Letters of Intent – Why do they Matter and When are they Binding?
In the construction industry, efficiency is a key goal. In striving for this efficiency, principals …
New Changes to Queensland Statutory Trust Framework
From 1 July 2024, there are new changes to the statutory trusts framework in the …
Should Contractors Get Security from Principals?
In the construction industry, typically provision of security flows upstream – that is, the subcontractor …
Starting off on the Wrong Foot – Built v Pro-Invest
Large scale builds involve complex commercial contracts. The scope documents are inevitably convoluted and painful …
Serving payment claims electronically – A practical guide
In a world where “zooming” into meetings is now more normal than sitting across from …
Terminating a Construction Contract – Do or Do Not, There is No Try
In a world of basically instant communication methods, one of the poorer decisions a construction …
Disputing a Final Certificate: What you need to know
In the usual lifecycle of a project, the final certificate is issued at the end …
Sending multiple payment claims (NSW) – it is confusing, but is it misleading?
It is fairly common for a claimant (subcontractor/head contractor) to submit a payment claim under …
