Of the many apparently mystical phrases that have crept into legal terminology over the years, “without prejudice” has to be high on the list. In
Liquidated Damages – What you Need to Know
The bane of every contractor is the liquidated damages clause. Liquidated damages are a massive stick in the hands of your principal that can quickly
How to get Paid an Adjudication Sum
Let’s say you’ve gone to the trouble of submitting a payment claim and going through the security of payment process for adjudication. You receive the
7 Ways to Protect Your Construction Company Over Christmas Shutdown
Christmas is a happy time for most, home with family or out with friends. But while you’re sipping eggnog, there’s every chance that some kind of
Who Can Sue you for your Building Work?
Developers, principals, bodies corporate, off-the-plan buyers, neighbours, local council – the list of potential plaintiffs who might be affected by a
NSW Security of Payment Changes – The future of the SOPA in NSW
In 2018, the New South Wales Parliament passed the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Amendment Act 2018, which makes a number of
Is your Claim Strategy Impacting your Bottom Line?
One of the most common times we witness a significant payment dispute in large-scale construction is at the end of the job. Generally this takes the
4 Critical Elements for Effectively Receiving and Responding to Legal Documents
There’s nothing quite like the feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you realise that a document was served on your company, ignored, and