Should you engage a construction lawyer?
The fact that you're reading this suggests that the answer could be yes. But before making a decision either way, there are a number of factors you need to consider, including cost.
Read MoreAn employee who acquires an interest under an employee share scheme will generally be required to pay tax. However the time at which this tax is payable, and also the way in which the tax is ...
A construction management contract is one type of Early Contractor Involvement (or ‘ECI’) arrangement, and differs from a traditional lump sum model in a number of respects. This article explains the ...
This article explains the different types of construction contract, and explains how to choose the right type of contract for your next project. Although the same general principles should apply to ...
A provisional sum is an allowance included in a fixed price construction contract for an item of work that cannot be priced by the contractor at the time of entering the contract.
Both AS 2124 and its successor AS 4000 are widely used forms of construction contract in Australia. Although they have many similarities, there are some significant differences.
The Australian Standard AS 2124-1992 General Conditions of Contract remains a widely used form of construct only head contract, despite it having been succeeded by AS 4000-1997 and now being almost ...
The defects liability period (or 'DLP') is a fixed period of time, starting from the date of practical completion, during which the contractor has an express contractual right to return to the site ...
Construction contracts usually contain specific procedures for claiming a variation - which, if not followed, can result in your entitlement to claim being lost. There are six basic steps to follow ...
AS 4000, more formally known as the Australian Standard AS 4000-1997 General Conditions of Contract, is one of the most widely used forms of head contract for construction projects in Australia.
With businesses conducting the majority of their day-to-day communications by email, it can be easy to assume that email will be a valid form of communication under a contract. However that will not ...
Early contractor involvement (or 'ECI') is a method of construction contracting that allows a builder to become involved, and potentially start work, before the design has been completed.
Arbitration and mediation are two very different processes that allow parties to resolve disputes outside of court. Mediation involves a facilitated negotiation, whereas arbitration involves a third ...
The fact that you're reading this suggests that the answer could be yes. But before making a decision either way, there are a number of factors you need to consider, including cost.
Read MoreThis article describes what construction lawyers do, to help you decide whether they might be worth the investment. Although they work in a relatively narrow niche, the range of services offered by co...
Read MoreThe Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) took effect on 17 December 2018. The Act’s predecessors, the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (Qld) and the Subc...
Read MoreThe services offered by claims consultants and construction lawyers are quite different. Who you need depends on your circumstances, and there will be times where you might need both. If you need advi...
Read MoreIn Australia, a specialist construction lawyer will charge anywhere from about $2,500 to upwards of $15,000 (ex GST) to review a construction contract. Yes, this is a big range. This article explains ...
Read MoreThis page explains how to make an adjudication application under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld).
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