Planning on using a crane on your next project? Or rock anchors? Or any other use that might cross over the boundary of a neighbouring property? Then you should be thinking about whether you need an access deed.
Unfair dismissal and General Protections claims are at an all time high, with around 25% more claims than average lodged in the Fair Work Commission – almost 50,000 in the 24/25 Financial Year.
The right to an extension of time is an often disputed area during a construction project. Understanding how the law relating to extensions of time operates is therefore of critical importance.
Defects in major construction projects typically remain hidden until the project's completion, sometimes emerging years later in the form of latent defects.
Limitation of liability clauses are often a focal point in negotiations - and with good reason. An effective limitation of liability in a construction contract can protect your party from millions of dollars of potential claims.
Force majeure clauses have had greater relevance in recent times in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate events, currency fluctuations, and global conflicts.
When is a contract formed? What terms does the contract include? These questions can be legally and factually complex, and they are often the subject of confusion or dispute.