New laws broaden liability for non-conforming building products in NSW
A broad range of construction industry participants will have new obligations regarding non-conforming building products …
Director and manager liability for builder licensing – are you at risk?
The construction industry in Queensland is heavily regulated, including the extensive builder licensing system. There …
Is regulation of developers on the horizon?
Developers in the Queensland building and construction industry may be faced with regulatory requirements previously …
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 …
