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
When Can Performance of a Construction Contract be Frustrated at Law?
Who bears the risk of remote and unforeseen events in a construction contract? As far as possible, that is for the parties to decide before entering
Want to Terminate your Construction Contract? Take Care… It Could Backfire
So you’ve hit that point where you’re sick to death of dealing with the other party’s games, and you’re ready to pull the termination
4 Big Exceptions to Ipso Facto and Other Ways to Avoid the Stay
The recent ipso facto amendments to the Corporations Act prevent parties from terminating a contract simply because the other party falls into
Will you Be Sued if you Installed Cladding That’s A Fire Risk?
As of 1 October 2018, around 12,000 buildings throughout Queensland need to have a compulsory audit to determine if they are at risk from potentially
No Licence = Invalid Construction Claims
If your head contractor assures you that it’s OK to proceed with works despite not having a licence, and that you’re “covered” by theirs, is this good
Should you Sue or Just Cut Your Losses?
Nothing is quite as painful in construction business as realising that your payment claim is going to sit there, unpaid, unless you take action to
How three missing words cost $55 million
Does a demand on performance security need to strictly comply with the formal requirements of the instrument? Or is near enough good