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On 4 October 2024, the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, handed down its decision in the case of Drummond v Gordian Runoff Limited ACN 052 179 647 [2024] NSWCA 239.
Variations and provisional sums are some of the most common causes of disputes arising under the BC4 contract.
Recovery of legal costs and expert witness fees incurred in the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Notification under the Residential Apartment Buildings (Compliance & Enforcement Powers) Act 2020 to obtain an occupation certificate.
Standard form contracts are the best starting point to negotiating a construction contract. They are used commonly throughout New South Wales, are tried and tested, have often been the subject
A short case note concerning some fundamental issues in preparing building contracts and liability for building defects.
A look into how the courts, and NCAT, determine whether a defect is a major defect or a non-major defect under the Home Building Act 1989.
High Court judgment in the case of Mann v Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd [2019] HCA 32 imposes limitations on claims for quantum meruit.
Changes to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 came into effect from 21 October 2019.
A step-by-step guide for both contractors and owners.
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