Big news for the Queensland construction industry: New requirements for project trust accounts for eligible building contracts in Queensland
Security In Construction Contracts – An Introductory Guide
All construction projects have risks. One common way principals manage their risk is by taking security from the contractor as part of the
Does your building contract meet these 4 key legal requirements?
In Queensland, building contracts must meet a number of minimum legal requirements. There are different requirements for commercial building
Civil Contractors – Do you need a licence?
The performance of construction work in Queensland is heavily regulated. Traditionally, contractors that perform exclusively civil work have
Starting construction work in Queensland? You might need a licence!
Queensland’s builder licensing system is like no other in Australia. It extends to a broad range of construction industry participants and projects
Why recovering payment is now easier in WA
Some good news for construction contractors in WA (but admittedly not the best for principals) – getting paid will now be easier under new Security of
Are you complying with the law on return of retention and security?
Almost 3 years ago, we wrote about the then-new amendments to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (Qld) (QBCC Act). These
New laws on security and retention have now commenced
The big news recently is that the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) (BIF Act) came into force on 17 December 2018.