11 Mar 2015 Construction Trust account scheme for subcontractors' retention money held by head contractors commences on 1 ... Head contractors required to deposit subcontractors' retention money into trust accounts
25 Feb 2015 Construction National Construction Code 2015 amended and available for free Construction companies should ensure compliance with amendments
25 Feb 2015 Disputes and investigations Construction Supreme Court quashes adjudication determination in Kitchen Xchange v Formacon Building Services Adjudicator does not have jurisdiction where head contractor serves payment claim without accompanying supporting statement
25 Feb 2015 Corporate and commercial Construction BCIPA extended time limits and Christmas shutdown period only apply if allowed for in contract Contracts must incorporate some of the BCIPA amendments in order to benefit from them
24 Feb 2015 Corporate and commercial Construction Insurance Construction insurance policies: what does "professional services" mean? Courts attribute different meanings to "professional services" depending on the context
26 Jan 2015 Construction Employment and safety Corporate and commercial Energy, mining and resources Mining work health and safety laws moving closer to harmonisation across Australia Mining companies should review due diligence safety systems
16 Dec 2014 Construction Trust account scheme proposed for subcontractors' retention money held by head contractors as ... Draft Regulation would require head contractors to deposit subcontractors' retention money into trust accounts
15 Dec 2014 Disputes and investigations Construction Property Equitable set-off circumstances clarified in Hawes v Dean Court of Appeal stresses unconscionability factor in equitable setoff
3 Dec 2014 Construction Corporate and commercial Employment and safety How safe is your construction work, site and plant? WHS Checklist for the construction industry Check the latest Safe Work Australia codes and guidance material
25 Nov 2014 Planning, infrastructure and environment Government Construction Should urban planning focus on creativity or amenity? Urban growth driven by amenities and social character