16 Oct 2017 Banking and finance Construction Do Project Bank Accounts apply to your project? Construction industry professionals should prepare for the implementation of project bank accounts to Queensland Government projects from 1 January 2018.
22 Sep 2017 Commercial litigation and dispute resolution Construction Failure to DIY - Determination set aside as adjudicator relies on third-party assistance Judgement raises considerations for adjudicators.
28 Jun 2017 Construction Commercial litigation and dispute resolution How to determine the date of practical completion in light of Abergeldie v Fairfield City Council Practical completion cannot be backdated on a certification of practical completion.
29 May 2017 Corporate and commercial Construction Insurance Far reach of chain of responsibility law in Queensland Related persons must assess and manage personal liability risk.
26 May 2017 Commercial litigation and dispute resolution Corporate and commercial Construction Energy, mining and resources Planning, infrastructure and environment Restructuring and insolvency Liquidation of a mining company issued with an environmental protection order Liability may not be limited to assets of company in liquidation.
27 Apr 2017 Corporate and commercial Employment and safety Construction Are you ready for the ABCC and the new Building Code? Building industry employers and participants should take action before August 2017.
27 Apr 2017 Corporate and commercial Construction "Don't stick it to the man" – Service of electronic documents under the Building and ... Serving an adjudication application via USB may not constitute service as words not in visible form.
29 Mar 2017 Construction Corporate and commercial Banking and finance Insurance Chain of responsibility amendments to the Queensland Environmental Protection Act Mining sector investors and financiers should review their existing agreements in light of amendments.
23 Nov 2016 Construction Victorian Court of Appeal limits application of Security of Payment Act in circumstances of ... Security of Payment Act not available to claimants in liquidation
20 Nov 2016 Corporate and commercial Construction Extending consumer protections for unfair contracts - what does this mean for the construction ... New legislation will provide protection for certain subcontractors