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The Act declares certain building materials to be prohibited where there are reasonable grounds that the use is unsafe.

The developers could have discovered the outstanding infrastructure charges by obtaining a full development certificate.

This 2017 Act was introduced to address safety risks arising from the use of non-conforming building products in NSW.

The Vegetation Management Framework Amendment Bill 2013 was introduced to Parliament on 20 March 2013.

The recent decision in Walton v Illawarra sends a clear warning to Superintendents acting in dual roles.

On commercial projects when a subcontractor is not paid by the builder, they have several options to recover payment.

There are strict time limits, so legal advice should be sought at the time that your development application is refused.

Two recent decisions have important consequences for Contractors and Principals on the operation of the BCIPA.

In the midst of the current global economic downturn, the Australian Government is providing significant stimulus to the domestic economy by providing some attractive incentives and initiatives for businesses in Australia.

Councils could take advantage of collaborative arrangements with stakeholders to facilitate development and innovation.

The issued mandate brought a halt to all non-essential, non-emergency construction projects in NSW until 30 July 2021.

The silence of an offeree, together with other circumstances of the case, may indicate that he has accepted the offer.

Builder is able to recover full payment despite extreme delay in completing works.

This article explores the validity of contractual clauses that purport to refer disputes to expert determination or mediation without providing specific rules or procedures for the operation of such a process

Construction contracts invariably provide for progress payments, as a express term of the contract or as an implied term.

NSW residential builders can now resort to the SOP Act to promptly recover progress payments from home owners.

Article discusses the first Australian case where an entire compulsory acquisition attempt has been overturned.