How Will New Building Laws Affect the Construction Industry?
The Federal Government introduced the Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Bill in 2013 to replace the Fair Work (Building Industry) Act 2012 (FWBI Act).…
The Strata Basics FAQ NSW
Now more than even, strata living is a part of our lives. Strata describes a unique system of property ownership…
What is the Statutory Limitation on a Contract Indemnity Clause?
An indemnity clause typically features in a construction contract and is a key point of negotiations. Indemnity clauses, where one…
What are the Limits on Negative Variations in Construction Contracts?
Construction contracts often give the principal the ability to order a variation to the scope of works. Where a principal chooses…
What are Engineering, Procurement & Construction Contracts?
Companies in the wind, water, solar and renewable energy industry have flourished over the past five years as the Federal…
How to Get Paid in the Construction Industry
One of the biggest challenges within the construction industry is how to get paid. What do you do when the…
What are Liquidated Damages in Construction Contracts?
Those in the building and construction industry are likely to come across the term “liquidated damages” in their construction contracts.…
A Guide to Keeping Your Construction Contracts Fair
On November 12 2016, the unfair contract terms legislation will apply to ‘small business contracts’. The update raises questions about the…
Construction Law Update: Companies in Liquidation Cannot Enforce Progress Payment Claims
In December 2015, the Senate Economics References Committee released its report ‘I just want to be paid’, highlighting the prevalence…
How Does Consequential Loss in a Building Contract Work?
Commercial contracts often include a clause that limits one party’s liability for certain losses (often referred to as a limited…
