NSW") security of payment laws come into effect with the commencement of the Building

Proposed reforms include zoning flexibility, fast-tracked approvals & incentives for developers.

The ATO is reminding contractors in the building and construction industry to take extra care with this year's returns.

As 5G technology rolls out and network speeds and coverage rapidly improve, Australian cities are set to become smarter.

Arbitrations are a common dispute resolution procedure used by parties for construction disputes.

This four-part building reform update will include significant changes already legislated and some proposed new reforms.

Given the current economic climate, decreasing margins and increased resources to engage in disputes, there will be a logical increase in payment claims and adjudications under the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (QLD) (BCIPA) in the forthcoming year.

Link to podcast where 3 recent construction industry cases are analysed.

Law reform is needed in the area of builder insolvency to improve the situation for homebuyers and subcontractors.

This latest builder insolvency may trigger discussions about reform and the interests of homebuyers and subcontractors.

Stage 1 deadline for combustible cladding compliance obligations for owners of affected private buildings was 29 March.

Notices under the SOP Act can now be served by email to an address specified by the intended recipient for such service.

This is Part 1 of our series considering warranties in construction contracts for construction contractors and owners.