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Australia Construction Disputes Construction Contracts

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Time’s Up: NSW Court of Appeal Reminder About the Importance of Understanding and Hitting Security of Payment Deadlines

The NSW Court of Appeal in Roberts Co (NSW) Pty Ltd v Sharvain Facades Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) [2025] NSWCA 161 has confirmed that, under the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW)...more

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Construction contracts: "No damage for delay" clause enforced

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In a recent case, the Federal Court of Australia confirmed that it will enforce a "no damage for delay" clause, including when delay occurs as a result of a variation under a contract....more

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Effective service of notices under construction contracts

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In the recent case of The Trust Company (Australia) Ltd atf the WH Buranda Trust v Icon Co (Qld) Pty Ltd & Anor [2019] QSC 87, the Supreme Court of Queensland was asked to consider whether a contractual notice served via a...more

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Disputing a Final Certificate: Does the Contractor Still Need to Pay?

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The Situation: Most construction contracts, including AS4000 and AS2124, stipulate that a final certificate is issued following completion of the work, stating the final amount payable between the parties. The Development:...more

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