Read ourPublications Subscribe Publication type 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 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 Mar 2019 Building professionals caught in the cross fire More Summary Lacrosse apartment tower litigation decision handed down by VCAT. Publication type 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 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 Oct 2018 A new regulation introduced in Queensland further develops the statutory approach to combating combustible cladding risks More Summary Further developments have been announced in relation to combustible cladding risks and the legislative approach around them in Queensland. Publication type Jul 2018 Dealing with 'Unknown Unknowns' in construction contracts More Summary Contractors must be wary of taking on broad responsibilities for unmanageable risks or they may be left with a lot less than they bargained for. View our archived publications
