Read ourPublications Subscribe Publication type Construction & Engineering - Sep 2020 NSW construction law reforms are coming thick and fast – An overview of recent changes More Summary NSW continues its rollout of construction law reforms directed at restoring public confidence in the local industry. Publication type Construction & Engineering - Aug 2020 Collateral warranty deeds – small documents, big risks More Summary Collateral warranty deeds are a standard requirement in most major projects however care should always be taken in the review process. As a subcontractor, do you know the key risks? Publication type Construction & Engineering - Aug 2020 Are your dispute resolution clauses enforceable? More Summary The enforcebility of clauses in contractual dispute resolution can be a grey area for the courts. Publication type Construction & Engineering - Mar 2020 You get what you give - Protecting security under contracts More Summary Contractors need to be mindful when amending contracts should they inadvertently allow recourse to security. Publication type Construction & Engineering - Work Health & Safety - Nov 2019 CFMMEU contravenes the Fair Work Act More Summary Right of entry lands Union in hot water Publication type Construction & Engineering - Aug 2019 Constructive Notes® - Missing links in the ‘Chain of Responsibility’, 4th edition More Summary This edition examines Government response to date across Australian states including increased restrictions in the PI insurance market and the threat posed to local construction and property sectors. Publication type Commercial Property - Construction & Engineering - Corporate - Energy & Resources - Planning & Environment - Aug 2019 Ethical Supplier Mandate: Tougher guidelines for government suppliers More Summary The Ethical Supplier Mandate and Ethical Supplier Threshold update in the Queensland Procurement Policy will see taxpayer dollars spent on companies who do the right thing by workers via training, safety and fair wages. Are you ready to comply? Publication type Construction & Engineering - Mar 2019 Building professionals caught in the cross fire More Summary Lacrosse apartment tower litigation decision handed down by VCAT. Publication type Construction & Engineering - Feb 2019 Defects and Retention changes to the QBCC Act arising from Building Industry Fairness reforms More Summary Amendments to the QBCCA introduced 17 December 2018 now expand to obligations with respect to both retention and defects liability. Publication type Construction & Engineering - Dec 2018 Qld Update: Next tranche of Building Industry Fairness reforms to commence on 17 December 2018 More Summary Security of payment laws in Queensland will change again on 17 December 2018. Claimants and respondents alike need to be ready for the significant amendments. Publication type Construction & Engineering - Jun 2018 A Legal Guide to Contract Works and Construction Liability Insurance in Australia 3rd edition More Summary Now in its 3rd edition, this Guide has been prepared for insurers, their advisors and other professionals involved in the construction and engineering industry. The aim of this Guide is to examine the issues arising from the interpretation of contract...
