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The 6 month lifeline: Owners’ entitlement to commence defect claims after expiry of the warranty period
  • Posted on April 29, 2025

The Owners – Strata Plan 87003 v Raysons Constructions Pty Ltd [2025] NSWSC 66

Andrew Hales |  Harkiran Kaur  |  Brooke Srour

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Limits of contractual illegality and estoppel
  • Posted on April 28, 2025

Merkon Constructions Pty Ltd v Residence Company Pty Ltd [2025] VSC 151

Chris Hey  |  Michael Lo  |  Meg Reid

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No grounds for renegotiation: contractual interpretation and implied terms
  • Posted on April 28, 2025

Beecham Motors Pty Ltd v General Motors Holden Australia NSC Pty Ltd [2025] VSC 125

Chris Hey  |  Michael Lo  |  Dan Dowling

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Indirect references to SOP Act not enough for statutory demands
  • Posted on April 28, 2025

Re Roberts Construction Group Pty Ltd [2024] VSC 679

Chris Hey  |  Michael Lo  |  Millie Lewis

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Adjudicators don’t have to get it right
  • Posted on April 14, 2025

Taringa Property Group Pty Ltd v Kenik Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 298

Andrew Orford  |  Laura Berry  |  Max Rylance

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Debt dilemma: Interplay between Contractors Debts and Security of Payment legislation
  • Posted on March 25, 2025

Warrane Design Construct Fit-Out Pty Ltd v Woonona Bulli RSL Memorial Club Ltd [2025] NSWSC 123 (27 February 2025)

Andrew Hales  |  Emily Miers  |  Conor Bates

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Adjudication or statutory demand: choose your own adventure!
  • Posted on March 10, 2025

Sovereign Building Company Pty Ltd v Sheehan Group Pty Ltd [2025] WASC 11

Tom French | Penny Bond | Naoisa McNelis

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Contractual interpretation of indemnity leaves party out of luck
  • Posted on February 25, 2025

Shamrock Civil Engineering Pty Ltd v Honan Insurance Group Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 313

Michael Creedon  |  Megan Sharkey  |  Jazmin Sherrington

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Adjudicator’s reasoning fenced by section 88 of the BIF Act
  • Posted on February 25, 2025

John Holland Queensland Pty Ltd v SecureFence Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 290

Julie Whitehead  |  Ren Shike  |  Siobhan Beckett

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Additional building defects may be added to a Tribunal claim after the expiry of a limitation period
  • Posted on February 11, 2025

Crystele Designer Homes Pty Ltd v Wood [2024] NSWSC 1438

Andrew Hales  |  Karen Hanigan  |  Sean Cooley

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Jurisdictional fact or fiction – can the court decide?
  • Posted on January 16, 2025

Roberts Construction Group Pty Ltd v Drummond Carpentry Services Pty Ltd [2024] VSC 246

Nikki Miller  |  Isobel Carmody  |  Madeleine Matkowsky

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‘Pay now, argue later’: A spirited debate
  • Posted on January 16, 2025

Venture Spirits Pty Ltd v Adjudicate Today Pty Ltd [2024] TASSC 12

Nikki Miller  |  Isobel Carmody  |  Isabella Nicolaci

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Bounced but not forgotten: Upholding practical views on effective service
  • Posted on January 6, 2025

RE Oakey Pty Ltd v Canadian Solar Construction (Australia) Pty Ltd [2024] QCA 202

Sarah Ferrett  |  Matt Hammond  |  Jazmin Sherrington

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Adjudication decision stands despite failure to provide copy of contract 
  • Posted on December 16, 2024

Platform Constructions Pty Ltd v Fourth Dimension Au Pty Ltd ATF BD Hope Unit Trust & Ors [2022] QSC

Andrew Orford | Sarah Cahill | Joseph Ryan

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It’s not an adjudicator’s job to balance the books 
  • Posted on December 16, 2024

Chevron Park Pty Ltd v Groupline Constructions Pty Ltd & Ors [2024] QSC 202

David Pearce  |  Alexandria Hammerton  |  Jazmin Sherrington

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Developers and builders beware: High Court rules on non-delegable duty of care for defects  
  • Posted on December 13, 2024

Pafburn Pty Limited v The Owners – Strata Plan No 84674 [2024] HCA 49

Claire Tait  |  Maciej Getta  |  Luke Sundercombe

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They’re not suggestions – compliance with the Building Code and Australian Standards is key to a builder’s duty of care  
  • Posted on December 9, 2024

The Owners – Strata Plan 80867 v Da Silva [2024] NSWDC

Claire Tait  |  Alice Mason  |  Cedric Barakat

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Arbitrator’s call on practical completion not jurisdictional error 
  • Posted on December 9, 2024

Paladin Projects Pty Ltd v Visie Three Pty Ltd & Ors [2024] QSC 230

Sian Keast  |  Matt Hammond  |  Siobhan Beckett

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Harsh results irrelevant as contract hailed king 
  • Posted on December 9, 2024

Colormode Pty Ltd v Civic Construction Group Pty Ltd [2024] QDC 148

Michael Creedon  |  Clare Turner  |  Siobhan Beckett

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Court confirms adjudicators have jurisdiction to determine the amount of a payment claim  
  • Posted on November 19, 2024

Binah Constructions Pty Ltd v PTMG Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 872

Claire Tait  |  Laura-Rose Lynch  |  Nicole Sawick

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Act now or pay later: late notification of home warranty insurance claims
  • Posted on November 19, 2024

Drummond v Gordian Runoff Limited ACN 052 179 647 [2024] NSWCA 239

Claire Tait  |  Harkiran Kaur |  Daphne Zhou

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Pouring over the cracks in a concrete slab
  • Posted on November 19, 2024

Hestbay Pty Ltd v One Sector Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 180

Sarah Ferret | Megan Sharkey | Max Rylance

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Through the swamp into clear water – arbitrators competent to determine own jurisdiction
  • Posted on November 19, 2024

SFP Events Pty Ltd v Little Swamp II, Inc & Anor [2024] QSC 132

Andrew Orford | Petrina Macpherson | Abhishek Rishi

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SOPA summary judgment: Defences not ‘under contract’ allowed
  • Posted on November 18, 2024

OSB Group Pty Ltd v Complete Hire & Sales Pty Ltd [2024] WASC 310

Tom French |  Penny Bond |  Alicia Harries

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Time’s up or ticking? Limitation of action under the Home Building Act
  • Posted on October 28, 2024

The Owners of Strata Plan 93357 v Bloc (ACT) Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 239

Andrew Hales  |  Emily Miers

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Delays in Sydney Light Rail construction not a nuisance
  • Posted on September 26, 2024

Transport for NSW v Hunt Leather Pty Ltd; Hunt Leather Pty Ltd v Transport for NSW [2024] NSWCA 227

Andrew Hales  |  Connor Wright

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No right to elect the statutory remedy for faulty building work
  • Posted on September 19, 2024

Glasson and McLean [2024] WASAT 96

Tom French |  Penny Bond |  Lara Solomon

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Domestic building disputes: assessing damages based on demolition and reconstruction
  • Posted on September 17, 2024

Whitaker v F.P & H.S Keogh Pty Ltd (Building and Property) [2024] VCAT 708

Chris Hey  |  Michael Lo  |  Stacey Clough 

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SOPA Summary judgment: not as ‘summary’ as you’d think
  • Posted on September 12, 2024

LHRE Group Pty Ltd v Complete Hire & Sales Pty Ltd [2024] WADC 61

Tom French |  Penny Bond |  Alicia Harries

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State of Origin BIF:  Unless it’s ‘wholly out’, it’s in!
  • Posted on September 2, 2024

Lendlease Building Pty Ltd v BCS Airport Systems Pty Ltd & Ors [2024] QCS 164

Julie Whitehead  |  Laura Berry  |  Tara Vele

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Fault lines exposed – Systemic defect claims under scrutiny
  • Posted on August 29, 2024

The Owners – Strata Plan 99960 v SPS Building Contractors Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 687

Andrew Hales  |  Sophie Wallwork  |  Emily Miers

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Recourse to security: payment claims aren’t just ‘for construction work’
  • Posted on August 23, 2024

EnerMech Pty Ltd v Acciona Infrastructure Projects Australia Pty Ltd 2024 NSWCA 162

Andrew Hales | Maciej Getta  |  Cedric Barakat

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A vague sense of unease or disquiet does not amount to apprehended bias
  • Posted on August 23, 2024

Bright Days Herston Pty Ltd v ATG Project & Property Solutions Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 94

Michael Creedon  |  Matt Hammond  |  Tara Vele

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Desirable, just and convenient: What’s needed to join a party to a construction dispute
  • Posted on August 23, 2024

Body Corporate for the Johnson CTS 49098 v Maxcon Constructions Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 65

Julie Whitehead  |  Renee Shike  |  Connor Wright

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Using a statutory demand to pressure a subcontractor may be an abuse of process
  • Posted on August 22, 2024

Newstart Homes Australia Pty Ltd v Kodiak Concrete Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 129

David Pearce  |  Allie Flack  | Connor Wright

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Vague evidence and inadequate disclosure insufficient to prevent security for costs
  • Posted on August 22, 2024

Laurie Linder Construction Pty Ltd v Western Cape Communities Trust Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 123


Andrew Orford  |  Petrina Macpherson  |  Tara Vele

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Pure economic loss: assumption of responsibility key to liability
  • Posted on August 12, 2024

Mallonland Pty Ltd v Advanta Seeds Pty Ltd [2024] HCA 25

Andrew Orford  |  Petrina Macpherson  |  Connor Wright

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Getting it right: The requirements for a payment claim under the BIF Act revisited
  • Posted on August 12, 2024

MWB Everton Park Pty Ltd as trustee for MWB Everton Park Unit Trust v Devcon Building Co Pty Ltd [2024] QCA 94

Andrew Orford | Elissa Morcombe | Abhishek Rishi

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Variations must comply with the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic)
  • Posted on August 2, 2024

Stewart v Sherridon Pty Ltd [2024] VCC 1023 

Chris Hey  | Michael Lo  |  Stacey Clough

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Contracting by correspondence – the effect on the validity of payment claims
  • Posted on August 2, 2024

Samco Steel & Precast Pty Ltd v Roxton Commercial Builders Pty Ltd [2024] VCC 783  

Chris Hey  |  Isobel Carmody |  Courtenay Wood

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Statutory compensation for delayed completion due to builder’s delay
  • Posted on August 1, 2024

Deshmukh v Distinctive Building Services Pty Ltd [2024] WASAT 62

Tom French |  Penny Bond |  Alicia Harries

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Repudiation: Actions may speak louder than words
  • Posted on July 25, 2024

Makland Constructions Pty Ltd v Page Steel Fabrications Pty Ltd [2024] VSCA 142

Chris Hey  |  Michael Lo  |  Jesse Guo 

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Claiming rectification costs, excluded amounts and judicial review in Victoria
  • Posted on July 25, 2024

Hanson Construction Materials Lty Ltd v Decmil Australia Pty Ltd [2024] VSC 361

Chris Hey  |  Michael Lo  |  Jasmine Reilly

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Does ‘practical completion’ in a contract mean ‘completion’ under the Home Building Act?
  • Posted on July 18, 2024

The Owners – Strata Plan No 64757 v Sydney Remedial Builders Pty Ltd [2024] NSWCA 85

Andrew Hales  |  Karen Hanigan  |  Jenny Lin

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The power of a solo signature: A dual director / secretary’s authority to execute   
  • Posted on July 18, 2024

Hino Group Pty Ltd v Singh and Anor [2024] NSWDC 124

Andrew Hales | Karen Hanigan | Jasper Choi

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Slab-stantial justice: Court refuses plea for cost to rectify defective slab   
  • Posted on July 18, 2024

Metricon Homes Pty Ltd as trustee for Metricon Homes Unit Trust v Lipari [2024] NSWSC 566

Andrew Hales  |  Maciej Getta  |  Luke Sundercombe

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‘I’ve been told by a tradie’: When is a building permit necessary?      
  • Posted on July 18, 2024

Morris v Municipal Building Surveyor for the City of Whitehorse & Anor [2024] VSC 316

Chris Hey  |  Michael Lo |  Joseph Xuereb

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A notice or direction to start work may be a waiver of conditions precedent      
  • Posted on June 12, 2024

Alliance Building and Construction Pty Ltd v Veesaunt Property Syndicate 1 Pty Ltd [2024] QCA 75

David Pearce  |  Clare Turner  |  Connor Wright

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A contract allowing a call on security for amounts claimed, worth its weight in gold       
  • Posted on June 12, 2024

Sun Engineering (Qld) Pty Ltd v Ravenswood Gold Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 68

Sian Keast | Sarah Cahill | Max Rylance

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Illustrating the differences between WA and Qld’s security notice requirements      
  • Posted on May 30, 2024

Sun Engineering (Qld) Pty Ltd v Ravenswood Gold Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 68

Tom French | Penny Bond | Alicia Harries

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How do you fall into jurisdictional error? Let’s count the ways!      
  • Posted on May 9, 2024

Iris Broadbeach Business Pty Ltd v Descon Group Australia Pty Ltd & Anor  [2024] QSC 16

Andrew Orford  |  Luke Trimarchi  |  Jarryd Cox

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Buyer beware! Defects discoverable prior to purchase limits duty of care       
  • Posted on May 2, 2024

Raymond v Lewis [2024] QCA 43

Andrew Orford  |  Laura Berry  |  Tara Vele

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A small piece of wood leads to a big case of jurisdictional error    
  • Posted on May 1, 2024

Ingeteam Australia Pty Ltd v Susan River Solar Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 30

Michael Creedon  |  James Knell  |  Connor Wright

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Weighing the balance of convenience – can an injunction stop further adjudications?    
  • Posted on May 1, 2024

Nepean Conveyors Pty Ltd and Linkforce Industrial Services Pty Ltd [2024] WASC 71

Tom French | Shevaun Stringer | Sasha Thomas

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Show me the money: the importance of speedy enforcement of judgment    
  • Posted on April 17, 2024

McDonald v MAK Constructions and Building Services Pty Ltd [2024] NSWCA 63

Andrew Hales  |  Karen Hanigan  |  William Vu

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Limitation limbo: court juggles justice and deadlines in fiery strata saga    
  • Posted on April 17, 2024

The Owners – Strata Plan No. 85494 v PBS Building (NSW) Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 381

Andrew Hales  |  Sophie Wallwork |  Cedric Barakat

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It’s not personal! Adjudicator’s views irrelevant to decision    
  • Posted on April 15, 2024

Karam Group Pty Ltd ATF The Karam (No. 1) Family Trust v HCA Queensland Pty Ltd & Ors [2024] QSC 34

Julie Whitehead  |  Alexandria Hammerton |  Abhishek Rishi

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QCAT Appeal Tribunal construction contract decisions only appealable on questions of law     
  • Posted on April 15, 2024

Allen & Anor v Queensland Building and Construction Commission [2024] QCA 24

David Pearce  |  Megan Sharkey  |  Lochlan Andrew

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Courts are particular about pleadings and particulars for breach of a duty of care     
  • Posted on March 19, 2024

The Owners – Strata Plan 89412 v Brookfield Residential Developments Australia Pty Ltd [2023] NSWSC 1420

Andrew Hales  |  Mark Glynn  |  Daphne Zhou

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A payment schedule must address each component of a payment claim     
  • Posted on March 19, 2024

Witron Australia Pty Ltd v Turnkey Innovative Engineering Pty Ltd [2023] NSWCA 305

Andrew Hales  |  Maciej Getta  |  Jenny Lin

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Contractor entitled to payment under SOP Act despite being unlicenced and uninsured     
  • Posted on March 19, 2024

Sunshine East Pty Ltd v CBEM Holdings Pty Ltd [2023] NSWSC 744

Andrew Hales  |  Jessica Nesbit  |  Heidi Knights

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Can a limitation period be extended for federal matters where VCAT lacks jurisdiction?     
  • Posted on March 18, 2024

Thurin v Krongold Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd [2024] VSC 42

Nikki Miller | Isobel Carmody | Morsaal Aimaq

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Enthusiasm does not guarantee a binding contract, but interest might!      
  • Posted on March 4, 2024

Taycon Pty Ltd v Williams [2023] QSC 297

David Pearce  |  Gemma Osborne  |  Jarryd Cox

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‘Absolute discretion’:  not magic words resulting in a complete discretion      
  • Posted on March 4, 2024

Eastbound Estate Pty Ltd v DC Consolidated Investments Pty Ltd [2024] VSC 40

Nikki Miller | Isobel Carmody | Jack Holmes

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Student accommodation in Victoria is exempt from the Domestic Building Contracts Act   
  • Posted on March 4, 2024

Centurion Australia Investments Pty Ltd v APM Group (Aust) Pty Ltd [2023] VSCA 324

Nikki Miller | Isobel Carmody | Morsaal Aimaq

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No pedants here: ‘Robust’ view taken of adjudication determinations      
  • Posted on March 4, 2024

Shunshunli Pty Ltd v Seascape Constructions Pty Ltd [2023] VSC 725

Nikki Miller | Michael Lo | Henry Chesterman

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Creditor’s statutory demand – Do you have an offsetting claim?      
  • Posted on March 4, 2024

Re Dask Entertainment Melbourne Pty Ltd [2023] VSC 660

Nikki Miller | Michael Lo | Morsaal Aimaq

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It’s not me, it’s you! Can the QBCC be a third party contributing to a party’s loss?      
  • Posted on March 1, 2024

Queensland Building and Construction Commission v Grenier Developments Pty Ltd & Anor [2024] QDC 6

Michael Creedon |  Allie Flack  |  Aidan Kleynhans

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Shout it from the balcony: the permissible scope of building orders for minor works   
  • Posted on February 15, 2024

City of Port Phillip v Shout Rock Cafes Pty Ltd [2023] VSCA 327

Peter Wood  |  Isobel Carmody  |  Xavier Vale

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Termination tango! Caution required when submitting a final payment claim after termination   
  • Posted on February 15, 2024

Vantralia Pty Ltd v Redline Water Infrastructure Pty Ltd [2023] QSC 291

Andrew Orford  |  James Knell |  Lochlan Andrew

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Not so appealing construction dispute   
  • Posted on February 13, 2024

Thallon Mole Group Pty Ltd v Morton; Morton v Thallon Mole Group Pty Ltd [2023] QCA 250

Andrew Orford  |  Sarah Cahill  |  Jarryd Cox

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Effective service viewed practically in the case of a bounced email   
  • Posted on February 13, 2024

Canadian Solar Construction Pty Ltd v Re Oakey Pty Ltd [2023] QSC 288

Sarah Ferrett  |  Matt Hammond  |  Lochlan Andrew

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Gimme Gimme Gimme – all documents after termination of a contract   
  • Posted on January 15, 2024

ESR Investment Management 2 (Australia) Pty Limited v AllRoads Pty Ltd [2023] QSC 235

Michael Creedon | Laura Berry | Aidan Kleynhans

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When can contractual preconditions restrain recourse to security?   
  • Posted on January 15, 2024

Descon Group Australia Pty Ltd v 35 Merivale Pty Ltd [2023] QSC 276

Sian Keast  | Mark Wheelahan | Aidan Kleynhans

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Website advertising may determine obligations under a construction contract    
  • Posted on January 9, 2024

Quilkey & Anor v Tractile Combined Pty Ltd & Ors [2023] QDC 204

Sian Keast  |  Sarah Cahill  |  Jarryd Cox

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Pafburn Appeal: No proportionate liability defence to duty of care under the Design & Building Practitioners Act   
  • Posted on December 21, 2023

The Owners – Strata Plan No 84674 v Pafburn Pty Ltd [2023] NSWCA 301

Andrew Hales |  Maciej Getta  |  Luke Sundercombe

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NSWCA rejects owners’ façade sunshades application for leave to appeal  
  • Posted on December 19, 2023

The Owners – Strata Plan No 97315 v Icon Co (NSW) Pty Ltd [2023] NSWCA 303

Andrew Hales |  Emily Miers

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Casting sun and shade on contractual conformity  
  • Posted on December 19, 2023

The Owners – Strata Plan No 97315 v Icon Co (NSW) Pty Ltd [2023] NSWSC 363

Andrew Hales |  Emily Miers

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A payment schedule that does not provide reasons for withholding is invalid  
  • Posted on December 12, 2023

Turnkey Innovative Engineering Pty Ltd v Witron Australia Pty Ltd [2023] NSWSC 981

Andrew Hales |  Michelle Knight  |  Sarah Summers

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‘Conditional’ practical completion: practically incomplete, legally invalid  
  • Posted on December 12, 2023

H & M Constructions (NSW) Pty Ltd v Golden Rain Development Pty Ltd (No 4) [2023] NSWSC 925

Andrew Hales |  Maciej Getta  |  Ersen Ahmet

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Fourth time unlucky? Dualcorp issue estoppel prevents re-agitation in adjudications
  • Posted on December 7, 2023

Karam Group Pty Ltd ATF The Karam (No. 1) Family Trust v HCA Queensland & Ors  [2023] QSC 245

Andrew Orford  |  Gemma Osborne | Aidan Kleynhans

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Courts’ power to issue subpoenas in support of arbitration
  • Posted on October 31, 2023

we-do-IT Pty Ltd v we-do-IT-Inc [Delaware] [2023] VSC 611

Andrew Orford  |  Isobel Carmody  |  Aria Saffar

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Length does not define thoroughness in the pressure cooker of adjudication
  • Posted on October 26, 2023

Niclin Constructions Pty Ltd v Robotic Steel Fab Pty Ltd & Anor [2023] QSC 218

David Pearce  |  Petrina Macpherson  |  Jarryd Cox

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Internal restructure may tank Qantas’ entitlement to damages
  • Posted on October 26, 2023

Qantas Airways Limited & Anor v BMD Constructions Pty Limited  [2023] QSC 206

Andrew Orford |  Alex Hammerton | Aidan Kleynhans

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‘To ensure’, a bridge too far for DBP Act duty of care defect claims
  • Posted on October 6, 2023

Oxford (NSW) Pty Ltd v KR Properties Global Pty Ltd trading as AK Properties Group ABN 62 971 068 965 [2023] NSWSC 343

Andrew Hales |  Laura-Rose Lynch  |  Luke Sundercombe

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Bias or just blunt? Adjudicator’s impartiality challenged in BIF dispute
  • Posted on October 5, 2023

Karam Group Pty Ltd ATF The Karam (No. 1) Family Trust v HCA Queensland Pty Ltd & Ors [2023] QSC 212

Sarah Ferrett  |  Matt Hammond  |  Lochlan Andrew

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Conduit conundrum: breach of contract, trespass and conversion
  • Posted on September 25, 2023

Springfield City Group Pty Ltd v PIPE Networks Pty Ltd [2023] QCA 172

Michael Creedon |  Allie Flack  |  Samuel O’Loughlin

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Sometimes it doesn’t pay to keep drilling
  • Posted on September 25, 2023

Seymour & Anor v Drill Engineering & Pastoral Company Pty Ltd [2023] QCA 159

David Pearce  |  Elissa Morcombe  |  Spencer Hayward

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Impact of contractual payment suspension rights on security of payment reference dates
  • Posted on September 25, 2023

Diamond Builders Pty Ltd v Gilridge Investments Pty Ltd [2023] VCC 1527

Peter Wood  |  Isobel Carmody  |  Sarah Waring

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Sun of a BIF! Voided adjudication decisions are not a failure to decide
  • Posted on August 31, 2023

Sun Engineering (Qld) Pty Ltd v Registrar Appointed under section 150 of the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 & Anor [2023] QSC 168

Andrew Orford  |  Samantha Byrne  |  Joey Henthorn

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When will a court interfere with an expert determination?
  • Posted on August 28, 2023

Schott AG v Melton Willows Pty Ltd [2023] VSC 364

Nikki Miller  |  Michael Lo  |  Courtenay Wood

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Court of Appeal rules on referrals to the Supreme Court out of VCAT
  • Posted on August 28, 2023

Krongold v Thurin [2023] VSCA 191

Peter Wood  |  Jeanette Barbaro  |  Isobel Carmody  |  Joseph Xuereb

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Payment to be made ‘weekly in arrears’?  SOP Act reference dates might arise every 7 days
  • Posted on August 17, 2023

Drake Constructions Vic Pty Ltd v Three Construct Group Pty Ltd [2023] VCC 1325

Nikki Miller   |  Isobel Carmody  |  Sean Bricknell

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When will consent to an assignment be unreasonably withheld?
  • Posted on August 17, 2023

Hawkesdale Asset Pty Ltd v Bennett [2023] VSC 409

Nikki Miller   |  Michael Lo  |  Millie Lewis

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Improper influence over architect?
  • Posted on August 17, 2023

PHHH Investments v United Commercial Projects Pty Ltd [2023] VCC 516

Nikki Miller   |  Michael Lo  |  Millie Lewis

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Do you speak-a my language?  Low bar for section 18(2) notices under the SOP Act
  • Posted on August 17, 2023

Endeavour Constructions Pty Ltd v Down Under Piling Australia Pty Ltd [2023] VSC 424

Nikki Miller   |  Michael Lo  |  Henry Chesterman

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Adjudicator’s material failure to consider submissions is a jurisdictional error
  • Posted on August 14, 2023

Castle Constructions Pty Ltd v Napoli Excavations and Civil Pty Ltd [2023] NSWSC 348

Andrew Hales  |  Anique Mawa   |   William Vu

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One contract, one cause of action for defective building work
  • Posted on August 14, 2023

Parkview Constructions Pty Ltd v The Owners – Strata Plan No 90018 [2023] NSWCA 66

Andrew Hales  |  Michelle Knight   |  Brigida Johns

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Claimant beware: misleading and deceptive conduct defence may thwart summary judgment
  • Posted on August 14, 2023

Marques Group Pty Ltd v Parkview Constructions Pty Ltd [2023] NSWSC 625

Andrew Hales  |  Karen Hanigan  |  Brigida Johns

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Contractor cannot take advantage of its own default to terminate a contract
  • Posted on July 17, 2023

Veesaunt Property Syndicate 1 Pty Ltd v Alliance Building and Construction Pty Ltd [2023] QSC 129

Sian Keast  |  Megan Sharkey  |  Samuel O’Loughlin

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Staying court proceedings in favour of arbitration as a third party
  • Posted on July 14, 2023

King River Digital Assets Opportunities SPC v Salerno [2023] NSWSC 510

Andrew Hales  |  Chris Hey | Isobel Carmody

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Don’t get caught downstream without a paddle: considerations with upstream settlements
  • Posted on July 11, 2023

Heavy Plant Leasing Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) v McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd (No 3) [2023] NSWSC 634 [2023] NSWSC 585

Andrew Hales  |  Sean Cooley

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What is a ‘bona fide’ claim on unconditional security? 
  • Posted on July 11, 2023

Total Construction Pty Ltd v Catholic Healthcare Limited [2023] NSWSC 585

Andrew Hales  |  Karen Hanigan |  Sean Cooley

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No claim for a residential cost plus contract blowing the budget 
  • Posted on July 11, 2023

Schrader v David Broach trading as David Broach Building Services [2023] NSWDC 97 

Andrew Hales  |  Mark Glynn  |  Tom Lawler

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You’ve got to be in it to win it: resisting enforcement of foreign arbitral awards 
  • Posted on July 6, 2023

Reeves v Alt Advisory (Jersey) Limited and Alt Financial Group Limited [2023] VSC 249 

Nikki Miller |  Chris Hey  |  Isobel Carmody | Phillip Martin

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When will an arbitrator’s decision be ‘obviously wrong’? 
  • Posted on July 6, 2023

Factory X Pty Ltd v Gorman Services Pty Ltd [2023] VSC 247

Nikki Miller |  Chris Hey  |  Jacob Broderick

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The definition of ‘construction contract’ under the BIF Act   
  • Posted on June 16, 2023

GCB Constructions Pty Ltd v SEQ Formwork Pty Ltd & Ors [2023] QSC 71

Michael Creedon  |  James Knell  |  Spencer Hayward

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No reasons, no excuse under the BIF Act   
  • Posted on June 8, 2023

Insite Construction Services Pty Ltd v Daniels Civil Pty Ltd & Anor [2023] QSC 33

Sarah Ferrett  |  Luke Trimarchi  |  Joey Henthorn

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High Court rules on recognition of international arbitral awards in Australia
  • Posted on May 4, 2023

Kingdom of Spain v Infrastructure Services Luxembourg S.à.r.l [2023] HCA 22

Andrew Orford  | Andrew Hales  |  Chris Hey  |  Isobel Carmody

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Alleging bias by an arbitrator? There better be a real danger…
  • Posted on May 4, 2023

Bernard George Grieve and Christine Rae Grieve and Dissoudre Pty Ltd (ACN: 009 380 410) T/As BG Grieve Builder -v- Brian Robert Gould [2022] WASC 413

Tom French | Penny Bond | Charlie Clifton

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Does an adjudication application in WA require a construction contract to be attached?
  • Posted on May 4, 2023

SLIC B&D Pty Ltd v David Trinder  [2023] WASAT 1

Tom French | Penny Bond | Charlie Clifton

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Adjudications: amounts beyond the payment dispute are out
  • Posted on May 4, 2023

Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd v Steensma [2022] WASC 396

Tom French | Charlie Clifton | Penny Bond

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Concurrent Project Intervene process no reason to stay court case
  • Posted on April 17, 2023

Strata Plan 99576 v Central Construct Pty Ltd [2023] NSWSC 212

Andrew Hales  |  Max Ababio  |  Hannah Hurst

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Time for reckoning: A ‘calendar day’ is not a ‘business day’ under the BIF Act
  • Posted on April 17, 2023

Allencon Pty Ltd v Palmgrove Holdings Pty Ltd trading as Carruthers Contracting [2023] QCA 6

Andrew Orford  |  Sarah Cahill  |  Ali Harris

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‘Wrong’ does not mean ‘invalid’ when it comes to adjudication decisions
  • Posted on March 23, 2023

The State of Queensland Acting through the Department of Transport and Main Roads v Black Cat Civil Pty Ltd & Ors [2023] QSC 5

Michael Creedon  |  Hazal Gacka  |  Mikayla Colak

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What’s for de-cert: can a contractor ‘de-certify’ payments to its subcontractors?
  • Posted on March 13, 2023

Heavy Plant Leasing Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) v McConnell Dowell Constructors (Aust) Pty Ltd (No 2) [2022] NSWSC 1775 

Andrew Hales  |   Maciej Getta  |  Sean Cooley

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Late defect claims, unclear pleadings, and a move away from Onerati – Supreme Court weighs in again
  • Posted on March 13, 2023

The Owners-Strata Plan 86807 v Crown Group Constructions Pty Ltd [2023] NSWSC 44

Andrew Hales  |   Michelle Knight  |  Luke Sundercombe

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Home Building Act: New defects same cause of action
  • Posted on March 13, 2023

The Owners – Strata Plan No 90018 v Parkview Constructions Pty Ltd [2022] NSWSC 1123

Andrew Hales  |   Michelle Knight  |  Jaime Parker

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Practical Completion: with or without formal certification?
  • Posted on March 10, 2023

J Hutchinson Pty Ltd v Transcend Plumbing and Gasfitting Pty Ltd [2023] VSC 39

Nikki Miller  |  Isobel Carmody  |  Xavier Vale

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If a payment claim has come to your attention, it’s validly served under the SOP Act
  • Posted on March 3, 2023

BCFK Holdings Pty Ltd v Rork Projects Pty Ltd [2022] NSWSC 1706

Andrew Hales  |  Laura-Rose Lynch  |  Jack McFadden

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Proportionate liability regime applies to NSW statutory duty of care
  • Posted on March 3, 2023

The Owners – Strata Plan No 84674 v Pafburn Pty Ltd [2023] NSWSC 116

Andrew Hales |  Michelle Knight  |  Heidi Knights

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NSW Building Regulation changes
  • Posted on February 28, 2023

Building Legislation Amendment (Building Classes) Regulation 2023

Carrie Metcalfe  |  Andrew Hales  |  Jeanette Barbaro

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WA Court of Appeal looks at risks of splitting arbitration proceedings
  • Posted on February 19, 2023

CBI Constructors Pty Ltd v Chevron Australia Pty Ltd [2023] WASCA 1

Tom French  | Penny Bond | Alicia Harries

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Defects in the air (conditioning)
  • Posted on February 16, 2023

Built Qld Pty Limited v Pro-Invest Australian Hospitality Opportunity (ST) Pty Ltd [2022] QCA 266

Michael Creedon  |  Allie Flack  |  Ali Harris

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Statutory duty of care applies to all buildings – NSW Court of Appeal confirms
  • Posted on February 13, 2023

Andrew Hales  |  Maciej Getta  |  Luke Sundercombe

Roberts v Goodwin Street Developments Pty Ltd [2023] NSWCA 5

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Don’t count your debts before they’re determined
  • Posted on February 10, 2023

Andrew Hales  |  Mark Glynn  |  Joel Dueck

In the matter of Nicolas Criniti Pty Ltd (in Liquidation) [2022] NSWSC 1149

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Limitation of liability clause in HIA’s standard form contract: Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) ‘no contracting out’ rule in focus 
  • Posted on February 10, 2023

Andrew Hales  |  Tom Ward  |  Luke Sundercombe

Life Structures Pty Ltd v Burton [2022] NSWCATAP 272

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Adjudicators must notify of their decision in time
  • Posted on February 9, 2023

Karam Group Pty Ltd as Trustee for Karam (No. 1) Family Trust v HCA Queensland Pty Ltd & Ors [2022] QSC 290

Andrew Orford  |  Laura Berry  |  Mikayla Colak

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The meaning of force majeure
  • Posted on February 9, 2023

Andrew Hales  | Sophie Wallwork  |  Tom Lawler

Ser Kim Koi v GTMS Construction Pte Ltd and others and another appeal [2022] SGHC(A) 34

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Adjudicator’s failure to request submissions a substantial denial of procedural fairness
  • Posted on February 9, 2023

Andrew Hales  |  Laura-Rose Lynch |  James Pelosi

McNab Building Services Pty Ltd v Demex Pty Ltd [2022] NSWSC 1441

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The clock is ticking: limitation dates for amended pleadings under the UCPR
  • Posted on February 9, 2023

Julie Whitehead  |  Matt Hammond  |  Eva Squire

Devine Constructions Pty Ltd v Stowe Australia Pty Ltd & Ors (No 2) [2022] QSC 272

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Financial hardship of the builder avoids variation notice requirements in the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic)
  • Posted on January 19, 2023

Jolin Nominees Pty Ltd v Daniel Investments (Aust) Pty Ltd [2022] VSCA 209

Nikki Miller  |  Isobel Carmody  |  Chris Warwick

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‘Sent’ does not automatically mean ‘received’ when serving via email  
  • Posted on January 17, 2023

Demex Pty Ltd v John Holland Pty Ltd [2022] QSC 259

Andrew Orford  |  Petrina Macpherson  |  Keira Takacs

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Summary judgment not appropriate when facts are in dispute
  • Posted on January 17, 2023

Gold Property Partners Pty Ltd v Dudzik & Anor [2022] QDC 245

Michael Creedon |  Elissa Morecombe  |  Claudia Lizzio

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Not a penalty or bad faith – charges payable on empty Queensland Nickel gas pipeline
  • Posted on January 17, 2023

QNI Resources Pty Ltd & Anor v North Queensland Pipeline No 1 Pty Ltd & Anor [2022] QCA 169

David Pearce  |  Sam Rafter  |  Eva Squire

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VCAT’s jurisdiction on federal laws clarified  
  • Posted on January 17, 2023

Thurin v Krongold Constructions (Aust) Pty Ltd [2022] VSCA 226

Jeanette Barbaro  |  Isobel Carmody  |  Morsaal Aimaq

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It is not always as it is deemed – service under the SOP Act  
  • Posted on December 8, 2022

Piety Constructions Pty Ltd v Hville FCP Pty Ltd [2022] NSWSC 1318

Andrew Hales  |  Karen Hanigan  |  Heidi Knights

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To be or not to be – who is a ‘person’ owing a duty of care under the DBP Act?  
  • Posted on December 8, 2022

Boulus Constructions Pty Ltd v Warrumbungle Shire Council (No 2) [2022] NSWSC 1368

Andrew Hales  |  Laura-Rose Lynch |  William Vu

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Unfair contract terms: Increased penalties and strengthened laws will impact the construction industry  
  • Posted on December 2, 2022

Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 (Cth)

Michael Creedon  |  Eva Squire  |  Keira Takacs

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Concurrent delay: a matter of common sense  
  • Posted on November 18, 2022

Thomas Barnes & Sons PLC v Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council [2022] EWHC 2598 (TCC)

Nikki Miller |  Sophie Wallwork

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Locked on Lizard Island: Court orders return of construction plant and equipment  
  • Posted on November 14, 2022

DBL Space Pty Ltd v Clynder Pty Ltd [2022] QSC 193

Julie Whitehead  |  Laura Berry  |  Claudia Lizzio

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Where rectification is not a reasonable remedy  
  • Posted on November 4, 2022

O’Rourke v Beechwood Homes (NSW) Pty Ltd [2022] NSWCATCD 116

Andrew Hales  |  Anique Mawa  |  Nicole Sawick

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The price is not right: termination on the basis of increased costs a repudiation  
  • Posted on November 4, 2022

Addinos Pty Ltd v OJ Pippin Homes Pty Ltd [2022] QDC 205

Clare Turner  |  Luke Trimarchi  |  Mikayla Colak

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Clear drafting required for certification of a payment claim to be a condition precedent to payment
  • Posted on October 18, 2022

Keegan v Ballast Point Pty Ltd [2022] NSWCA 179

Andrew Hales  |  Sophie Wallwork  |  James Pelosi

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Identify the works to avoid a BIF over payment
  • Posted on October 10, 2022

Denbrook Constructions Pty Ltd v CBO Developments Pty Ltd [2022] QDC 184

Sarah Ferrett | Alexandria Hammerton | Renee Shike

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An arbitration agreement is still valid, even if you can choose your own adventure!
  • Posted on October 7, 2022

Lee v Lin & Anor [2022] QCA 140

Sian Keast | James Knell | Yibing Mao

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Freedom of contract rules in royalties dispute
  • Posted on October 7, 2022

Mineralogy Pty Ltd v Adani Mining Pty Ltd [2022] QDC 154

Andrew Orford  |  Matt Hammond  |  Eva Squire

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Out with an old pleading does not always mean in with the new
  • Posted on October 7, 2022

Quilkey & another v Tractile Combined Pty Ltd & others [2022] QDC 185

Michael Creedon | Hazal Gacka | Zariyah Ahmed

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A 2D email can lead to a 3D contract
  • Posted on August 31, 2022

MotionX Pty Ltd V Evok3d.com Pty Ltd [2022] QDC 124

Mark Wheelahan   |  Sarah Cahill  |  Zariyah Ahmed

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Does this filter make me look flawless? A look at misleading and deceptive conduct
  • Posted on August 30, 2022

SPEL Environmental Pty Ltd v IES Stormwater Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 891

Andrew Hales  |  Laura-Rose Lynch  |  Naomi Graham

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Developers beware of the duty of care under the DBP Act – Part 2
  • Posted on August 30, 2022

The Owners – Strata Plan No 84674 v Pafburn Pty Ltd (No 2) [2022] NSWSC 1002

Andrew Hales  |  Sophie Wallwork  |  Jaime Parker

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Shock horror: incorrect application of law does not spark leave to appeal
  • Posted on August 30, 2022

Paradise Outdoor Building Company Pty Ltd v Steward [2022] QCA 118

Michael Creedon | Laura Berry | Renee Shike

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Drilling down on expert evidence
  • Posted on August 30, 2022

Drill Engineering & Pastoral Company Pty Ltd v Seymour & another [2022] QDC 1361

Julie Whitehead  |  Elissa Morcombe  |  Eva Squire

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A late adjudication decision in NSW is unlikely to be void
  • Posted on August 19, 2022

Demex Pty Ltd v Marine Civil Contractors Pty Ltd & Anor [2022] QSC 141

Andrew Orford  |  Petrina Macpherson  |  Alisha McGrady

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Don’t build outside the lines!
  • Posted on August 19, 2022

Paridaen & Anor v Mahaside Pty Ltd [2022] QSC 109

David Pearce |  Sam Rafter  |  Yibing Mao

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Rage against the machinery: a quantum assessment of loss for faulty equipment
  • Posted on July 29, 2022

Damon’s Earthworks Pty Ltd v AA Machinery Pty Ltd [2022] QDC 123

Michael Creedon  |  Alexandria Hammerton  |  Alisha McGrady

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Design imitation – flattery or just a breach of copyright?
  • Posted on July 29, 2022

Look Design and Development Pty Ltd v Edge Developments Pty Ltd & Flaton [2022] QDC 116

Michael Creedon  |  Hazal Gacka   |  Alisha McGrady

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They who move must prove – WHS entry permits
  • Posted on July 29, 2022

Enco Precast Pty Ltd v Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union & Ors [2022] QCA 94

Deanna McMaster | Allie Flack | Renee Shike

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Limitations on when an adjudicator can request further information   
  • Posted on July 22, 2022

12 Bridge Street Epping Pty Ltd atf 12 Bridge Street Epping Unit Trust v D.R. Design (NSW) Pty Ltd [2022] NSWSC 866

Andrew Hales  |  Karen Hanigan  |  Emily Miers

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To plead is human, to demonstrate causation is divine   
  • Posted on July 12, 2022

The Corporation of the Franciscan Sisters of the Heart of Jesus (Qld) v FERM Engineering Pty Ltd [2022] QSC 102

Sarah Ferrett   |  Megan Sharkey  |  Zariyah Ahmed

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Limitation periods – when does time start to run?
  • Posted on July 12, 2022

Lendlease Pty Ltd v Owners Corporation No 11 PS526704E & Ors [2022] VSCA 105

Jeanette Barbaro  |  Tom Kearney  |  Michael Lo  |  Sean Bricknell

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Running down that hill – increased water flow a nuisance to downhill neighbours   
  • Posted on July 11, 2022

Graham & Anor v Alic & Anor [2022] QDC 106

Andrew Orford  |  Allie Flack |  Eva Squire

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Costs implications of failing to justify Calderbank offers   
  • Posted on July 11, 2022

Toohey v Golder & Ors (No. 2) [2022] QSC 93

David Pearce | Matt Hammond | Renee Shike

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Christmas shut down: Contractual payment regime read down to align with BIF Act   
  • Posted on July 11, 2022

Allencon Pty Ltd v Palmgrove Holdings Pty Ltd [2022] QDC 90

Andrew Orford  |  Petrina MacPherson |  Eva Squire

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Security of payment: the existence of the ‘one contract’ rule is doubted in NSW   
  • Posted on June 9, 2022

BSA Advanced Property Solutions (Fire) Pty Ltd v Ventia Australia Pty Ltd [2022] NSWCA 82

Andrew Hales  |  Tom Kearney  |  Isobel Carmody

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Duty of care applies to any ‘building’ in NSW   
  • Posted on June 9, 2022

Goodwin Street Developments Pty Ltd atf Jesmond Unit Trust v DSD Builders Pty Ltd (in liq) [2022] NSWSC 624

Andrew Hales  |  William Vu

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Developers beware of the duty of care under the DBP Act     
  • Posted on June 6, 2022

The Owners – Strata Plan No 84674 v Pafburn Pty Ltd [2022] NSWSC 659

Andrew Hales  |  Sophie Wallwork  |  Will Ryan

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Pleading defects not served by delivering defective pleading     
  • Posted on May 30, 2022

Devine Constructions Pty Ltd v Stowe Australia Pty Ltd & Ors [2022] QSC 51

Julie Whitehead   |  James Knell  |  Zariyah Ahmed

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Shed-ding light on building classifications in the QBCC Act     
  • Posted on May 30, 2022

Ruhle v Lormist Pty Ltd [2022] QCAT 100

Andrew Orford  |  Alexandria Hammerton |  Eva Squire

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Compliance with the QBCC Act is a matter for the QBCC  
  • Posted on May 30, 2022

Widdows v Pacific Blue Painting Pty Ltd & Anor [2022] QCAT 114

Clare Turner |  Sam Rafter |  Yibing Mao

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Two experts on one issue is one too many!     
  • Posted on May 30, 2022

Disley v Mount Emerald Wind Farm Pty Ltd & Anor (No 2) [2022] QSC 54

Julie Whitehead   |  Luke Trimarchi  |  Alisha McGrady

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No licence does not mean no liability
  • Posted on May 30, 2022

Queensland Building Corporation Commission v Kouzmenkov [2022] QDC 81

Michael Creedon |  Megan Sharkey  |  Zariyah Ahmed

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Not (Gabion) caged in – leave granted to withdraw pleaded admissions  
  • Posted on May 30, 2022

Concrib Pty Ltd v Cumner Contracting [2022] QSC 50

Sarah Ferrett | Sarah Cahill | Renee Shike

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Can the spoils of an adjudication be distributed by declaring a dividend?
  • Posted on May 2, 2022

Fitz Jersey Pty Ltd v Atlas Construction Group Pty Ltd (in liq); Yazbek v Gleeson as Liquidator of Atlas Construction Group Pty Ltd (in liq); Fitz Jersey Pty Ltd v Atlas Construction Group Pty Ltd (in liq) [2021] NSWSC 1692 and [2022] NSWSC 394 

Andrew Hales |  Lauren Topper

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Expert reports useless if they fail to address allegations in issue
  • Posted on April 21, 2022

Jones and Anor v Rutch Constructions Pty Ltd [2022] QCAT 82

David Pearce |  Hazal Gacka  |  Yibing Mao

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Contractor entitled to payment for unlicensed work performed under an oral contract
  • Posted on April 21, 2022

CJM Innotrack Pty Ltd v Liang & Wang [2022] QCAT 53

Andrew Orford  |  Matt Hammond  |  Nikole Rabeling

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Trying to prevent a call on unconditional security? Think again!
  • Posted on April 13, 2022

Lanskey Constructions Pty Ltd v Westrac Pty Ltd [2022] WASC 90

Tom French |  Penny Bond |  Conor McCavana

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QBCC ‘Head Contractor Exemption’ set to stay
  • Posted on April 4, 2022

Building and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 (Qld)

Michael Creedon  |  Zariyah Ahmed

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Getting the story straight – ensuring consistency across multiple claims
  • Posted on April 4, 2022

Niclin No 1 Pty Ltd v Lambert 66 Pty Ltd  [2022] QDC 45

Andrew Orford  |  Allie Flack  |  Eva Squire

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No free work – Courts will imply terms to pay builders for work done
  • Posted on March 31, 2022

Renbar Constructions Pty Ltd v Sader [2022] NSWSC 172

Andrew Hales  |  Laura-Rose Lynch  |  William Vu

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Builders beware! Tenders and subcontracts must be consistent
  • Posted on March 31, 2022

Forte Sydney Construction Pty Ltd v N Moit & Sons (NSW) Pty Ltd [2021] NSWDC 673

Andrew Hales  |  Maciej Getta  |  Taris Watson

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You just got served – Or did you? Be careful to serve payment claims properly
  • Posted on March 31, 2022

Equa Building Services Pty Ltd v A&H Floors 2 Doors Australia Pty Ltd [2022] NSWSC 152

Andrew Hales  | Karen Hanigan  |  Lauren Topper

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Disputed or novel issues when seeking summary judgment
  • Posted on March 31, 2022

Cosmo Cranes & Rigging Pty Ltd v EQ Constructions Pty Ltd [2022] NSWDC 6

Andrew Hales | Jessica Nesbit  |  Tony Issa

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The distinction between jurisdictional fact and error  
  • Posted on March 30, 2022

EQ Constructions Pty Ltd v A-Civil Aust Pty Ltd [2021] NSWSC 1604 and

Iridium Developments Pty Ltd v A-Civil Aust Pty Ltd [2021] NSWSC 1601

Andrew Hales | Karen Hanigan | Alexander Mastrovangelis

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Original electronic adjudication application different from hard copy served
  • Posted on March 30, 2022

Equa Building Services Pty Ltd v KLG Trading Pty Ltd [2021] NSWSC 1674

Andrew Hales  | Maciej Getta  |  Cedric Barakat

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When can a restitutionary cause of action restrain payment of an adjudicated sum?
  • Posted on March 30, 2022

The Estate of Sikos v TBPL1 Pty Ltd [2021] NSWSC 1523

Andrew Hales  |  Sophie Wallwork |  Tom Lawler

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Payment claims may only be made in respect of one construction contract at a time
  • Posted on March 30, 2022

Ventia Australia Pty Ltd v BSA Advanced Property Solutions (Fire) Pty Ltd [2021] NSWSC 1534

Andrew Hales  |  Tom Kearney  |  Isobel Carmody

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Superintendent’s duties and using common sense to assess delay
  • Posted on March 11, 2022

V601 v Probuild [2021] VSC 849

Nikki Miller  |  Tom Kearney  |  Alice Tyson

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‘Head Contracts’ licence exemption extends beyond head contractors
  • Posted on March 11, 2022

Panel Concepts Pty Ltd v Tomkins Commercial & Industrial Builders Pty Ltd [2021] QDC 322

Sarah Ferrett  | Sarah Cahill  |  Nikole Rabeling

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Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in the digital era
  • Posted on March 11, 2022

HongKong Henson Industrial Limited v Victorian Ferries Pty Ltd [2021] FCA 1450

Andrew Orford  |  Petrina Macpherson  |  Gemma Galloway

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A claim for restitution does not a progress payment make!
  • Posted on March 10, 2022

Built Qld Pt Ltd v Pro-Invest Australian Hospitality Opportunity (ST) Pty Ltd (No 2) [2021] QSC 301

Michael Creedon  |  Megan Sharkey  |  Oliver Waddingham

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Subcontractor’s contributory negligence does not absolve head contractor’s liability
  • Posted on March 10, 2022

Meechan v Savco Earthmoving Pty Ltd [2021] QCA 264

Michael Creedon  |  Allie Flack  |  Oliver Waddingham

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Tell me why, ain’t enough to say it’s just a defect ?
  • Posted on January 28, 2022

The Owners – Strata Plan No 87060 v Loulach Developments Pty Ltd (No 2) [2021] NSWSC 1068

Andrew Hales  |  Maciej Getta  |  Jenny Cohen

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Security of Payment: ‘Other arrangements’ not required to be legally binding
  • Posted on December 23, 2021

Crown Green Square Pty Ltd v Transport for NSW [2021] NSWSC 1557

Andrew Hales  |  Tom Kearney  |  Isobel Carmody

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Minds differ on which interpretation of delay costs produces a commercial result
  • Posted on December 20, 2021

Santos Limited v Fluor Australia Pty Ltd & Anor [2021] QCA 204

Andrew Orford  |  Matt Hammond  |  Oliver Waddingham

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Challenging legal professional privilege
  • Posted on December 20, 2021

Santos Limited v Fluor Australia Pty Ltd & Anor (No 3) [2021] QSC 281

Michael Creedon  |  Matt Hammond  |  Oliver Waddingham

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Failure to follow contractual procedures fatal for builder
  • Posted on December 20, 2021

Cairns Building and Construction Pty Ltd ATF P&T Kelly Trust t/as Phil Kelly Builders v Kaminaras & Anor [2021] QCAT 374

Michael Creedon  |  Clare Turner  |  Gemma Galloway

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Defined legal relationship broadly interpreted for arbitration agreements
  • Posted on December 20, 2021

Cheshire Contractors Pty Ltd v Civil Mining & Construction [2021] QCA 212

Julie Whitehead  |  Allie Flack  |  Oliver Waddingham

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Court grants stay where ability to pay arbitral award in doubt
  • Posted on December 20, 2021

Bothar Boring and Tunnelling (Australia) Pty Ltd v Ausipile Pty Ltd [2021] QCA 226

Sarah Ferrett  |  Matt Hammond  |  Gemma Galloway

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Payment claims may only be made in respect of one construction contract at a time
  • Posted on December 6, 2021

Ventia Australia Pty Ltd v BSA Advanced Property Solutions (Fire) Pty Ltd [2021] NSWSC 1534

Andrew Hales  |  Tom Kearney  |  Isobel Carmody

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Adjudicator’s jurisdictional errors lose the battle in security of payment decision
  • Posted on November 19, 2021

Total Lifestyle Windows Pty Ltd v Aniko Constructions Pty Ltd (No 2) [2021] QSC 231; Total Lifestyle Windows Pty Ltd v Aniko Constructions Pty Ltd (No 3) [2021] QSC 238

Sarah Ferrett  |  Hazal Gacka  |  Gemma Galloway

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Less work than originally contemplated? Who bears the cost?
  • Posted on November 19, 2021

Day v Quince’s Quality Building Services Pty Ltd [2021] NSWCATAP 296

Andrew Hales  |  Claire Laverick  |  Tony Issa

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Specific Performance: historical breaches and hypotheticals do not cut it
  • Posted on November 19, 2021

Paolucci v Makedyn [2021] NSWCA 215

Andrew Hales  |  Nicholas Grewal  |  Jonin Ngo

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Payment claims for works under more than one construction contract
  • Posted on November 12, 2021

Ausipile Pty Ltd v Bothar Boring and Tunnelling (Australia) Pty Ltd [2021] QCA 223

Sarah Ferrett  |  Tom Kearney  |  Isobel Carmody

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Adjudication determination debt secured by contractual charge
  • Posted on November 9, 2021

Russell Consolidated Pty Ltd v Russell Noble Constructions Pty Ltd [2021] WASC 155

Tom French  |  Candice Lamb  |  Ljubica Petrovic

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Sophisticated parties denied the benefit of a force majeure clause and an implied term of good faith
  • Posted on November 9, 2021

North Queensland Pipeline No 1 Pty Ltd v QNI Resources Pty Ltd [2021] QSC 190

Julie Whitehead  |  Sarah Cahill  |  Tia Shadford

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Not all evidence is created equal
  • Posted on November 8, 2021

Tower Cranes International Pty Ltd v Boland Cranes Pty Ltd [2021] QDC 183

Michael Creedon, Alexandria Hammerton, Mikayla Colak

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Fraud, deceit, conspiracy: conduct not justified by QBCC licensing concerns
  • Posted on November 8, 2021

Sentinel Springwood Retail Pty Ltd & Ors v Tomlinson & Ors [2021] QDC 159

Michael Creedon, Luke Trimarchi, Daniel Szabo

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BIF Act requirement to give a copy of adjudication application is strictly enforced
  • Posted on November 8, 2021

Equinox Construction Pty Ltd v Henning & Anor [2021] QSC 223

Andrew Orford, Matt Hammond, Charlotte Lane

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Union representatives permitted to enter construction site over safety issues
  • Posted on November 8, 2021

Enco Precast Pty Ltd v Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union & Ors [2021] ICQ 15

Samantha Betzien, Allie Flack, Daniel Szabo

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How much is 50% of a pineapple worth? The Big Pineapple Joint Venture goes back to court
  • Posted on November 8, 2021

CMC Property Pty Ltd & Ors v Rankin Investments (Qld) Pty Ltd & Anor [2021] QCA 173

Andrew Orford, Sam Rafter, Mikayla Colak

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Statutory warranty limitation periods under a HIA contract in NSW
  • Posted on November 8, 2021

Jandson Pty Ltd v James [2021] NSWCATAP 274

Andrew Hales, Adriaan van der Merwe, Jack McFadden

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Statutory warranties: when does the time limit start?
  • Posted on November 8, 2021

Howell v Talevski [2021] NSWSC 1133

Andrew Hales, Laura-Rose Lynch, Tom Dearden 

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Measuring damages for defective building work
  • Posted on November 8, 2021

B & W Windows (Residential) Pty Ltd v Sibilia [2021] NSWCATAP 271

Andrew Hales, Maciej Getta, Jonathan Molina

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A claim solely for retention money is not a valid payment claim under the SOP Act in Victoria
  • Posted on October 8, 2021

Punton’s Shoes Pty Ltd v Citi-Con (Vic) Pty Ltd  [2020] VSC 514

Peter Wood, Tom Kearney, Henry Chesterman

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Recovering offset liquidated damages under the SOP Act in Victoria
  • Posted on October 8, 2021

Goldwind Australia Pty Ltd v ALE Heavylift (Australia) Pty Ltd [2021] VSC 625

Nikki Miller, Tom Kearney, Alice Tyson

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Playing one off against another…. ensure your insurance policy terms are clear
  • Posted on September 14, 2021

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Australian Branch t/as Liberty Speciality Markets v Icon Co (NSW) Pty Ltd [2021] FCAFC 126

Andrew Hales, Emily Miers, Paige Freeman

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No apportionment of claims for breaching the warranty to carry out works in a ‘proper and workmanlike manner’ in domestic building
  • Posted on September 14, 2021

Bellini v Meldan (Vic) Pty Ltd (Building and Property) [2021] VCAT 833 

Jeanette Barbaro, Tom Kearney, Michelle Yu

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Say my name: pleading apportionable claims with specificity
  • Posted on September 13, 2021

Bingo Holdings Pty Ltd v GC Group Company Pty Ltd [2021] NSWCA 184

Andrew Hales, Amy Ryan, Will Ryan

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Sweet & Spiky! The Big Pineapple joint venture goes pear shaped…
  • Posted on August 24, 2021

Rankin Investments (Qld) Pty Ltd & Anor v CMC Property Pty Ltd & Ors [2021] QCA 156

by Andrew Orford, Sam Rafter, Mikayla Colak

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A failure to act in good faith may prevent recovery under the statutory insurance scheme
  • Posted on August 24, 2021

Queensland Building Services Authority v Samimi & another [2021] QDC 112

by David Pearce, James Knell, Tia Shadford

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EP&A Act limitation period upheld to bar claim by tenant for loss arising out of defective building work
  • Posted on August 24, 2021

Bandelle Pty Ltd v Sydney Capitol Hotels Pty Ltd [2020] NSWCA 303

by Andrew Hales and Duncan MacKenzie

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Prepayments reduce amounts payable under QBCC statutory insurance scheme
  • Posted on August 23, 2021

Schneider v Queensland Building and Construction Commission [2021] QCA 155

by David Pearce, Hazal Gacka and Charlotte Lane

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Limitation period determined by the occupancy permit which ‘best reflects’ the whole of the work
  • Posted on August 17, 2021

Lendlease Engineering Pty Ltd v Owners Corporation No.1 & Ors [2021] VSC 338

by Jeanette Barbaro, Tom Kearney and Courtenay Wood

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New security of payment laws come to Western Australia
  • Posted on August 17, 2021


Building and Construction (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (WA)

by Sophie Wallwork

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Builder beware – new residential building regulation commenced 1 July 2021
  • Posted on August 17, 2021


Design and Building Practitioners Regulation 2021 (NSW), Design and Building Practitioners Amendment (Miscellaneous) Regulation 2021 (NSW) and Building Legislation Amendment Act 2021 (NSW)

by Andrew Hales, William Vu

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I just want to feel secure! You owe me that much
  • Posted on July 5, 2021

Valmont Interiors Pty Ltd v Giorgio Armani Australia Pty Ltd [2020] NSWCA 90

by Andrew Hales, Claire Laverick, Naomi Graham

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Principals still owe a limited duty of care to subbies on site
  • Posted on May 11, 2021

Meechan v Savco Earth Moving Pty Ltd [2021] QDC 14

by Michael Creedon, Allie Flack, Isabella Impiazzi

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Even poorly drafted agreements can produce a commercially sensible result
  • Posted on May 11, 2021

Tesseract International Pty Ltd v Pascale Construction Pty Ltd [2021]SASCA 8

by James Kearney, Daina Marshall, Jack Eccleston

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Electronic signing and remote witnessing in Victoria
  • Posted on May 11, 2021

Justice Legislation Amendment (System Enhancements and Other Matters) Act 2021

by Michelle Yu

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Vivat freedom of contract!
  • Posted on May 7, 2021

Growthbuilt Pty Ltd v Modern Touch Marble & Granite [2021] NSWSC 290

Andrew Hales, Michelle Knight, Will Ryan

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Only one contract per claim allowed!
  • Posted on April 8, 2021

Ausipile Pty Ltd v Bothar Boring and Tunnelling (Australia) Pty Ltd  [2021] QSC 39

by Sarah Ferrett, Matt Hammond, Tia Shadford

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