It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in, an economic downturn affects us all. Both companies and individuals take careful stock of their funds and restrict their budgets. However, an economic…
read moreBuilding or buying a new property can be as stressful as it is exciting. The last thing anyone wants is to discover their new structure has a serious problem, involving…
read moreThere’s never a good time for problems to arise in construction, whether you’re a new homeowner who is unsatisfied with the building’s quality of workmanship or are a builder who…
read moreThe Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 (SOP) is a Victoria-specific legislation that aims to reduce the incidence of debt in the construction industry. It does this…
read moreAustralian Building Industry Contracts (ABIC contracts) are documents that are specifically created to simplify the contract administration process when architects are administering building contracts. ABIC contracts use plain English and…
read moreIf you’re looking to develop property in Victoria, the most important changes to property development agreements you need to be aware of are those contained in the State Taxation Acts…
read moreThe circumstances surrounding COVID-19 in Victoria is rapidly changing. However, as of 23 March 2020, and considering the way it may impact your build, it looks as though your construction…
read moreWhen can you make a claim? Builder’s Warranties When entering into a domestic building contract, be it for the full construction of a house, or simply renovations or extensions to…
read moreDue to the high levels of insolvency in construction, security of payment legislation was introduced to ensure cash flow throughout the project. In Victoria this is the Building and Construction…
read moreWhen Can a Builder as for an Extention of Time Pursuant to a Domestic Building Contract in Victoria?
As the saying goes ‘time is money’ and when it comes to delays in construction, this couldn’t be closer to the truth. In fact delays quickly generate financial costs associated…
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