by Charlotte | Feb 24, 2026 | Dispute Resolution, Project Delivery, Protecting, Security of Payment
Kapila v Monument Building Group Pty Ltd [2025] NSWSC 1306 Key Takeaways Directors who act as nominated supervisors and exercise substantive control over building works can be personally liable for defects under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW)...
by Charlotte | Feb 24, 2026 | Dispute Resolution, Project Delivery, Protecting, Security of Payment
Introduction Security of Payment legislation provides a powerful framework for recovering progress payments, but only where a payment claim complies with the Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (‘Act’). In practice, many claims fall short due to small mistakes that...
by Charlotte | Feb 24, 2026 | Dispute Resolution, Project Delivery, Protecting, Security of Payment
The Star Entertainment Sydney Properties Pty Ltd v Buildcorp Group Pty Ltd (t/as Buildcorp Interiors) [2026] NSWSC 27 $4 million claimed. $285k awarded. The difference? Risk allocation under the contract.The IssueFollowing post-Grenfell scrutiny, the Star undertook...
by Charlotte | Jan 22, 2026 | Dispute Resolution, Project Delivery, Protecting, Security of Payment
Victoria is set to align their Security of Payment laws with other jurisdictions, notably New South Wales, with the introduction of the Building Legislation Amendment (Fairer Payments on Jobsites and Other Matters) Bill 2025. This Bill officially received Royal Assent...
by Charlotte | Jan 22, 2026 | Dispute Resolution, Project Delivery, Protecting, Security of Payment
The New South Wales construction industry is facing a critical shift in liability and insurance requirements. Recent changes to the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (DBP Act), combined with deferred professional indemnity (PI) insurance requirements, have...
