Using a statutory demand to pressure a subcontractor may be an abuse of process

Newstart Homes Australia Pty Ltd v Kodiak Concrete Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 129 David Pearce  |  Allie Flack  | Connor Wright (more…)

Vague evidence and inadequate disclosure insufficient to prevent security for costs

Laurie Linder Construction Pty Ltd v Western Cape Communities Trust Pty Ltd [2024] QSC 123 Andrew Orford  |  Petrina Macpherson  |  Tara Vele (more…)

Pure economic loss: assumption of responsibility key to liability

Mallonland Pty Ltd v Advanta Seeds Pty Ltd [2024] HCA 25Andrew Orford  |  Petrina Macpherson  |  Connor Wright (more…)

Getting it right: The requirements for a payment claim under the BIF Act revisited

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 (more…)

Variations must comply with the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 (Vic)

Stewart v Sherridon Pty Ltd [2024] VCC 1023  Chris Hey  | Michael Lo  |  Stacey Clough (more…)

Contracting by correspondence – the effect on the validity of payment claims

Samco Steel & Precast Pty Ltd v Roxton Commercial Builders Pty Ltd [2024] VCC 783   Chris Hey  |  Isobel Carmody |  Courtenay Wood (more…)

Statutory compensation for delayed completion due to builder’s delay

Deshmukh v Distinctive Building Services Pty Ltd [2024] WASAT 62 Tom French |  Penny Bond |  Alicia Harries (more…)

Repudiation: Actions may speak louder than words

Makland Constructions Pty Ltd v Page Steel Fabrications Pty Ltd [2024] VSCA 142 Chris Hey  |  Michael Lo  |  Jesse Guo  (more…)

Claiming rectification costs, excluded amounts and judicial review in Victoria

Hanson Construction Materials Lty Ltd v Decmil Australia Pty Ltd [2024] VSC 361 Chris Hey  |  Michael Lo  |  Jasmine Reilly (more…)

Does ‘practical completion’ in a contract mean ‘completion’ under the Home Building Act?

The Owners – Strata Plan No 64757 v Sydney Remedial Builders Pty Ltd [2024] NSWCA 85 Andrew Hales  |  Karen Hanigan  |  Jenny Lin (more…)