NSW Government calls for further submissions in response to Shergold Weir Building Confidence Report
The NSW Government has released their second response to the Shergold Weir Building Confidence Report (Report) in the midst of
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06, 2019
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05, 2019
Can a Builder’s failure to provide occupation certificate be a breach of contract?
The recent NSW Supreme Court decision in ACN 057 690 034 (Owner) v Mick Wykrota (Builder) saw the Builder in
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05, 2019
Law of Agency
Agency is a complex area of law that can affect parties across contracts and industries – from major construction projects
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05, 2019
Who is liable for breach of contract – Principal or Agent?
In the recent NSW Supreme Court (the ‘Court’) case Cincotta v Russo [2019] NSWSC 272 the question of agency when
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04, 2019
High Court to determine whether an awarded sum under a quantum meruit claim can exceed the contract price
The Manns (‘the Owners’) entered into a domestic building contract with Paterson Constructions Ltd Pty (‘the Builder’) for the construction
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02, 2019
Negative variations in Construction Contracts – What do you need to know about them?
Change is the only constant in life, and that’s certainly the case on construction projects. Generally, under a construction contract
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01, 2019
Opinion: Opal tower – a catalyst for change or merely a crack in the concrete?
Opinion by Hamish Geddes What happened (if you weren’t aware) For developer Australia Avenue (Ecove) and Icon Constructions (Icon), Christmas
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01, 2019
When will you need to engage a quantity surveyor in your strata scheme?
Under the building bond and inspection scheme (the Scheme) developers need to lodge a building bond that is equal to
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12, 2018
Security of payment claims and statutory demands – What to look out for during the holidays
With the construction shutdown period around the corner, businesses must ensure they have proper procedures for the holidays. Claims made
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11, 2018
Potential upheaval of security of payment laws in NSW: 6 key changes proposed
Is it back to the future or a brave new world with the latest changes to the security of payment