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 and Construction (EPC) 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…
Can I Vary the Scope of Works of My Building Contract?
The scope of works a contractor completes under a building contract is often varied for many reasons. It may be…
What are the Queensland Building and Construction Commission’s Dispute Resolution Services?
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) provides advice and information to builders and homeowners and is also a regulatory…
How Does Insolvency Affect Construction Projects?
Australia’s economic conditions are reportedly the toughest faced in several decades, and the likelihood of insolvency and other financial difficulties…
