Indemnities are some of the most powerful, yet often overlooked, clauses in construction contracts…
Broad Indemnities: Small Clauses, Big Risk
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Time Bars and Notice Traps: How Builders Lose Claims Without Even Trying
Strict notice provisions are one of the most unforgiving features of construction contracts…
The Impact of Delay and Disruption Claims on Project Delivery
Best Practices for Drafting Extension of Time (EOT) Clauses and Mitigating Disputes under AS4902 Contracts…
Verbal Variations: Don’t Let Informal Instructions Sink Your Claim
In the heat of a fast-paced project, it’s easy for variations to be agreed on the run—whether onsite, over the phone, or in a quick meeting…
The Importance of Project Trust Accounts in QLD
Recently, a large developer was fined $150,000 for failing to comply with Queensland’s Project Trust Account framework…
Understanding Professional Indemnity Insurance: What You Need to Know
In the construction industry, where the consequences of professional advice and design decisions can be significant, Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance provides essential protection…
Fitness for Purpose: Why Builders Need to Watch Their Design Liability
One of the most overlooked risks in D&C contracts is the fitness for purpose obligation…
The Defects Liability Period: Why Security Shouldn’t Be Held Hostage
The Defects Liability Period (DLP) is meant to give builders time to address post-completion defects. However…
Section 8 of the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 has been amended – Here’s what it means for you.
In 2024, legislation governing the building and construction industry experienced several amendments, one of which entirely changed…
Liquidated Damages: How to Manage Exposure Without Undermining the Deal
Liquidated damages (LDs) are a standard fixture in construction contracts, designed to compensate the principal for delay without needing to prove actual loss. But in practice…