by Charlotte | Sep 18, 2026 | Dispute Resolution, Project Delivery, Protecting, Security of Payment
The Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 (NSW) received assent on 14 August 2026 and is now the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Act 2026 (NSW). While much of the new regime will not commence until supporting regulations have been developed and the...
by Charlotte | Sep 18, 2026 | Dispute Resolution, Project Delivery, Protecting, Security of Payment
Termination is the nuclear option in a construction contract. It’s also one of the easiest rights to get badly wrong and getting it wrong can be more expensive than the dispute you were trying to end. Here’s the thing everyone forgets: none of this runs...
by Charlotte | Sep 18, 2026 | Dispute Resolution, Project Delivery, Protecting, Security of Payment
The recent NSW Court of Appeal decision in Reward Interiors Pty Ltd t/as Reward Group v Tackelly No 8 Pty Ltd atf Tackelly No 8 Trust [2026] NSWCA 133 provides a timely reminder that Security of Payment legislation is unforgiving when it comes to deadlines and service...
by Charlotte | Jul 6, 2026 | Dispute Resolution, Project Delivery, Protecting, Security of Payment
Few issues escalate a construction dispute faster than a bank guarantee. For developers, it can provide immediate access to funds when a project goes wrong. For builders, it can mean losing hundreds of thousands of dollars overnight, often before a court or tribunal...
by Charlotte | Jul 6, 2026 | Dispute Resolution, Project Delivery, Protecting, Security of Payment
Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) agreements are becoming increasingly common across major construction projects. While they promise collaboration and better project outcomes, they can also expose builders to a significant commercial risk. Builders may invest...
