ArticleBuilder not liable for negligence of contractorThis case was a typical example of liability issues that arise when accidents happen in small construction projects.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionKott Gunning
ArticleCashing Bank Guarantees: Not Always An Easy ProcessA recent decision of the Supreme Court of Queensland makes it clear that cashing an unconditional bank guarantee is not always straight forward, depending on the wording of the construction contract which refers to bank guarantees or other security. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleCessation of work on AS 11000: General Conditions of ContractParties will need to continue to amend AS 2124-1992 and AS 4000-1997 to address deficiencies and bring them up to date.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCullough Robertson
ArticleCharacter homes in Brisbane, the Council and youBrisbane City Council's 'City Plan 2014' has a focus on preserving all buildings with 'traditional building character'.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMcCarthy Durie Lawyers
ArticleCK ALERT: Building owners required to complete QBCC cladding checklistAffected buildings must display a notice on the building and provide a copy of risk assessments to owners and tenantsAustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleCK Alert: New combustible cladding requirements – are you affected?The amendment imposes an assessment process on owners of privately owned buildings, through an online registry system.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleCK ALERT: Only one month remaining for building owners to complete QBCC cladding checklistBuilding owners should register and begin this process via the 'Safer Buildings' website combustible cladding checklist.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleConstruction and infrastructure industry: Corrs projects update: Q3 2019Review of the latest major judicial & legislative developments affecting the construction & infrastructure industry.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleConstruction contracts: What commercial investors need to knowCorporation interests should be protected by contract, so they aren't vulnerable to a builder's lack of reasonable care.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleConstruction law: Guide as to substance of adjudicationsThe case was an example of applying the facts of well known principles of the Queensland security of payment regime.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionDWF (Australia)
ArticleConstruction Law Update - November 2016This podcast is a concise review of major recent developments affecting the construction and infrastructure industry.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleConsultation starts on Infrastructure WA advisory bodyIt is proposed that IWA will be an independent body of experts, with members from both the private and public sectors. AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClayton Utz
ArticleContempt of Court: 12/12 Sunshine Coast Regional Council v M C Property Investments Pty Ltd (No 3) [2012] QPEC 12This judgment was an application by the Council for an order that the respondent be punished for contempt of Court.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleConveyancing reform in NSW affecting Off-the-Plan salesThe proposed changes place disclosure obligations on vendors selling "off the plan" and more safeguards for purchasers.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleCorporate shield not enough to protect sole director of building company in a building disputeCorporate shield doesn't provide builders or directors with a complete indemnity, for misleading and deceptive conduct.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleCorrect way to respond to requests for payment when the build is not rightIt is necessary for you to set out the reasons why payment is being withheld - for example, due to the defects.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionMellor Olsson
ArticleCorrs Projects Update: Q4 2020The Corrs Projects Update is a review of recent developments in the Australian construction and infrastructure industry.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleCourt of Appeal decision shakes up staged development applications in NSWThe article is a brief summary of the Court of Appeal decision and the NSW government's proposed legislative amendment.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleCOVID-19 Update: Relief for owners corporations and community associations in NSWRecent COVID-19 reforms in NSW focus on issues that affected strata schemes and community schemes during the pandemic.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich