How to respond to a Direction to Rectify issued by QBCC
Picture this: you are contracted to build apartments in the heart of Brisbane City. You …
Changes to the “head contractor” exemption under the QBCC Act
On 25 May 2022, the Queensland government passed legislation to reverse changes which would have …
Caught by the Project Trust Account legislation? What now?
In our last article we discussed the circumstances in which Queensland’s Project Trust Account legislation applies. …
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 …
Civil Contractors – Do you need a licence?
The performance of construction work in Queensland is heavily regulated. Traditionally, contractors that perform exclusively …
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 …
Who Can Sue you for your Building Work?
Developers, principals, bodies corporate, off-the-plan buyers, neighbours, local council – the list of potential plaintiffs …
New laws on security and retention have now commenced
The big news recently is that the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 …
