Almost 3 years ago, we wrote about the then-new amendments to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (Qld) (QBCC Act). These
Whose Construction Terms Apply – Yours or Mine?
Most, if not all, players in the building industry from suppliers all the way through to head contractors have their own terms and
Who is your Contract Actually With?
For a construction contract to have a point beyond just the joy of paperwork, it needs to be enforceable. And of the many common issues that might
Key Tips on Mastering Paper Trails for Construction Projects
The thing that will make or break your case in the event of a disagreement is your ability to actually prove that something happened. A sadly
IR Reform Bill: Small steps in the right direction and a far cry from WorkChoices
The Federal Government’s industrial relations omnibus bill proposes overdue reform. The effects of the proposals include: limiting a Union’s
New Ways to Ensure Claimants Get Paid in Construction
As of 1 October, important changes to the enforcement mechanisms for payment claims have come into play. We’ll summarise the new ways for claimants to