The Christmas and New Year’s holiday is fast approaching and can be a well-deserved break for those in the building and construction industry. Unfortunately, deadlines which fall on or around this period can be a potential source of stress, confusion and conflict for owners, developers and contractors alike and if missed, can result in financial burden. In […]
Niclin Constructions Pty Ltd v SHA Premier Constructions Pty Ltd & Anor The recent Queensland Court of Appeal decision of Niclin Constructions Pty Ltd v SHA Premier Constructions Pty Ltd & Anor [2019] QCA 177 considered, inter alia, whether section 38(4) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 (Qld) (AIA) applies to the service of adjudication applications, and[…]
Part 1 – Who are you? Who are you contracting with? One of the first things that we look at when a client comes to us is who the relevant parties are. It is necessary that we think about this for a number of reasons. Despite their size or experience, clients are often confused about what their[…]