NEWS

Five Legal issues in the Building and Construction of Large Format Retail Stores
Five Legal issues in the Building and Construction of Large Format Retail Stores 1. Choosing the right construction contract: Choosing the correct form of building contract is critical when procuring the construction of Large [...]
What to do if your builder becomes insolvent?
What to do if your builder becomes insolvent? Australia’s construction industry accounts for about 8% of Australia’s GDP. However, notwithstanding significant growth in the industry, several large builders have become insolvent. In addition, a [...]
“No liquidated damages? No problem!” Or maybe not…
"No liquidated damages? No problem!" Or maybe not... Building projects are often delayed. Whilst this may seem obvious, as building and construction lawyers, we are often confronted with disputes relating to projects that have [...]
Combustible Cladding and the Lacrosse tower
Combustible Cladding and the Lacrosse tower: Owners Corporation No 1 of PS613436T v LU Simon Builders Pty Ltd & Ors [2019] VCAT 286 Background In November 2014 a fire broke out on the balcony [...]
Licence to Lend? Why lending your Building Licence is riskier than you think
Licence to Lend? Why lending your Building Licence is riskier than you think Background The practice of Registered Building Practitioners (RBPs) lending out their builder’s licences to others in return for a fee is [...]

Five Legal issues in the Building and Construction of Large Format Retail Stores
Five Legal issues in the Building and Construction of Large Format Retail Stores 1. Choosing the right construction contract: Choosing the correct form of building contract is critical when procuring the construction of Large [...]
What to do if your builder becomes insolvent?
What to do if your builder becomes insolvent? Australia’s construction industry accounts for about 8% of Australia’s GDP. However, notwithstanding significant growth in the industry, several large builders have become insolvent. In addition, a [...]
“No liquidated damages? No problem!” Or maybe not…
"No liquidated damages? No problem!" Or maybe not... Building projects are often delayed. Whilst this may seem obvious, as building and construction lawyers, we are often confronted with disputes relating to projects that have [...]
Combustible Cladding and the Lacrosse tower
Combustible Cladding and the Lacrosse tower: Owners Corporation No 1 of PS613436T v LU Simon Builders Pty Ltd & Ors [2019] VCAT 286 Background In November 2014 a fire broke out on the balcony [...]
Licence to Lend? Why lending your Building Licence is riskier than you think
Licence to Lend? Why lending your Building Licence is riskier than you think Background The practice of Registered Building Practitioners (RBPs) lending out their builder’s licences to others in return for a fee is [...]