10 Nov 2021 Insurance Construction Victoria extends limitation period for cladding actions to 15 years Construction industry professionals and their professional indemnity insurers should consider the impact of the extended limitation period for cladding claims.
27 May 2021 Construction Disputes and investigations New obligations for builders and large businesses: NSW SOP Regulation and the Payment Times ... An in-depth look at the changes to the Security of Payment Regulations and the reporting requirements introduced by the Payment Times Reporting Act legislation, including the penalties for non-compliance.
29 Jan 2020 Property Construction Will reforms address the current confidence crisis affecting the NSW building and construction ... The NSW Government has released draft legislation designed to strengthen accountability of building practitioners and to improve the quality and compliance of design and documentation within the NSW building industry
28 Nov 2019 Construction Insurance Combustible cladding update: A wave of "building product rectification orders" begins Relevant authorities in NSW are now at the stage of issuing "building product rectification orders" to owners of buildings affected by combustible cladding.
22 Nov 2019 Construction Insurance Cladding crisis overview for schools The Victorian cladding audit extends to school buildings. Schools may receive Building Orders. Funds may be available to rectify cladding.
16 Dec 2018 Construction Architects and engineers now part of the Chain of Responsibility Recent changes to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act 1991 (Qld) mean architects and engineers can be held liable for non-conforming building products
16 Dec 2018 Construction Impacts of Heavy Vehicle National Law on construction industry Construction industry will be impacted by Heavy Vehicle National Law 2012 (Qld).
28 Nov 2018 Construction Insurance New Queensland regulation on combustible cladding commences Building owners affected by new regulation must complete online registration and checklist by 29 March 2019.
16 Oct 2018 Construction Security of payment regime in Queensland undergoes important changes Latest tranche of changes to the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 released.
30 Aug 2018 Construction Employment and safety New Plan to Address Safety Record in NSW Construction Industry Plan targets falls from heights, contact with electricity, interaction with plant, and falling objects as main priority areas.