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The controversial proposal to transform the P&E Court to a jurisdiction where costs follow the event has been abandoned.

The general rule is that neighbours contribute equally to the cost of a fence that is 'reasonable' in the circumstances.

This webinar provided clarity around the NSW DBP Act and its implications for remedial works in residential strata.

Can a court overturn an adjudicator's determination of a construction payment dispute without any jurisdictional error?

The case is a reminder that following correct modification procedure will ensure that proper jurisdiction is enlivened.

These amendments will clarify issues arising from previous amendments made to the infrastructure provisions of the SPA.

These Bills are the final plank in an extensive raft of planning and development reforms made by the Newman government.

The new policy changes will avoid relevant markets being negatively impacted by off-the-plan sales not being completed.

Only 75% of owners will need to agree to the winding up of a strata scheme for the purpose of selling the building.

The NSW Court held that the Act didn't permit review of the adjudication determination except for jurisdictional error.

There are two different classes of consumer protection laws in both the old and the new building regimes in WA.

Force Majeure clauses are intended to prevent parties being held liable for a breach of contract if circumstances beyond their control block adherence with the contract.

A contractor has a legal right to be paid for work that the owner requested, even if there is no contract that says so.

Companies that tender for Commonwealth-funded building projects must comply with the Code or they won't be awarded work.

Contractors with non-compliant enterprise agreements will be unable to bid for new Commonwealth-funded building work.

This suite of decisions relating to a proposed electricity generator demonstrates the complexity of the decision rules.

The recent Federal Court decision in Protectavale Pty Ltd v K2K Pty Ltd [2008] FCA 1248 provides a valuable reminder of the minimum requirements for submitting valid payment claims under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002.