Employment

“Systems are for people who care about winning repeatedly. Goals are for people who care about winning once” – James Clear In an industry as competitive and highly regulated as construction, companies often focus heavily on winning contracts, managing projects, and meeting client expectations. However, an often-overlooked but critical aspect...

While it is often far from front of mind, the pandora’s box that is the proportionate liability regime is a factor worth paying some attention to during construction contract negotiations. Before the introduction of the proportionate liability schemes, in an action for recovery of monies due to defective construction work,...

Under current legislation, Queensland project trust account and retention trust account requirements will be extended: This is a major expansion of the application of statutory trusts and will impose significant obligations on a broad range of construction industry participants. The requirements currently apply to eligible Queensland Government and hospital and...

Christmas is a happy time for most, home with family or out with friends. But while you’re sipping eggnog, there’s every chance that some kind of ticking time bomb is waiting for you back on site or at the office. So while you’ve got a few minutes, try to defuse...