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Director personally on the hook again!

Kapila v Monument Building Group Pty Ltd [2025] NSWSC 1306

Getting Payment Claims Right: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Security of Payment legislation provides a powerful framework for recovering progress payments, but only where a payment claim complies…

Gambling with a D&C Contract

The Star Entertainment Sydney Properties Pty Ltd v Buildcorp Group Pty Ltd (t/as Buildcorp Interiors) [2026] NSWSC 27

Construction Payment Reforms in Victoria: Key Changes Coming in 2026

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…

Construction PI Insurance: Where the Gaps Lie Under the DBP Act

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…

NSW Court of Appeal Confirms Security of Payment Act Trumps Contractual “Deeming” Clauses

A recent decision of the New South Wales Court of Appeal has delivered an important ruling for the construction industry…

Delayed Site Possession: Who Carries the Cost of Waiting?

In many construction contracts, the official start of works is tied to the “possession of site”. But what happens when that handover doesn’t happen on time?…

5 November 2025: The Key Date to Keep your Adjudication in Play Before Christmas List

As the year draws to a close, the festive season often brings a rush of project completions, payment claims, and last-minute administration. But for those dealing with Security of Payment (SOP) matters, it’s important to remember that adjudication timeframes don’t necessarily stop for Christmas…

Builders Not Liable for Owners’ Design Failures

Can a builder be held liable when a homeowner’s own design fails? In Allan v Renfay Projects Pty Ltd [2025] NSWDC 357, Newlinds SC DCJ gave a clear answer…