Tyler Atkins

2025 NSW Caselaw – 5 Quick Hits and Lessons Learned

Although the year isn’t quite over yet 2025 has delivered a number of judgments from the NSW courts that provide useful lessons that construction industry participants would do well to learn from. These cases provide practical guidance on how courts interpret Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment deadlines, evaluate...

SOPA NSW: Failing to Prepare is Preparing to Fail

Adjudication under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (SOPA) is designed to be fast and decisive. But speed comes at a cost: SOPA imposes unforgiving deadlines and technical requirements that can catch even seasoned operators off guard....

Crafting Your Extension of Time and Delay Claim Under a GC21 Contract

Extension of time (EOT) and delay claims under the GC21 contract require more than just pointing to a hold-up and expecting more time. Whether you’re a contractor, subcontractor or principal, understanding the steps and documents involved can make the difference between a successful claim and an end-of-project dispute....

Defect Claims – Top Five Questions

There is a lot that can be said about defects and defect claims. We’ve collated 5 frequently asked questions about defects to help steer you in the right direction....

The Basics of The Litigation Process in NSW

Like it or loathe it (and most people loathe it), litigation is a key part of our legal system and one best utilised by those who understand it....

Understanding the GC21 Contract

The GC21 Contract is a comprehensive and detailed document used by the NSW Government to govern construction projects in New South Wales, Australia. This article summarises the key points of how the GC21 Contract operates for NSW contractors....

Statutory Debts in NSW – Walk Softly, and Carry a Big Stick

In NSW, the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (SOPA) works with the Contractors Debts Act 1997 to provide options which allow subcontractors to bypass a head contractor and claim payment directly from the principal in certain circumstances....

Security of Payment Act NSW – A Guide to NSW SOPA

While Security of Payment legislation is a powerful tool for recovery, a wrong step can have significant consequences for the chances of your claim succeeding....

Are Common Payment Claim Formats Invalid Now?

Has the Queensland Court of Appeal just decided that a common way of submitting payment claims is, in fact, invalid and contrary to the requirements of legislation?...

Negligence in the Construction Industry

If you think you may be dealing with a negligence claim, be it against you or from you, this article is for you....
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